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M-MAF/ME — Monetary Economics
(dt. Monetary Economics)

Level, degree of commitment Specialization module, compulsory elective module
Forms of teaching and learning,
workload		 Lectures, tutorials,
180 hours (Contact hours: 56 hours Study time: 56 hours Time for exam preparation: 68 hours)
Credit points,
formal requirements		 6 CP
Translation missing. German original:
- Written examination (120 min.) or - Written examination (60 min./ 3 credit points) + Essay (3 credit points) Overall grade: Grade point average
Language,
Grading		 English,
The grading is done with 0 to 15 points according to the examination regulations for the degree program M.Sc. Economics and Institutions. Im Falle des Nichtbestehens stehen für die Prüfung insgesamt 0 Versuche zur Verfügung.
Duration,
frequency		 One semester,
each winter semester
Person in charge of the module's outline N.N.

Contents

This module introduces students to an advanced analysis of monetary macroeconomics. Aspects relating to theory in monetary macroeconomics as well as policy will be discussed. Empirical applications show the relation between theory and real-world monetary macroeconomics.


Qualification Goals

Students learn to analyze problems in the field of monetary macroeconomics based on a thorough understanding of theoretical principles. They are aware of the possibilities and limitations of monetary macroeconomic theory, obtain a good grasp of the challenges faced by policymakers, and are able to make educated comments on current problems in monetary macroeconomics.


Prerequisites

None


Applicability

Module imported from M.Sc. Economics and Institutions.

When studying M.Sc. Business Mathematics, this module can be attended in the study area Specialization Modules.

Die Wahlmöglichkeit des Moduls ist dadurch beschränkt, dass es dem Schwerpunkt Economics zugeordnet ist.


Recommended Reading

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