Coventry University
Coursework 2020
Any work submitted after the deadline will receive a mark of 0%.
Deadline: XX XXX 2020
IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ THIS WARNING REGARDING PLAGIARISM
Assessments must be all your own work and must not have been copied in part or in whole from any
other source, such as books or the internet, or from other students’ work. If you wish to use another author’s
exact words in a short quotation this must be clearly marked up in inverted commas with the exact source
given, including page number, so that the reader can clearly see which words have been copied and are
not your own. Just quoting references used at the end is not sufficient.
Please see your course handbook or the Faculty website for more information on referencing and university
regulations on plagiarism.
Instructions for Submission
Your assignment must be submitted online via Turnitin. Detailed submission information
is available on your Moodle Module Web.
Module title:
Economics of Banking and Finance
Module Number:
226ECN
Word limit:
Maximum 4,000 words
Any penalties for not complying with word limits will be in accordance with University
and Faculty policy
Learning Outcomes Assessed
The following learning outcomes are being assessed.
3. Appraise the need for, types of and effects of, regulation in financial markets.
4. Assess the role of central banks in maintaining monetary and financial stability.
Assessment Criteria
Please see Grade Classification Descriptor
PLAGIARISM WARNING ! – Assignments should not be copied in part or in whole
from any other source, except for any marked up quotations, that clearly distinguish
what has been quoted from your own work. All references used must be given, and the
specific page number used should also be given for any direct quotations, which should
be in inverted commas. Students found copying from the internet or other sources will
get zero marks and may be excluded from the university.
This project is worth 100 marks.
• Marks are allocated for presentation of assignment, analysis and written report.
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• Any assumptions that you rely upon must be clearly stated in the written report.
Formatting requirements:
• Maximum of 10 sides of A4 (excluding tables, diagrams, references and appendices).
• Word limit 4000 Max, every 100 words over limit is penalized at 5% of total mark
(excluding references and appendices).
• Font size ≥ 12; Font face is Times New Roman.
• Line-spacing 1.5 and minimum margin 2.54 cm in all 4 sides.
• Submission is via Turnitin
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COURSEWORK QUESTION:
In groups of no more than five people, conduct online research and prepare a report to
address the following questions. The group should quote relevant literature readings to
support their arguments. Each member of the group will cover one or more sections of
the report. The coursework should also include the names of the students in that group
delegated to answering his/her respective section/s.
(1)
Financial Markets and Financial Systems
2020–present - 2020 stock market crash (The US)
2007–08 – Financial crisis of 2007–2008 (The US)
1997–98 – 1997 Asian Financial Crisis (South Korea)
(a)
Discuss the similarities and differences between the above stock market crashes
(25 marks)
(b)
In relation to (a), evaluate and critique the types of financial regulation imposed
by the government.
(25 marks)
(2)
Central Bank
Select a central bank of a country, and conduct a research and prepare a report
to address the following questions:
(a)
Describe the structure of the central bank system and the main roles it plays in
this country.
(10 marks)
(b)
How independent is the central bank in this country?
(20 marks)
(c)
In relation to (b), critically evaluate the argument for and against the
independence of the central bank.
(20 marks)
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