ECON 871: International Monetary Economics

ECON 871-001: Intl Monetary Economics
(Spring 2017)

07:20 PM to 10:00 PM M

Music Theater Building 1002

Section Information for Spring 2017

This course will cover important theoretical models and recent empirical work in international monetary theory and open economy macroeconomics. Because its purpose is to bring you to the forefront of research in this area, it is very important that you are familiar with basic mathematical tools such as differentiation, integration, and introductory dynamic optimization theory. In addition, we will go over a fair amount of time series econometrics. This course is open to all graduate students.

Course Information from the University Catalog

Credits: 3

Examines international adjustment mechanism, price and income effects, controls, and monetarist approach; development of international monetary system; demand for international reserves; capital movements; and role of International Monetary Fund. May not be repeated for credit.
Recommended Prerequisite: ECON 615 or 715 or permission of instructor.
Registration Restrictions:

Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate or Non-Degree.

Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.

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