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2025 Spring > UGRD > ECON > ECON 331

Money and Financial Institutions

Course #: ECON 331

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.
Pre Requisites:
Pre-req = ECON 101 and 102

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 9385 TuTh
4:00 - 5:15 pm
Frank,Ellen T University Hall Y04-4130
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/14/2025
Capacity: 30
Enrolled: 0
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites: Pre-req = ECON 101 and 102
Course Attributes: