Fall 2026

Issues in International Finance

Covers modern institutions, history, and controversies of international financial relations, including foreign exchange markets and central bank intervention.

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Summary

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Historical reviews of Charles Engel, Kim Ruhl: Kim Ruhl assigns three non-cumulative exams and four problem sets. Charles Engel's homework and exams are not too difficult if you pay attention in class.

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(ECON 301 or 311), (ECON 302 or 312), (ECON 310, STAT 302, or 311), and MATH 221; or graduate/professional standing

ECON 666

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Professors

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Historical reviews of Charles Engel: Charles Engel receives polarized reviews, with one student calling the course a mistake while others praise his helpfulness and smart lectures. Some find the material difficult, whereas others report that paying attention makes homework and exams manageable. Students also describe him as respectful and engaging if interested in the field.

CHARLES ENGEL is recorded teaching in Fall 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, Spring 2014, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Fall 2017. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

KIM RUHL is recorded teaching in Fall 2018. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

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Student experience

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Historical reviews of Charles Engel, Kim Ruhl: Kim Ruhl is an awesome professor with clear expectations and funny lectures. Charles Engel is helpful, though one student found his class a mistake.

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2018: 2.83 GPA, 33.3% A/AB (n=33 letter grades); Fall 2018: 3.21 GPA, 48.0% A/AB (n=50 letter grades); Fall 2019: 3.20 GPA, 45.0% A/AB (n=20 letter grades).

difficulty & workload

Historical reviews of Charles Engel, Kim Ruhl: Kim Ruhl assigns three non-cumulative exams and four problem sets. Charles Engel's homework and exams are not too difficult if you pay attention in class.

Historical reviews of Charles Engel, Kim Ruhl: Kim Ruhl posts slides online and does not require attendance. Charles Engel is extremely helpful with questions, even after office hours.

Topics

  • International financial relations
  • Foreign exchange markets
  • Euro-currency banking system
  • Central bank intervention

Skills

  • Understanding international financial institutions and history
  • Analyzing foreign exchange and central bank operations

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