Courses and Syllabi
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Economics Fall 2026
Undergraduate
ECON 100: Economics for the Citizen (3 Credits)
Not available to economics majors. Broad introduction to economic concepts and how they can contribute to a better understanding of the world around us. Applies and develops concepts to current economic and social problems and issues. Less formal modeling than in the 103-104 sequence. Offered by Economics. Limited to three attempts.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Social/Behavioral Sciences
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- ECON 100 - 001: Economics for the Citizen — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM MW - Lecture Hall 3
ECON 103: Contemporary Microeconomic Principles (3 Credits)
Introduces microeconomics in the context of current problems. Explores how market mechanism allocates scarce resources among competing uses; uses supply, demand, production, and distribution theory to analyze problems. Offered by Economics. Limited to three attempts.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Social/Behavioral Sciences
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
ECON 104: Contemporary Macroeconomic Principles (3 Credits)
Introduces macroeconomics in the context of current problems. National income analysis, money and banking, economic growth and stability, unemployment, inflation, and role of government. Offered by Economics. Limited to three attempts.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Social/Behavioral Sciences
Recommended Prerequisite: ECON 103.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
ECON 105: Environmental Economics for the Citizen (3 Credits)
Introduction to economic concepts and how they can be applied to environmental policy issues such as air and water pollution, climate change, natural resource use, and sustainability. Focus is on concepts, policy, and case studies rather than formal modeling exercises. Offered by Economics. Limited to three attempts.
Specialized Designation: Green Leaf Focused Course
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- ECON 105 - 001: Environ Econ for the Citizen — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM MW - Planetary Hall 124
ECON 306: Intermediate Microeconomics (3 Credits)
Basic factors of price and distribution theory: analysis of demand, costs of production and supply relationships, and price and output determination under various market structures. Offered by Economics. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: ECON 103 and 104 and MATH 108 or 113.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
3 Sections Currently Scheduled
- ECON 306 - 002: Intermediate Microeconomics — Ronald A Heiner — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM TR - Planetary Hall 120
- ECON 306 - 003: Intermediate Microeconomics — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM MW - Enterprise Hall 274
- ECON 306 - DL1: Intermediate Microeconomics — Ronald A Heiner - Online
ECON 308: Managerial Economics and Strategy (3 Credits)
Analysis of major strategic business situations including pricing strategy, incentives and contracts, game theory, and vertical and horizontal integration. Offered by Economics. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: ECON 306.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- ECON 308 - 001: Managerial Economics/Strategy — Kevin A McCabe — 01:30 PM to 02:45 PM TR - Thompson Hall 1018
ECON 309: Economic Problems and Public Policies (3 Credits)
Economic problems in light of current and proposed public policies. Topics include environmental issues, international trade policies, and regulatory issues and their historical roots. Offered by Economics. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: ECON 100 or 103 and 104 or permission of instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
2 Sections Currently Scheduled
- ECON 309 - 001: Econ Problms and Publ Policies — 01:30 PM to 02:45 PM MW - Lecture Hall 3
- ECON 309 - DL1: Econ Problms and Publ Policies — Natalya Naumenko - Online
ECON 310: Money and Banking (3 Credits)
Monetary, commercial, and central banking systems, with particular emphasis on their relationship with American government programs, fiscal policies, and controls. Offered by Economics. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: ECON 103, 104 or permission of instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
2 Sections Currently Scheduled
- ECON 310 - 001: Money and Banking — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM MW - Planetary Hall 124
- ECON 310 - DL1: Money and Banking - Online
ECON 311: Intermediate Macroeconomics (3 Credits)
Aggregate economic accounts, including measuring national income; determinants of levels of income and output; and causes and solutions for problems of unemployment, inflation, and economic growth. Offered by Economics. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: ECON 103 and 104 or permission of instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
2 Sections Currently Scheduled
- ECON 311 - 001: Intermediate Macroeconomics — Timothy Groseclose — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM MW - Buchanan Hall D005
- ECON 311 - 002: Intermediate Macroeconomics — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM TR - Planetary Hall 127
ECON 321: Economics of Labor (3 Credits)
Defines factors that determine levels of wages and employment, and economic consequences. Emphasizes recent developments in unionism, collective bargaining, and industrial technology. Offered by Economics. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: ECON 306.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- ECON 321 - 001: Economics of Labor — Bryan D Caplan — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM M - Nguyen Engineering Building 1107
ECON 345: Introduction to Econometrics (3 Credits)
Modern statistical techniques in estimating economic relations. Offered by Economics. Limited to three attempts.
Registration Restrictions:
Required Prerequisites: (((ECON 306D, 306XS or 306XP) and (ECON 311D, 311XS or 311XP)) and (((STAT 250D, 250XS or 250XP) and (STAT 350D, L350, 350XS or 350XP)) or ((STAT 344D, 344XS or 344XP) and (STAT 354D, 354XS or 354XP)) or ((BUS 210D, 210XS or 210XP) and (BUS 310D, 310XS or 310XP)))).
D Requires minimum grade of D.
XS Requires minimum grade of XS.
XP Requires minimum grade of XP.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- ECON 345 - 001: Introduction to Econometrics — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM TR - Buchanan Hall D005
ECON 360: Economics of Developing Areas (3 Credits)
Economic growth characteristic of developing countries. Economic development, obstacles to development, policies, and planning. Offered by Economics. Limited to three attempts.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Global Understanding
Recommended Prerequisite: ECON 103 and 104 or permission of instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
2 Sections Currently Scheduled
- ECON 360 - 001: Economics of Developing Areas — Mark Koyama — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM TR - Nguyen Engineering Building 1108
- ECON 360 - DL1: Economics of Developing Areas — Desiree Desierto - Online
ECON 361: Economic Development of Latin America (3 Credits)
Economic development, institutions, and problems of Latin America. Offered by Economics. Limited to three attempts.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Global Understanding
Specialized Designation: Non-Western Culture
Recommended Prerequisite: ECON 103 and 104 or permission of instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- ECON 361 - 001: Econ Develpmt Latin Amer — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM W - Planetary Hall 224
ECON 365: Topics in Economic History (3 Credits)
Possible topics include ancient, medieval, modern European, and American economic history, using econometric analysis as necessary. Notes: May be repeated when topic is different. Offered by Economics. May be repeated within the term for a maximum 6 credits.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Writing Intensive in Major
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies
Recommended Prerequisite: ECON 103 and 104.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
3 Sections Currently Scheduled
- ECON 365 - 001: Topics in Economic History — 03:00 PM to 04:15 PM TR - Enterprise Hall 274
- ECON 365 - 003: Topics in Economic History — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM W - Nguyen Engineering Building 1107
- ECON 365 - DL1: Economic History - Online
ECON 367: Money, Markets, and Economic Policy (3 Credits)
Applies basic economic concepts and principles to issues facing the U.S. and global economies. Topics include productivity and economic growth, taxes, healthcare, globalization, income distribution and financial crises, with an emphasis on market structure, social institutions and the not-always rational behavior of investors and consumers. Offered by Economics. Limited to three attempts. Equivalent to GOVT 367.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Social/Behavioral Sciences
Schedule Type: Seminar
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- ECON 367 - 001: Money Markets Economic Policy — Steven Pearlstein — 01:30 PM to 02:45 PM MW - Horizon Hall 2009
ECON 385: International Economic Policy (3 Credits)
Introduces economic way of thinking on trade and international finance. Presents historical and current information on consequences of trade and protectionism. Notes: May not be applied toward the elective course requirement needed for a major or minor in economics. Offered by Economics. Limited to three attempts.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
2 Sections Currently Scheduled
- ECON 385 - 002: International Economic Policy — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM MW - Nguyen Engineering Building 1103
- ECON 385 - DL1: International Economic Policy - Online
ECON 390: International Economics (3 Credits)
Foreign exchange market, balance of payment, foreign trade policies, and theories of international trade. Offered by Economics. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: ECON 306 and ECON 311 or permission of instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- ECON 390 - 002: International Economics — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM M - Enterprise Hall 275
ECON 398: Internship (3-6 Credits)
Students find economics-related internship with assistance from Career Services. Pre-internship proposal and final reflections paper required. Offered by Economics. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 6 credits.
Recommended Prerequisite: 6 upper-level hours in economics, Junior standing, and permission of instructor.
Schedule Type: Internship
Grading:
This course is graded on the Satisfactory/No Credit scale.
This course is graded on the Satisfactory/No Credit scale.
2 Sections Currently Scheduled
- ECON 398 - 003: Economics Internship — Jason Dunick
- ECON 398 - 006: Economics Internship — Jason Dunick
ECON 410: Public Choice (3 Credits)
Applies economic theory, methodology to study nonmarket decision making. Offered by Economics. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: ECON 306.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- ECON 410 - DL1: Public Choice - Online
ECON 412: Game Theory and Economics of Institutions (3 Credits)
Introduces game theory and its relevance for analyzing framework of rules and institutions within which economic processes occur. Applies game theoretical concepts to comparative analysis of causes and effects of alternative institutional arrangements. Offered by Economics. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: ECON 306 or permission of instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- ECON 412 - 001: Game Theory and Econ of Insts — Ronald A Heiner — 01:30 PM to 02:45 PM TR - Planetary Hall 120
ECON 415: Law and Economics (3 Credits)
Economic analysis of the law. Topics include introduction to legal institutions and legal analysis; application of economic concepts to the law of property, contracts and torts, criminal and constitutional law; economic efficiency of common law; and public choice perspective on the evolution of the law. Offered by Economics. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: ECON 306 or permission of instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- ECON 415 - 001: Law and Economics — Robin D Hanson — 03:00 PM to 04:15 PM TR - Nguyen Engineering Building 1107
ECON 420: International Money and Finance (3 Credits)
Examines models of balance of payments, exchange rate behavior, and open economy macroeconomics. Includes international financial system and issues such as globalization and international financial instability. Offered by Economics. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: ECON 306 and 311, or permission of instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
ECON 491: Capstone in Economics (3 Credits)
Project-based course to develop an academic portfolio and demonstrate mastery in economic theory, statistical analysis, and critical thinking in the discipline of economics. Offered by Economics. Limited to three attempts.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Mason Apex
Registration Restrictions:
Required Prerequisites: ((ECON 306C or 306XS) and (ECON 311C or 311XS)).
C Requires minimum grade of C.
XS Requires minimum grade of XS.
Enrollment limited to students with a class of Senior Plus or Senior.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- ECON 491 - DL1: Capstone in Economics — Jason Dunick - Online
ECON 493: Capstone Internship (3 Credits)
Experience learning opportunity as a culminating experience in the major with a focus on applying scholarly research in economics to practical problems in the workplace. Offered by Economics. Limited to three attempts.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Mason Apex
Registration Restrictions:
Required Prerequisites: ((ECON 306C or 306XS) and (ECON 311C or 311XS)).
C Requires minimum grade of C.
XS Requires minimum grade of XS.
Enrollment limited to students with a class of Senior Plus or Senior.
Schedule Type: Internship
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- ECON 493 - 001: Capstone Internship — Jason Dunick
ECON 495: RS: Honors Thesis in Economics (3-6 Credits)
Honors-level research on a self-selected topic in economics culminating in a substantial research paper and an oral presentation. Notes: Requirements for departmental honors in the major are in addition to the coursework required for the major. ECON 495 credit may not be applied toward the elective course requirement needed for a major or minor in economics. Offered by Economics. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 6 credits.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Mason Apex
Specialized Designation: Research/Scholarship Intensive
Recommended Prerequisite: ECON 494 with minimum grade of B or permission from the instructor with an approved research proposal.
Schedule Type: Independent Study
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Special scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Special scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- ECON 495 - DL1: RS: Honors Thesis in Economics — Jason Dunick - Online
ECON 496: Special Topics in Economics (3 Credits)
Subject matter varies. Notes: May be repeated when topic is different. Offered by Economics. May be repeated within the term for a maximum 24 credits.
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- ECON 496 - 003: Political Economy — Mark Koyama — 03:00 PM to 04:15 PM TR - Nguyen Engineering Building 1110
ECON 365: Topics in Economic History (3 Credits)
Possible topics include ancient, medieval, modern European, and American economic history, using econometric analysis as necessary. Notes: May be repeated when topic is different. Offered by Economics. May be repeated within the term for a maximum 6 credits.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Writing Intensive in Major
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies
Recommended Prerequisite: ECON 103 and 104.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
3 Sections Currently Scheduled
- ECON 365 - 001: Topics in Economic History — 03:00 PM to 04:15 PM TR - Enterprise Hall 274
- ECON 365 - 003: Topics in Economic History — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM W - Nguyen Engineering Building 1107
- ECON 365 - DL1: Economic History - Online
ECON 496: Special Topics in Economics (3 Credits)
Subject matter varies. Notes: May be repeated when topic is different. Offered by Economics. May be repeated within the term for a maximum 24 credits.
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- ECON 496 - 003: Political Economy — Mark Koyama — 03:00 PM to 04:15 PM TR - Nguyen Engineering Building 1110
Graduate
ECON 611: Microeconomic Theory (3 Credits)
Covers theory of behavior of consumers, firms, and resource suppliers; theories of choice under risk and uncertainty; partial equilibrium analysis of competitive and noncompetitive markets; general equilibrium analysis; and welfare economics. Introduces capital theory. Notes: Non-Degree students are permitted to enroll based on space availability determined one week before the first day of classes AND on meeting the prerequisites AND with permission of instructor. Offered by Economics. May not be repeated for credit.
Recommended Prerequisite: Admission to master's program in economics or ECON 306 and 311, and MATH 113; or permission of instructor.
Registration Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate, Non-Degree or Undergraduate level students.
Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- ECON 611 - 001: Microeconomic Theory I — Rosolino Candela — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM T - Van Metre Hall (formerly Founders Hall) 466
ECON 623: American Economic History (3 Credits)
Explores development of American economy and evolution of economic institutions. Notes: ECON 637 recommended. Offered by Economics. May not be repeated for credit.
Recommended Prerequisite: ECON 611 and 615, or ECON 715 and 811, taken concurrently; or permission of instructor.
Registration Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate, Non-Degree or Undergraduate level students.
Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- ECON 623 - 001: American Economic History — Noel D Johnson — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM M - Enterprise Hall 274
ECON 630: Mathematical Economics I (3 Credits)
Topics covered include: constrained maximization, differential calculus, integral calculus, linear algebra, matrix algebra, probability, and set theory. Emphasis is placed on economic applications.
Notes: Non-Degree students are permitted to enroll depending on space availability determined one week before the first day of classes AND on meeting the prerequisites AND with permission of instructor. Offered by Economics. May not be repeated for credit.
Recommended Prerequisite: Admission to master’s program in economics, or ECON 306 and 311, and MATH 113, or permission of instructor.
Registration Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate, Non-Degree or Undergraduate level students.
Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- ECON 630 - 001: Mathematical Economics I — Natalya Naumenko — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM R - Van Metre Hall (formerly Founders Hall) 466
ECON 695: Special Topics in Economics (3 Credits)
Topics vary according to interests of instructor. Emphasizes new areas of discipline. Offered by Economics. May be repeated within the term.
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies
Registration Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate, Non-Degree or Undergraduate level students.
Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
2 Sections Currently Scheduled
- ECON 695 - 002: Gender Economics — Johanna B Mollerstrom — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM W - Buchanan Hall D180
- ECON 695 - 003: Economics & Biosocial Data — Jonathan P. Beauchamp — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM R - Van Metre Hall (formerly Founders Hall) 311
ECON 715: Macroeconomic Theory I (3 Credits)
Covers classical, neoclassical, Keynesian, and post-Keynesian theories of income and employment determination; theories of inflation and growth; and demand for money and implications for effectiveness of monetary vs. fiscal policy. Notes: Non-Degree students are permitted to enroll based on space availability determined one week before the first day of classes AND on meeting the prerequisites AND with permission of instructor. Offered by Economics. May not be repeated for credit.
Recommended Prerequisite: Admission to doctoral program in economics, or permission of instructor.
Registration Restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Non-Degree level students.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- ECON 715 - 001: Macroeconomic Theory I — Carlos D Ramirez — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM M - Thompson Hall 1018
ECON 799: Master's Thesis (1-6 Credits)
Research on approved thesis topic under direction of thesis committee. Notes: Students must register for a minimum of three credit hours in their first semester of 799 and maintain continuous enrollment in 799 while writing and submitting a thesis. A maximum of 6 credits of 799 may be applied to the degree. Offered by Economics. May be repeated within the degree.
Recommended Prerequisite: Admission to MA economics program and permission of thesis advisor.
Registration Restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Non-Degree level students.
Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.
Schedule Type: Thesis
Grading:
This course is graded on the Satisfactory/No Credit scale.
This course is graded on the Satisfactory/No Credit scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
ECON 811: Microeconomic Theory I (3 Credits)
Theory and applications of behavior of consumers, firms, and resource suppliers. Partial equilibrium analysis of various market structures and introduction to intertemporal choice and capital theory. Review and analysis of classic works in microeconomic theory. Notes: Non-Degree students are permitted to enroll based on space availability determined one week before the first day of classes AND on meeting the prerequisites AND with permission of instructor. Offered by Economics. May not be repeated for credit.
Recommended Prerequisite: Admission to doctoral program in economics, or permission of instructor.
Registration Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate or Non-Degree.
Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- ECON 811 - 001: Microeconomic Theory I — Christopher Coyne — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM T - Thompson Hall 1018
ECON 829: Economics of Institutions (3 Credits)
Analyzes framework of rules and institutions for economic activities and transactions. Includes emergence and working properties of different institutions, and classical and contemporary approaches to economic theory of institutions. Offered by Economics. May not be repeated for credit.
Recommended Prerequisite: ECON 611 or 811 or permission of instructor.
Registration Restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- ECON 829 - 001: Econ of Institutions — John V.C. Nye — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM R - Angel Cabrera Global Center 1306B
ECON 830: Mathematical Economics I (3 Credits)
Includes algebra and multivariate calculus applied to advanced economic problems. Also covers unconstrained and constrained optimization, formal models of market equilibrium, and models of economic dynamics in continuous and/or discrete time. Notes: Non-degree students are permitted to enroll on space availability determined one week before the first day of classes AND on meeting the prerequisites AND with permission of instructor. Offered by Economics. May not be repeated for credit.
Recommended Prerequisite: Admission to doctoral program in economics, or ECON 306 and 311, and MATH 113, MATH 114, and familiarity with elementary differential calculus (univariate and multivariate), elementary integration (univariate), basic matrix/linear algebra (addition, multiplication, inversion), univariate optimization, and logarithms; or permission of instructor.
Registration Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate or Non-Degree.
Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- ECON 830 - 001: Mathematical Economics I — Jonathan F Schulz — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM R - Thompson Hall 1018
ECON 838: Econometrics II (3 Credits)
Explores econometric models and simultaneous equation systems. Includes identifying parameters and least squares bias, alternative estimation methods, and block recursive systems. Offered by Economics. May not be repeated for credit.
Recommended Prerequisite: ECON 637 or permission of instructor.
Registration Restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- ECON 838 - 001: Econometrics II — Daniel E Houser — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM R - Angel Cabrera Global Center 1306B
ECON 841: Law and Economics II (3 Credits)
Explores empirical analyses of law of property, torts, crime, and family. Also looks at law's effects on freedom and economic growth. Offered by Economics. May not be repeated for credit.
Recommended Prerequisite: ECON 611 or 811, and ECON 535 or 637; or permission of instructor.
Registration Restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- ECON 841 - 001: Law and Economics II — Alex T Tabarrok — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM M - Angel Cabrera Global Center 1302A
ECON 843: Smithian Political Economy I (3 Credits)
Explores the moral philosophy of Adam Smith, with a focus on The Theory of Moral Sentiments, which is studied cover-to-cover in "Great Books" fashion. Offered by Economics. May not be repeated for credit.
Registration Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate or Non-Degree.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Non-Degree level students.
Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- ECON 843 - 001: Smithian Political Economy I — Daniel B Klein — 01:30 PM to 04:10 PM F - Buchanan Hall D180
ECON 844: Industrial Organization and Public Policy I (3 Credits)
Structure of American industry and underlying determinants. Includes structure and conduct on industrial performance in light of theory and empirical evidence; and rational antitrust policy and analysis of impact on structure and performance. Offered by Economics. May not be repeated for credit.
Recommended Prerequisite: ECON 611 or 811 or permission of instructor.
Registration Restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- ECON 844 - 001: Ind Organiz/Publ Policy — Robin D Hanson — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM T - Research Hall 201
ECON 852: Public Choice I (3 Credits)
Applies economic theory and methodology to study of nonmarket decision making. Offered by Economics. May not be repeated for credit.
Recommended Prerequisite: ECON 611 or 811 or permission of instructor.
Registration Restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- ECON 852 - 001: Public Choice — Peter T. Leeson — 01:30 PM to 04:10 PM R - Buchanan Hall D180
ECON 866: Economic Development (3 Credits)
Explores forces contributing to or retarding economic progress in developing countries. Includes role of foreign trade, economic integration, foreign investment, multinational corporations, and technological transfers. Offered by Economics. May not be repeated for credit.
Recommended Prerequisite: ECON 611 and 615, or 715 and 811, or permission of instructor.
Registration Restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- ECON 866 - 001: Economic Development — Peter T. Leeson — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM R - Buchanan Hall D100
ECON 880: Theory of the Market Process I (3 Credits)
Examines theory developed by Menger, Mises, Hayek, and others of the Austrian School; and compares with other popular theories. Offered by Economics. May not be repeated for credit.
Recommended Prerequisite: ECON 611 or 811 or permission of instructor.
Registration Restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- ECON 880 - 001: Theory of Market Process I — Peter J Boettke — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM W - Thompson Hall 1017
ECON 886: Experimental Economics II (3 Credits)
Research in experimental design. Topics represent basic tools to build, test, and implement exchange mechanisms in an applied setting. Offered by Economics. May not be repeated for credit.
Recommended Prerequisite: ECON 885 or permission of instructor.
Registration Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate or Non-Degree.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- ECON 886 - 001: Experimental Economics II — Cesar A Martinelli — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM T - Van Metre Hall (formerly Founders Hall) 465
ECON 895: Special Topics in Economics (3 Credits)
Topics vary according to interests of instructor. Emphasizes new areas of discipline. Offered by Economics. May be repeated within the term.
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies
Registration Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate or Non-Degree.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
12 Sections Currently Scheduled »
- ECON 895 - 003: Sptl Techniques-Empirical Econ — Noel D Johnson — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM M - Enterprise Hall 274
- ECON 895 - 004: Culture and Economics — Jonathan F Schulz — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM M - Angel Cabrera Global Center 1306B
- ECON 895 - 005: Practical Computationl Methods — Kevin A McCabe — 03:00 PM to 04:15 PM TR - Music Theater Building 1008
- ECON 895 - 007: Economics of Education — Bryan D Caplan — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM T - Enterprise Hall 274
- ECON 895 - 008: Microeconometrics — Thomas Stratmann — 01:30 PM to 04:10 PM T - Van Metre Hall (formerly Founders Hall) 465
- ECON 895 - 010: Historical Political Economy — Desiree Desierto — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM T - Research Hall 202
- ECON 895 - 012: Struct Models in Econometrics — Timothy Groseclose — 10:30 AM to 01:10 PM T - Angel Cabrera Global Center 1306B
- ECON 895 - 018: Economic Sociology I — Christopher Coyne — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM M - Enterprise Hall 275
- ECON 895 - 019: Adv Tp Experimental Econ I — Johanna B Mollerstrom
- ECON 895 - 002: The American Spirit of '76 — Daniel B Klein — 10:30 AM to 01:10 PM F - Buchanan Hall D180
- ECON 895 - 020: Gender Economics — Johanna B Mollerstrom — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM W - Buchanan Hall D180
- ECON 895 - 006: Economics and Biosocial Data — Jonathan P. Beauchamp — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM R - Van Metre Hall (formerly Founders Hall) 311
ECON 998: Doctoral Dissertation Proposal Research. (1-9 Credits)
Research on prospective dissertation topic. Notes: For students who have completed course work but have not yet advanced to candidacy. Offered by Economics. May be repeated within the degree.
Recommended Prerequisite: Admission to PhD economics program, and completed at least 48 credits of coursework, and passed required doctoral exams, and permission of dissertation advisor.
Registration Restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
Schedule Type: Dissertation
Grading:
This course is graded on the Satisfactory/No Credit scale.
This course is graded on the Satisfactory/No Credit scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
ECON 999: Doctoral Dissertation Research (1-15 Credits)
Research on approved dissertation topic under direction of dissertation committee. Notes: 24 credits may be applied to doctoral degree requirement. Offered by Economics. May be repeated within the degree.
Registration Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
Schedule Type: Dissertation
Grading:
This course is graded on the Satisfactory/No Credit scale.
This course is graded on the Satisfactory/No Credit scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
ECON 695: Special Topics in Economics (3 Credits)
Topics vary according to interests of instructor. Emphasizes new areas of discipline. Offered by Economics. May be repeated within the term.
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies
Registration Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate, Non-Degree or Undergraduate level students.
Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
2 Sections Currently Scheduled
- ECON 695 - 002: Gender Economics — Johanna B Mollerstrom — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM W - Buchanan Hall D180
- ECON 695 - 003: Economics & Biosocial Data — Jonathan P. Beauchamp — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM R - Van Metre Hall (formerly Founders Hall) 311
ECON 895: Special Topics in Economics (3 Credits)
Topics vary according to interests of instructor. Emphasizes new areas of discipline. Offered by Economics. May be repeated within the term.
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies
Registration Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate or Non-Degree.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
12 Sections Currently Scheduled »
- ECON 895 - 003: Sptl Techniques-Empirical Econ — Noel D Johnson — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM M - Enterprise Hall 274
- ECON 895 - 004: Culture and Economics — Jonathan F Schulz — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM M - Angel Cabrera Global Center 1306B
- ECON 895 - 005: Practical Computationl Methods — Kevin A McCabe — 03:00 PM to 04:15 PM TR - Music Theater Building 1008
- ECON 895 - 007: Economics of Education — Bryan D Caplan — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM T - Enterprise Hall 274
- ECON 895 - 008: Microeconometrics — Thomas Stratmann — 01:30 PM to 04:10 PM T - Van Metre Hall (formerly Founders Hall) 465
- ECON 895 - 010: Historical Political Economy — Desiree Desierto — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM T - Research Hall 202
- ECON 895 - 012: Struct Models in Econometrics — Timothy Groseclose — 10:30 AM to 01:10 PM T - Angel Cabrera Global Center 1306B
- ECON 895 - 018: Economic Sociology I — Christopher Coyne — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM M - Enterprise Hall 275
- ECON 895 - 019: Adv Tp Experimental Econ I — Johanna B Mollerstrom
- ECON 895 - 002: The American Spirit of '76 — Daniel B Klein — 10:30 AM to 01:10 PM F - Buchanan Hall D180
- ECON 895 - 020: Gender Economics — Johanna B Mollerstrom — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM W - Buchanan Hall D180
- ECON 895 - 006: Economics and Biosocial Data — Jonathan P. Beauchamp — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM R - Van Metre Hall (formerly Founders Hall) 311