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3.00 Credits
Three Credits Spring Semester Applications of calculus, linear algebra and differential equations to economic modeling, equilibrium analysis, optimization, comparative static analysis, dynamic analysis and game theory. Topics include: theory of the firm, consumer theory, macroeconomic models, and more. Prerequisites: MA 123-124 or MA 125-126, and EC 301-303; recommended: MA 251.
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Three Credits Spring Semester Examination of modern forecasting methods utilized in economics and business with concentration on econometric models, exponential smoothing techniques, and time-series models. Advanced time-series models, including advanced exponential smoothing techniques and autoregressive integrated moving average (ARIMA) techniques (Box-Jenkins models). Evaluation and comparison of forecasting models and techniques. Prerequisite: EC 242 or equivalent.
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Three Credits Fall Semester Different aspects of the international financial markets, international trade, and balance of payments are studied by using analytical models of an open economy. This course examines the structure and the performance of the foreign exchange market through an extensive use of the Bloomberg technology. Using Bloomberg, students learn the interactions between economic news, global financial markets and exchange rates. Particular emphasis is placed on current issues related to the global financial crisis, international monetary system, the European Union and The European Bank. Other topics include money and financial management for international corporations, interest and commodity arbitrage, spot and forward currency markets. Bloomberg Financial Terminals and Bridge Telerate are used in the course in order to give students a more hands-on knowledge of the international financial markets. Prerequisites: EC 176 and EC 178.
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Three Credits Spring Semester This course is for students interested in pursuing careers in the investment world. It provides them with the necessary tools to obtain positions in portfolio management, investment banking, and money management of mutual funds, retirement assets, pension funds, and banks' trusts. Topics include risk/ return strategies, optimal portfolio theory, the Capital Asset Pricing Model, fixed-income portfolio management, options markets, option valuation, and futures and swaps. Bloomberg Financial Terminals and Bridge Telerate are used extensively in the course, as they are in the financial community. This simulates the interaction between markets, and creates a virtual trading investment opportunity. Familiarity with this real-world tool prepares students for the jobs mentioned above. Prerequisites: EC 309 or EC 303, and consent of the Instructor.
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Three Credits Spring Semester This course covers valuation and portfolio management techniques for fixed income securities. Major topics include: the term of structure or interest rates; the measurement and management of price volatility using duration and immunization; credit risk embedded options and option-adjusted spreads; mortgages and prepayments risk; and international bond portfolios. Prerequisites: EC 309 or BA 327 or consent of the Instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Three Credits Alternate Years: Fall 2008, 2010 Capstone seminar for Economics majors. Major works of economic history are studied, to understand the field's major narratives and methodology. Students write a major research paper, give each other feedback, and make a formal presentation to the department. Prerequisites: senior EC major or consent of the Instructor, EC 241 or equivalent, EC 301 and EC 303.
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3.00 Credits
Three Credits Fall Semester Thesis-writing seniors in the economics Honor Program are required to consult with a faculty advisor and to begin research for a thesis. This requires a minimum of a well-developed topic, comprehensive review of the literature and evidence that sufficient data is available to conduct empirical work, as demonstrated in writing and through an oral presentation to the economics faculty, Consult "Departmental Honors Program" section for more detail. Prerequisites: Senior Standing, acceptance to the Economics Honors Program, consent of Department Chair.
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3.00 Credits
Three Credits Spring Semester Thesis-writing seniors in the Economics Honors Program are required to complete a thesis paper and will make an oral presentation to the economics faculty in accordance with Department's timetable. Consult "Department Honors Program" sectionfor more detail. Prerequisites: EC 449, Senior Standing, acceptance to the Economics Honor Program, consent of Department Chair.
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3.00 Credits
Three Credits Fall and Spring Semesters Students work at a business or government organization (sponsor) under the supervision of both a faculty member and the sponsor. The field of study and sponsoring organization is specific to the student's interest and must be acceptable by the advising faculty member and Department Chair. In the past, students have worked in a wide variety of fields including brokerage firms, state and local government agencies, private banks, and consulting organizations. The student's main academic requirement is to successfully complete a detailed paper describing the connection between their internship responsibilities and economic theory and quantitative techniques.
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3.00 Credits
Three Credits Fall and Spring Semesters Investigation in some field for which the student has special interest not covered by a normally-scheduled course. Student must present plans in advance of pre-registration to some full-time faculty member who will agree to direct and evaluate the project. At the time of pre-registration the student must obtain the signature of this faculty member and of the Chairperson of the Department.
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