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Central Banks and Monetary Policy
  • Level Foundation
  • المدة 18 ساعات hours
  • الطبع بواسطة University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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The purpose of this course is to provide you with an understanding of central bank policies and how such policies affect financial markets and the economy. The main aim of this course is to provide you with insights about the macroeconomic relationships between interest rates, inflation, and unemployment that allow you to assess central bank actions and appreciate how this action will affect the economy. The ability to extract relevant information from financial market and economic data about the macroeconomic environment and central bank actions is an important skill that will be useful for your decision-marking in your professional career and your personal financial choices.

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About the Course

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    • 4 Readings
    • 1 Quiz
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  • Learn About the Course and Your Instructor

4 Readings

  • Syllabus
  • Glossary
  • About the Discussion Forums
  • Online Education at Gies College of Business

1 Quiz

  • Orientation Quiz

About Your Classmates

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2 Readings

  • Getting to Know Your Classmates
  • Updating Your Profile

Module 1 Information

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  • Module 1 Overview

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  • Module 1 Overview

Lesson 1-1: Short-Term Rates

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    • 1 Quiz
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3 Videos

  • The Market for Federal Funds
  • The Repo Market
  • Short-Term Interest Rates

1 Quiz

  • Lesson 1-1 Practice Quiz

Lesson 1-2: Long-Term Rates

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    • 1 Quiz
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  • Nominal and Real Interest Rates
  • Treasury Securities and The Risk-Free Rate
  • Term Structure of Interest Rates

1 Quiz

  • Lesson 1-2 Practice Quiz

Lesson 1-3: Other Funding Markets

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    • 1 Quiz
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  • Money Market Mutual Funds
  • Securitization

1 Quiz

  • Lesson 1-3 Practice Quiz

Module 1 Graded Activities

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  • Interest Rates Graded Quiz

Module 2 Information

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  • Module 2 Overview

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  • Module 2 Overview

Lesson 2-1: The Federal Reserve

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  • History and Structure of the Federal Reserve
  • Purpose and Functions of the Federal Reserve

1 Quiz

  • Lesson 2-1 Practice Quiz

Lesson 2-2: Traditional Monetary Policy

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    • 1 Quiz
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  • Money Supply and Monetary Policy
  • The Federal Reserve's Balance Sheet
  • Open Market Operations
  • The Discount Window

1 Quiz

  • Lesson 2-2 Practice Quiz

Lesson 2-3: Non-Traditional Monetary Policy

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    • 1 Quiz
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3 Videos

  • Forward Guidance
  • Large-Scale Asset Purchases
  • Monetary Policy With Abundant Bank Reserves

1 Quiz

  • Lesson 2-3 Practice Quiz

Module 2 Graded Activities

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    • 1 PeerReview
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  • Central Banks and Monetary Policy Peer Review Assignment

1 Quiz

  • Monetary Policy Graded Quiz

Module 3 Information

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  • Module 3 Overview

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Lesson 3-1: The Link Between Inflation and Unemployment

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  • Understanding Economic Growth and Unemployment
  • Connecting Unemployment and Inflation
  • Monetary Policy Rules

1 Quiz

  • Lesson 3-1 Practice Quiz

Lesson 3-2: Transmission of Monetary Policy

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  • How Do Changes in Monetary Policy Affect the Economy?
  • Monetary Policy Transmission Through Banks
  • Monetary Policy Transmission Through Businesses and Households

1 Quiz

  • Lesson 3-2 Practice Quiz

Lesson 3-3: Limits of Monetary Policy

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  • Limits of Monetary Policy: Supply Shocks
  • Limits of Monetary Policy: Jobless Recoveries and Risk- Taking Incentives

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  • Lesson 3-3 Practice Quiz

Module 3 Graded Activities

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  • Economic Impacts of Monetary Policy Graded Quiz

Module 4 Information

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  • Module 4 Overview

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  • Module 4 Overview

Lesson 4-1: Understanding Financial Crises

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  • Bank Runs and the Panic of 1907
  • The Great Depression
  • Common Features of Financial Crises
  • Auto Loans During the 2008 Financial Crisis

1 Quiz

  • Lesson 4-1 Practice Quiz

Lesson 4-2: Policy Responses to Financial Crises

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  • The Fed as Lender of Last Resort
  • Fiscal Responses to Financial Crises

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  • Lesson 4-2 Practice Quiz

Module 4 Graded Activities

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1 Quiz

  • Financial Crises Graded Quiz

Course Conclusion

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  • Learn on Your Terms

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  • Congratulations on completing the course!
  • Get Your Course Certificate

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Embark on a comprehensive journey into the world of central banking and monetary policy with this foundational course designed to enrich your understanding of macroeconomic principles. Led by Coursera, this course delves into the intricate dynamics of central bank policies and their profound impact on financial markets and the broader economy. Gain valuable insights into the critical relationships between interest rates, inflation, and unemployment, and learn to assess central bank actions with a nuanced perspective. By mastering the ability to extract and interpret relevant data from financial markets and economic indicators, you'll enhance your decision-making skills, whether for professional growth or personal financial management. With a duration of 1080 minutes, this course offers a robust learning experience tailored for those at the foundational level. Available through a Starter subscription, it's an ideal choice for anyone looking to deepen their knowledge in the business and management domain. Whether you're an aspiring economist, a business professional, or simply interested in financial markets, this course equips you with essential skills to navigate and understand the complexities of monetary policy and its effects on the economy.

Ralf Meisenzahl
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Ralf Meisenzahl