Rene Schwaiger, PhD

Rene Schwaiger, PhD

I am a Post Doctoral Researcher at the Department of Banking and Finance and the Scientific Coordinator of Lab Operations at the Innsbruck EconLab at the University of Innsbruck. My research focuses on experimental economics, especially environmental economics, experimental finance, and meta-science.

International Finance

Graduate Course, Danube University Krems, MBA Program, 2025

This MBA lecture introduces participants to core concepts in international financial markets, exchange rate dynamics, and cross-border investment decisions. It provides an analytical understanding of global financial integration and its implications for corporate decision-making.

Course Content

  1. Exchange Rate Determination and Forecasting
  2. International Parity Conditions
  3. Currency Risk and Hedging Strategies
  4. International Capital Markets
  5. Cross-Border Investment and Financing Decisions

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the functioning of global financial markets.
  • Analyze exchange rate movements and manage currency risk.
  • Evaluate international investment opportunities and funding strategies.

Target Audience

MBA students seeking a global perspective on financial decision-making.