The United States financial superstructure's components as well as their functions and importance. The role of financial institutions within the overall economy and the role of banking within the framework of other financial institutions. Various financial instruments including U.S. government securities, stocks, bonds, money market securities and options. The increasing interdependence of the global economy and financial system. Ethical issues such as usury and redlining.
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