Financial Crises & Regulation
Students investigate the causes and consequences of major financial crises (e.g., 2008) and the need for international financial regulation.
Key Questions
- Analyze the underlying causes of major global financial crises.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of national and international regulatory responses to financial crises.
- Design policy recommendations to prevent future financial instability.
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