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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Economics and Commerce : Economics

316-466 Monetary Economics

Coordinator:

Dr J Thomson

Prerequisite/s:

316-313 Microeconomics and 316-312 Macroeconomics (which may be taken as co-requisites) or equivalent.

Timetable:

Semester 1

Contact:

Three hours a week of seminars or lectures and tutorials

Objectives:

On completion of this subject students should be able to:

  • understand the main theories used in the study of monetary economics;

  • judge the usefulness and the limitations of advanced theory in the area of monetary economics;

  • critically evaluate contemporary policy debates in the area of monetary economics with reference to advanced economic theory;

  • extend their knowledge of monetary economics via independent study and by taking advanced subjects dealing with theory and policy in this area.

Content:

The course will cover advanced monetary theory and policy. Topics covered will include theories of money demand and money supply, monetary macroeconomics, and the theory of monetary policy. International aspects will be covered where appropriate.

Assessment:

A 3-hour examination (80%) and class assignments totalling approximately 3000 words (20%).

Prescribed Texts:

To be advised.

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