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FINC641-12S2 (C) Semester Two 2012
Monetary Economics: Theory

0.1250 EFTS
09 Jul 2012 - 11 Nov 2012
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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

Subject to approval of the Head of Department.

Restrictions

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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

For further information see Department of Economics and Finance Head of Department

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage 
Final Exam 100%

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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