Economics 275 - MONEY & BANKING
Fall
2014
01
4.00
Samantha Sterba
MW 02:40-04:00
Smith College
20392-F14
SEELYE 301
An investigation of the role of financial instruments and institutions in the economy. Major topics include the determination of interest rates, the characteristics of bonds and stocks, the structure and regulation of the banking industry, the functions of a modern central bank and the formulation and implementation of monetary policy. Prerequisite: ECO 253 or permission of the instructor.