ECON 342
Fall 2005
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01
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This course investigates monetized economies. Particular attention is given to the design and implementation of monetary policy institutions, from both theoretical and empirical perspectives. In addition to the Federal Reserve System in the United States, modern monetary arrangements throughout the world will be studied in a comparative way. Specific topics to be covered may vary with student interest. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Speaking, Speaking, Writing, Writing |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS ECON |
| Course Format: Lecture/Discussion | Grading Mode: Student Option |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: ECON302 |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: None |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Blinder, CENTRAL BANKING IN THEORY AND PRACTICE. 1999.
Solow and Taylor, INFLATION, UNEMPLOYMENT, AND MONETARY POLICY. 1999.
Numerous academic journal articles, central bank reports, financial and popular news articles.
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Examinations and Assignments:
Semester-long original research project. Formal in-class debates. Two take-home midterms. Participation in classroom discussion. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Course draws heavily on material from Economics 302: Macroeconomic Analysis. Assumes familiarity with regression techniques at the level of Economics 300: Quantitative Analysis. |
| Instructor(s): Hanson,Michael S. Times: .M.W... 01:10PM-02:30PM; Location: PAC107; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 25 | | SR major: 17 | JR major: 8 | | |
| Seats Available: 20 | GRAD: 0 | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 0 | SO: 0 | FR: 0 |
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