Written coursework (2,000 words)

1 - Written assignment (including essay) - 70

Presentation (3-6 minutes)

2 - Oral assessment and presentation - 30

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Key themes:
<ul><li>Rising power of central banks since the 1970s.</li><li>Distributive impact of central bank independence on capital and labour.</li><li>Central bankers as first responders to financial crises.</li><li>Differential impact of central banks on domestic economic models (finance and export-oriented).</li></ul>

Feedback is provided in a number of ways throughout your module. This includes feedback you receive during teaching from both peers and lecturers and that provided for formative assessment. Following an assessment, you will be given your marks and feedback in line with the assessment regulations and policy. More information on the timing and type of feedback that will be provided for each assessment will be available from the module leader. <a href='https://www.citystgeorges.ac.uk/about/governance/policies/student-policies-and-regulations'>https://www.citystgeorges.ac.uk/about/governance/policies/student-policies-and-regulations</a>

This module will support the development of all the graduate attributes. Your module leader will provide you with information about how your learning, teaching and assessment activities support your development of these attributes. The graduate attributes are: - Always learning - Engaged in the world - Technical and digital - Connected Professional - Creating Impact

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The Political Economy of Central Banking

Handbook of Central Banking, Financial Regulation and Supervision: After the Financial Crisis

IP3054 - Central Banks in Contemporary Capitalism

IP3054-PRD2-PER-ALV1

Acquisition of knowledge and understanding is promoted through a combination of lectures and interactive classes with a strong emphasis on students' presentations and class exercises. This learning process is supported by the use of a wide range of information sources, from books and journal articles to online sources, official documents and audio-visual sources of information. Some time will also be set aside (weekly) to answer questions you may have from the preparatory readings.
You are expected to undertake extensive reading and independent study in order to: (1) understand the topics covered in the course; (2) broaden and deepen your knowledge of the subject; and (3) develop your own value positions on a number of topics related to the study of international security. You will receive feedback on your coursework to encourage you to reflect on what you have produced and how you can improve.

This module’s contact hours will be delivered using a number of different approaches. As an example, you may have a combination of in-person sessions (i.e. face to face on campus), and/or online synchronous sessions (participants are engaged at the same time online) and online asynchronous guided activities (you need to plan time to engage with these so you are prepared for the in person and synchronous sessions. These may include viewing recorded lectures and/or other online resources, reading materials, undertaking quizzes, completing exercises and chatting on forums.) In addition to these teaching delivery approaches, you will undertake your own independent study, which may involve wider reading, independent research, skills practice and preparation for assessment. Please see this module’s Moodle page and/or handbook for further information.

Central Banks in Contemporary Capitalism

Evaluate of the political and economic implications of central bank policies and actions for different actors and groups, such as states, markets, labour, and capital.

Knowledge

Explain the role and functions of central banks in the global economy and the historical and theoretical foundations of their power and autonomy.

Engage critically with the current debates and controversies on the performance, accountability, and legitimacy of central banks and their impact on contemporary capitalism.

Identify and explain the main similarities and differences among the central banks of major economies, such as the Federal Reserve, the ECB, and the Bank of England, and how they respond to various challenges and crises.

Show consideration for the rules and regulations of the University.

Values and attitudes

Appreciate the complex nature of strategic thought and practice.

Demonstrate tolerance towards the opinions of your colleagues.

Communicate effectively and persuasively in written and oral format using appropriate evidence and examples.

Skills

Produce written materials that indicate in a precise and honest manner what is your own work and what is attributable to others.

Engage critically and creatively with key concepts and debates in international and comparative political economy.

Analyse and evaluate different sources and perspectives on central banking and its effects on the global economy and society.