ECON3105 - 02 - Money and Financial Markets

What is money? How does the stock market work? How do financial markets impact the economy? This course will analyze the role of financial markets and institutions in the world economy, with special emphasis on the U.S. economy, and an in-depth look at the banking industry, the bond market, markets in stocks, foreign currencies, financial futures and derivatives. The course explores the impact of financial activity on real economic activity and considers the effects of government policies and regulations on financial markets.