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3.00 Credits
Advanced course that examines the development, circumstances and macroeconomic
impact of financial crises from the time of the Roman Empire up to
today, with special emphasis on the global crisis of 2007-2009. Based
on an extensive list of readings from books and journals, students
will combine empirical analysis with macroeconomic models
to study balance-of-payments, banking and trade crises worldwide.
Attention to the role of failed government policies and lessons
learned. Prerequisite, ECON 265, 285 and Mathematics 113, or consent of instructor. Maximum enrollment, 20. Temesvary.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to theories of strategic behavior as they have been developed and applied in economics. Applications include strategic behavior in oligopolistic markets, auctions, wage bargains, trade policy, standards setting and the provision of public goods. Prerequisite, 265 and 275, and Mathematics 113 or consent of the instructor. Maximum enrollment, 20. Georges.
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3.00 Credits
An advanced treatment of selected theoretical and empirical questions concerning labor markets. Prerequisite, 265 or consent of instructor and 275. Maximum enrollment, 20. Wu.
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3.00 Credits
A look at theories and issues in international finance, including the evolution of the current global financial markets, balance of payments problems, exchange rate determination and currency markets, financial and currency crisis, international capital flows, international banking, and macroeconomic policies in an open economy. Prerequisite, 265 or 275. Course is intended for those fulfilling the senior project requirement. Not open to students who have taken 432. Maximum enrollment, 12. E Balkan.
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3.00 Credits
Topics include the choice of the form of labor compensation (e.g., fixed wage, salary, piece rates and other forms of pay for performance), the effects on firm performance of employee involvement programs (e.g., self-directed teams) and of financial participation schemes (e.g., profit sharing and employee stock ownership) and the level and structure of executive compensation and corporate governance. As well as reviewing the existing literature of these topics, students will carry out their own econometric analyses of data. Prerequisite, 265 or consent of instructor, and 275. This course is intendend for those fulfilling the senior project requirement. Not open to students who have taken 462. Maximum enrollment, 12. Pliskin.
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3.00 Credits
This course covers topics in microeconomics of international development including: political economy, health education, program evaluation and agriculture. The course will be mostly empirical. We will study methods used by applied microeconomists. There will be frequent discussions of journal articles and the policy implications derived from empirical findings. Students will learn to replicate and extend existing studies. Intended for those fulfilling the senior project requirement. Prerequisite, ECON 265 and ECON 275. Maximum enrollment, 12. Conover.
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3.00 Credits
Why are some countries so rich while others are so poor? Examines the difference in living standards both across and within countries, using both theoretical and empirical methods. Topics include the effects of income distribution, technology, population growth, international trade, government policy and culture on the level and growth of living standards. Prerequisites 265,275, 285 or consent of instructor. This course is intended for those fulfilling the senior project requirement. Not open to students who have 445. Prerequisite, ECON 265, 275, 285 or consent of instructor. Maximum enrollment, 12. AOwen.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces Geographical Information Systems with applications to economics. We will study spatial analysis concepts and learn mapping and spatial data analysis with ArcMap software. We will read critically research that applies GI methods and carry out econometric analyses of data. We will apply spatial analysis methods to economic issues for which location matters. The topics will include environmental justice, public health, food access, and economic and racial segregation. This course fulfills the senior project requirement. Not open to students who have Econ 483. Prerequisite, Econ 265 and 275 or consent of instructor. Maximum enrollment, 12. Videras.
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3.00 Credits
Each student works intensively on a topic chosen in consultation with the instructor. Weekly meetings held to hear progress reports and to discuss research techniques pertinent to student topics. Candidates for honors must complete this course. Prerequisite, 265, 275, 285, 400 and permission of the department. Maximum enrollment, 12. EBalkan, AOwen, Pliskin.
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3.00 Credits
Planning, preparing and delivering student-centered, active learning-based lessons and tutorials in cooperation with community-based volunteer teaching organizations. Appropriate educational adaptations to the challenges and opportunities of various educational environments, learner groups, socio-economic and cultural dynamics. Maximum enrollment, 18. (Oral Presentations.) Proof of existing teaching/tutoring placement prior to beginning course work. One-quarter course credit. Maximum enrollment, 18.
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