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Money & Financial Institutions

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
Fr 8a.m. – 10:45a.m.
Wheatley-Peters W01-0031 3 $2065 (guest students)
Date
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
Time
Fr 8a.m. – 10:45a.m.
Location
Wheatley-Peters W01-0031
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2065 (guest students)

Description

An economic analysis of the US financial system, including examination of the major types of financial assets, financial markets, and financial institutions, as well as the major factors that determine asset prices and the structure of interest rates. Attention is given to the nature and operation of banking firms and the structure and regulation of the banking industry. Other topics may include the Federal Reserve and monetary policy; the determination of the money supply; recent trends in the banking industry; lending discrimination and community reinvestment; and current public policy issues in the areas of banking and finance.

Prerequisites

ECON 101 and 102

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