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Graduate Economics

2017 Fall Term

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2 Units

STATISTICS FOUNDATIONS

ECON 703

Introduction to descriptive statistics and basic statistical methods as applied to scientific problem solving and decision making. Topics covered include: Descriptive statistics, elementary probability theory, theoretical distributions, inferences about a single population (sampling distributions, estimation, tests of hypothesis), and regression analysis.


2 Units

ECONOMICS FOUNDATIONS

ECON 704

A study of micro and macro economic tools of analysis. The functioning of a market economy in product and factor markets under alternative market structures. National income, fiscal policy, and the role of the money supply.


3 Units

MICROECONOMIC THEORY I

ECON 731

This course presents advanced topics in microeconomic theory, including consumer behavior, the firm and market stucture, equilibrium conditions, and welfare economics. Students will learn important techniques and theories including multivariate optimization, fundamentals of general equilibrium theory and game theory, which form the building blocks of modern microeconomics analysis.


3 Units

MACROECONOMIC THEORY

ECON 732

Macroeconomics is concerned with the behavior of aggregate economic variables such as GDP or unemployment and the relationship between these variables. This course provides a rigorous introduction to the techniques and models required for these analyses, which form the building blocks of modern macroeconomics as practiced by researchers today.


3 Units

ECONOMETRICS I

ECON 733

Econometrics I will focus on the estimation of models using various computer programs and understanding these models from an intuitive perspective. It introduces students to Regression methodology, focusing on assumptions of the framework, correcting for violations of the assumptions and examines the possiblity of determining causality with observational data.


2 Units

BUSINESS CONDITIONS ANALYSIS

ECON 736

A study of the macroeconomic structure and operations of the economic system. Analysis of fluctuations in national income, output, employment, prices and exchange rates and the implication of such changes for business decisions. Evaluation of the influence of monetary policy, fiscal policies, and other macroeconomic events on economic activity. Assessment of the various approaches and methodologies available for forecasting business conditions.


2 Units

MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS

ECON 737

Applications of microeconomic theory to problems of formulating managerial decisions. Emphasis on economics as a science that facilitates decision making. Topics considered include optimization techniques, risk analysis and estimation of demand and costs of production, market structures and pricing practice, and antitrust economics. Integrates theory and practice.


3 Units

QUANTITATIVE METHODS IN ECONOMICS

ECON 738

This course will provide students with the mathematical methods and tools used in modern economic analysis. Linear algebra, multivarialbe calculus, and optimization theory are the main topics of the course and applications to simple economic models will be emphasized.


1 Units

SEMINAR TOPICS IN ECONOMICS

ECON 784

This course is a graduate-level seminar which introduces students to current research at the frontier of economics. By bringing in guest speakers in the fields of micro- and macroeconomics, the seminar exposes students to different types of research questions in the field of economics, as well as the different techniques researchers use to approach answering those questions. Understanding the current frontier of research and ways to ask and answer questions at this frontier will prepare you to work on your own original research in the field. Certain seminars will also be used to emphasize the importance of and best practices in good written and oral communication.


3 Units

READINGS AND RESEARCH IN ECONOMICS

ECON 789

Directed readings in current research and literature selected to apply to a contemporary economic field, problem or issue.


1-3 Units

INDIVIDUAL STUDIES

ECON 798

Study of a selected topic or topics under the direction of a faculty member.


1-6 Units

THESIS

ECON 799

Students must complete a Thesis Proposal Form in the Graduate Studies Office before registering for this course. Prereq: 28 credits in undergraduate and graduate economics courses. Some of these may be taken concurrently with approval of advisor.

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