ECO 305: Money and Banking

Money, banking and monetary policy

This ECO 305 course from Missouri State iCourses covers the nature and functions of money. It surveys how the banking system in the United States has operated and developed, and introduces monetary policy.

Who it suits

The course suits undergraduate economics and finance learners, or general readers who want a structured introduction to how money and banks work. Its scope is deliberately introductory, so it sets up later study in monetary economics rather than replacing it.

Key topics

• The functions of money and why they matter for an economy.
• The development of the US banking system over time.
• An introduction to how monetary policy is used.

Learners who want to go further can use the course as a foundation for historical and policy reading.