Monetary Theory

Uitgebreide vaknaam	Monetary Theory
Leerdoelen	Upon completion of the course the student is able to: 1. use the most important tools of modern monetary economics. 2. demonstrate a thorough overview of the field including current research in three sub-areas, namely the pure theory of money, dynamic monetary economics, and stochastic New Keynesian economics. 3. analyze and critically evaluate advanced-level monetary economics models, and to translate the results into common language.
Omschrijving	Upon completion of the course a student is able: To use the most important tools of modern monetary economics. To demonstrate a thorough overview of the field in three sub-areas, namely the pure theory of money, dynamic monetary economics, and stochastic New Keynesian economics; To analyze advanced-level macroeconomic models, and to translate the results into common language
Uren per week
Onderwijsvorm	hoorcolleges, practica (Lectures, practice sessions)
Toetsvorm	opdracht(en), schriftelijk tentamen (Written exam, assignments)
Vaksoort	master
Coördinator	dr. C.G.F. van der Kwaak
Docent(en)	dr. C.G.F. van der Kwaak
Verplichte literatuur	Titel Auteur ISBN Prijs Mandatory: Monetary Policy, Inflation and the Business Cycle, 2015, second revised edition, Princeton University Press Galí, J. 9780691164786 ca. €  82,00 Recommended: Parts of Foundations of Modern Macroeconomics (Text and Manual Set), 2009, second ed., Oxford University Press Heijdra, B.J. 9780199564392 ca. €  53,00
Entreevoorwaarden
Opmerkingen	This course will be offered in a modular format. Info: dr Christiaan van der Kwaak, e-mail:c.g.f.van.der.kwaak@rug.nl Secretary: Marianne Fry, phone: +31 (0)50 363 7018, e-mail: m.fry@rug.nl, room: 5411.734
Opgenomen in	Opleiding Jaar Periode Type Research Master in Economics and Business  (keuzevakken ReMa-Economics) 1 semester I b keuze