Country Risk: Geopolitics, Policy, and Regulation
In an increasingly interconnected world, understanding country risk is essential for professionals working in a variety of sectors. Country risk analysts and managers assess and mitigate the risk of financial loss to a firm due to country events, such as coups, social unrest, disease, and war, as well as economic shocks and policy changes. This one-day intensive course provides an introductory yet practical foundation in country risk assessment, equipping participants with the tools to evaluate economic, political, and financial risks across different areas, including macroeconomic policy and performance, the balance of payments, public finances, and the banking sector.
Through a mix of lectures, interactive discussions, and real-world case studies, participants will learn to perform comparative country risk analysis. The course will also introduce key drivers of country risk, sovereign credit risk factors, and the resources available to analysts. By the end of the program, attendees will have a structured approach to assessing country risk and applying these insights to decision-making in their respective fields.
This course is ideal for professionals in areas such as finance, energy, policy, and risk management who seek to build a strong foundational understanding of country risk analysis. No prior experience in country risk is required.
You'll Walk Away with
- The ability to conduct comparative country risk analysis.
- A practical toolkit for assessing country risk in individual countries.
- An understanding of the drivers of country risk and sovereign credit risk.
- Knowledge on how to identify and leverage critical resources used in country risk analysis.
- Experience applying the case-study approach to real-world risk scenarios.
Ideal for
- Students interested in learning the basics of country risk analysis
- Professionals who would like to expand their knowledge of country risk analysis
1 section
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Summer 2025
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Section
001 -
Semester
Summer 2025 -
Date
Jun 6 - Jun 6 -
Day
Friday -
Time
9:00AM-5:00PM -
Sessions
1 -
Faculty
Scher, Roger -
Location
Washington Square
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