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Nr. LV-Typ(en) LV-Titel
4443 PI Specialization Course - Money and Business Cycles Präsenz-Modus
Anmeldung über LPIS
vom 16.02.2024 14:00 bis 22.02.2024 23:59
Abmeldung über LPIS
vom 16.02.2024 14:00 bis 03.03.2024 23:59

LV-Leiter/in ao.Univ.Prof. Dr. Guido Schäfer
Planpunkte Bachelor Vertiefung Volkswirtschaft - Geld und Konjunktur
Spezialisierungslehrveranstaltung - Geld und Konjunktur
Course I - Economics Fields
Semesterstunden 4
Unterrichtssprache Englisch

Termine
Mi, 06.03.2024 15:00-17:00 Uhr D5.1.001 (Lageplan)
Mo, 11.03.2024 12:00-13:30 Uhr TC.5.27 (Lageplan)
Mi, 13.03.2024 15:00-17:00 Uhr D5.1.001 (Lageplan)
Mo, 18.03.2024 12:00-13:30 Uhr TC.5.27 (Lageplan)
Mi, 20.03.2024 15:00-17:00 Uhr D5.1.001 (Lageplan)
Mo, 08.04.2024 12:00-13:30 Uhr TC.5.27 (Lageplan)
Mi, 10.04.2024 14:30-16:30 Uhr TC.5.15 (Lageplan)
Mo, 15.04.2024 12:00-13:30 Uhr TC.5.27 (Lageplan)
Mi, 17.04.2024 15:00-17:00 Uhr D5.1.001 (Lageplan)
Mo, 22.04.2024 12:00-13:30 Uhr TC.5.27 (Lageplan)
Mi, 24.04.2024 15:00-17:00 Uhr D5.1.001 (Lageplan)
Mo, 29.04.2024 12:00-13:30 Uhr TC.5.27 (Lageplan)
Mo, 06.05.2024 12:00-13:30 Uhr TC.5.27 (Lageplan)
Mi, 08.05.2024 15:00-17:00 Uhr D5.1.001 (Lageplan)
Mo, 13.05.2024 12:00-13:30 Uhr TC.5.27 (Lageplan)
Mi, 15.05.2024 15:00-17:00 Uhr D5.1.001 (Lageplan)
Mi, 22.05.2024 15:00-17:00 Uhr TC.4.05 (Lageplan)
Mo, 27.05.2024 12:00-13:30 Uhr TC.5.27 (Lageplan)
Mi, 29.05.2024 15:00-17:00 Uhr D5.1.001 (Lageplan)
Mo, 03.06.2024 12:00-13:30 Uhr TC.5.27 (Lageplan)
Mi, 05.06.2024 15:00-17:00 Uhr D5.1.001 (Lageplan)
Mo, 10.06.2024 12:00-13:30 Uhr TC.5.27 (Lageplan)
Mi, 12.06.2024 15:00-17:00 Uhr D5.1.001 (Lageplan)
Mo, 17.06.2024 12:00-13:30 Uhr TC.5.27 (Lageplan)
Mi, 19.06.2024 15:00-17:00 Uhr D5.1.001 (Lageplan)
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Weitere Informationen https://learn.wu.ac.at/vvz/24s/4443

Kontakt:
guido.schaefer@wu.ac.at
Inhalte der LV:

The course consists of two major parts. In the first half of the semester the focus is on financial markets and institutions. The second half of the course focuses on money and monetary policy. Throughout the semester current developments in the monetary sector and financial markets are discussed. Recent financial crises and the current Covid crisis are analyzed from ´the persepctive of monetary policy and financial regulation

Part 1: Financial Markets and Institutions

  • Understanding risk and return
  • Stock markets and bond markets
  • Portfolio decisions
  • Asset pricing and financial bubbles
  • Banking theory and regulation
  • Financial crises and financial regulation

Part 2: Money

  • Why money? Foundations of monetary theory
  • Monetary policy transmission
  • Money and business cycles
  • New frameworks for monetary and financial stability

Current Topics

  • Cryptocurrencies
  • Central bank strategy reviews
  • Greening central banking

 

 

 
 

 

 

Lernergebnisse (Learning Outcomes):

In this course students acquire the skills necessary

  • to understand fundamental concepts about money, the financial sector, and their interaction with the economy,
  • to apply their knowledge to financial investment decisions,
  • to analyze monetary policy and its impact on the economy,
  • to understand key issues regarding financial crises and financial regulation,
  • to assess financial reform after the recent world financial crisis,
  • to read original scientific research papers about money and the financial sector published by internationally renowned top researchers,
  • to access web resources providing key information about money and financial markets,
  • to get adequately prepared for writing a bachelor's thesis about a monetary or financial topic.

The ultimate goal of the course is to strengthen the analytical ability of students to understand complex financial issues both at a conceptual and practical level by using state-of-the-art methods and tools.
Regelung zur Anwesenheit:

The attendance requirement is met if a student is present at least 80% of the time at class.

 
 

 

 

Lehr-/Lerndesign:

The backbone of the course is a series of original scientific papers written by renowned economists on money and the financial sector. Early on students are introduced to reading original research papers which opens up a challenging but fascinating intellectual universe for their own independent studies. Smart use of computer and web resources is encouraged. The course design combines elements of interactive lectures, class discussions, self-study of assigned texts, and essay writing.

 

 
 

 

 

Leistung(en) für eine Beurteilung:

Grading: 80% essays (about eight essays, each essay is is equally weighted), 20% direct participation

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