Law,MoneyFinancl Macrodynamcs

1.5 Credits · Level: Graduate

This course is about unpacking the implications of the Federal Reserve’s actions in a classroom setting. It will straddle theoretical teachings and practical applications. Through market-oriented readings, class discussions, real-life situations, and guest speakers who are market participants, we are going to break down this nexus between law, money, and financial macrodynamics. I believe it is more important than ever to understand the actions of the Federal Reserve as we enter an era forcing a rethink of the frameworks that have governed our society and economy over the last 40 years. When stocks boomed early in the pandemic, the Reddit crowd and meme-stock phenomenon captured the mania of the moment. Later, the spectacular fall in the markets against the specter of war and inflation gripped the national consciousness. What underpinned these extreme moves in the markets and economy? It is the actions of the Federal Reserve. Ultimately, this course will teach you about the real-time relationship – the dance – between the Federal Reserve’s actions and Wall Street.