Finance is the study of the management of money, banking, investment and credit. It involves financial organisations, markets and instruments, their effect on the flow of funds within the economy and the control of risk. Economics deals with the production, distribution, consumption and management of goods and services. It explores how the decisions made by producers, consumers, businesses and governments affect our society. This double degree is designed to give students practical financial skills and the latest economic understanding which can be applied to real industry, social and governmental situations.