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EC5608 Financial Intermediation

Academic year(s): 2018-2019

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 20

ECTS credits : 10

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 2

Planned timetable: To be arranged.

This module will cover the main theoretical issues involved in financial intermediation, from the existence of banks through credit rationing and optimal contracts to bank runs, central banks and regulation. The module will concentrate on analytical models, but there will be some reference to current issues in existing financial systems.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: Lectures, tutorial (fortnightly).

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: 2-hour Written Examination = 50%, Coursework = 50%

Re-assessment: 2-hour Written Examination = 100%

Personnel

Module teaching staff: Dr K Ozhan