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ECON641-12S2 (C) Semester Two 2012
Monetary Economics: Theory

0.1250 EFTS
09 Jul 2012 - 11 Nov 2012 		↓Other occurrences

Description

This course surveys a number of important topics in monetary theory. A few topics such as the implementation of monetary policy in New Zealand draw heavily on microeconomics. The lectures cover topics ranging from asymmetric information in credit markets to the term structure of interest rates. The topical nature of the course is brought out by a discussion of the causes and consequences of currency crises, foreign exchange market intervention, and the recent drive towards currency unions.

Pre-requisites

Entry to any honours level course is subject to the approval of the Head of Department.

Restrictions

Equivalent Courses

Timetable

Lectures
Streams Day Time Where Notes
Stream 01 Wednesday 3:00pm-5:00pm Kirkwood KE06 9 Jul - 19 Aug,
3 Sep - 14 Oct

Course Coordinator

Alfred Guender

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage 
Final Exam 100%


Final Exam 100%
  or
Final Exam 67% and Research Paper 33% (Topic: Issues in the Regulation of Banks)

Examination and Formal Tests

Exam Thursday 08 Nov 2012 9:30am-12:30pm  

Fees

Domestic fee $783.00
International fee $3,075.00


For further information see Department of Economics and Finance.

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