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Monetary Economics (ECON40013)
HonoursPoints: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2
Overview
Availability | Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery |
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Fees | Look up fees |
An advanced introduction to modern monetary economics. Covers topics such as neoclassical monetary theory; price rigidities; interest rates, inflation targeting and central banking; rules versus discretion in monetary policy; microeconomic foundations of monetary economics. Both theoretical and empirical issues will be emphasised. Open economy aspects of monetary economics will be covered where appropriate.
Intended learning outcomes
- Evaluate the main theories used in the study of monetary economics;
- Use small analytic models to evaluate monetary theories;
- Use quantitative evidence to evaluate the usefulness and limitations of monetary theories;
- Critically evaluate contemporary policy debates in the area of monetary economics.
Generic skills
On successful completion of this subject students should have improved the following generic skills: Evaluation of ideas, views and evidence:
- Synthesis of ideas, views and evidence;
- Strategic thinking;
- Critical thinking;
- Application of theory to economic policy;
- Accessing economic and other information;
- Summary and interpretation of information;
- Problem solving skills;
- Written communication;
- Oral communication.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into or selection of one of the following:
- BH-COM Bachelor of Commerce (Degree with Honours)
- Economics specialisation (formal) in the BH-ARTS Bachelor of Arts (Degree with Honours)
AND
All of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ECON40001 | Advanced Microeconomics | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ECON40002 | Advanced Macroeconomics | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ECON90011 | Monetary Economics | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Recommended background knowledge
Please refer to Prerequisites and Corequisites.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Problem sets submitted fortnightly | Throughout the teaching period | 20% |
Mid-semester examination
| Week 7 | 30% |
End-of-semester examination
| During the examination period | 50% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator James Hansen Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 25 July 2022 to 23 October 2022 Last self-enrol date 5 August 2022 Census date 31 August 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 23 September 2022 Assessment period ends 18 November 2022 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
170 Hours
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
You will be advised of prescribed texts by your lecturer.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 31 January 2024