ECO3006 : Economics of Banking
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Dr Cesar Blanco
- Owning School: Newcastle University Business School
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
To introduce students to the study of banks in a modern society. To develop students’ understanding of the role of banks as financial intermediaries from microeconomic as well as macroeconomic perspectives.
Outline Of Syllabus
The course begins with the development of the basic concepts used in contemporary banking theory, especially informational problems associated with financial contracts. Two major functions of banks, monitoring borrowers and providing liquidity insurance, are studied in this context. Applications of the theory to, e.g., the fragility of banks, to banking regulation and to the role of banks for the economy are then considered.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 7 | 2:00 | 14:00 | PiP Lectures |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 32:00 | 32:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 1 | 25:00 | 25:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 4 | 1:00 | 4:00 | PiP Seminars |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 25:00 | 25:00 | N/A |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Lectures provide an in-depth presentation of theoretical models and required techniques, as well as guidance on how to apply the analysis to real-world economic situations.
Seminars provide opportunities to go into greater depth through exercisers and discussion.
Independent study involves following up reading list references and practicing analytical skills.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 90 | 2 | A | 100 | N/A |
Formative Assessments
Formative Assessment is an assessment which develops your skills in being assessed, allows for you to receive feedback, and prepares you for being assessed. However, it does not count to your final mark.
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prob solv exercises | 2 | M | Seminar questions provided, generic feedback to cohort |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The written unseen exam is an appropriate way to provide evidence of students’ ability to explain advanced concepts and models used in contemporary banking theory and to apply them to real world problems.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- ECO3006's Timetable