Economics for investment banking
Economics for investment banking is a practical course covering important economic principles that impact financial markets. You will learn how different sectors of an economy interact, and how they contribute to critical macro indicators such as GDP, inflation and employment. Importantly, you will learn how the economic cycle impacts the financial markets, and the influence of central banks on economy at a macro level.
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What You’ll Learn
Course Content
The circular flow of money
Macroecomics and the real economy
Macroeconomics and financial markets
Activities and quiz
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to
- Describe key sectors of an economy, how they interact and what causes upward and downward growth cycles
- List different approaches to calculating GDP, and calculate GDP using the expenditure approach, which is the most important method for financial markets.
- Understand how differences in actual and potential output drive inflation or unemployment.
- Explain how different assets are impacted through the economic cycle.
- Differentiate between different types of economic indicators.
Who Should Take This Course?
The Economics for investment banking course will benefit people looking for a career in either the corporate finance division or the global markets division of an investment bank. It is also incredibly valuable for people looking at a career in asset management. This course is designed for people looking for a practical approach to macroeconomics, rather than a course that focuses on economic theory.
Course Content
The circular flow of money
Macroecomics and the real economy
Macroeconomics and financial markets
Activities and quiz
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Flexible Learning
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Develop Sector-Specific Skills
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