600
The use of price theory and benefit cost analysis to understand environmental problems and policies. Examination of property rights, regulations, taxes, and subsidies.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Operation of labor markets in utilizing and allocating manpower. Government measure to facilitate such utilization and allocation. Influence of discrimination.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Theories of consumer behavior; cost; optimum decision-making, prices, welfare economics, general equilibrium, and income distribution. Prerequisites: Graduate standing in Economics. Recommended: Multivariate calculus and intermediate microeconomic theory.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Graduate standing in Economics.
Corequisites
None.
Applies microeconomic theory to study health and healthcare markets. Covers demand for health, health behaviors, physician and hospital markets, health insurance, healthcare reform. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in economics; or permission of graduate coordinator.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Graduate standing in economics; or permission of graduate coordinator.
Corequisites
None.
A non-credit course intended for students who have completed all program credits but still need to use university resources to complete their degree requirements.
Credits
1(1-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Advanced analysis of the macroeconomic phenomena in light of Classical, Keynesian, New Classical (stochastic dynamic general equilibrium), New Keynesian and Agent-based models. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in economics. Recommended: Knowledge of intermediate macro and micro theory and time series econometrics.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Graduate standing in economics.
Corequisites
None.
Advanced studies of the theory of the firm and modeling strategic behavior. Topics may include transactions costs, collusion, mergers, advertising, brand names, and asymmetric information. Prerequisites: Graduate standing in Economics.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Graduate standing in Economics.
Corequisites
None.
Application of mathematical techniques in economics. Emphasizes linear algebra, solution of market models, comparative static equilibrium, and optimization. Prerequisites: Graduate standing in Economics.
Credits
3(3-0)
A course organized by individual instructors on the basis of their specialized or experimental interests. Topics will vary from semester to semester.
Credits
3-6(Spec)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
A study of advanced topics in Microeconomics such as cover uncertainty, game theory, and asymmetric information using techniques of mathematical proof and real analysis. Recommended: ECO 535, 616.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Interrelationships among commercial banks, savings and loan associations, finance companies, securities markets, and federal credit institutions; developments, problems, and trends in money markets.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Recent developments in trade theories and problems in trade policy; foreign exchange market; national income and balance of payments; and international financial policies.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Analysis of the principles, techniques, and other factors that determine the values of individual securities and investment portfolios.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Analyzes fiscal policy and theory of taxation affecting economic welfare and delivery of public goods and services. Includes economic stabilization and fiscal reform considerations. Prerequisites: Graduate admission in economics or permission of the Graduate Coordinator is required of students who enroll in courses at the 600 or 700 level.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Graduate admission in economics or permission of the Graduate Coordinator is required of students who enroll in courses at the 600 or 700 level.
Corequisites
None.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing in Economics.
Credits
1-3(Spec)
Prerequisites
Graduate Standing in Economics.
Corequisites
None.