Financial Intermediation
Understand financial intermediation principles and their impact on economic development and market stability.
Understand financial intermediation principles and their impact on economic development and market stability.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Financial Markets Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Analyze banking systems
Evaluate market stability
Understand financial risks
Assess economic growth
Master intermediation concepts
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
3 Hours PreRecorded video
26 assignments
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There are 6 modules in this course
This advanced course explores financial intermediation's role in modern economies. Students learn about banking systems, risk management, and market stability.
Introduction to financial intermediation
Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete
Finance and economic growth
Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete
Financial crises
Module 3 · 3 Hours to complete
Financial crises: banks' reaction
Module 4 · 1 Hours to complete
Bank competition
Module 5 · 2 Hours to complete
Future of financial intermediation
Module 6 · 2 Hours to complete
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Instructors
Banking and Financial Stability Expert
Dr. Ettore Panetti serves as Associate Professor of Finance at the University of Naples Federico II's Department of Economics and Statistics. His academic credentials include a Ph.D. in Economics from IIES-Stockholm University, an MSc in Economics with Distinction from University College London, and a BA summa cum laude in Economics from Bocconi University. Through his Coursera course "Financial Intermediation," he helps students understand banking systems and financial stability. As a researcher at CSEF and research affiliate of SUERF and UECE-ISEG, his work focuses on bank liquidity, financial regulation, and the impact of panics on financial crises. His research has appeared in prestigious journals including the Review of Finance, Journal of Money, Credit and Banking, and Journal of Banking & Finance. His expertise spans banking theory, financial stability analysis, and credit market dynamics, combining theoretical frameworks with practical applications in financial system regulation.
Associate Professor of Economics
Tommaso Oliviero is an Associate Professor of Economics at the Università di Napoli Federico II, where he has made significant contributions to the field since obtaining his PhD in economics from the European University Institute in Florence in 2014. He has gained valuable international experience through visiting positions at prestigious institutions such as the Wharton Business School in Philadelphia and the Cass Business School in London. In addition to his teaching role, he serves as an associate editor for the Italian Economic Journal, reflecting his active engagement in academic discourse.His research interests encompass empirical banking, corporate finance, and household economics, with his work being published in reputable journals including the Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis and the European Economic Review. On Coursera, Tommaso offers the course Financial Intermediation, aimed at providing students with a comprehensive understanding of the role of financial institutions in the economy. Through his expertise and dedication to education, he seeks to equip learners with the knowledge necessary to navigate complex economic landscapes.
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