Money and Capital Markets course provides an in-depth understanding of financial systems, focusing on how money, financial institutions, and capital markets facilitate the flow of funds in an economy. The course explores the structure, functions, and operations of money markets(short-term debt) and capital markets (long-term financing markets), emphasizing the role of financial intermediaries and regulatory frameworks.
Key topics include:
The role and structure of financial institutions(eg, central banks, commercial banks, investment banks)
The operation of money markets(eg., Treasury bills, commercial paper)
Capital market instruments (eg, stocks, bonds, and derivatives)
The mechanics of interest rate determination.
Financial market regulation and monetary policy.