Department of Economics: Courses Taught

Examination and critical appraisal of the work of major economists, including the work of contemporary economists, and major schools of economists, particularly with reference to the applicability of their theories to current economic problems. Prereq: ECON 401 and 402. Writing intensive.

This course is an introduction to the field of Law and Economics. It focuses on the legal system and the economic consequences of property, contract, tort, criminal law and mediation. Prereq: ECON 402. Writing intensive.

This course is an introduction to the new opportunities and challenges posed by the transformation of the Internet into an electronic marketplace. The focus of the course is electronic commerce: the creation and exchange of value between economic agents in an open digital marketplace.

Open to students studying abroad in the discipline as approved by the economics program director. Cr/F.

Open to students studying abroad in the discipline as approved by the economics program director. Cr/F.

Individual research projects that are student designed. Initial sponsorship of an economics faculty member must be obtained, and approval of Whittemore School advisor and dean. For juniors and seniors in high standing. Up to 4 credits may be used as a major elective.

See description for ECON 695. Writing intensive.

Participants are expected to perform such functions as leading discussion groups, assisting faculty in undergraduate courses that they have successfully completed, or working as peer advisers in the advising center. Enrollment is limited to juniors and seniors who have above-average G.P.A.s. Reflective final paper is required. Prereq: permission of instructor, department chair, and director of undergraduate programs. No more than 4 credits may be earned as a teaching assistant in any one course. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 credits. Cr/F.

Special topics. May be repeated. Prereq: permission. Writing intensive.

Special topics. May be repeated. Prereq: permission. Writing intensive.

Special topics. May be repeated. Prereq: permission. Writing intensive.

From colonial times to the present. Applied economic theory; economic models and interpretation of data. Influence of technology, industrialization, foreign trade, monetary factors, and government; non-economic factors. Prereq: ECON 605; ECON 611;/or permission.

Principal mathematical techniques and their application in economics. Topics covered: matrix algebra, derivatives, unconstrained and constrained optimization, linear and nonlinear programming, game theory, elements of integral calculus. Prereq: permission.

Introduction to regression techniques as used in economics and management; estimation and statistical inference in the context of the general linear model; discussion of problems encountered and their solutions; extensions of the general linear model. Prereq: ADMN 420 or equivalent.

Historical development of the U.S. labor movement and the industrial relations system. Contemporary collective bargaining issues; the role of public policy in industrial relations.

Recent developments in labor market analysis and public policies related to contemporary labor issues. Labor supply, the structure and stratification of labor markets, economic discrimination, unemployment and poverty, inflation, and wage-price controls. Prereq: ECON 656.

Advanced reading seminar. Topics include methodologies underlying economic development theory; industrialization and post-import substitution; state capitalist development; stabilization policies; appropriate technologies; the capital goods sector; agricultural modernization schemes; and attempts at transition to socialism. Prereq: permission.

On-the-job skill development through fieldwork in an organization (business, industry, health, public service, etc.). Normally, supervision is provided by a qualified individual in the organization, with frequent consultation by a faculty sponsor. Written report required. Internships may be part or full time, with course credits assigned accordingly. May not be used as a major elective. Cr/F.

Special topics; may be repeated. Prereq: permission of adviser and instructor. Writing intensive.

Special topics; may be repeated. Prereq: permission of adviser and instructor. Writing intensive.

Supervised research leading to the completion of an honors thesis; required for graduation from the honors program in economics. Prereq: permission of director of undergraduate programs and department chair. Writing intensive.