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The elements of macro-finance
6 Sep 2015

The elements of macro-finance

by Simon Taylor | posted in: Course material, Economics | 0

Macroeconomics is a complicated subject but it’s possible to understand quite a lot about the key questions in macro, and some of the policy challenges, by considering a few key concepts. This blog gives the elements of what ties macroeconomics to … Continued

balance of payments, macro, national accounts, savings
The central importance of housing to the British financial system
11 Dec 2013

The central importance of housing to the British financial system

by Simon Taylor | posted in: Course material, Economics, Finance sector | 2

In Britain we seem to have a love affair with the property market. Home ownership is 69%, not especially high, but average house prices are a constant topic of discussion, mainly because property in the prosperous south east of  the … Continued

banks, households, national accounts, real estate
Chinese investment – too much of a good thing?
17 Dec 2012

Chinese investment – too much of a good thing?

by Simon Taylor | posted in: China, Course material, Economics, Finance sector | 0

A key feature of macroeconomic analysis is the relationship between a country’s savings and investment rates. Savings represent income that is not consumed. Investment means spending on assets that will last for some period of time, such as factories, houses, … Continued

China, growth, investment, macro, national accounts
Stocks versus flows – the sustainability of US foreign indebtedness
4 Dec 2012

Stocks versus flows – the sustainability of US foreign indebtedness

by Simon Taylor | posted in: Course material, Uncategorized | 0

In economics and finance it is important to be clear about when we’re discussing a stock – the amount of something at a point in time – and when we’re referring to a flow – the volume of something during … Continued

balance of payments, foreign reserves, national accounts

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Simon is a member of the finance faculty group at Cambridge Judge Business School. From 2008-18 he was the first Director of the University of Cambridge Master of Finance (MFin) degree, and he is now Director of the University's Global Executive MBA. An economist and former equities analyst at JPMorgan and Citigroup, he teaches on financial markets and institutions, infrastructure finance and the world financial system. He is a Fellow in Economics at St. Catharine's College, Cambridge. His book on nuclear power in the UK was published in March 2016.

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