课程简介
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to financial markets and institutions. The
course examines the structure and functions of financial systems, including money markets,
capital markets, and derivative markets, as well as the roles of financial intermediaries such as
banks, investment firms, and regulatory bodies.
Key topics include interest rate determination, risk and return, bond and equity markets,
monetary policy, central banking, financial crises, and the regulation of financial institutions. The
course emphasizes both theoretical frameworks and real-world applications, preparing students
to analyze financial systems and institutions in a global context.
