ECON 357 - Money & Banking

Institution:

The University of Montana-Western

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Description:

Nature, evolution, and functions of money; the role of depository institutions; structure of financial markets; principles of central banking; monetary theory and the instruments of monetary policy; the role of money in the international economy. Students will be able to demonstrate how individual and central banks operate to facilitate personal, business, and international transactions while maintaining national stability. The method of delivery will include lecture, group interaction and discussion, computerized simulations, and use of the Internet as a means of gaining access to information sources. Students will be assessed by means of essay examinations, research papers, and computerized simulations. Prereq: ECON 250, ECON 251 or ECON 252, or c/i. (spring)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.umwestern.edu

Phone Number:

(406) 683-7011

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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