ECON 331 - Money and Financial Institutions

Institution:

University of Massachusetts-Boston

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Description:

Prerequisite: Econ 101 and Econ 102 Normally Offered: Every Term An economic analysis of the U.S. 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 will be paid 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.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.umb.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 287-5000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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