FNCE313 Monetary EconomicsIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Banking and Finance (English)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Banking and Finance (English)
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: FNCE313
Course Name: Monetary Economics
Course Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 6
Language of instruction: EN
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Faculty Elective
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr.Öğr.Üyesi MEHMET GÖKHAN GÖKTAN
Course Lecturer(s): Prof. Dr. FATMA ÇİĞDEM ÇELİK
Dr.Öğr.Üyesi MEHMET GÖKHAN GÖKTAN
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: Become familiar with the money suppy process.
Analyze and discuss ongoing monetary policy implementations of central banks.
Identify the effects of monetary policy decisions on the economic activity
Course Content: An introduction to monetary theory; to the effects of monetary variables on the macroeconomic system; theories of the demand for money; classical monetary theory; monetary policy strategies; neutrality; inflation; interest-rate feedback rules; the banking system; financial intermediation; the determinants of the money supply; the transmission mechanism of monetary policy; the term structure of interest rates including inflation targeting; policymaking in an uncertain environment; the role of the Central Bank and the conduct of monetary policy; the interaction between monetary and fiscal policy and the arguments for Central Bank independence the nature and function of money; the Phillips curve; financial crises and the role of the central bank as a lender of last resort.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) • Identify the items in the balance of payments, current and capital accounts.
2) Apply some of the basic models of international trade theory to evaluate and critically analyze real problems in international economics.
3) Describe and interpret how different trade policies affect welfare and income distribution in an economy.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) What is Money? none
2) Banking and the Management of Financial Institutions reading
3) Central Banks: A Global Perspective reading
4) The Money Supply Process redaing
5) The Money Supply Process reading
6) Tools of Monetary Policy reading
7) The Conduct of Monetary Policy: Strategy and Tactics reading
8) The International Financial System reading
9) Quantity Theory, Inflation, and the Demand for Money reading
10) The Monetary Policy and Aggregate Demand Curves reading
11) Monetary Policy Theory reading
12) Monetary Policy Theory redaing
13) The Role of Expectations in Monetary Policy reading
14) Transmission Mechanisms of Monetary Policy reading
15) FINAL EXAM (ALL CHAPTERS) none

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: The Economics of Money, Banking and Financial Markets
Frederick S. Mishkin, 11th ed., (Global Edition) 2016
ISBN-10: 1-29-209418-4 • ISBN-13: 978-1-292-09418-2
References: The Economics of Money, Banking and Financial Markets
Frederick S. Mishkin, 11th ed., (Global Edition) 2016
ISBN-10: 1-29-209418-4 • ISBN-13: 978-1-292-09418-2

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Explain the essential body of knowledge in the area of banking and finance, including evolution of the discipline, the state-of-the-art concepts, scientific methodology, theories and models.
2) Employ the appropriate tools and analytical techniques to collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data in the related areas, interpret results and propose solutions.
3) Recognize why financial institutions and financial intermediation exist and how they are structured.
4) Distinguish the insight about basic banking principles and regulations surrounding the banking industry.
5) Discover and create entrepreneurial opportunities and expertise to successfully establish and develop their own ventures.
6) Recognize, interpret and discuss the current global economic issues.
7) Communicate in written and oral English with people from diverse backgrounds, and have the English proficiency to follow and interpret the global dynamics in the areas of banking and finance.
8) Express the role of international capital markets in the global economy; accordingly define the concept of risk in terms of measurement and management.
9) Identify standards of personal, professional, social and business ethics, evaluate the ethical implications of various practices in the related areas, and be aware the importance of ethical behavior in adding value to the society.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Explain the essential body of knowledge in the area of banking and finance, including evolution of the discipline, the state-of-the-art concepts, scientific methodology, theories and models.
2) Employ the appropriate tools and analytical techniques to collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data in the related areas, interpret results and propose solutions.
3) Recognize why financial institutions and financial intermediation exist and how they are structured.
4) Distinguish the insight about basic banking principles and regulations surrounding the banking industry.
5) Discover and create entrepreneurial opportunities and expertise to successfully establish and develop their own ventures.
6) Recognize, interpret and discuss the current global economic issues.
7) Communicate in written and oral English with people from diverse backgrounds, and have the English proficiency to follow and interpret the global dynamics in the areas of banking and finance.
8) Express the role of international capital markets in the global economy; accordingly define the concept of risk in terms of measurement and management.
9) Identify standards of personal, professional, social and business ethics, evaluate the ethical implications of various practices in the related areas, and be aware the importance of ethical behavior in adding value to the society.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Field Study
Peer Review
Individual study and homework
Reading
Homework

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Oral Examination
Group project
Presentation
Reporting

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 60
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Midterms 40 0 0
Final 60 0 0
Total Workload 0