Financial Intermediation

Dr. Ettore Panetti serves as Associate Professor of Finance at the University of Naples Federico II's Department of Economics and Statistics. His academic credentials include a Ph.D. in Economics from IIES-Stockholm University, an MSc in Economics with Distinction from University College London, and a BA summa cum laude in Economics from Bocconi University. Through his Coursera course "Financial Intermediation," he helps students understand banking systems and financial stability. As a researcher at CSEF and research affiliate of SUERF and UECE-ISEG, his work focuses on bank liquidity, financial regulation, and the impact of panics on financial crises. His research has appeared in prestigious journals including the Review of Finance, Journal of Money, Credit and Banking, and Journal of Banking & Finance. His expertise spans banking theory, financial stability analysis, and credit market dynamics, combining theoretical frameworks with practical applications in financial system regulation.

Tommaso Oliviero is an Associate Professor of Economics at the Università di Napoli Federico II, where he has made significant contributions to the field since obtaining his PhD in economics from the European University Institute in Florence in 2014. He has gained valuable international experience through visiting positions at prestigious institutions such as the Wharton Business School in Philadelphia and the Cass Business School in London. In addition to his teaching role, he serves as an associate editor for the Italian Economic Journal, reflecting his active engagement in academic discourse.His research interests encompass empirical banking, corporate finance, and household economics, with his work being published in reputable journals including the Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis and the European Economic Review. On Coursera, Tommaso offers the course Financial Intermediation, aimed at providing students with a comprehensive understanding of the role of financial institutions in the economy. Through his expertise and dedication to education, he seeks to equip learners with the knowledge necessary to navigate complex economic landscapes.