AEM 4590 - [Financial Markets And Institutions]

Spring. 3 credits. Student option grading.

Prerequisite: AEM 2240 or AEM 2241.

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This course examines financial markets and institutions from an asset owner’s perspective. In particular, we study asset markets in stocks, bonds, real assets, illiquid assets, and impact investing. We discuss the roles of key financial institutions such as delegated investing intermediaries, mutual funds, hedge funds, private equity firms, and the Federal Reserve.

Outcome 1: Students will be able to understand the functioning of financial markets from an asset owners’ point of view.