BA 551 - Introduction to Finance (Finance I)

Institution:

Duke University

Subject:

Business Administration

Description:

This course provides a comprehensive yet rigorous introduction to both the theory and related empirical evidence of modern financial economics. Topics covered include (i) preferences and expected utility theory; (ii) single-period portfolio choice, mean-variance optimization, and CAPM; (iii) efficient markets, predictability, cross-sectional anomalies, and event studies; (iv) stochastic discount factors, no arbitrage, state prices, and contingent claims; (v) APT and multifactor pricing models; and (vi) behavioral finance. Instructor: Staff

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.DUKE.EDU

Phone Number:

(919) 684-8111

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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