ECON 8872 International Finance

The course provides an introduction to international finance, spanning from the classic puzzles to current research. It is designed for Ph. D. students in their second year or later, and provides an overview of theory and empirical tools for conducting research in this field. We study two overarching themes: First, exchange rate dynamics and second, international risk sharing and financial integration.

Course overview

Department
Economics
School
MCAS
Credits
3
Level
Graduate
Offered
Every Spring

Requirements fulfilled

No source-backed degree requirement is attached to this course yet.

Official evaluation summary

4.63 / 5

Based on 16 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-08-02. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

  • Rosen Valchev
    Fall 2026, Fall 2025, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 4.69/5

Sections

  • Section 01
    Fall 2026 · Rosen Valchev · Maloney Hall 330 MW 10:30AM-11:45AM · Offered