Monetary Economics in Theory and Practice

Postgraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
BAFI 6001
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Course ID
201869
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus West, Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course owner
School of Economics
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Course level
2
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Yes
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Single course enrolment
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Course overview

This course deepens the critical thinking and formal reasoning applied in the study of macroeconomics and central banking. It examines the role of money in the economy and the impact of monetary policy on the macroeconomy. The course develops models and methods of analysis with which to analyse the monetary system and its institutions.

  • The Core
  • Production and Loans
  • Inside vs Outside Money and the Government

Course learning outcomes

  • Use models to analyse monetary and macroeconomic issues
  • Explain how central banks conduct monetary policy
  • Identify the economic fundamentals underlying the operation of financial intermediaries
  • Conduct a theoretical analysis of real-world macroeconomic issues and phenomena

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
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Fri 13/03/2026
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Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
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Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 28724
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 5
Available
Available 5
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 16 Apr Thursday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Schulz, 214/218
19 Mar - 19 Mar Thursday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, LG11
16 Apr - 16 Apr Thursday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, LG11
7 May - 4 Jun Thursday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Schulz, 214/218
21 May - 21 May Thursday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, LG11

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed ECON5001 Economic Principles

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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