BADM 692 Economics of Money, Banking, and Financial Markets
Examines the critical role of money, financial markets, and financial institutions from an economics perspective. The course is composed of three general sections. First, it considers how individual consumers and investors make decisions based on what they expect will give them the highest level of satisfaction (maximizing returns). Second, the course examines the nature and behavior of financial institutions (banks, credit unions, etc.) to see how they try to maximize profits while considering potential costs and government regulations. Finally, the course analyzes various theories of monetary economic policy and their implications for financial markets and the economy.
Offered
As needed