Monetary Theory and Policy
Primary Number: ECON 40364
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Primary CRN: 19917
Instructor: Sims, Eric
Day/Time: TR 2:00-3:15
Attributes: CFEL, MPPE
Location: Debartolo Hall 126
This course will cover the development of monetary theory and policy with a particular focus on financial crises and the appropriate central bank response. Other topics include the welfare cost of inflation, countercyclical monetary policy, and central bank independence.