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  • 3.00 Credits

    An applied introduction to time series and forecasting. Brief coverage of time series regression, decomposition methods, and smoothing will lead into a more detailed coverage of Box-Jenkins (ARIMA) modeling. Computer analysis using MINITAB and SAS will be an important part of the course. Dual listed with ECON 5115; cross listed with STAT 4115. Prerequisites: STAT 3050 or equivalent, STAT 4015/5015 recommended.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Covers simple and multiple regression models, problems of estimation, hypothesis and diagnostic testing, dummy variables, autoregressive and distributed lag models, and time-series analysis. The objective is to understand the underlying theory of econometric modeling and obtain operational ability to construct, estimate, and test econometric models. Dual listed with ECON 5230; cross listed with AGEC 4230. Prerequisites: ECON 3020, STAT 2050 or STAT 2070 and MATH 2350.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Focuses on the most influential economists who have shaped the evolution of economic thinking throughout history. Emphasis is on tracing the evolution of economic thought into the modern intellectual foundation of economics. We will trace changing economic thought from mercantilism through modern paradigms. Prerequisites: ECON 3010 and 3020.
  • 3.00 Credits

    The second semester of a one-year course on changing intellectual foundations of 20th century economics from medieval through modern times. There is continued emphasis upon Middle Ages, feudalism, Protestant ethic, mercantilism, physiocracy, utopian socialists, Marxian economics, the German historical school, neo-classicism, marginalism, the Austrian economics, institutionalism. Prerequisites: ECON 1010, 1020.
  • 3.00 Credits

    A study of the principal mathematical techniques as used in economic theory and modeling. Topics include fundamental concepts underlying marginal analysis, linear programming and comparative statics. Prerequisites: ECON 1010, 1020 and MATH 2205 or equivalent. (Normally offered fall semester)
  • 3.00 Credits

    Applies mathematical and statistical techniques to test the reality of economic theory, forecasting and tests of hypotheses. Prerequisites: ECON 1010, MATH 2200 or equivalent. (Normally offered spring semester)
  • 3.00 Credits

    Discusses a variety of important concepts from game theory, the study of how individuals interact strategically. Focuses on the development of students' ability to think strategically. To that end the course covers basic concepts in game theory; notions related to credibility; and notions related to forming and evaluating strategies. Prerequisites ECON 3010 and 3020.
  • 1.00 - 3.00 Credits

    An analysis of selected problems of economics theory. Topics vary with student interest and with current stress in economics theory. Prerequisites: ECON 3010, 4020.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course provides a broad set of practical tools that allow an analysis of important economic problems. The mathematical tools analyze human behavior and predict the response of economic systems to changes in circumstances and alternative policies, for applications such as investment project evaluation, capacity expansion, production decisions, or demand for various goods. Dual listed with ECON 5390. Prerequisites: ECON 3010, 3020, MATH 2205 or 2355.
  • 3.00 Credits

    The study of economic issues involved in development and maintenance of human environment. Problems of resource allocation, social cost, pollution (water and air) and policy issues involved in these areas. Major emphasis is directed toward evaluating welfare implications of these environmental issues. Prerequisites: ECON 3020 and junior standing.