Economics/Business: Understanding Financial Markets – Why They Matter to the Economy with Dr Bahar Ghezelayagh from University of East Anglia

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In this live, interactive Economics/Business session, we will be joined by Dr Bahar Ghezelayagh, Associate Professor in Financial Economics in the School of Economics at University of East Anglia, who will deliver a skills and insight session on Understanding Financial Markets: Why They Matter to the Economy.

Financial markets are at the heart of the modern economy, helping to channel funds from savers to borrowers, support business investment, facilitate government borrowing and influence economic growth. But how do these markets actually contribute to the functioning of an economy?

In this session, we will explore the role of financial markets and the ways they enable households, firms and governments to access finance. Through real-world examples, we will examine how stock markets, bond markets and other financial institutions facilitate investment, allocate resources and support economic activity. We will also consider the importance of liquidity, risk management and confidence in maintaining efficient markets.

Drawing on contemporary events and case studies, the session will provide students with a deeper understanding of why financial markets are essential to the operation of national and international economies, and why economists and policymakers pay such close attention to them.

Designed for A-level Economics and Business students, this session directly supports the study of financial markets while offering some real-world applications.

Lecturer Profile: Dr Bahar Ghezelayagh

Our events are designed so that a group of students can take part from a classroom, or students and teachers can take part as individuals, either from school or from home. There is no charge to take part.

As a live, participative event, this session will not be recorded but slides will be shared, where available.

Suitable for: Aged 16+ pre-university students studying or with an interest in studying Economics, Business and related subjects. Teachers and members of school staff, as always, are welcome too and participants can join as individuals from school/college or home, or as a group from school/college.

Preparation/Pre-Reading: Students may wish to consider the topic and discuss some of the key elements in advance. Students can also think about questions they have about studying at university level.

The IT Setup: The event will be run on Zoom and participants will be able to join using laptops, tablets, and mobile devices. If you are joining as a school group, we recommend connecting with one device and projecting onto a whiteboard. You will be able to interact with the university via a microphone and/or typed comments and questions. Full details will be sent to those who have registered (see below) prior to the event.

Booking a Place: This is free for schools and colleges. If you would like to take part in this event, please register your interest using the link to the registration form below:

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