International Finance and Macroeconomics

An introduction to the global economy. We will cover a number of important topics for firms, investors, and policymakers: global capital flows, international financial markets, the role of the US and US dollar in the international monetary system, the history and future of global reserve currencies (stablecoins?), exchange rates (floating, fixed, and monetary unions), financial crises, international financial policy (capital controls, bank regulation, FX intervention), currency wars, tax havens and global wealth dynamics, global trade, and trade wars. Emphasis will be on data-driven approaches. No prior knowledge is assumed. An MBA class designed for those looking to understand today's global economic issues.