AØKK08381U Monetary Policy CANCELED

Volume 2018/2019
Education

MSc programme in Economics – elective course

 

NOTE by 23 January 2019: The course has been canceled. It is not known if and when the course will be offered again.

 

Note: The course is from the spring 2019 NO LONGER a part of the Financial line at the MSc programme in Economics, why the course do not have a F-mark any more. Please be aware that the former F-marked course AØKA08221U Monetary Policy do not longer exists in the course catalogue.

 

The PhD Programme in Economics at the Department of Economics - elective course with resarch module (PhD students must contact the study administration and the lecturer in order to write the research assignment)

 

The course is an admission requirement for the 5+3 PhD Programme in Economics.

 

Content

The aim of this macroeconomic course is to offer an understanding of several aspects of money and the macroeconomy, thereby providing insights into how and why monetary phenomena and monetary policy affect important macroeconomic aggregates such as output, consumption, inflation and unemployment. Moreover, focus will be on the characteristics of “good” monetary policymaking in the sense of assessing the advantages and disadvantages of various monetary policy strategies.

To secure a firm foundation for the aspects covered, emphasis will be on rigorously formulated theoretical models. Economic intuition, however, is just as important as mathematical formalism. The curriculum will be mainly theoretical, but the empirical relevance of the material will not be underplayed.

Learning Outcome

After completing the course, the student should be able to:

Knowledge:

  • Understand the theories and applications covered in the course both mathematically and intuitively.

Skills:

  • The knowledge should be applied independently such that the student can analyze real-life occurencies pertaining to monetary policy issues in later employment in either public or private institutions.

Competencies:

  • Through the acquired knowledge and skills, students will be equipped with abilities that enables them to approach more advanced material within monetary policy and related disciplines.

 

Literature

The curriculum will consist of a large part of Carl. E. Walsh (2017): “Monetary Theory and Policy”. Fourth Edition, The MIT Press, and a number of articles.

As some of the material requires a thorough understanding of macroeconomic general equilibrium models, it is a prerequisite to master economic theory at a level corresponding to David Romer: Advanced Macroeconomics, McGraw-Hill (equivalent to material currently used in Macroeconomics III). In particular, material on the Ramsey model should be well known. One should therefore be familiar with basic intertemporal optimization, and analyses of static and dynamic systems with rational expectations. In short: Having taken Macroecomics III is highly recommended.

One should not be afraid of mathematical rigor. At the end of the day, this is what serves to foster conclusions and policy implications that are internally consistent, and not merely based on “common sense” and/or personal judgements and opinions. Mathematics is just a tool, but a very helpful one, for structuring your thoughts and discussions. But never forget: Economics is the central matter.

Since registration for courses is currently binding, it is important to know what you sign up for. In that respect, you are lucky with this course. Websites from previous versions of the course (with full access to slides, exercises, notes, etc.) are public. The 2018 version of the course is here:
http:/​/​www.econ.ku.dk/​personal/​Henrikj/​monpol2018/​
The page has links to earlier course versions dating back to 2002. So you will be able to see hands on what you sign up for.
Some lectures will be substiuted with a run through of relevant exercises
Schedule:
2 hours lectures 1 to 2 times a week from week 6 to 21 (except holidays):
Wednesdays 13.00-15.00
Thursdays 13.00-15.00 Even weeks


Timetable and venue:
To see the time and location of lecturesplease press the link/links under "Se skema" (See schedule) at the right side of this page (F means Spring).

You can find the similar information partly in English at
https:/​/​skema.ku.dk/​ku1819/​uk/​module.htm
-Select Department: “2200-Økonomisk Institut” (and wait for respond)
-Select Module:: “2200-F19; [Name of course]”
-Select Report Type: “List – Weekdays”
-Select Period: “Forår/Spring – Week 5-30”
Press: “ View Timetable”

The overall schema for the Master can be seen at KUnet:
MSc in Economics => "courses and teaching" => "Planning and overview" => "Your timetable"
KA i Økonomi => "Kurser og undervisning" => "Planlægning og overblik" => "Dit skema"
  • Category
  • Hours
  • Exam
  • 3
  • Lectures
  • 42
  • Preparation
  • 161
  • Total
  • 206
Credit
7,5 ECTS
Type of assessment
Written examination, 3 hours under invigilation
The exam assignment is given in English and must be answered in English.
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Exam registration requirements

None

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Aid
Without aids
Marking scale
7-point grading scale
Censorship form
No external censorship
The exam can be selected for external assessment.
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Exam period

Exam information:

The exam takes place at the computers of the university:

6 June 2019 Canceled 23-1-2019

NOTE: Students that needto take the exam will be contacted by the study administration. If not, please contact the Study Administration as soon as possible.

 

From the middle of the semester the exact time will be available in Digital Exam portal.

 

Note: In special cases, the exam date can be changed to another day and time within the exam period.

 

More information about examination, rules, exam schedule: Master students (UK)  and Master students (DK).

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Re-exam

Reexam information:

The reexam takes place at the computers of the university:

20 August 2019 Canceled 23-1-2019

Students that need re-sits will be contacted by the study administration. If not, please contact the Study Administration as soon as possible.

 

Note: In special cases, the written reexam can change to another day within the reexam period. Or to an oral exam incl. date, time and place, if only a few students have registered the reexam. This will be informed by the Exam Office.

 

More info:  Master students (UK)  and  Master students (DK).

Criteria for exam assesment

Students are assessed on the extent to which they master the learning outcome for the course.

To receive the top grade, the student must with no or only a few minor weaknesses be able to demonstrate an excellent performance displaying a high level of command of all aspects of the relevant material and can make use of the knowledge, skills and competencies listed in the learning outcomes.

In order to pass the exam (the grade 02) in this course, the student must meet the requirements, as laid out in the learning outcome, to a minimally acceptable degree.