Economics 285 - Colloquium: Applied Financial Economics

Colq: Applied Financial Economics

Spring
2025
01
4.00
Argyris Tsiaras

TU TH 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM

Smith College
ECO-285-01-202503
Neilson 108F
atsiaras@smith.edu
This course offers an introduction to computational and empirical finance, emphasizing data work using R. Topics covered include optimal portfolio construction and performance evaluation; factor pricing models; time-series econometrics; market efficiency; and asset valuation. A prior course using R is recommended. No prior knowledge of financial economics is assumed. Prerequisites: MTH 111 and ECO 220, ECO 240, SDS 220 or SDS 291. Enrollment limited to 25. (E)

[CE] (MTH 111, 112 or 212) & (ECO 220, ECO 240, SDS 220 or SDS 291)

Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.
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