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3.00 Credits
An advanced analysis of current problems confronting major American industries, regulated and unregulated. Recent changes in growth patterns, market structures, and pricing policies are examined. Considerable emphasis is placed on emerging trends in technology and public policy, which are likely to affect significantly the future of these industries. Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: ECON 2010 and ECON 4140 or permission of instructor. When Offered: Fall term annually. Credit Hours: 3
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Can government intervention improve the performance of private markets and if so, when and how How is regulatory policy actually made, and what effects has it had We apply these questions to the experience in the U.S. and elsewhere with telecommunications, electricity, transportation, financial services, job safety, health, and environmental regulation. Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: ECON 2010 or permission of instructor. When Offered: Fall term annually. Credit Hours: 3
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Emphasis is placed on the analysis of efficient resource use in the public sector at the federal level. Expenditure theory and tax incidence are discussed. The effects of personal income, corporation, sales, payroll, and property taxes on resource allocation, equity, growth, and technological change are considered. Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: ECON 1200 or permission of instructor. When Offered: Fall term annually. Credit Hours: 3
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This course investigates the significance of economic globalization, covering the following topics: international trade and financial flows, technological innovation and intellectual property, technology transfer, national governments and transnational corporations, natural resources, health and the environment, impacts on selected industries and countries, and roles of the World Trade Organization and International Monetary Fund. The major controversies surrounding globalization are identified, and alternative arguments are evaluated based on available evidence. When Offered: Fall and spring terms annually. Cross Listed: (Students cannot receive credit for both this course and ECON 4190.) Credit Hours: 3
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The techniques necessary to appraise the economic desirability and private-sector impact of various public projects and policies are studied. Concepts such as discounting, capital rationing, project selection, shadow pricing, risk assessment, unpriced goods, and economic surplus are developed. Among the topics from which illustrative case studies are drawn are urban and transport planning, energy, water resources, government regulation, and the environment. Suitable for graduate students in professional programs. Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: ECON 6490 or ECON 2010. When Offered: Spring term. Credit Hours: 3
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3.00 Credits
Develops a critical understanding of environmental issues and policy and the environmental economics literature. Covers the economics of environmental quality including the links between the economy and the environment, the causes of environmental problems, evaluation of environmental projects and policies, and policies to address environmental issues with an emphasis on efficiency, equity, and sustainability, and the international dimensions of environmental issues. Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: ECON 2010 or permission of instructor. When Offered: Fall term annually. Credit Hours: 3
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Addresses the allocation of natural resources through applied study of fisheries, forestry, oil, minerals, water, and biodiversity resources. Mathematical analysis will be done using Microsoft Excel with Solver. Social and policy dynamics of allocation decisions will be explored through case studies. Field trips will address ecological and physical aspects of resource management. The intent is to develop a balanced perspective and tools to address resource management decisions across their diverse economic, social, and environmental dimensions. When Offered: Fall term annually. Credit Hours: 3
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A multidisciplinary course that explores linkages between economic, social, ecological, biological, and physical systems. Given its multidisciplinary approach to economic analysis, the course seeks to take a fresh look at economic theory and application. Contributing disciplines include psychology, philosophy of science, biology, and ecology. Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: ECON 6230 or ECON 6240. When Offered: Spring term annually. Credit Hours: 3
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3.00 Credits
Develops a critical understanding of environmental and natural resource issues and policy and the environmental and natural resource economics literature. Covers the economics of environmental quality and natural resources including the links between the economy and the environment, the causes of environmental problems, the economics of resource exploitation, environmental and resource project evaluation, and policies to address environmental and resource issues. Emphasizes efficiency, equity, sustainability, and international dimensions of the issues. When Offered: Fall term annually. Cross Listed: Students cannot receive credit for both ECON 4260 and ECON 6260. Credit Hours: 3
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3.00 Credits
The course examines the basic concepts and techniques of economic analysis and their applications to economics problems at the level of the firm, industry, and economy as a whole. Topics include theory of product and factor pricing, national income and employment theory, monetary and fiscal theories, economic growth and fluctuations. When Offered: Offered on availability of instructor. Credit Hours: 3
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