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FINN1061: Introduction to Financial Economics

Final Examination Guide and Notes 2026

Part 01: About This Guide

Part 02: Sample Final Examination Paper

Part 03: Suggested Solutions to Final Exam Paper

Part 04: Final Examination - Hints and Tips

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Introduction to Financial Economics (FINN1061)

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ACADEMIC YEAR 2026 - 2027

University	Durham University
Department	Finance
Module Code	FINN1061
Level	Level 1
Module Name	Introduction to Financial Economics
Notes Title	Final Examination Guide and Notes
Page Length	30

Learn how the ECON2021: Microeconomics final examination at Durham University is assessed and structured, including common question formats and the scope of coverage. Updated for the current syllabus, this self-study set covers all examinable topics. You don’t need to be an expert; build a solid foundation and quick recall. Use these notes as a clear reference to deepen your understanding and boost your performance in the final examination.

FINN1061: Introduction to Financial Economics aims to introduce the core principles of economic theory in both microeconomics and macroeconomics, with a particular focus on their application in a financial context.

Key Areas of Focus:

Introduction to Financial Economics
Essential elements of economics: Supply, Demand, Equilibrium and Utility
Principles of microeconomics: consumers in the marketplace; firms in the marketplace; markets in action; market structure, firm performance and competition
Principles of macroeconomics: economic growth; international trade; unemployment; inflation; fiscal and monetary policy; exchange rates
The financial markets and the economy: Economics of equity and debt markets

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ACCT2071	Financial Management
ACCT2081	Management Accounting
ACCT2101	Financial Reporting
ACCT2141	Intermediate Financial Reporting
ACCT3091	Corporate Reporting
BUSI1131	Marketing Principles
BUSI1141	People, Management and Organisations
ECON1011	Principles of Economics
ECON1021	Economic Methods
ECON2011	Macroeconomics
ECON2021	Microeconomics
ECON2061	Econometrics
FINN1011	Foundations of Finance
FINN1037	Quantitative Methods 2
FINN1061	Introduction to Financial Economics
FINN2021	Financial Markets and Institutions
FINN2041	Corporate Finance
FINN2117	Derivative Markets
FINN3101	Financial Derivatives and Financial Engineering
MATH1617	Statistics I

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