ECON 233Finance I
Applications of economic analysis in private finance. Topics include risky choice and intertemporal choice theory, asset pricing models, efficient market hypotheses, market institutions, and derivative securities. Course 200 is strongly recommended as preparation.
Enrollment is restricted to quantitative economics and finance (formerly applied economics and finance) graduate students.
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When it runs
Fall 2026Open Fall 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 3:20pm–4:55pm | N. Sci Annex 103 | K. Pommerenke | Open 15/32 |
Fall 2025Open Fall 2025
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 3:20pm–4:55pm | Soc Sci 2 165 | K. Pommerenke | Open 18/25 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kai Pommerenke | 2.7 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 35% | 56 |
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