ECON 210

This course is an introduction to the role of money and banks within the general functioning of the financial markets and is designed to facilitate an understanding of financial markets both in Canada and in other major industrial countries. Topics include, the theory of bank behaviour, the tools, the conduct and the evolution of monetary policy, present value analysis, interest rate determination, and exchange rates. Section information text: <strong>Course Description: </strong>This course is an introduction to the role of money and banks within the general functioning of the financial markets and is designed to facilitate an understanding of financial markets both in Canada and in other major industrial countries. Topics include, the theory of bank behaviour, the tools, the conduct and the evolution of monetary policy, present value analysis, interest rate determination, and exchange rates.<br/><strong>Note: </strong>ECON 210 is an approved Numeracy course for Cap Core requirements. ECON 210 is an approved Science and Technology course for Cap Core requirements. ECON 210 is an approved Quantitative/Analytical course for baccalaureate degrees.<br/><strong>Reg Notes: </strong>none<br/><strong>