Course Details

Module Description
This course provides you with a short overview of the institutional settings and the regulatory framework of our financial system. We will also analyze the microeconomic foundations of the existence of financial intermediaries and products. Especially since the financial crisis it is important to understand how bank runs can be prevented, what the advantages and disadvantages of a universal bank system are and how the system can be stabilized. Additionally, we will look at the theory behind most important bank products (e.g. loans, deposits, derivatives). Guest lectures supplement the module with a practical view.

Registration
For this course, you need to register via the "Studieninfonetz" (STiNE) of the University of Hamburg. You need to adhere to the registration deadlines. It is your responsibility to check whether this course is eligible for your studies. Should you have questions regarding registration, please contact your Studienbüro.

Course Materials
All course materials are uploaded to STiNE. The files might be protected with a password. In this case, the password is announced in the first session of the course.

STiNE Messages
Make sure to regularly check your STiNE inbox. Important information regarding this course will be provided via STiNE messages.

Exam
Exam questions will be in English. When answering the questions, you may choose between German and English. A language change within a task is not allowed.

Questions?
All courses of the major Finance, Banking & Insurance are usually administered by a research assistant. Please contact the assistant if you have any questions related to the course contents. Should the course not be administered by a research assistant, you can contact the instructor via e-mail.