Nov 23, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2019-20

ECON 3410 - International Monetary Systems


How exchange rates are determined, fixed vs. flexible rates, government intervention, fiscal and monetary policy in open economy, transmission of inflation and unemployment among nations, international capital movements, covered interest arbitrage, forward exchange, Euro-currency markets.

Requisites: ECON 1030 and 1040
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Define and identify the components of capital flows.
  • Explain the role of international monetary institutions.
  • Understand balance of payments and exchange rate systems.


Add to Portfolio (opens a new window)