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| Semester | fall semester 2021 |
| Course frequency | Every fall sem. |
| Lecturers | Tim Kröncke (t.kroencke@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | This course covers important and controversial topics in empirical finance. First, we will review the theories proposed in the literature to explain the behaviour of financial markets. We then discuss the empirical methods that can be utilized to test these theories. Finally, we implement the empirical methods to confront the theories with the empirical data. We will study the time-series properties of the aggregate stock market, the cross-sectional behaviour of individual stocks, and how to implement an event study to measure the effect of an economic event on the broad market or the value of a company. We cover the classic literature (the work of 7 Nobel Prize winners) as well as recent advances in finance. This course is designed to make students familiar with research in financial analysis (topics, methodologies, implementation, and writing). Databases such as CRSP, Compustat, and Thomson Reuters/Refinitiv are introduced. Hands-on! After two hours of lecture, we will learn step-by-step how to implement workhorse methods in finance using Matlab during guided exercises. The course is complemented by a weekly homework (or assignment) in which you will be asked to review and present the results of articles recently published in leading academic journals. |
| Learning objectives | Lectures are 90 minutes followed by a computer-lab session of 90-120 minutes. In the computer lab session, you will learn step by step how to implement workhorse methods in finance using Matlab. |
| Bibliography | See Syllabus (available on ADAM) |
| Weblink | Weblink |
| Admission requirements | Prerequisites: I assume that you have completed successfully the core module Econometrics (12036) and at least one finance course, for example, Finanzmarkttheorie I (BSc), or Intermediate Finance (MSc), or Advanced Asset Pricing (MSc). We will spend a lot of time using the software Matlab. Prior work experience with Matlab is helpful, but not mandatory. The first two lectures provide an introduction to Matlab. |
| Course application | Registration: Please enrol in MOnA. EUCOR-Students and students of other Swiss Universities have to enrol at the students administration office (studseksupport1@unibas.ch) within the official enrolment period. Enrolment = Registration for the exam! |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | Online, optional |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Friday | 16.15-20.00 | Wirtschaftswissenschaftliche Fakultät, Grosses PC-Labor S18 HG.37 |
| Comments | The course is planned as an in-class course, if necessary it will be offered in hybrid form, i.e. with a simultaneous livestream or as an online presence course. |
| Modules |
Module: Core Courses in Monetary Economics and Financial Markets (Master's Studies: Business and Economics) Module: Field Electives in Economics and Public Policy (Master's Studies: Economics and Public Policy) Module: Selected Subjects of Economics and Jurisprudence (Master's Studies: Actuarial Science) Module: Specific Electives in Business and Economics (Master's Studies: Business and Economics) Module: Specific Electives in Finance, Controlling, Banking (Master's Studies: Business and Economics) Module: Specific Electives in Monetary Economics and Financial Markets (Master's Studies: Business and Economics) Specialization Module: Finance, Controlling and Banking (Master's Studies: Business and Economics (Start of studies before 01.08.2021)) Specialization Module: Monetary Economics and Financial Markets (Master's Studies: Business and Economics (Start of studies before 01.08.2021)) |
| Assessment format | record of achievement |
| Assessment details | 6 CP. Grading is based on a final written exam at the end of the semester (50%), and three assignments during the semester (50%). Live attendance (physical or video stream) is highly recommended. Due to its nature, the course requires continuous study throughout the semester. written exam: 17.01.22; 10:15-11:45. WWZ S15: A-Z. In case COVID-19 protective measures prevent examination on site, the faculty reserves the right to conduct the examination electronically during the same time slot. You can still withdraw from the examination by submitting a completed, signed form to our office from 19.10.21 until 29.10.21 / 12:00 o’clock. Please send your form by mail to belegungstorno-wwz@unibas.ch. You will find the examination withdrawal form on the Homepage of the Student Dean’s Office. Prior to 18.10.21, please only use MONA for withdrawing. |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration, dereg: cancel course registration |
| 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 |