Financial Institutions and Services
Financial institutions and services (JEL G2) cover banks, intermediaries, and the financial services industry.
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Scope
It includes banking, financial intermediation, insurance, regulation, and financial stability.
Sub-topics
- General
- Banks • Depository Institutions • Micro Finance Institutions • Mortgages
- Insurance • Insurance Companies • Actuarial Studies
- Non-bank Financial Institutions • Financial Instruments • Institutional Investors
- Investment Banking • Venture Capital • Brokerage • Ratings and Ratings Agencies
- Government Policy and Regulation
- Other
Core questions
- Why do financial intermediaries exist?
- How should financial institutions be regulated?
- What causes financial instability?
Key concepts
- Financial intermediation
- Banking
- Insurance
- Financial regulation
- Systemic risk
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Frequently asked questions
- What is financial intermediation?
- The role of institutions like banks in channeling funds from savers to borrowers and managing risk.