Money, Banking, and Financial Markets
ECON 341
Fall 2014
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This course applies macroeconomic theory and econometric tools to selected topics in money, banking, and financial markets. The course will cover monetary policy, financial crisis, financial regulation, and the role of financial development in economic growth. Students will replicate the key empirical results in the literature throughout the semester and, toward the end of the semester, write an empirical paper of their own. Proficiency in statistical softwares (e.g., Eviews or Stata) is required. |
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| 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: (ECON-MN)(ECON) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: 50% - 74% |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Journal articles.
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Examinations and Assignments:
7 problem sets, 3 presentations, 1 midterm exam, 1 quiz, a research paper, cumulative final exam |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Students who complete ECON341 cannot receive credit toward the ECON or MECO major for ECON241 or vice versa. |
| Instructor(s): Imai,Masami Times: .M.W... 02:40PM-04:00PM; Location: ALLB103; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 25 | | SR major: 13 | JR major: 12 | | |
| Seats Available: 8 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 0 | SO: 0 | FR: 0 |
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