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76554-01 - Lecture: Monetary Policy II (3 CP)
| Semester | fall semester 2025 |
| Course frequency | Every fall sem. |
| Lecturers | Sarah Lein (sarah.lein@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | This lecture explores the most recent developments and debates in the field of monetary policy. We will focus on current challenges faced by central banks, drawing on the latest academic and policy discussions. A central component of the lecture will be an in-depth analysis of selected papers presented at this summer’s Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium — one of the most influential gatherings of central bankers, policymakers, academics, and economists, organized annually by the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. Building on the theoretical foundations from Monetary Policy I, we will critically engage with the new research using the baseline models developed in Monetary Policy I as a backdrop, connecting cutting-edge policy discussions with core theoretical frameworks. |
| Learning objectives | The aim of the Monetary Policy II lecture is to deepen students' understanding of current challenges in monetary policy by engaging with the latest research and debates, particularly those presented at the 2025 Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium. Building on the theoretical frameworks introduced in Monetary Policy I, the course will strengthen students' ability to critically assess academic research by applying key models to cutting-edge policy discussions. A central element of the lecture will be student presentations. Each student will present and discuss selected papers, summarizing key findings, evaluating methodologies, and situating the research within the broader macroeconomic literature. Through these presentations, students will develop their analytical and communication skills, and learn to critically reflect on the implications of new research for monetary policy design and implementation. The course further aims to foster active discussion and critical thinking, encouraging students to not only present but also debate and question the relevance and robustness of current research. Ultimately, the lecture seeks to bridge theoretical knowledge with real-world policy issues faced by central banks today. |
| Bibliography | Will be announced on the Syllabus (mailny papers from the Jackson Hole conference, which takes place at the end of August this year). |
| Admission requirements | Monetary Policy I is a mandatory course. It will take place in the first part of the fall semester. |
| 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 4, 2025 8pm by email to belegungstorno-wwz@unibas.ch. |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| unregelmässig | See individual dates | ||
Dates
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 04.11.2025 | 14.15-16.00 | per Zoom, -- |
| Wednesday 03.12.2025 | 10.15-18.00 | Juristische Fakultät, Sitzungszimmer S1 HG.31 |
| Friday 05.12.2025 | 10.15-18.00 | Juristische Fakultät, Sitzungszimmer S1 HG.31 |
| 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 Economics and Public Policy (Master's Studies: Economics and Public Policy) 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) |
| Assessment format | record of achievement |
| Assessment details | Student presentations and discussions in class. No written exam. |
| 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 |