Course Descriptions

Courses with an asterisk (*) are not currently being offered.

ECOG-200
3 credits
Microeconomic Theory I
Advanced study of microeconomic analysis. Fall semester only.
Prerequisites: Equivalent of ECON-170

 

ECOG-201
3 credits
Microeconomic Theory II
Continuation of Microeconomic Theory I, with emphasis on selected problems in microeconomic analysis. Fall semester only. 
Prerequisites: ECOG 200 and ECOG 213

 

ECOG-202
3 credits
Macroeconomic Theory I
Advanced study of macroeconomic analysis. Fall semester only.
Prerequisites: Equivalent of ECON 171  

 

ECOG-203
3 credits 
Macroeconomic Theory II
Continuation of Macroeconomic Theory I, with emphasis on selected problems in macroeconomic analysis. Fall semester only.
Prerequisites: ECOG-202, ECOG-211 and ECOG-213

  

ECOG-204
3 credits
History of Economic Analysis
Provides a critical and interpretive study of the evolution of economics from ancient times to contemporary economic thought.

  

ECOG-205
3 credits
Microeconomic Theory III
Continuation of Microeconomic Theory II, with emphasis on selected problems in microeconomic analysis. Spring semester only.
Prerequisites: ECOG 201

  

ECOG-206
3 credits 
Macroeconomic Theory III
Continuation of Macroeconomic Theory II, with emphasis on selected problems in macroeconomic analysis. Spring semester only.
Prerequisites: ECOG-203

  

ECOG-207
3 credits
Workshop in Economic Research
Spring semester only.

  

ECOG-211
3 credits
Econometrics I
Review of matrix algebra, probability, statistical inference, and single equation model. Fall semester only.
Prerequisites: Equivalent of ECON 180

  

ECOG-212
3 credits
Econometrics II
Advanced studies in econometric models. Spring semester only.
Prerequisites: ECOG-211

  

ECOG-213
3 credits
Mathematics for Economists
Examines the mathematical concepts of matrix algebra, differentiation, the implicit function theorem, convexity and concavity, integral calculus, differential and difference equations. Fall semester only.
Prerequisites: Equivalent of ECON-183

  

*ECOG-214
3 credits
Linear Programming and Operations Research
Application of linear programming and input-output techniques. Spring semester only.

  

ECOG-216
3 credits
Advanced Topics in Econometrics
Use of advanced econometric methods in the estimation and simulation of models. Fall semester only.
Prerequisites: ECOG 212

  

ECOG-220
3 credits
Growth and Development I
Study of the major theories of economic development.
Prerequisites: ECOG 200 and ECOG 202

  

ECOG-221
3 credits
Growth and Development II
Selected issues and problems of national development through the technique of planning.
Prerequisites: ECOG 220 and ECOG 201

  

*ECOG-222
3 credits
The Public Economics of Development
Analysis of public finance and fiscal policy in developing countries. Spring semester only.
Prerequisites: ECON 190 and ECON 194

  

*ECOG-223
3 credits
Population and Economic Development
Impact of population on economic development in developing countries. Spring semester only.
Prerequisites: ECOG-220

  

*ECOG-224
3 credits
Economic Development in Africa
Analysis of the development of selected regions in Africa. Fall semester only. 
Prerequisites: ECOG-220

  

*ECOG-225
3 credits
Economic Development in Asia
Study of the economic development of Japan, India, and China. Spring semester only.
Prerequisites: ECOG-220

  

*ECOG-226
3 credits
Economic Development in Latin America
Economic development problems of Latin America. Spring semester only.
Prerequisites: ECOG-220

  

*ECOG-227
3 credits
Caribbean Economic Development
Investigation of various processes of development in the Caribbean. Fall semester only.
Prerequisites: ECON-194 or ECOG-220

  

ECOG-228
3 credits
Growth and Development III
Examination of selected problems in economic development.
Prerequisites: ECOG-220 and ECOG-223

  

ECOG-230
3 credits
Urban Economics I
The history and origins of cities; location theory, urban spatial structure; theories of urban decay; urban housing markets; urban transportation structure; urban poverty and discrimination; and gentrification..
Prerequisites: ECOG 200 and ECOG 202

  

ECOG-231
3 credits
Urban Economics II
Study of selected urban economic problems.
Prerequisites: ECOG-230

  

*ECOG-232
3 credits
Economics of Housing and Urban Development
Analysis of the demand and supply of urban housing. Fall semester only.
Prerequisites: ECOG-230

  

*ECOG-233
3 credits
Health Economics
Investigation of current issues in economics and health services.
Prerequisites: ECOG-200 and ECOG-211

  

*ECOG-234
3 credits
Economics of Poverty and Manpower
Study of the factors affecting the occupational structure of the urban labor force. Spring semester only.

  

*ECOG-235
3 credits
Urban Transportation
Economic analysis of alternative modes of urban transportation. Spring semester only.

  

ECOG-237
3 credits
Urban Economics III
Advanced treatment of urban problems and planning in relation to regional economics and location theory.
Prerequisites: ECOG-230

  

*ECOG-238
3 credits
Environmental Economics
Topics of applied and theoretical nature with emphasis on current research interests will be offered, e.g., energy, natural resources, environment, public policy, etc.
Prerequisites: ECOG-200 and ECOG-202

  

ECOG-240
3 credits
Public Finance
Topics in public finance and externalities. Theory and welfare aspects of public expenditure examined at the national, state and local levels of government.
Prerequisites: ECOG 200 and ECOG 211

  

*ECOG-241
3 credits
Fiscal Policy
Macroeconomic analysis of federal tax and expenditure policies. Fall semester only.

  

*ECOG-242
3 credits
The Economics of Government Subsidies
Analysis of the various kinds of federal government subsidies to individuals and businesses. Spring semester only.

  

ECOG-244
3 credits
International Economics I
Detailed study of the theoretical foundations of international trade.
Prerequisites: ECOG 200 and ECOG 202

  

ECOG-245
3 credits
International Economics III
The study of policy behavior of such economic aggregate variables as exchange rate, interest rate, tariffs, trade controls, custom unions, common markets, balance of trade, devaluation, and economic integration in open economies.
Prerequisites: ECOG 244 and ECOG-203

  

*ECOG-246
3 credits
Comparative Economic Systems
Study of the theory, practice and performance of decision-making in communist, socialist, and capitalist systems. Spring semester only.

  

*ECOG-247
3 credits
Manpower Policy and Problems
The development of federal government policy and programs to maximize the utilization of human resources. Fall semester only.

  

ECOG-248
3 credits
Industrial Organizations
Examination of the role of regulatory agencies and their impact on the structure and performance of businesses.
Prerequisites: ECOG 200 and ECOG 213

  

ECOG-249
3 credits
International Economics II
Examines the relationship between the balance of payments and money; discusses the effects on domestic economy of domestic policies under different exchange rate systems. Topics include balance of payments adjustment mechanisms, capital movements, monetary and fiscal policies to attain domestic and external targets, exchange rate determination and choices of exchange rate systems.
Prerequisites: ECOG 244 and ECOG 201

  

ECOG-250
3 credits
Cost Benefit Analysis
Study of the techniques for evaluating the benefits and costs of government projects.
Prerequisites: ECOG 200 and ECOG 213

  

*ECOG-251
3 credits
Comparative Study of Social Security Systems
Examination of the theory and practice of social security in the United States and the rest of the world. Fall semester only.

  

*ECOG-252
3 credits
Economic History of the United States
Study of structural and institutional changes in the American economy from colonial times to the Great Depression. Fall semester only.

  

*ECOG-253
3 credits
Economic History of Europe
Development of the themes of the rise of industrial Europe. Specific country case studies are supplemented by theoretical overview. Both socialist and capitalist frameworks are employed. Spring semester only.

  

*ECOG-260
3 credits
Agriculture and Economic Development
Studies the role of agriculture in economic growth and development. Spring semester only.
Prerequisites: ECON-194 or ECOG-220

  

ECOG-261
3 credits
Labor Economics I
Analysis of labor supply, with emphasis on the forces which influence the personal distribution of income.
Prerequisites: ECOG 200, ECOG 211 and ECOG 213

  

ECOG-262
3 credits
Labor Economics II
Analysis of the theory of labor demand at the advanced level of modern neoclassical analysis and welfare economics.
Prerequisites: ECOG 261 and ECOG 201

  

ECOG-263
3 credits
Labor Economics III
New developments in human resources economics in relation to such nonhuman resources as energy.
Prerequisites: ECOG 262

  

*ECOG-271
3 credits
Monetary Economics I
Analysis of the demand for and supply of money, terms, structure of interest rates, and inflation.
Prerequisites: ECOG-200, ECOG-202

  

*ECOG-272
3 credits
Monetary Economics II
Subjects related to money, growth, government, debt, and the effectiveness of monetary policies. Spring semester only.
Prerequisites: ECOG-271

  

*ECOG-273
3 credits
Monetary Economics III
New developments in monetary/ fiscal economics. Fall semester only.
Prerequisites: ECOG-271 and ECOG-272

  

ECOG-274
3 credits
Financial Intermediation
Microeconomics of borrowings and lending, and discusses financial intermediation and economic development.
Prerequisites: ECOG 200 and ECOG 202

  

ECOG-290
3 credits
Independent Study
Independent study supervised by a faculty member.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor

  

ECOG-291
3 credits
Independent Study
Independent study supervised by a faculty member.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor

  

ECOG-292
3 credits
Independent Study
Independent study supervised by a faculty member.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor

  

ECOG-293
3 credits
Independent Study
Independent study supervised by a faculty member.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor

  

ECOG-294
3 credits
Independent Study
Independent study supervised by a faculty member.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor

  

ECOG-295
3 credits
Research Topics in Economics
Content of course varies from semester to semester. Topics of an applied nature and current research interest will be offered, e.g., energy, natural resources, public policy, etc.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor

  

ECOG-296
3 credits
Research Topics in Economics
Content of course varies from semester to semester. Topics of an applied nature and current research interest will be offered, e.g., energy, natural resources, public policy, etc.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor

  

ECOG-297
3 credits
Research Topics in Economics
Content of course varies from semester to semester. Topics of an applied nature and current research interest will be offered, e.g., energy, natural resources, public policy, etc.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor

  

ECOG-298
3 credits
Internship I
Fall semester only.

  

ECOG-299
3 credits
Internship II
Spring semester only.

  

ECOG-300
3 credits
M.A. Thesis

  

ECOG-301
3 credits
M.A. Thesis

  

ECOG-315
3 credits 
Statistical Programing and Financial Literacy in R
Introduction to data exploration and analysis with R, with an emphasis on financial literacy topics. Provides a supportive, hands-on environment to learn marketable data analysis skills in R, a cutting-edge statistical programming language, while building upon and applying their existing knowledge of econometrics and statistics. A large part of the course involves working with Federal Reserve economists to create and present economic research projects based on real world economic data. 

  

ECOG-400
3 credits
Ph.D. Dissertation

  

ECOG-401
2 credits
Ph.D. Dissertation

  

ECOG-402
1 credit
Ph.D. Dissertation

  

ECOG-403
3 credits
Ph.D. Dissertation

  

ECOG-404
2 credits
Ph.D. Dissertation

  

ECOG-405
1 credit
Ph.D. Dissertation