Economics (GR)

Advanced study of microeconomic analysis.

Continuation of Microeconomic Theory I, with emphasis on selected problems in microeconomic analysis.

Advanced study of microeconomic analysis.

Continuation of Macroeconomic Theory I, with emphasis on selected problems in macroeconomic analysis.

Provides a critical and interpretive study of the evolution of economics from ancient times to contemporary economic thought.

Continuation of Microeconomic Theory II, with emphasis on selected problems in microeconomic analysis.

Continuation of Macroeconomic Theory II, with emphasis on selected problems in macroeconomic analysis.

This course is for students interested in conducting original research on economics questions. There will be an emphasis on choice of research topics, primary sources, data sources, and research methods. The primary activities are oral presentations, the preparation of a paper, and providing constructive feedback on classmates' research projects.

The course is designed for acquiring professional skills and knowledge in the area of statistics. The students will be enabled to independent treatment of statistical research issues. Data analysis of typical research problems will be done in R or SPSS.

Review of matrix algebra, probability, statistical inference, and single equation model.

Advanced studies in econometric models.

Examines the mathematical concepts of matrix algebra, differentiation, the implicit function theorem, convexity and concavity, integral calculus, differential and difference equations.

Study of the major theories of economic development.

Selected issues and problems of national development through the technique of planning.

Examination of selected problems in economic development.

The history and origins of cities; location theory, urban spatial structure; theories of urban decay; urban housing markets; urban transportation structure; urban poverty and discrimination; and gentrification.

Study of selected urban economic problems.

Advanced treatment of urban problems and planning in relation to regional economics and location theory.

Detailed study of the theoretical foundations of international trade.

The study of policy behavior of such economic aggregate variables as exchange rate, interest rate, tariffs, trade controls, custom unions, common markets, balance of trade, devaluation, and economic integration in open economies.

Examines the relationship between the balance of payments and money; discusses the effects on domestic economy of domestic policies under different exchange rate systems. Topics include balance of payments adjustment mechanisms, capital movements, monetary and fiscal policies to attain domestic and external targets, exchange rate determination and choices of exchange rate systems.

Analysis of labor supply, with emphasis on the forces which influence the personal distribution of income.

Analysis of the theory of labor demand at the advanced level of modern neoclassical analysis and welfare economics.

New developments in human resources economics in relation to such nonhuman resources as energy.

Dissertation guidance for doctoral students. See page 577 for additional information on dissertation hours.

Dissertation guidance for doctoral students. See page 577 for additional information on dissertation hours.