ECO - Economics
Further development of theories of money supply, money demand, the options of monetary policy, and the effects of monetary policy on the economy. Prerequisite:
ECO 306 or 370; or graduate standing in Economics.
Credits
3(3-0)
Studies of the theory of the firm and modeling strategic behavior. Topics include game theory, transactions costs, collusion, mergers, advertising, brand names, and asymmetric information. Prerequisites: ECO 202 or graduate standing in Economics. Recommended: ECO 365.
Credits
3(3-0)
In-depth examination of specific topics in early- to mid-20th century economic history and instruction in how to conduct and read scholarly research in economics. Prerequisite: 12 hours of ECO courses or graduate standing in economics.
Credits
3(3-0)
Credits
3(3-0)
International monetary and financial markets are studied. Topics include exchange rate policy, international Capital Flow and purchasing power parity theory. Prerequisites: ECO 370 or ECO 372 or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Thorough treatment of statistical estimation methods and their properties for simultaneous equation systems. Also includes discussions of types of systems, solution methods and identification. Prerequisites:
STA 580 and
MTH 132; or graduate standing in Economics.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
STA 580 and
MTH 132; or graduate standing in Economics
Corequisites
None.
Economic applications and empirical implementation and interpretation of econometric techniques. Extensive computer applications. Prerequisite: STA 282QR or STA 382QR or STA392 or BUS 351QR or graduate standing in Economics.
Credits
3(3-0)
This course allows for independent, in-depth explorations of economics topics. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Recommended: 12 hours of ECO courses with B average or graduate standing in Economics.
Credits
1-3(Spec)
Prerequisites
Permission of instructor
Corequisites
None.
Independent study on special problems for majors and minors in economics and graduate students in economics. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Recommended: Nine hours of 300- to 500-level ECO courses or graduate standing in Economics.
Credits
1-3(Spec)
Prerequisites
Permission of instructor
Corequisites
None.
Experimental courses to cover material of special interest to both undergraduates and graduates not covered by courses in the regular curriculum. Prerequisite: 12 hours of ECO classes or graduate standing in economics.
Credits
1-3(Spec)
The use of price theory and cost-benefit analysis to understand environmental problems and policies. Examination of property rights, regulations, taxes, and subsidies. Prerequisite: Admission to the M.A. in Economics program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Operation of labor markets in utilizing and allocating manpower. Government measure to facilitate such utilization and allocation. Influence of discrimination.
Credits
3(3-0)
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)
Applies microeconomic theory to study health and healthcare markets. Covers demand for health, health behaviors, physician and hospital markets, health insurance, healthcare reform. Prerequisite: Admission to the M.A. in Economics program; or permission of graduate coordinator.
Credits
3(3-0)
A C/NC course intended for students who have completed all program credits but still need to use university resources to complete their degree requirements. Must receive prior permission of economics Graduate Coordinator or department chairperson.
Credits
1(1-0)
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. Prerequisite: Admission to the M.A. in Economics program.
Credits
3-6(Spec)
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.
Advanced treatment of statistical estimation methods and their properties for simultaneous equation systems. Also includes discussion of types of systems, solution methods and identification. Student may not earn credit for both ECO 585 and ECO 686. Prerequisite: Admission to M.A. in Economics program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Work or internship experience and/or directed observation at business sites. Prerequisites: Minimum of 9 credit hours completed in the MA in Economics program; permission of instructor.
Credits
1-6(Spec)
Independent study and research on a specific topic in economics. Prerequisites: Admission to the M.A. in Economics program.
Credits
1-3(Spec)
CR/NC only.
Credits
1-6(Spec)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.