• Demonstrate a thorough and critical understanding of the course literature.
• Demonstrate an excellent ability to use the course literature and discussions to analyze problems with relation to the sociological and philosophical aspects of financial markets and financial institutions.
• Demonstrate an excellent ability to communicate and discuss his or her findings and understanding of the subject and the course readings.

"Sociological and Philosophical Perspectives on Finance" takes its point of departure in the increasingly important field of 'sociology of finance'. The aim of the course is to provide students with a solid understanding of the social aspects of present-day finance. This includes insights into the organizational dynamics of trading firms; developments of financial markets toward increasing computerization; and the role of financialization, i.e. the broader effects finance has on society. The course will have a particular focus on algorithmic finance, i.e. the use of fully automated algorithms for trading purposes (including so-called high-frequency trading). Teaching will be based on a mixture of lectures and student presentations (students will be assigned presentations in the first class).

"Sociological and Philosophical Perspectives on Finance" is part of the minor in Financial Decision-Making in a Social Context. Priority is given to students who register for the full minor. In the case of vacant seats, students can register for one or more of the individual courses.