Capital Markets Regulation

Harvard HKS

This course examines important current issues in the regulation of the U.S. capital markets and the financial systemSpecific topics will likely include: mechanisms for controlling risk in financial institutions, particularly capital and liquidity requirements; the unique problem of systemic risk; environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues; dealing with illiquid and insolvent institutions, including resolution authority; optimal regulatory structure and use of cost-benefit…