Simon Fraser University
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Course Outlines

Summer 2023 - ECON 410 D100

Seminar in Monetary Theory (3)

Class Number: 2749

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Mon, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Wed, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Aug 8, 2023
    Tue, 8:30–11:30 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    ECON 201 and ECON 305, all with a minimum grade of C-.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Analysis of money as an economic variable; role of money in micro and macroanalysis. Quantitative.

COURSE DETAILS:

Topics discussed in the course will include: the role of commercial banks and money markets in the economy, and the role played by a country’s central bank overseeing monetary and financial policy. We will also focus on some of policy questions central banks have had to deal with during and since the financial crisis of 2007/2008.

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

Grading

  • Midterm Exam 40%
  • Term Paper 30%
  • Class Presentation and Participation 15%
  • Assignments 15%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

There is no required textbook for the course. Readings will be available from the library and/or be available online.

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.