Overview

The unit develops and examines the theoretical and empirical relationship between monetary policy, real activity, and the financial markets. A rigorous theoretical framework will be developed to analyse conventional and unconventional monetary policy, and their effects on the real economy. The analysis of the conduct of monetary policy will be … For more content click the Read More button below.

Offerings

S1-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Associate Professor Giovanni Caggiano

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.

develop rigorous economic analysis to assess contemporary monetary theory and policy

2.

discuss the use of empirical and theoretical models to assess the conduct of monetary policy

3.

develop theoretical frameworks to understand the factors governing the relationship between monetary forces and economic activity

4.

understand the principles, techniques and problems of implementing monetary policies

5.

critically assess current controversies in monetary policy.

Teaching approach

Active learning

Assessment

1 - Within semester assessment
2 - Examination

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Lectures
Tutorials

Workload requirements

Workload

Learning resources

Required resources

Other unit costs

Costs are indicative and subject to change.
Electronics, calculators and tools: $40