ECON 340Asset Pricing I
Economics · Faculty of Arts and Sciences · 3 credits
Description
A primer in asset pricing emphasizing the underlying economic theory and recent empirical results; surveys the major asset pricing theories, tools, and results and portfolio choice. The course presents a general framework for pricing (financial) assets, and the economic foundations for how individual preferences impact these prices. The course also covers the role of financial markets in sharing risk in the economy and presents recent empirical evidence on the determinants of asset returns. Topics include pricing of stocks and bonds, portfolio theory, and the operation and efficiency of financial markets. Occasionally.
Common questions about ECON 340
What is ECON 340 at AUB?
ECON 340 Asset Pricing I is a 3-credit course at American University of Beirut (AUB), in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. A primer in asset pricing emphasizing the underlying economic theory and recent empirical results; surveys the major asset pricing theories, tools, and results and portfolio choice.
How many credits is ECON 340?
ECON 340 Asset Pricing I is worth 3 credits at AUB.
Who teaches ECON 340 at AUB?
Studiety has 1 professor on record for ECON 340: Simon Neaime. Sections change every term, so check the registrar for who is teaching now.