This course exposes students to the theory and functioning of the monetary and financial sectors of the economy. It highlights the organization, structure and role of financial markets and institutions. It also discusses interest rates, monetary management and instruments of monetary control. Financial and banking sector reforms and monetary policy with special reference to India are also covered. The 55 modules of this course will be delivered over a period of 16 weeks roughly covering the working days of a semester. 3 to 4 modules will be uploaded per week. Each module has the following four quadrants: · A video of the lecture of roughly 25 minutes duration delivered by the faculty.· An in depth write up of the same topic· References for further study.· MCQs for self -assessment, exploratory exercises for discussion in blogs and assignments for evaluation by faculty. In order to grasp the concept of the topic accurately,the student is expected to allocate1 ½ hours per topic. They are also expected to submit their assignments to the faculty within the stipulated time mentioned. This MOOC on Money and Financial Markets is an autodidactic module. The students are expected to allot 8 hours approximately per week for studying these topics in details, develop complete understanding of the concepts, participate in discussions with subject expert, study the different references for each of the topics.
Overview
Syllabus
Module
Unit
Topic
1
1. Money
Concept Of Money
2
Functions Of Money
3
Demand For Money-I
4
Demand For Money-II
5
Measures Of Money Supply With Special Emphasis On Indian Economy
6
Theory Of Money Supply Determination
7
2. Financial Institutions
Meaning And Process Of Financial Development
8
Financial Assets And Its Principal Economic Functions
9
Financial Markets: Role Classification And Market Participants
10
Globalization Of Financial Markets
11
An Introduction To Security Analysis-I
12
An Introduction To Security Analysis-Ii
13
An Overview Of The Indian Financial System
14
Financial Inclusion
15
Derivative Markets-I
16
Foundations of Financial Sector
17
Financial Institutions - I
18
Financial Institutions - Ii
19
Financial Innovations
20
Concept And Structure Of The Indian Money Market -I
21
Concept And Structure Of The Indian Money Market -Ii
22
Recent Trends In Indian Money Market
23
Concept And Structure Of The Indian Capital Market
24
History Of Indian Capital Market
25
Reforms In Indian Capital Market
26
Foreign Exchange Market-I
27
Foreign Exchange Market-Ii
28
Foreign Capital Flows
29
Problem Of Asymmetric Information
30
Financial Crises
31
Unit 3: Interest Rates
Fisher's Classical Approach
32
Keynesian Liquidity Theory
33
Changes In Money Supply And Interest Rates
34
Determinants Of The Structure Of Interest Rates
35
The Term Structure Of Interest Rates -I
36
The Term Structure Of Interest Rates -Ii
37
Interest Rates In India
38
Unit 4: Banking System
Balance Sheet Of Indian Banks: An Overview
39
Portfolio Management
40
Changing Role And Structure Of Indian Banking System
41
Indian Banking System: Key Reforms
42
Indian Banking System: Key Challenges
43
Unit 5: Central Banking And Monetary Policy
Central Banking And Monetary Policy
44
Central Banking And Its Functions
45
Balance Sheet Of Central Banks
46
Instruments Of Monetary Policy-I
47
Instruments Of Monetary Policy-Ii
48
Monetary Management In An Open Economy
49
Evolution Of Monetary Policy In India
50
Current Monetary And Credit Policy Of India
51
International Stock Markets - I
52
International Stock Markets - II
53
International Stock Markets - III
54
Financial Regulations in India - I
55
Financial Regulations in India - II
56
Mutual Fund Industry in India
Taught by
Saswati Chaudhuri
