Syllabus

Title
4715 Specialization Course - Money and the Economic Cycle
Instructors
ao.Univ.Prof. Dr. Guido Schäfer
Contact details
E-Mail: guido.schaefer@wu.ac.at
Type
PI
Weekly hours
4
Language of instruction
Englisch
Registration
02/12/19 to 02/20/19
Registration via LPIS
Notes to the course
Subject(s) Bachelor Programs
Specialization Course - Money and the Economic Cycle
Dates
Day Date Time Room
Monday 03/04/19 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM TC.4.03
Thursday 03/07/19 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM TC.4.01
Monday 03/11/19 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM TC.4.03
Thursday 03/14/19 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM TC.4.01
Monday 03/18/19 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM TC.4.03
Thursday 03/21/19 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM D4.0.022
Monday 03/25/19 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM TC.4.03
Thursday 03/28/19 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM TC.4.01
Monday 04/01/19 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM TC.4.03
Wednesday 04/03/19 02:00 PM - 06:00 PM TC.1.01 OeNB
Thursday 04/04/19 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM TC.3.21
Monday 04/08/19 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM TC.3.05
Thursday 04/11/19 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM TC.5.27
Monday 04/29/19 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM TC.3.03
Thursday 05/02/19 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM TC.5.27
Monday 05/06/19 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM TC.3.05
Thursday 05/09/19 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM TC.5.01
Monday 05/13/19 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM TC.5.03
Thursday 05/16/19 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM TC.3.01
Monday 05/20/19 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM TC.5.03
Thursday 05/23/19 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM TC.3.01
Monday 05/27/19 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM TC.4.01
Monday 06/03/19 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM TC.4.01
Thursday 06/06/19 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM TC.5.01
Thursday 06/13/19 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM TC.4.01
Monday 06/17/19 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM TC.4.01

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Contents

The course consists of two major parts. In the first half of the semester the focus is on financial markets and institutions. The second half of the course focuses on money and monetary policy. Throughout the semester current developments in the monetary sector and financial markets are discussed. The recent world financial crisis and the economic crisis in the Eurozone are analyzed in depth.

Part 1: Financial Markets and Institutions

  • Understanding risk and return
  • Stock markets and bond markets
  • Portfolio decisions
  • Asset pricing and financial bubbles
  • Banking theory and regulation
  • Financial crises and financial regulation with special emphasis on the recent World Financial Crisis.

Part 2: Money

  • Why money? Foundations of monetary theory
  • Monetary policy transmission
  • Money and business cycles
  • New frameworks for monetary and financial stability
  • Cryptocurrencies
  • The Economics of European Monetary Union

 

 

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Learning outcomes

In this course students acquire the skills necessary

  • to understand fundamental concepts about money, the financial sector, and their interaction with the economy,
  • to apply their knowledge to financial investment decisions,
  • to analyze monetary policy and its impact on the economy,
  • to understand key issues regarding financial crises and financial regulation,
  • to assess financial reform after the recent world financial crisis,
  • to read original scientific research papers about money and the financial sector published by internationally renowned top researchers,
  • to access web resources providing key information about money and financial markets,
  • to get adequately prepared for writing a bachelor's thesis about a monetary or financial topic.

The ultimate goal of the course is to strengthen the analytical ability of students to understand complex financial issues both at a conceptual and practical level by using state-of-the-art methods and tools.
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Attendance requirements

Pursuant to the general guidelines issued by the Vice-Rector for Academic Programs and Student Affairs, the attendance requirement is met if a student is present at least 80% of the time.

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Teaching/learning method(s)
The course is based upon presentations by the instructor, class discussions, and written exercises. Each section is supported by basic literature, web-based computer exercises, and research on the internet. Early on students are introduced to reading original research papers which opens up a challenging but fascinating intellectual universe for their own independent studies. Smart use of computer and web resources is encouraged.
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Assessment

25% of the grade: Class participation (one credit per unit)

75% of the grade: Credits acquired from weekly to bi-weekly written assignments (about eight equally weighted assignments in total)

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Prerequisites for participation and waiting lists
The course is self-contained. Key concepts and tools are explained in the course.
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Readings
1 Remarks: Links to original research papers from the web are provided in class over the course of the semester.
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Availability of lecturer(s)
E-Mail: guido.schaefer@wu.ac.at, Office hours: Thursday, 4.00-5.00 p.m., Tel.: + 43 1 31336 4579
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Other

 

Last edited: 2019-01-11



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