ECON 452 - Seminar on Financial Crises in the United States

FC SSCI QFR WADV

4 credits
Banking crises in the United States triggered legislative responses that shaped the regulatory structure of the financial system. This course will examine the major financial crises focusing on the underlying causes, the apparent mechanisms, and the regulatory remedies. The lessons from historical crises will be applied to recent financial events like the Panic of 2007 and the regulatory response to them.
Prerequisites & Notes: ECON 251, ECON 253, and ECON 255, or consent of instructor.