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	4
Onderwijsvorm	(Lectures, practice sessions)
Toetsvorm	(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, 2nd revised edition, Princeton University Press Galí, J. 9780691164786 ca. €  82,00 Recommended: Parts of Foundations of Modern Macroeconomics (Text and Manual Set), 2009, 2nd ed., Oxford University Press Heijdra, B.J. 9780199564392 ca. €  53,00
Entreevoorwaarden	For students in the Research Master in Economics & Business. Thorough knowledge of intermediate macroeconomics (bachelor level). Acquaintance with the mathematical tools of static and dynamic optimization. This course builds on Macroeconomic Theory.
Opmerkingen	This course will be offered in a modular format. Info: dr Christiaan van der Kwaak, email: c.g.f.van.der.kwaak@rug.nl Secretariat room: 5411.0734, phone: +31 (0)50 363 7018
Opgenomen in	Opleiding Jaar Periode Type Research Master in Economics and Business  (keuzevakken ReMa-Economics) 1 semester I b keuze