Chapter 15 Overview
Topics
- Understanding Money and Financial Institutions
Objectives
By the end of this week you will be able to...
- Describe what money is, its characteristics and functions, and the three parts of the U.S. money supply.
- Explain how the Federal Reserve manages the money supply.
- Describe the key financial institutions and the role they play in the process of financial intermediation.
- Describe how the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) protect depositors' funds.
- Describe the role U.S. banks play in the international marketplace.
- Discuss the trends reshaping financial institutions.
Weekly Schedule
| Activity | Estimated time required |
|---|---|
| Reading: Chapter 15 | 1 hour |
| Discussion: Week 15 | 45 minutes |
| Assignment: Week 15 | 45 minutes |
| Quiz: Chapter 15 | 45 minutes |