International finance

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For the academic journal, see International Finance (journal).

International finance is the branch of economics that studies the dynamics of exchange rates, foreign investment, global financial system, and how

these affect international trade. It also studies international projects, international investments and capital flows, and trade deficits. It includes the study

of futures, options and currency swaps. International finance is a branch of international economics.

Important theories in international finance include the Mundell-Fleming model, the optimum currency area (OCA) theory, as well as thepurchasing

power parity (PPP) theory. Whereas international trade theory makes use of mostly microeconomic methods and theories, international finance theory

makes use of predominantly macroeconomic methods and concepts.

[edit]See also

 Global financial system

 International Finance Corporation

 International Monetary Fund

 Interest rate parity

 World Bank

 Double taxation

[edit]External links

 Center for International Finance & Development University of Iowa research center, includes a 300 page

E-book.

 Institute of International Finance The Global Association of Financial Institutions; fostering global financial

stability.
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