Financial Institutions Law and Policy
Past Offerings
Financial Institutions Law and Policy (1090): This course provides an introduction to the law that governs the banks and other financial institutions that provide money and credit to the broader economy. It covers the legal framework and agencies that governing banking in the United States, including the conceptual foundations of what constitutes the business of banking, its history, and political economy. It explores related topics in consumer financial protection and competition law, the rise of the shadow banking sector, and the causes and consequences of the 2008 and 2023 financial panics. The course also considers emerging policy debates regarding topics like the regulation of cryptocurrencies and financial technology companies and the role of climate change in the financial system. The class will prepare you to apply banking law and its principles whether working in government agencies or private practice. There are no prerequisites for this course, although some familiarity with basic economic concepts, business law, and/or administrative law may be helpful. The course grade will be based primarily upon a final written examination and class participation and performance during the quarter. Elements used in grading: Attendance, class participation, class performance, exam.
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2024-2025 WinterSchedule No Longer Available