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Monetary Economics (ECON90011)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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Contact information
Semester 2
James Hansen: james.hansen@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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This is an advanced course on modern monetary economics, providing coverage of issues and techniques of analysis used in current research. Topics may include: general equilibrium models of money, inflation and public finance, money and time consistency, search-theoretic models of money, and monetary policy. Both theoretical and empirical issues will be covered.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- 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:
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Evaluation of ideas, views and evidence
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Synthesis of ideas, views and evidence
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Strategic thinking
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Critical thinking
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Application of theory to economic policy
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Accessing economic and other information
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Summary and interpretation of information
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Problem solving skills
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Written communication
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Oral communication
Last updated: 31 January 2024