MONETARY AND FINANCIAL THEORY

Course Description

This course introduces students to the fundamental concepts and issues in monetary theory and policy. The course covers the structure of central banks, monetary policy goals and tools, monetary policy transmission mechanisms, and the implications of policies in a macroeconomic setting. The primary goal of this course is to improve students' knowledge of monetary economics and to combine knowledge from various courses into the setting of how monetary policy regulation and operation can provide stability in the macroeconomic setting                                             

MONETARY AND FINANCIAL THEORY

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

Course outcomes

1. 01 Explain the role and responsibilities of Central banks
2. 02 Discuss the goals of Central Bank in conducting monetary policy
3. 03 Explain how Central Banks conduct monetary policy and the various policy tools at their disposal.
4. 04 Explain how Central Banks measure and manage the money supply.
5. 05 Explain how Central Banks influence the level of interest rates in an economy
6. 06 Describe the transmission process for monetary policy.
7. 07 Explain International finance and Monetary policy

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Frederick S. Mishkin The Economics of Money, Banking and Financial Markets 11th Edition Pearson

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Develop an understanding of Central Banking and the use of monetary tools. SOLO 5
2. L02 Demonstrate ability to understand the money supply and transmission mechanisms of monetary policy SOLO 4
3. L03 Perform the tasks related to the central bank and commercial banks' balance sheets. SOLO 4
4. L04 Implement how monetary policy is used by the central banks to stabilize the economy SOLO 4
5. L05 Evaluate the relationship with the IS Curve, Aggregate demand, Inflation, and Interest Rates SOLO 5

Program Outcomes

1. P01 PO1: Endowed with the ability to evaluate self-learning needs adapted to the principle of lifelong learning.
2. P02 PO2: Established a general knowledge of economics sufficient to conduct independent and original research on economic issues and suggest relevant economic policies to solve both microeconomic and macroeconomic problems.
3. P03 PO3: Reached the required knowledge and skills; to understand the foundations, basic framework, and complexity of economic theories; to recognize the contribution and limitations of traditional theories; to explore modern economic theories and modeling of more complex situations; and to apply introduced theories in a discussion of research interests.
4. P04 PO4: Engaged in scientific inquiry, critical thinking, using quantitative and qualitative methods to demonstrate the ability to analyze and make recommendations for complex contemporary economic issues.
5. P05 PO5: Demonstrated the development of critical thinking and scientific reasoning skills with an attention to ethical aspects of data analytics, and been aware of acting in accordance with the ethical standard of scientific research and professional work.
6. P06 PO6: Been equipped with the ability to plan, take responsibility in economic projects individually or within a team for economic decision making for a variety of economic concepts in national and global environment.
7. P07 PO7: Endowed with the ability to communicate and explain effectively economic arguments both in oral and written ways to those with scholar knowledge and non-experts.
8. P08 PO8: Been able to apply economic theory and methods in real life situations which is of primary importance to generate relevant economic policies and conduct economic research.
9. P09 PO9: Developed an ability to conduct economic research and write a thesis connecting the theory and empirical conditions with particular attention to ethical perspectives and social responsibilities.

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