Financial Markets and Institutions

This course looks at U.S. Capital Markets from structural, functional, and regulatory perspectives. It presents a wide range of topics, including: how funds flow into and out of the various capital markets; the determination of interest rates as a controller of funds flow; the inherent risks presented by these markets; techniques used to deal with these risks; the financial instruments used by the markets; and the role the government regulation in markets. Some of the current issues associated with these markets are analyzed, along with operational and legislative changes introduced to address them.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

MG-670