2019-20 Fall - ECON4999O - Economics of Financial Technology

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Description

Financial technology refers to technological innovation that results in new business processes or products with an material effect on the financial industry. The rise of FinTech firms may have both positive and negative impacts on the financial sector and the broader economy. This course applies economic concepts to analyze the rise of FinTech and its implications to the economy. It addresses policy implications of FinTech on financial stability, central banking, and monetary policy. The aim is to highlight the importance of formulating appropriate policies to foster healthy development of the FinTech sector and ensure the financial stability of the economy.
Course period1/09/1931/12/19
Course levelUG
Course formatLecture