ECO422H1F Special Topics in Economics: Monetary Theory and Policy Analysis

Historical episodes of the last four decades, like the Great Moderation, the Great Recession, and the inflation that followed the COVID-19 pandemic, have generated a continuing debate about the role of monetary policy and its limits. This course will examine some of the most up-to-date models and statistical tools economists use to make sense of these debates. It will address questions about the effects of conventional monetary policy and quantitative easing, the implementation of monetary policy through the banking system in a modern economy, the role of fiscal policy vis-à-vis monetary policy, and the welfare costs of inflation.

Section L0201 , Fall 2024–25

Instructor: Joao Ritto
Day/time: T2-5

Delivery Method & Instructions : In Person

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