Economics
113 courses found
Studies advanced topics in the theory of money and income. Prerequisite: ECON 7020 or instructor permission.
Studies the concepts and basic techniques of probability theory and statistical inference. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or instructor permission.
Development of the linear and non-linear regression models including hypothesis testing, specification, instrumental variables, generalized least squares, and asymtotic distribution theory. Includes an introduction to identification and estimation of simultaneous equation models. Prerequisite: ECON 7710 or instructor permission.
ECON 8010 is an introduction to non-cooperative game theory and the economics of information, emphasizing applications to microeconomics. Applications include topics such as bargaining, cooperation in repeated games, the design of optimal auctions, and signalling models.Prerequisite: ECON 7030 or permission of instructor
Introduction to labor economics, including economic aspects of employment, wages, schooling, labor unions, and discrimination. Prerequisite: ECON 7030 and 7720 or instructor permission.
Studies advanced topics in labor economics. Prerequisite: ECON 8150 and 7720 or instructor permission.
Studies the industrial structure of the economy and its effects on allocation of resources. Prerequisite: ECON 7030 or instructor permission.
Advanced study of selected problems in industrial organization. Prerequisite: ECON 8170 or instructor permission.
Studies advanced topics in labor economics, emphasizing applications to developing countries. Cross-listed as ECON 8160.
Studies the theory of international trade and analysis of the economic effects of tariffs, quotas, and other departures from free trade. Prerequisite: ECON 7030 or instructor permission.
Topics include the balance of payments, long-term and short-term capital movements, the international money market, international monetary standards, international equilibrium and the mechanism of adjustment, exchange variations, and the objectives of international monetary policies. Prerequisite: ECON 7020 or instructor permission.
The course studies very recent papers on International Trade, or the "micoreconomics of globalization," in order to get students conversant with current research. By the end of the semester, students should be ready to explore potential dissertation topics in the field.Prerequisites: ECON 8210 or permission of Instructor
Topics include the justifications for government activities; principles of program analysis; illustrative theoretical and empirical analysis of expenditure programs; and theories of political processes. Prerequisite: ECON 7030 or instructor permission.
Studies the foundations of excess burden, incidence analysis, and optimal taxation; studies of taxation; general equilibrium analysis for tax policy; and the study of tax reform. Prerequisite: ECON 7030 or instructor permission.
This is an advanced macro/finance graduate course devoted to study topics in finance with particular emphasis in financial markets and problems in their functioning. The course will cover recent theories of financial crisis as we as experimental evidence.
Advanced study of selected topics in macro- and monetary economics, with and emphasis on theoretical and computational issues. Prerequisite: ECON 7040 or instructor permission.
Advanced study of selected topics in macro and monetary economics, with an emphasis on empirical methods. Prerequisite: ECON 7040 or instructor permission.
Studies current research in applied microeconomics. Prerequisite: Third-year status or instructor permission.
Studies current research in macroeconomics. Prerequisite: Third-year status or instructor permission.
Current research in Economic Theory and Experimental Economics. Prerequisite: Third-year status or instructor permission.
Current research in International Trade. Prerequisite: Third-year status or instructor permission.
Studies current research in public economics. Prerequisite: Third-year status or instructor permission.
Studies current research in econometrics. Prerequisite: Third-year status or instructor permission.
Current research in Industrial Organization. Third-year status or permission of instructor.
Current research in Global Economic Development. Third-year status or permission of instructor.