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Reading Group on Topics in Financial Economics
ECON 2911

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Description

This course presents and discusses new developments in the field of financial economics. Students will present a recent academic research paper in the field and discuss its contribution, strengths, and weaknesses. Theory and empirical work will both be covered. Examples of specific topics include capital market pricing, financial intermediation, international finance, corporate finance, and household finance. This course is designed for doctoral students and will be moderated by faculty with relevant research expertise.

This course is cross listed with HBSDOC 4918

School Faculty of Arts & Sciences
Credits 4
Cross Reg

Available for Harvard Cross Registration

Department Economics
Course Component Reading Course
Subject Economics
Grading Basis FAS Letter Graded
Exam/Final Deadline Dec. 16, 2026
General Education N/A
Quantitative Reasoning with Data N/A
Divisional Distribution Social Sciences
Course Level Primarily for Graduate Students