You will become familiar with the course, your classmates, and our learning environment. The orientation will also help you obtain the technical skills required for the course.
Module 1: Interest Rates
In this module we will study interest rates and financial instruments.
Module 2: Monetary Policy
In this module, we will study the Federal Reserve System, its functions, and its monetary policy tools.
Module 3: Economic Impacts of Monetary Policy
In this module, we will study the link between output, inflation, and unemployment and how monetary policy affects these macroeconomic variables.
Module 4: Financial Crises
In this module, we will study financial crises and policy responses to these crises.