KHMA1132 — Kinh tế học tiền tệ

This course provides learners with macroeconomic theories of money and monetary policy, and skills to research practical issues related to monetary policy and the impact of monetary policy on the economy through some macroeconomic variables.

The main content of the course will:

+ Clearly understand money and the functions of money according to the views of different schools of economics, following the development timeline of the theories explaining the nature of money.

+ Clearly understand the theories explaining the factors affecting the demand for holding money according to the views of economists. At the same time, apply this to examine the factors affecting the demand for holding money in Vietnam based on researching empirical studies in Vietnam.

+ Clearly understand the objectives and instruments of monetary policy. At the same time, learners can understand the views in policy management as well as some rules for managing monetary policy and can also envisage the difficulties in selecting instruments and determining monetary policy objectives in practice.

+ Understand the mechanism through which a change in monetary policy affects the aggregate demand of the economy and apply this to analyze the impact of monetary policy on aggregate demand through the interest rate and money supply policy management instruments.

Regulations on conditions for the end-of-course examination

The attendance score must be 5 or higher (according to the general regulations of the University)

Method of evaluating the attendance score: Appendix 2, rubrics 1

Method of evaluating the midterm score: Appendix 2, rubrics 2

Regulations on class attendance

Students are responsible for attending all class sessions in full. Read the required materials in advance and complete all homework assignments.

In case of absence due to force majeure reasons, they must have full supporting documents. At the same time, students need to proactively acquire the knowledge through the materials provided by the lecturer on the LMS system and other required readings

Students who do not submit the major assignment/group presentation will receive a score of 0 (zero) for the midterm assessment score if there is no legitimate reason.

Regulations on classroom behavior

The course is conducted on the principle of respect for the learner and the teacher. All behaviors affecting the teaching and learning process are strictly prohibited.

Absolutely do not make noise or affect others during the learning process. Do not eat, drink, chew gum, or use electronic devices to listen to music during class.

Laptops and tablets may only be used for the purpose of taking lecture notes and performing calculations for the lecture and exercises, and must absolutely not be used for other purposes.

11. SYLLABUS ADJUSTMENT TIME

- June 2024

APPENDIX

Appendix 1. EXAM MATRIX

Weight in the course score: 50%

Format: Essay exam

Time: 90 minutes

Number of questions: 5 questions / 1 exam

Appendix 2. THE RUBRICS

Rubrics 1. Attendance score assessment

Weight in the course score: 10%

Assessed in the seminar session

Rubrics 2. Major assignment/group presentation assessment

Weight in the course score: 40%

The automated training management system evaluates the level of CLO achievement according to the University's general algorithm. The learning outcomes of the course are evaluated by students and the University after the end-of-course examination.