ECO 65 - Money and Capital Markets

Institution:

Long Island University-C W Post Campus

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Description:

The main goal of this writing-across-the-curriculum course is to analyze and understand the main forces that are influencing and changing the U.S. financial system. Emphasis will therefore be placed on both financial theory and the U.S. institutional structure. The former will include the loanable funds theory, liquidity preference, the modern quantity theory of money, and theories of the term structure of interest rates. The latter will include an examination of financial markets and financial institutions and their competitive strategies. Regulatory changes and both traditional and new financial instruments will also be evaluated. Use of the Federal Reserve's flow of funds will be integrated into the course as will material from rating agencies and major financial firms. Current events also will be integrated into the course. Same as FIN 65. Prerequisites of ECO 12 and FIN 31 or permission of instructor are required.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.liu.edu

Phone Number:

(516) 299-2900

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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