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ECO 508 Monetary Theory

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)

ECO 525 Firm Behavior and Game Theory

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)

ECO 526 Research in Economic History Post 1870

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)

ECO 532 Economic Forecasting

Nature and causes of economic fluctuations. Methods of predicting price levels and economic activity. Prerequisites: ECO 201, ECO 202; One of: STA 282QR, STA 382QR, STA 392, BUS 351QR; or graduate standing.

Credits
3(3-0)

ECO 572 International Monetary Economics

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)

ECO 585 Econometrics

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.

ECO 586 Econometric Applications

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)

ECO 590 Seminar Readings

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.

ECO 591 Seminar Research Studies

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.

ECO 597 Special Studies in Economics

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)