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Content of the programme

US Markets, Economic Policies and Financial Systems

Course name: US Markets, Economic Policies and Financial Systems

Cluster: USA minor

Period: International Business - Year 3

Semester: Spring Semester (starts in February)

Study load: 5 ECTS (~140 hours)

Exam: written exam

Course description

This course aims for students to understand the main Macro Economic principles and policies and being able to relate them to the USA and current global economic developments. In addition you learn about money creation, the banking system, the monetary and fiscal policy in the US.

Competences and learning objectives

After the course you can:

  • Understand the main Macro Economic principles and policies and being able to relate them to the USA and current global economic developments;
  • Understand money creation, the banking system, the monetary and fiscal policy in the US;
  • Understand the main financial markets is the US
  • Understand the US economy and its position in the world economy, such as understanding USD exchange rate.