ECON 162

Monetary Policy

Economics · 4 units · Undergraduate upper division (100-199)

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The early part of the 21st century was characterized by several revolutionary changes to the conduct of monetary policy. To understand these changes, review of theoretical models and historical events. Development of a series of policy recommendations for the Federal Reserve given the current state of the U.S. economy, and presentation and written documentation of these ideas.

P/NP or letter grading.

When it runs

Spring 2026
Spring 2027

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Requisite: course 102.

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ECON 102

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ECON 162

ECON 102Macroeconomic Theory
- ECON 2Principles of Economics
  - ECON 1Principles of Economics
- ECON 101Microeconomic Theory
  - ECON 11Microeconomic Theory2 more beneath

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