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ES22027: Monetary economics

[Page last updated: 09 August 2024]

Academic Year: 2024/25
Owning Department/School: Department of Economics
Credits: 10 [equivalent to 20 CATS credits]
Notional Study Hours: 200
Level: Intermediate (FHEQ level 5)
Period:
Semester 1
Assessment Summary: CWES 100%
Assessment Detail:
  • Coursework (CWES 100%)
Supplementary Assessment:
Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Requisites: Before taking this module you must take ES12002
Learning Outcomes:
  • Apply theoretical frameworks to study monetary issues.
  • Discuss the tools and strategies used by central banks.
  • Evaluate issues relating to the conduct of monetary policy.
  • Understand the link between monetary policy and the wider economy.



Synopsis: "Gain an insight into monetary theory and the implementation of monetary policy. You will learn about the main objectives of central banks, and explore the tools and strategies used by monetary authorities to achieve these objectives. "

Content: Money and inflation Interest rates Monetary policy instruments The role of the central bank

Course availability:

ES22027 is Optional on the following courses:

Department of Economics
  • UHES-AFB10 : BSc(Hons) Economics (Year 2)
  • UHES-AFB12 : BSc(Hons) Economics and Mathematics (Year 2)
  • UHES-AKB12 : BSc(Hons) Economics and Mathematics with professional placement (Year 2)
  • UHES-AKB12 : BSc(Hons) Economics and Mathematics with professional placement and study abroad (Year 2)
  • UHES-AKB12 : BSc(Hons) Economics and Mathematics with study abroad (Year 2)
  • UHES-AFB11 : BSc(Hons) Economics with Politics (Year 2)
  • UHES-AKB11 : BSc(Hons) Economics with Politics with professional placement (Year 2)
  • UHES-AKB11 : BSc(Hons) Economics with Politics with professional placement and study abroad (Year 2)
  • UHES-AKB11 : BSc(Hons) Economics with Politics with study abroad (Year 2)
  • UHES-AKB10 : BSc(Hons) Economics with professional placement (Year 2)
  • UHES-AKB10 : BSc(Hons) Economics with professional placement and study abroad (Year 2)
  • UHES-AKB10 : BSc(Hons) Economics with study abroad (Year 2)

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