Understanding the Impact of Monetary Policy on Futures Markets
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Name of the Project Leader #
Fatih Kansoy
Title of the Project #
Understanding the Impact of Monetary Policy on Future Markets
Outline of the Project #
The project investigates the influence of US monetary policy on futures markets, studying the effects of policy changes on market behavior and trends. Through hands-on data management and econometric analysis, students will explore the interaction between policy decisions and futures market dynamics, concluding with a comprehensive report or presentation.
Brief Description of Work #
- Data Collection and Cleaning: Obtain historical futures market data during key US monetary policy events.
- Data Preparation for Analysis: Prepare data for econometric analysis with statistical tools.
- Understanding Future Markets: Analyze the response of futures markets to US monetary policy changes.
Intended Learning Outcomes and Work Benefits #
- Data Analysis and Interpretation Skills: Learn to analyze and interpret financial data.
- Communication Skills: Improve presenting complex data findings.
- Collaborative Working: Experience teamwork in data-related tasks.
- Application of Knowledge to Real World: Apply monetary policy theories to actual market scenarios.
Number of Vacant Positions #
1 or 2
Total Hours #
150
Hours per Position #
75 or 150
Start Date #
January 2024
End Date #
September 2024
Who can apply? #
- Undergraduate students in Economics or related fields.
- Postgraduate students in Economics or Behavioural and Economic Science.
Required Skills #
- Familiarity with Stata.
- Proficiency in MS Excel.
Desired Skills #
- Knowledge of Python.