ECON 1759 - The Financial Crisis

Institution:

Harvard University

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Description:

This course provides a detailed examination of events in financial markets during the crisis period that began in August of 2007. Topics include: the housing bubble and mortgage markets, the role of the banks and the shadow banking system, policy responses by the Treasury and the Federal Reserve, and longer-run regulatory reform. The conceptual approach to these topics will draw heavily on recent research in financial economics.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.harvard.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 495-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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