FIN 170 - International Finance
Announcements & Assignments








Class Notes, Exercises & FX Links

Blackboard

Zoom Virtual Office

Poll Everywhere

Grade Calculation Template

Sample business memorandum template
Sample Summary Paper #1 (Subpar)
Sample Summary Paper #2 (Better)


S&P Capital IQ

FRED Economic Data / St. Louis Fed
Investing - Cross FX Rates
Xe Currency Converter
OANDA, The Currency Site
Federal Reserve - Historical FX rates
x-rates.com
Fxstreet.com
xe.com
Yahoo! Finance Currency Converter
OFX
Big Mac Index
Sovereign Credit Rating
Government Bond Spreads
Globe-trotters Project Links




Country Risk Analysis Links:


World Bank: [ World Development Indicators ] [ Doing Business ]
CountryEconomy.com
The Global Competitiveness Report
The Global Innovation Index
The Corruption Perceptions Index
Heritage Foundation’s Economic Freedom index
Investment Climate Statements
The World Factbook

Online Media Tools:

Bloomberg and VDI Access Information

Bloomberg Terminal

How to Install and Use Citrix Receiver (Windows)
  1. Citrix Receiver is a software that provides access to your XenDesktop and XenApp installations. To download the Citrix Receiver, go to http://downloadplugins.citrix.com/Windows/CitrixWorkspaceApp.exe .
  2. Installing Citrix Receiver: Find the downloaded file and launch it. Click 'Start'. Select 'I accept the license agreement' and click 'Next'. Be sure to deselect Enable single sign-on and click Install. Wait for the installation to complete.
  3. Configuring Citrix Receiver: When the installation has completed, click 'Add Account'. Enter vdi.drake.edu and click 'Add'.
  4. Logging in to Citrix: Enter your Drake ID and password and click 'Log On'.
  5. Using Citrix Receiver: The Receiver window will display the 'Desktops and Apps' available for your log on. Double-click on a 'Desktop or App' to start it. Alternatively, click on 'Details' to get more information and additional options. On the details page, click 'Open' to start an application. Click 'Add to Favorites' to add the 'Desktop or App' to the 'Favorites' screen.

Note: If you own a Mac, follow directions on How to Install and Use Citrix Receiver (Mac).

Others

Cowles Journal and Reference Databases


Career bluePrint
Career Center

OpenOffice.org

Learning Styles and Strategies
Student Course Survey (Feedback Form)

Sample business memorandum template

Coping with hitchhikers
How Leaders Kill Meaning at Work

How NOT to use PowerPoint!
How to Give a Lousy Presentation
How to Overcome Fear of Public Speaking and Give a Great Presentation