Economics

This course examines the basic principles, concepts, and operating laws of a well-ordered market economy. It will look at the method of comparative institutional analysis to introduce the history of the evolution of market institutions in Western societies and the differences in Eastern societies. Then, using  the analytical theories of social science, it will clarify the roles of social actors—individuals, organizations and governments—in the social operating mechanism.

This course provides students with an overview of the shape and organization of the global economy today. It offers a survey of current global trends, supplying their historical background and tackling the interpretations put forward by economists to explain their significance. It examines the economic situation among the various players of the international economy by focusing on different countries and regions to show how they have become interdependent. Teaching and class discussions are fed by recent in-depth summaries supplied by the Economist magazine, which will be made available. Students give a short presentation during the term on the economic situation of a country of their choice, with particular relevance to the present theme (pre-arranged with the instructor).

This course elaborates the method of securities investment analysis from three aspects: securities value investment analysis, securities investment technology analysis and securities investment behavior analysis.

This course provides a broad overview of Corporate Finance. The primary objectives of the course are: 1) To familiarize oneself with the principles and techniques of financial management; 2) To help develop and sharpen analytic abilities in financial management, and 3) To apply financial management and skills in corporate decision-making.