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65942-01 - Lecture: Advanced Monetary Theory (3 CP)
| Semester | fall semester 2025 |
| Course frequency | Every fall sem. |
| Lecturers | Aleksander Berentsen (aleksander.berentsen@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | In this lecture, we will study the roles of money and alternative means of payment in modern economies. We will be looking at the kind of frictions that make money essential and beneficial. On this basis, we will discuss various micro- and macroeconomic aspects of monetary theory and policy. 'Advanced Monetary Theory' builds on 'Monetary Theory. The difference is that we study the original papers in order to get advanced knowledge. |
| Learning objectives | To gain a deep understanding of money and finance. Students are confronted with the research frontier and learn to read and understand advanced material. |
| Bibliography | We will discuss research papers at the frontier of monetary economics. Relevant papers will be uploaded to the website. |
| Comments | Some lectures may take place online via Zoom. You will be informed in good time. |
| Admission requirements | 10645 Monetary Theory |
| Course application | Registration: Please enroll in the Online Services (services.unibas.ch); Eucor-Students and mobility students of other Swiss Universities or the FHNW first have to register at the University of Basel BEFORE the start of the course and receive their login data by post (e-mail address of the University of Basel). Processing time up to a week! Detailed information can be found here: https://www.unibas.ch/de/Studium/Mobilitaet.html After successful registration you can enroll for the course in the Online Services (services.unibas.ch). Applies to everyone: Enrolment = Registration for the course and the exam! A deregistration is possible until November 11, 2025 by email to belegungstorno-wwz@unibas.ch. |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Monday | 16.15-20.00 | Wirtschaftswissenschaftliche Fakultät, Auditorium |
Dates
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 27.10.2025 | 16.15-20.00 | Wirtschaftswissenschaftliche Fakultät, Auditorium |
| Monday 03.11.2025 | 16.15-20.00 | Wirtschaftswissenschaftliche Fakultät, Seminarraum S13 HG.35 |
| Monday 10.11.2025 | 16.15-20.00 | Wirtschaftswissenschaftliche Fakultät, Auditorium |
| Monday 17.11.2025 | 16.15-20.00 | Wirtschaftswissenschaftliche Fakultät, Auditorium |
| Monday 24.11.2025 | 16.15-20.00 | Wirtschaftswissenschaftliche Fakultät, Auditorium |
| Monday 01.12.2025 | 16.15-20.00 | Wirtschaftswissenschaftliche Fakultät, Seminarraum S13 HG.35 |
| Monday 08.12.2025 | 16.15-20.00 | Wirtschaftswissenschaftliche Fakultät, Auditorium |
| Modules |
Core Module: Core Areas in Monetary Economics (Master's Studies: International and Monetary Economics) Module: Core Courses in Finance and Money (Master's Studies: Finance and Money) Module: Field Electives in Finance and Money (Master's Studies: Finance and Money) Module: Specific Electives in Business and Economics (Master's Studies: Business and Economics) Module: Specific Electives in Economics (Master's Studies: Business and Economics) |
| Assessment format | record of achievement |
| Assessment details | After the lecture 'Monetary Theory', the lecture 'Advanced Monetary Theory' starts. In this second part the students will present a paper at the research frontier of monetary theory. The papers will be based on the theory that we learned in the 'Monetary Theory' lecture. The final grade for 'Advanced Monetary Theory' is based on the student's presentation. Participation when other students present is mandatory. The lecture 'Monetary Theory' can be taken without taking 'Advanced Monetary Theory'. However, only students that have taken the lecture 'Monetary Theory' can also take 'Advanced Monetary Theory'. exam: presentation |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registr.; dereg.: Office of the Dean of Studies |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | 1-6 0,1 |
| Repeated registration | as often as necessary |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Business and Economics , studiendekanat-wwz@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Faculty of Business and Economics |