ECS3701 – Monetary Economics | Assignment 2 | Semester 1 2026
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA
COLLEGE OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
ECS3701
MONETARY ECONOMICS
ASSIGNMENT 2 – SEMESTER 1
SUGGESTED ANSWERS AND DETAILED SOLUTIONS
Due Date: 17 April 2026
Prescribed Textbook:
Mishkin, F.S. (2019). The Economics of Money, Banking and Financial Markets.
12th Edition. Pearson Education.
DISCLAIMER: This document is intended as a study aid only.
Always cross-reference with your official UNISA study material.
University of South Africa (UNISA) – Due: 17 April 2026 Page 1 of 11
, ECS3701 – Monetary Economics | Assignment 2 | Semester 1 2026
Table of Contents
Question 2.01 – Monetary Policy Stance: Repo Rate Analysis 3
Question 2.02 – Nominal Anchor: Definition and Benefits 4
Question 2.03 – Policy Instruments vs Intermediate Targets 5
Question 2.04 – Money Demand and the Quantity Theory 6
Question 2.05 – Inflation Targeting and Central Bank Credibility 7
Question 2.06 – Exchange Rates and Monetary Policy 8
References 10
University of South Africa (UNISA) – Due: 17 April 2026 Page 2 of 11
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA
COLLEGE OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
ECS3701
MONETARY ECONOMICS
ASSIGNMENT 2 – SEMESTER 1
SUGGESTED ANSWERS AND DETAILED SOLUTIONS
Due Date: 17 April 2026
Prescribed Textbook:
Mishkin, F.S. (2019). The Economics of Money, Banking and Financial Markets.
12th Edition. Pearson Education.
DISCLAIMER: This document is intended as a study aid only.
Always cross-reference with your official UNISA study material.
University of South Africa (UNISA) – Due: 17 April 2026 Page 1 of 11
, ECS3701 – Monetary Economics | Assignment 2 | Semester 1 2026
Table of Contents
Question 2.01 – Monetary Policy Stance: Repo Rate Analysis 3
Question 2.02 – Nominal Anchor: Definition and Benefits 4
Question 2.03 – Policy Instruments vs Intermediate Targets 5
Question 2.04 – Money Demand and the Quantity Theory 6
Question 2.05 – Inflation Targeting and Central Bank Credibility 7
Question 2.06 – Exchange Rates and Monetary Policy 8
References 10
University of South Africa (UNISA) – Due: 17 April 2026 Page 2 of 11