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FINANCIAL MARKETS AND INSTITUTIONS

Module code: FN211
Credits: 5
Semester: 2
Department: ECONOMICS,FINANCE & ACCOUNTING
International:

	Overview
	This module (i) examines the financial markets and institutions through a European lens, (ii) examines the role of credit and credit granting institutions, such as banks and other financial institutions, taking note of how financial institutions provide benefits and impose costs on the economy; (iii) inquires into the regulation of financial institutions taking note of regulatory successes and failures; (iv) considers the role of central banks in creating macroeconomic stability and promoting economic growth.

Overview

This module (i) examines the financial markets and institutions through a European lens, (ii) examines the role of credit and credit granting institutions, such as banks and other financial institutions, taking note of how financial institutions provide benefits and impose costs on the economy; (iii) inquires into the regulation of financial institutions taking note of regulatory successes and failures; (iv) considers the role of central banks in creating macroeconomic stability and promoting economic growth.

	Learning Outcomes
	On successful completion of the module, students should be able to: Understand the role of financial markets, institutions and systems in Europe and the world. Understand (i) the process of financial regulation in the European Union, (ii) the evolution of financial regulation both pre- and post financial crisis, and (iii) the challenges of designing regulations for the euro area and the EU as a whole. Analyze the causes and consequences of financial crisis. Critically evaluate financial microprudential, macroprudential regulatory policy and competition policy and the effects of these policies on the economy as a whole, the financial sector, individual financial institutions and purchasers of financial services. Understand the costs and benefits of financial innovation and be able to analyze whether financial innovations benefit society. Describe the different players in the financial sector and explain how the services they offer fulfill the six functions of the financial system.

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Assessment

	Autumn Supplementals/Resits
	Are supplemental/resit registrations permitted? Yes University scheduled written examination (Autumn): 120 minutes Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment registration permitted? No Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment capped? No

	Pre-Requisites
	Principles of Microeconomics (EC101) and Principles of Macroeconomics (EC103)

	Timetable
	This timetable is not currently available, please contact the Economics,finance & Accounting Department.

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