Area: | School of Economics and Finance |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Tutorial: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): | 1234 (v.4) Economics 100 or any previous version
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11001 (v.3) Economics (Macro) 101 or any previous version
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Syllabus: | The structure of the financial system, the theory of financial intermediation, flow of funds and supply and demand for money, Central Banking and the money market, innovation and portfolio theory, interest and exchange rates, plus the operational efficiency and stability of the financial system. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On completion of this unit students will have- An understanding of the institutional workings of modern money and capital markets. Criticaly evaluated their operational dynamics. Been introduced to theories of such markets. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | O'Hara P.A., (Ed), (1999), Encyclopedia of Political Economy, London and NY, Routledge. |
Unit Texts: | O'Hara, P., Money and Capital Markets 200 - A Book of Readings, 6th ed. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Essay 20%. Examination 50%. Presentation 15%. Test 15%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 91901 Economics | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | Y |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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