Monetary Economics

Paper Code: 
COM 603
Credits: 
03
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

The objective of this course is to acquaint the students with various theories of money

9.00
Unit I: 
Money

Meaning, Types, Functions, Importance and Evils of Money. Money and a Near Money- comparison.

9.00
Unit II: 
Monetary Standard

Meaning and types, Importance of Monetary standard. Principle and Methods of Issuing Notes in India.

9.00
Unit III: 
Demand and Supply of Money

Factors affecting demand and supply of money. Supply of Money- Narrow Money and Broad Money. Velocity and Value of Money.

9.00
Unit IV: 
Theories of Money

Quantity, Cambridge and Keynesian.

9.00
Unit V: 
Monetary Policy

Concept and instruments of Monetary policy. Current Monetary policy review.

Essential Readings: 

• M.L.Seth, Monetary Economics- Educational Publishers, Agra
• T.N.Hajela, Monetary Economics.,Konark Publishers Pvt. Ltd, Delhi

References: 

• M.L.Jhingan, Money, Banking and International Trade,Vrinda Publication, Delhi
• S.B.Gupta, Monetary Economics.,S.Chand & Co, New Delhi
• MIthani.D.M, Money,Banking,International Trade and Public Finance., Himalayan Publication, New Delhi

  • Printer-friendly version
  • PDF version