Political Economy of FinanceLaajuus (5 cr)
Course unit code: LX00AD74
General information
- Credits
- 5 cr
Objective
Upon completing this course the student will:
- Understand the main elements of the global financial system
- Understand the significance of corporate governance regimes
- Comprehend different approaches to corporate governance
- Understand the role of financial regulation
Content
Corporate governance: theory and practice, international comparisons, economic performance
Banking and finance: securities and instruments, banking regulation, the “shadow finance” system, central banking
Theory of financial markets: modern finance vs. behavioural finance; understanding the social origins and economic consequences of recent and current financial innovation; the role of the state
Qualifications
Core business studies
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Sufficient performance: showing just enough understanding of the subject to merit a pass grade but requiring greater effort to achieve a more satisfactory result
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Good performance: showing strong understanding of basic concepts and good grasp of techniques, but with certain minor problems still requiring further attention
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Excellent performance: not only fulfils all standard requirements but demonstrates originality and imagination
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Not applicable