EC5801
Money and Banking
2016-2017
20
10
SCQF level 11
1
Academic year(s): 2016-2017
SCOTCAT credits : 20
ECTS credits : 10
Level : SCQF level 11
Semester: 1
Planned timetable:
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 work, and the impact of financial markets on the domestic and international economic system. In addition, the module focuses on: the role of money in the economy; different monetary policy tools; and the conduct and transmission mechanisms of monetary policy.