This course will focus on international finance with an emphasis on developing countries. The course will be both, theoretical and applied in nature. It will address several core issues pertaining to international finance in developing countries. Some of the core areas of focus are: international finance in a global context, finance and development in Pacific Island countries, the financial sector in developing countries, the link between the financial sector and economic growth, market failures and governance in the financial sector, long-term financing and debt, foreign direct investment, capital outflows, micro-finance and money laundering.