In this course, we will discuss the role and function of financial intermediaries in the economy. To a large extent, the focus will be on commercial banks, but investment banks and broker-dealers are also covered. The course will enable student to participate in the debate around how financial intermediaries should be regulated, on the basis of arguments that rely on economic theory.
StO/PO BA BWL und VWL 2010: 6 LP, Modul: "Financial Economics"
StO/PO BA BWL und VWL 2016: 6 LP, Modul: "Financial Intermediation"
Written exam (90 min)