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Basic monetary policy

This module deals with monetary policy, the core task of a central bank. The major goals of modern central banks, the significance of the monetary policy instrument and the most important monetary policy effects are conveyed to the students in a fun way.

 

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Updated

30. October 2007

Level

Demanding

Keywords
Central bank, Economic policy goals, Economy, Inflation, Interest rate, Monetary policy, Price stability
 

Commentary for teachers

Module information


Documents

  • Introduction(132 KB)http://www.iconomix.ch/fileadmin/docs/module/en/m04a_introduction.pdf
  • Slides(61 KB)http://www.iconomix.ch/fileadmin/docs/module/en/m04a_slides.pdf
  • Test questions on the simulation(52 KB)http://www.iconomix.ch/fileadmin/docs/module/en/m04a_testquestions.pdf
  • Knowledge sheet(119 KB)http://www.iconomix.ch/fileadmin/docs/module/en/m04a_knowledgesheet.pdf
  • Worksheet(101 KB)http://www.iconomix.ch/fileadmin/docs/module/en/m04a_worksheet.pdf
  • Knowledge test(89 KB)http://www.iconomix.ch/fileadmin/docs/module/en/m04a_knowledgetest.pdf
  • Advanced question(51 KB)http://www.iconomix.ch/fileadmin/docs/module/en/m04a_advancedquestion.pdf
  • Sample answers(133 KB)http://www.iconomix.ch/fileadmin/docs/module/en/m04a_sampleanswers.pdf

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Additional information

  • Monetary policy - Advancedhttp://www.iconomix.ch/Detail
    The advanced monetary policy module deals with the lack of complete or accurate information.
  • The world of the National Bankwww.snb.ch/...
    The world of the National Bank, an SNB publication, provides information on the SNB’s monetary policy in an easily understandable way.
  • The National Bankwww.snb.ch/...
    The National Bank, an SNB publication, outlines the most important aspects of monetary policy, the impact of monetary policy on the economic situation and the practical implementation

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  • Challenge questionhttp://www.iconomix.ch/en/award/category-1/challenge-questions/m04-monetary-policy/

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Credits for «Basic monetary policy» module

  • Project management and concept
    Authors and consultants
    • Yvan Lengwiler, University of Basel (model)
    • Michael Manzhttp://www.iconomix.ch/javascript:linkTo_UnCryptMailto('nbjmup+Njdibfm/NboaAtoc/di');, SNB
    • Manuel Wältihttp://www.iconomix.ch/javascript:linkTo_UnCryptMailto('nbjmup+Nbovfm/XbfmujAtoc/di');, SNB
    • Mathias Zurlinden, SNB (review of content)
    Educational consulting
    Module integration
  • Assistance in concept development and coordination of web application
    Design of web application
    Programming of web application
    Testing of web application
    Design of printed material
    Editorial support
    • Monika Wyss, ZHSF
    • Rotstift AG
  • Heads of ecucational support team
    • Thomas Brönnimann, EHB
    • Jean-Marc Huguenin, WBZ-CPS
    Trial runs in class (pre-testing)
    • Felix Furtwängler, GYM de Beaulieu Lausanne
    • Pierre Lombardo, EPC de Lausanne
    • René Roth, Gymnasium Liestal
    • Teresa Zulli, KS Büelrain Winterthur

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Commentary for teachers

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Chapter 3 recommends additional literature on the topic.

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