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| Semester | spring semester 2021 |
| Course frequency | Every spring sem. |
| Lecturers |
Patrick Böhler (patrick.boehler@unibas.ch)
Matthias Huss (matthias.huss@unibas.ch) Heinz Zimmermann (heinz.zimmermann@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | Content: Cross-sectional characteristics of asset returns Economic foundations of risk premiums from intertemporal models; Factor pricing models; SDF pricing approach with applications; Analyzing pricing errors: model diagnostics and performance; Conditioning information, portfolio selection and performance measurement. Exercise sessions are part of the lecture; Matlab is used (a short introduction will be provided) |
| Learning objectives | Understanding of advanced asset pricing models resp. capital market equilibrium: theoretical foundations, representations, and major empirical testing approaches |
| Bibliography | Zimmermann (2016): Variosu Lecture on Notes Asset Pricing (will be handed out) Cochrane (2005): Asset pricing. Princeton University Press, revised edition Ferson, W. (2003): Tests of multifactor pricing models, volatility bounds, and portfolio performance, in: Handbook of the Economics of Finance, Edited by G.M. Constantinides, M. Harris and R. Stulz, Elsevier |
| Weblink | Weblink |
| Admission requirements | Requirements: Completed BA in Business und Economics. The following lectures are recommended: Advanced Microeconomics, resp. Advanced Economic Theory, Finanzmarkttheorie 1 und 2 and basic knowledge in EViews |
| Course application | Applications for this course have to be sent by email to Patrick Böhler (patrick.boehler-at-unibas.ch) by Jan 29, 2021. No deregistrations after Feb 8, 2021! You do not have to register by means of the web application MONA; this will be done for you by the Studiensekretariat. Please note that for this it is necessary that you have confirmed for the spring semester and paid the ordinary tuition fee. |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Block | See individual dates | ||
| Comments | Online class with Zoom and a 60' midday break |
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 01.02.2021 | 09.15-16.00 | - Online Präsenz -, Online class with Zoom and a 60' midday break |
| Tuesday 02.02.2021 | 09.15-16.00 | - Online Präsenz -, Online class with Zoom and a 60' midday break |
| Wednesday 03.02.2021 | 09.15-16.00 | - Online Präsenz -, Online class with Zoom and a 60' midday break |
| Thursday 04.02.2021 | 09.15-16.00 | - Online Präsenz -, Online class with Zoom and a 60' midday break |
| Monday 08.02.2021 | 09.15-16.00 | - Online Präsenz -, Online class with Zoom and a 60' midday break |
| Tuesday 09.02.2021 | 09.15-16.00 | - Online Präsenz -, Online class with Zoom and a 60' midday break |
| Thursday 11.02.2021 | 09.15-16.00 | - Online Präsenz -, Online class with Zoom and a 60' midday break |
| Friday 12.02.2021 | 09.15-16.00 | - Online Präsenz -, Online class with Zoom and a 60' midday break |
| Modules |
Module: Selected Subjects of Economics and Jurisprudence (Master's Studies: Actuarial Science) Specialization Module: Areas of Specialization in International and/or Monetary Economics (Master's Studies: International and Monetary Economics) Specialization Module: Finance, Controlling and Banking (Master's Studies: Business and Economics) Specialization Module: Monetary Economics and Financial Markets (Master's Studies: Business and Economics) |
| Assessment format | end-of-semester examination |
| Assessment details | Homework on an empirical project (30%) Written exam (70%): |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Registration/deregistration: teaching staff |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | 1-6 0,1 |
| Repeated registration | as often as necessary |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Business and Economics , studiendekanat-wwz@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Faculty of Business and Economics |