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Course Description
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Course Name
Money and Banking
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Host University
The American College of Greece
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Location
Athens, Greece
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Area of Study
Economics
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Prerequisites
EC 1000 Principles of Microeconomics
EC 1101 Principles of Macroeconomics -
Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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US Credits
3 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units4
Hours & Credits
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Overview
DESCRIPTION:
The nature and role of money. Scope and functioning of the finance system. Financial markets and interest rates. Financial institutions, bank management, and bank supervision. The money supply process and monetary policy.RATIONALE:
The course furthers the student’s knowledge of the role, management, performance and supervision of financial intermediaries. It provides a comprehensive description of the functioning of modern money and capital markets in a national and international context.LEARNING OUTCOMES:
As a result of taking this course, the student should be able to:
1. Demonstrate detailed understanding of the nature and role of money and other modern financial instruments.
2. Analyze the structure, functioning and management of the basic financial institutions.
3. Evaluate the performance of financial institutions.
4. Identify the unique role of the banking system and justify the need for its supervision.
5. Demonstrate detailed understanding of the role of the Central Bank and the conduct of monetary policy.METHOD OF TEACHING AND LEARNING:
In congruence with the learning and teaching strategy of the college, the following tools are used:
- Classes consist of lectures, class discussions, video presentations, problem-solving sessions.
- Office Hours: Students are encouraged to make full use of the office hours of their instructor, where they can ask questions and go over lecture material.
- Use of a Blackboard site, where instructors post lecture notes, assignment instructions, timely announcements, as well as additional resources.