FIN456
FIN 456: International Financial Management
Fall 2013
Case Study Instructions
Learning Objectives and Suggested Assignment Question
Case
Lecture Date
Learning Objectives and
Suggested Assignment Questions
Case #1
Financial Crisis in Asia: 1997 – 1998
HBS 9-709-004
Learning Objectives:
Explain and discuss currency crises. Analyze the transmission mechanism of the Asian Financial Crisis in 1997 – 1998.
Suggested Questions:
1. What developments led to the Asian currency crisis in 1997 – 1998?
2. How would you execute a “speculative” attack on a currency? What markets and instruments would you use?
3. Why can isolated domestic macroeconomic problems lead to a regional/global financial crisis?
Case #2
Argentina: Anatomy of a Financial Crisis
TB 0131
Learning Objectives:
Illustrate the complex set of internal and external causes of emerging-market financial crises. Comprehend the high degree and multiple strands of interdependence, linking emerging-market economies and the larger international economy. Discuss Argentina’s experience in 2000/2001 and the failed policies that led up to this economic, political and social tragedy.
Suggested Questions: 1. What were the political and economic conditions like in Argentina in December 2001/January 2002?
2. What causes (both internal and external) were behind the predicament Argentina was in with the de-pegging of the peso and the resignation of five presidents in late 2001/early 2002?
3. Could the massive default by Argentina have been avoided? If so, how?
Case #3
The Credit Crisis of 2008: An Overview
HBS 9-110-048
Learning Objectives:
Review causes and immediate consequences of the credit crisis 2008. Analyze the national and international responses to the credit crisis and evaluate the various reform proposals expounded by the US government and international regulators. Evaluate the arguments for more regulation of executive pay and whether
Fall 2013
Case Study Instructions
Learning Objectives and Suggested Assignment Question
Case
Lecture Date
Learning Objectives and
Suggested Assignment Questions
Case #1
Financial Crisis in Asia: 1997 – 1998
HBS 9-709-004
Learning Objectives:
Explain and discuss currency crises. Analyze the transmission mechanism of the Asian Financial Crisis in 1997 – 1998.
Suggested Questions:
1. What developments led to the Asian currency crisis in 1997 – 1998?
2. How would you execute a “speculative” attack on a currency? What markets and instruments would you use?
3. Why can isolated domestic macroeconomic problems lead to a regional/global financial crisis?
Case #2
Argentina: Anatomy of a Financial Crisis
TB 0131
Learning Objectives:
Illustrate the complex set of internal and external causes of emerging-market financial crises. Comprehend the high degree and multiple strands of interdependence, linking emerging-market economies and the larger international economy. Discuss Argentina’s experience in 2000/2001 and the failed policies that led up to this economic, political and social tragedy.
Suggested Questions: 1. What were the political and economic conditions like in Argentina in December 2001/January 2002?
2. What causes (both internal and external) were behind the predicament Argentina was in with the de-pegging of the peso and the resignation of five presidents in late 2001/early 2002?
3. Could the massive default by Argentina have been avoided? If so, how?
Case #3
The Credit Crisis of 2008: An Overview
HBS 9-110-048
Learning Objectives:
Review causes and immediate consequences of the credit crisis 2008. Analyze the national and international responses to the credit crisis and evaluate the various reform proposals expounded by the US government and international regulators. Evaluate the arguments for more regulation of executive pay and whether