Summer 2023 - ECON 310 D100

Money and Banking (3)

Class Number: 2741

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Tue, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Aug 10, 2023
    Thu, 7:00–10:00 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    ECON 103 with a minimum grade of C- or ECON 113 with a minimum grade of A-; ECON 105 with a minimum grade of C- or ECON 115 with a minimum grade of A-; 60 units.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Banking theory and practice in a Canadian context; the supply theory of money; the demand for money and credit creation; monetary policy in a centralized banking system and in relation to international finance. Students with credit for ECON 210 or ECON 389 in 1131 or 1134 cannot take ECON 310 for further credit. Quantitative.

COURSE DETAILS:

The study of money and banking is essentially the study of the role of money in the economy and the role of financial markets. In addition we will study the role of financial institutions focusing on banks. This course will also study the role of a country’s central bank in conducting monetary policy. Finally, we will discuss the financial crisis of 2007/2008.

For more information about SFU Economics, please visit our website: www.sfu.ca/economics

Grading

  • Tutorials 15%
  • Midterm 35%
  • Final 50%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Mishkin, Frederick and Serletis, Apostolos. Economics of Money, Banking and Financial Markets, 7th edition. 2020. Pearson Canada. [MyLab Economics with Pearson eText – Standalone Access Card]. ISBN 978-0135230497.
OR
Mishkin, Frederick and Serletis, Apostolos. Economics of Money, Banking and Financial Markets, 7th edition. 2020. Pearson Canada. ISBN 978-0134821221. [Paperback version]

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Department Undergraduate Notes:

Please note that, as per Policy T20.01, the course requirements (and grading scheme) outlined here are subject to change up until the end of the first week of classes.

Final exam schedules will be released during the second month of classes. If your course has a final exam, please ensure that you are available during the entire final exam period until you receive confirmation of your exam dates. 

Students requiring accommodations as a result of a disability must contact the Centre for Accessible Learning (CAL) at 778-782-3112 or caladmin@sfu.ca.

***NO TUTORIALS DURING THE FIRST WEEK OF CLASSES***

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity website http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating. Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the university community. Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the university. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the university. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the semester are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.