Course WIW-MAK-ECB-K-7
Economics of Banking (3V, 4.5 LP)
Course Type
| SWS | Type | Course Form | CP (Effort) | Presence-Time / Self-Study | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | V | Lecture | 4.5 CP | 45 h | 90 h |
| (3V) | 4.5 CP | 45 h | 90 h | ||
Basedata
| SWS | 3V |
|---|---|
| CP, Effort | 4.5 CP = 135 h |
| Position of the semester | 1 Sem. in SuSe |
| Level | [7] Master (Advanced) |
| Language | [EN] English |
| Lecturers | |
| Livecycle-State | [NORM] Active |
Contents
- Explain the role of a bank
- Describe the competitive environment banks operate in
- Describe the main risks banks are exposed to
- Explain the basic principles of risk management
- Describe the systemic risks of the banking sector
- Explain the macroeconomic role of the banking sector
- Contrast the pros and cons of bank regulation
Literature
- Matthews and Thompson: Economics of Banking, John Wiley
- Freixas and Rochet: Microeconomics of Banking, MIT press
- Eichberger and Harper: Financial Economics, Oxford University Press
- Lecture Notes
Requirements for attendance (informal)
None
Requirements for attendance (formal)
None
References to Course [WIW-MAK-ECB-K-7]
| Module | Name | Context | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [WIW-MAK-ECB-M-7] | Economics of Banking | P: Obligatory | 3V, 4.5 LP |