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Financial Economics

A.Y. 2022/2023
6
Max ECTS
40
Overall hours
SSD
SECS-P/01 SECS-P/02
Language
English
Learning objectives
At the end of the course, students will possess adequate knowledge of financial economics, including methods / tools aimed at interpreting and investigating financial phenomena both at the macro (aggregate) and micro (firm) levels.
Expected learning outcomes
The objective of the course is to provide students with skills in Financial Economics with particular reference to: (i) the role of money and credit as market institutions; (ii) corporate investment decisions, investor portfolio choices and the basics of asset pricing; (iii) selected topics in alternative finance.

Lesson period: Second trimester

Lessons timetable

Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi

Exams calendar

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Course syllabus and organization

Single session

Lesson period
Second trimester
Course syllabus
1. Money and Credit:
- Institutions
- M vs C theories
- Purchasing power of money & money demand

2. Portfolio choices:
- Financial analysis and planning
- Financial assessment
- Risk (portfolio theory & CAPM)

3. Selected topics in alternative / green finance:
- Venture Capital / Private Equity / Business Angels
- ESG / Green Finance
Prerequisites for admission
Elements of microeconomics and macroeconomics
Elements of algebra and statistics
Teaching methods
Face-to-face teaching
Teaching Resources
Lectures and teaching materials presented in the classroom
Assessment methods and Criteria
Written exam
SECS-P/01 - ECONOMICS - University credits: 3
SECS-P/02 - ECONOMIC POLICY - University credits: 3
Lessons: 40 hours
Professor: Gucciardi Gianluca
Educational website(s)
Financial Economics