The purpose of this course is to provide you with a basic understanding of the connections between money, the financial system, and the broader macroeconomy. We will examine the economics of modern financial institutions (e.g. banks), including how they are organized, the products and financial services they offer, the risks they take, why and how they are regulated, and how this has changed over time. We will develop a conceptual framework that will allow us to assess how recent financial regulations as well as innovations in finance (e.g., securitization, fintech, cryptocurrencies) may influence the macroeconomic, financial, and business environment.
Banking and Financial Institutions
Banking and Financial Institutions
This course is part of Managerial Economics and Business Analysis Specialization
Instructor: Rustom Manouchehri Irani
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Appreciate how money and finance can benefit the real economy.
Describe how modern banks earn a profit.
Compare and contrast banks with other providers of debt finance and payments.
Explain why financial regulations are needed and their impacts.
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An excellent foundation to understand the industry and what factors influence it.
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Reviewed on Feb 1, 2025
good for the beginners who is opting for banking career
AR
Reviewed on Dec 25, 2023
concise, to the point, every sentence spoken carried lots of essence. u will not be bored
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