Questions Marks available Marking notes What you need to show 1 25 Critically discuss the concepts asked Refer to the banking literature and use data to support the discussion where appropriate...

please follow the instructions on the file, include data and empirical evidence where asked


Questions Marks available Marking notes What you need to show 1 25 Critically discuss the concepts asked Refer to the banking literature and use data to support the discussion where appropriate Present empirical evidence where appropriate Knowledge and Understanding Application Critical thinking Reading and Research Presentation and style 2 25 Critically discuss the concepts asked Explain the concepts/answer what the question asks Present anecdotal evidence where appropriate Knowledge and Understanding Application Critical thinking Reading and Research Presentation and style QUESTION 1. a) Present the different objectives of the different economic entities that are interested in bank performance. What are the different measures of bank performance? Provide definitions and discussion on those measures where appropriate. [10 marks] b) Discuss the performance of UK banks in light of the current economic and health circumstances (i.e., the pandemic). Do large banks perform better than their smaller peers in this environment? Present empirical evidence and data to support your arguments where appropriate. [15 marks] Notes: · Where appropriate, refer to the bank performance literature and use data to support your discussion. · Word limit: 800. c) Discuss the potential channels through which the relationship between banks and governments can create systemic risk. (900 words) among the three parts QUESTION 2. a) Discuss whether or not deposit insurance schemes are helpful to improve the health of the banking system in a country. [6 marks] b) Does the recent pandemic (COVID-19) make bank runs more likely? Discuss. [13 marks] c) Give at least 2 examples of recent government policies around the world (outside UK) adopted to avoid a financial crisis triggered by COVID-19. Explain the logic behind these policies. [6 marks] (800 words) among the three parts