ECF2721 · Monash University
Trade finance and foreign exchange
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 2
- Workload
- ≈ 12 h / week
- Faculty
- Business and Economics
What it covers
This unit examines international finance and trade policies in an open economy. Topics include purchasing power parity, interest parity, the balance of payments, financial integration, and market models and their effects on trade and capital flows. The unit emphasises applying theory and real‑world data to evaluate exchange rate systems and contemporary international economic issues.
Assessment
| Task | Type | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 4 - Examination | Examination | 40% |
| 1 - Quiz / Test | Quiz / Test | 20% |
| 2 - Presentation | Presentation | 20% |
| 3 - Exercise | Exercise | 20% |
When and where
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | Blended |