ECON 318 - Gold, Silver, and Oil: Monetary Policy in the 1970s

Credits: 4
Planned Offering: Spring, 2011

Prerequisite: ECON 215. An examination of monetary theory and monetary policy in the U.S. in the 1970s, with a focus on selected events, including the closing of the gold window, the oil crisis, and the appointment of Volker to the Federal Reserve. Includes economic, historical, cultural, and journalistic views. Seminar class requires daily reading and written reviews, as well as active participation. Hooks.