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2025-2026 Graduate Catalog

ECON 740 - Financial Economics I

Introduction to theoretical financial economics with a focus on asset pricing in discrete time, complete and incomplete markets, agency theory, and financial intermediation. Additional topics may include market microstructure theory and optimal security design.

Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: ECON 660 and ECON 690 or consent of the department.

Credits: 3