Current readings, articles, and financial data from The Wall Street Journal and other sources may be discussed in class as they become appropriate to topics covered.
Discussion is encouraged.
It is suggested that the reading assignments be done before class so that you may ask or answer informed question. May 29 Introduction to Money and Banking Chs. June 7 Risk, Term Structure of Interest Rates and Chs. The Keynesian Framework and the ISLM Model with Monetary and Fiscal Policy Impacts Chs. Excessive absences will lower the term grade, i.e. three or more absences is considered excessive.