ECO3010 : Monetary Economics
ECO3010 : Monetary Economics
- Offered for Year: 2025/26
- Module Leader(s): Dr David Barlow
- Owning School: Newcastle University Business School
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Pre-requisite
Modules you must have done previously to study this module
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ECO2102 | Macroeconomic Analysis |
Pre Requisite Comment
N/A
Co-Requisite
Modules you need to take at the same time
Co Requisite Comment
None
Aims
The module considers in depth various issues relating to the nature of money, demand and supply of money, money and economic activity, the role of the central bank.
Outline Of Syllabus
Introduction: the nature of money, the monetary economy and monetary measurement.
Supply and demand for money.
The transmission mechanism from money to aggregate demand.
The Central Bank.
The conduct of monetary policy.
Learning Outcomes
Intended Knowledge Outcomes
Knowledge of the nature and measurement of money and its link to credit; supply and demand for money; the transmission of monetary policy; the nature and purpose of the central bank and rules for monetary policy.
Intended Skill Outcomes
Understanding and ability to analyse monetary issues.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 15 | 1:00 | 15:00 | PiP |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 34:00 | 34:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 3 | 1:00 | 3:00 | Seminars, PiP |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 48:00 | 48:00 | N/A |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Lecture materials provide an overview. Seminars, workshops and structured guided learning and independent study test student's understanding, give opportunities for discussion and enhance learning.
Reading Lists
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 90 | 1 | A | 100 | Written examination (1.5 h) |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The exam tests the students’ knowledge of the monetary economy and ability to analyse key issues relating to money.
RESIT INFORMATION: If students are eligible to a second attempt resit will be an assignment and the resit calculation will be based 100% on the submission.
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- ECO3010's Timetable
Past Exam Papers
- Exam Papers Online : www.ncl.ac.uk/exam.papers/
- ECO3010's past Exam Papers
General Notes
Original Handbook text:
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