ECON 123
Forecasting of Asset Prices and Portfolio Design
Economics · 4 units · Undergraduate upper division (100-199)
Highly recommended: coding basics. Study of main theoretical models of exchange rates, stocks and bonds, and how to make real-time forecasts by applying such models to real-world data. Students learn statistical tests to evaluate accuracy of forecasts, and how to assess the risk-reward trade-offs of portfolios. Analysis of central bank announcements and newspaper articles about financial markets. Students gain applied research and presentation skills.
P/NP or letter grading.
Requisites
Official UCLA wording
Requisites: courses 41, 102, 103, 103L, or consent of instructor. Enforced corequisite: course 123L. Preparation: familiarity with use of spreadsheets, such as Excel.
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