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Module Catalogue

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Curricular information may be subject to change.

EC5801 Money and Banking

Academic year(s): 2017-2018

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 20

ECTS credits : 10

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 1

Planned timetable: To be arranged.

This module provides an introduction to the economics of money, banking and financial markets. It aims to present students with a general overview of key monetary and financial market phenomena, the basic workings of financial and money markets and the tools and conduct of monetary policy. The module covers topics such as how financial markets and institutions operate, the risk and term structure of interest rates, financial regulation and supervision, and central banking among others.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: Lectures and tutorials.

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 M Knowles