Courses and Syllabi

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Economics Spring 2026

Undergraduate

100-Level Courses in ECON

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.

9 Sections Currently Scheduled »

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.

11 Sections Currently Scheduled »

ECON 196: Special Topics in Economics (3 Credits)

Provides coverage of a specialized topic in economics at the introductory level. Topics vary by section. Notes: May be repeated for credit when topic is different. Offered by Economics. May be repeated within the term for a maximum 9 credits.

Specialized Designation: Topic Varies

Schedule Type: Lecture

Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

ECON 196 - 001: Economics for Educators — Patrick M DeRosa — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM W - Horizon Hall 3014 - Section Syllabus

300-Level Courses in ECON

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.

3 Sections Currently Scheduled

ECON 306 - 001: Intermediate Microeconomics — Ronald A Heiner — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM TR - Nguyen Engineering Building 1109
ECON 306 - 003: Intermediate Microeconomics — Ronald A Heiner — 03:00 PM to 04:15 PM TR - Lecture Hall 3
ECON 306 - DL1: Intermediate Microeconomics — John Robert Temming - Online - Section Syllabus

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.

3 Sections Currently Scheduled

ECON 309 - 003: Econ Problms and Publ Policies — Natalya Naumenko — 09:00 AM to 10:15 AM TR - Exploratory Hall (formerly Science and Tech II) L111 - Section Syllabus
ECON 309 - 004: Econ Problms and Publ Policies — Natalya Naumenko — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM TR - Lecture Hall 3 - Section Syllabus
ECON 309 - 005: Econ Problms and Publ Policies — Michael A Clemens — 01:30 PM to 02:45 PM MW - Innovation Hall 215G - Section Syllabus

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.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

ECON 310 - 001: Money and Banking — Stephen E Seltzner — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM MW - Lecture Hall 3 - Section Syllabus

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.

2 Sections Currently Scheduled

ECON 311 - 004: Intermediate Macroeconomics — Ashruta Acharya — 03:00 PM to 04:15 PM MW - Planetary Hall 224 - Section Syllabus
ECON 311 - DL1: Intermediate Macroeconomics — Garett Jones - Online

ECON 335: Environmental Economics (3 Credits)

Microeconomic analysis of environmental problems. Topics include externalities and market failure, alternative solutions and policies, problems in monitoring and enforcement, economic analysis of development of legislation and regulation, and applications to current policy issues. Offered by Economics. Limited to three attempts.

Specialized Designation: Green Leaf Focused Course

Recommended Prerequisite: ECON 103 and 104.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

ECON 335 - DL1: Environmental Economics — Brandon Jullian Goldberg - Online - Section Syllabus

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 306^D, 306^XS or 306^XP) and (ECON 311^D, 311^XS or 311^XP)) and (((STAT 250^D, 250^XS or 250^XP) and (STAT 350^D, L350, 350^XS or 350^XP)) or ((STAT 344^D, 344^XS or 344^XP) and (STAT 354^D, 354^XS or 354^XP)) or ((BUS 210^D, 210^XS or 210^XP) and (BUS 310^D, 310^XS or 310^XP)))).
^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.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

ECON 345 - DL1: Introduction to Econometrics — Thomas Stratmann - Online - Section Syllabus

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.

3 Sections Currently Scheduled

ECON 360 - 001: Economics of Developing Areas — Jonathan F Schulz — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM TR - Nguyen Engineering Building 1109 - Section Syllabus
ECON 360 - 002: Economics of Developing Areas — Jonathan F Schulz — 03:00 PM to 04:15 PM TR - Nguyen Engineering Building 1109 - Section Syllabus
ECON 360 - DL1: Economics of Developing Areas — Desiree Desierto - Online - Section Syllabus

ECON 362: African Economic Development (3 Credits)

Issues of economic development as applied to Africa. Includes overview of early economic history in Africa and post-independence development, and contemporary development problems. Offered by Economics. Limited to three attempts.

Mason Core: Mason Core, Global Understanding

Specialized Designation: Non-Western Culture

Recommended Prerequisite: ECON 103 and 104.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

ECON 362 - 003: African Economic Development — Gbago Creppy — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM R - 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.

2 Sections Currently Scheduled

ECON 365 - 004: Economic History — Ashruta Acharya — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM MW - David J. King Hall 2053 - Section Syllabus
ECON 365 - DL1: Economic History — Axel Weber - Online - Section Syllabus

ECON 380: Economies in Transition (3 Credits)

Examines problems and achievements of formerly communist and socialist countries including China, Eastern European countries, and Russia and other countries of the former Soviet Union as they transition to more market-oriented economies. Includes market economics and central 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.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

ECON 380 - 001: Economies in Transition — Eugenio Garza — 01:30 PM to 02:45 PM MW - Planetary Hall 224 - Section Syllabus

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.

2 Sections Currently Scheduled

ECON 385 - 002: International Economic Policy — Charles Martin Remien — 01:30 PM to 02:45 PM MW - Planetary Hall 126 - Section Syllabus
ECON 385 - DL1: International Economic Policy — Robert V Biolsi - Online - Section Syllabus

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.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

ECON 390 - DL1: International Economics — Michael Wroblewski - Online - Section Syllabus

400-Level Courses in ECON

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.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

ECON 412 - 002: Game Theory and Econ of Insts — Ronald A Heiner — 01:30 PM to 02:45 PM TR - Lecture Hall 3

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.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

ECON 415 - 001: Law and Economics — Robin D Hanson — 01:30 PM to 02:45 PM TR - Carow Hall 01 - Section Syllabus

ECON 460: Senior Seminar in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (3 Credits)

Covers issues in the philosophy, economics, and political science of institutions, information, and collective action. Through case studies of existing legal and political institutions, applies the insights to problems in politics, policy making, social-choice theory, and social, moral, and political philosophy. (Specific content varies). Notes: Serves as the capstone course for the PPE program. Offered by Economics. Limited to three attempts. Equivalent to GOVT 469, PHIL 460.

Recommended Prerequisite: PHIL 358 and ECON 412 or permission of instructor.

Schedule Type: Seminar

Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

ECON 460 - 001: Senior Seminar Phil/Pol/Econ — Mark Koyama — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM T - Enterprise Hall 275 - Section Syllabus

ECON 470: Economics of Regulation (3 Credits)

Examines various issues surrounding concepts of regulation using tools from microeconomic theory and public choice. Topics include antitrust, rate regulation, policy rationales for regulation, and issues of current interest. Offered by Economics. Limited to three attempts.

Recommended Prerequisite: ECON 306.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

ECON 470 - 001: Economics of Regulation — Michael J Webb — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM M - Planetary Hall 224 - Section Syllabus

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 306^C or 306^XS) and (ECON 311^C or 311^XS)).
^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.

2 Sections Currently Scheduled

ECON 491 - DL1: Capstone in Economics — Jason Dunick - Online - Section Syllabus
ECON 491 - 001: Capstone in Economics — Jason Dunick — 01:30 PM to 02:45 PM T - Innovation Hall - Hybrid - Section Syllabus

ECON 492: Study Abroad (1-6 Credits)

Study abroad under supervision of George Mason faculty. Course topics, content, and locations vary. Notes: May be repeated with permission of department. Offered by Economics. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 12 credits.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

ECON 492 - SA1: SA Future of UN & EU

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.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

ECON 495 - DL1: RS: Honors Thesis in Economics — Jason Dunick - Online - Section Syllabus

Topics in ECON

Graduate

500-Level Courses in ECON

600-Level Courses in ECON

ECON 612: Microeconomic Theory II (3 Credits)

Nature of the firm; theory of supply; and production functions, factor pricing, and supplies. Introduces microeconomic foundations of theories of public finance and public choice. 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: ECON 611.

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.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

ECON 612 - 001: Microeconomic Theory II — Vincent J. Geloso — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM T

ECON 615: Macroeconomic Theory (3 Credits)

Survey course covering monetary theory, theories of consumption and saving, budget deficits, economic growth, international finance, and monetary and fiscal policies. 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.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

ECON 615 - 002: Macroeconomic Theory I — Garett Jones — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM W

ECON 637: Econometrics I (3 Credits)

Techniques of estimating relationships between economic variables. Introduces multiple regression and problems associated with single equation model-autocorrelation, multicollinearity, and heteroscedasticity. 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: Acceptance to PhD program in economics, 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.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

ECON 637 - 001: Econometrics I — Thomas Stratmann — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM T - Horizon Hall 4008 - Section Syllabus

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.

4 Sections Currently Scheduled »

ECON 695 - 007: Economic Philosophy — Daniel B Klein — 01:30 PM to 04:10 PM F - Buchanan Hall D180
ECON 695 - 009: Adam Smith Studies — Daniel B Klein — 10:30 AM to 01:10 PM F - Buchanan Hall D180
ECON 695 - 001: Special Topics in Economics — Donald J Boudreaux — 01:30 PM to 04:10 PM T - Buchanan Hall D180
ECON 695 - 005: Smithian Political Econ II — Donald J Boudreaux — 01:30 PM to 04:10 PM T - Buchanan Hall D180 - Section Syllabus

700-Level Courses in ECON

800-Level Courses in ECON

ECON 812: Microeconomic Theory II (3 Credits)

Examines nature of firm; theory of supply; and production functions, factor pricing, and supplies. Introduces microeconomic foundations of theories of public finance and public choice. 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: ECON 811.

Registration Restrictions:

Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate or Non-Degree.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

ECON 812 - 001: Microeconomic Theory II — Bryan D Caplan — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM M - Horizon Hall 3010 - Section Syllabus

ECON 816: Macroeconomic Theory II (3 Credits)

Aggregate economic activity and price levels with emphasis on dynamic models. 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: ECON 715 and 811 or permission of instructor.

Registration Restrictions:

Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate or Non-Degree.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

ECON 816 - 001: Macroeconomic Theory II — Peter J Boettke — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM R - Buchanan Hall D001 - Section Syllabus

ECON 823: Topics in Economic History (3 Credits)

Offers economic analysis of various historical epochs including Industrial Revolution, evolution of political reform, rise of unions, and growth of government. Offered by Economics. May not be repeated for credit.

Recommended Prerequisite: ECON 611 and 615, or ECON 715 and 811; or permission of instructor.

Registration Restrictions:

Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate or Non-Degree.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

ECON 823 - 001: Economic History — John V.C. Nye — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM R - Carow Hall 01

ECON 827: Economic Philosophy (3 Credits)

Analyzes philosophical organization, including interrelations between economics and legal and political institutions; philosophical presuppositions of capitalist economy under constitutional democracy; alternative presuppositions for non-capitalist economies; and critical evaluation of history of ideas in social and moral philosophy. Offered by Economics. May not be repeated for credit.

Recommended Prerequisite: ECON 611 or 811 or permission of instructor.

Registration Restrictions:

Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate or Non-Degree.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

ECON 827 - 001: Economic Philosophy — Daniel B Klein — 01:30 PM to 04:10 PM F - Buchanan Hall D180 - Section Syllabus

ECON 831: Mathematical Economics II (3 Credits)

Develops the foundations of choice, price, and general equilibrium theory. Topics include choice, preference and utility; consumer demand; competitive firms; general equilibrium; and social choice and welfare. Special attention is paid to uncertainty and dynamic choice. 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; or permission of instructor.

Registration Restrictions:

Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate or Non-Degree.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

ECON 831 - 002: Mathematical Econ II — Vincent J. Geloso — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM W - Innovation Hall 338

ECON 840: Law and Economics I (3 Credits)

Uses economics to analyze U.S. Common-law system, evaluating efficiency and logic of evolution. Notes: No prior knowledge of law required. Offered by Economics. May not be repeated for credit.

Recommended Prerequisite: ECON 611 or 811; 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.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

ECON 840 - 001: Law and Economics I — Robin D Hanson — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM T - Carow Hall 01 - Section Syllabus

ECON 845: Smithian Political Economy II (3 Credits)

Explores the political economy of Adam Smith, with a focus on The Wealth of Nations, 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 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.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

ECON 845 - 001: Smithian Political Economy II — Donald J Boudreaux — 01:30 PM to 04:10 PM T - Buchanan Hall D180 - Section Syllabus

ECON 846: Industrial Organization and Public Policy II (3 Credits)

Covers relationship of law, economics, and theories of social control of property rights. Includes theories of market structure and industrial performance. Offered by Economics. May not be repeated for credit.

Recommended Prerequisite: ECON 844, and ECON 535 or 637; 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.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

ECON 846 - 001: Indust Orgnz and Publ Pol II — Alex T Tabarrok — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM T - Carow Hall 01 - Section Syllabus

ECON 854: Public Choice II (3 Credits)

Applies public choice approach to study such topics as causes and consequences of governmental growth, behavior of public bureaucracies, and economic reasoning behind constitutional limitations on size and growth of government. Offered by Economics. May not be repeated for credit.

Recommended Prerequisite: ECON 852 or permission of instructor.

Registration Restrictions:

Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate or Non-Degree.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

ECON 854 - 001: Public Choice II — Bryan D Caplan — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM W - Carow Hall 01 - Section Syllabus

ECON 856: Non-Market Decision Making (3 Credits)

Explores the economics of non-market decision making. Considers the application of rational choice theory to decision making by a variety of persons who are neither traditional buyers nor sellers in a variety of contexts that are not traditional markets. Offered by Economics. May not be repeated for credit.

Recommended Prerequisite: ECON 852 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.

Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

ECON 856 - 001: Non-Market Decision Making — Peter T. Leeson — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM R - Buchanan Hall D100

ECON 871: International Monetary Economics (3 Credits)

Examines international adjustment mechanism, price and income effects, controls, and monetarist approach; development of international monetary system; demand for international reserves; capital movements; and role of International Monetary Fund. Offered by Economics. May not be repeated for credit.

Recommended Prerequisite: ECON 615 or 715 or permission of instructor.

Registration Restrictions:

Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate or Non-Degree.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

ECON 871 - 001: Intl Monetary Economics — Carlos D Ramirez — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM M - Innovation Hall 330

ECON 881: Theory of Market Process II (3 Credits)

Continuation of ECON 880. Explores the market-process approach to analyzing capital accumulation and growth; money and credit institutions; inflation and unemployment; and industrial fluctuations. Offered by Economics. May not be repeated for credit.

Recommended Prerequisite: ECON 880, or permission of instructor.

Registration Restrictions:

Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate or Non-Degree.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

ECON 881 - 001: Theory of Market Process II — Christopher Coyne — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM M - Buchanan Hall D100

ECON 885: Experimental Economics (3 Credits)

Designed for graduate students to learn how experimental methods can be used to inform economic research and practice. Students expected to have working understanding of basic economic concepts and multivariate calculus. Offered by Economics. May not be repeated for credit.

Recommended Prerequisite: ECON 611 or 811 or permission of instructor.

Registration Restrictions:

Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate or Non-Degree.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

ECON 885 - 001: Experimental Economics — Kevin A McCabe — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM W - Blue Ridge Hall 127

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.

5 Sections Currently Scheduled »

ECON 895 - 002: Adam Smith Workshop — Daniel B Klein — 10:30 AM to 01:10 PM F - Buchanan Hall D180
ECON 895 - 004: Time Series Econometrics — Carlos D Ramirez — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM W - Innovation Hall 328
ECON 895 - 006: History of Economic Thought — Tyler Cowen — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM T - Innovation Hall 330 - Section Syllabus
ECON 895 - 008: Economic Sociology II — Virgil Storr — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM M - Music Theater Building 1008
ECON 895 - 005: Adv Tp Experimental Econ II — Johanna B Mollerstrom

Courses and Syllabi

Economics Spring 2026

Undergraduate

100-Level Courses in ECON

300-Level Courses in ECON

400-Level Courses in ECON

Topics in ECON

Graduate

500-Level Courses in ECON

600-Level Courses in ECON

700-Level Courses in ECON

800-Level Courses in ECON

900-Level Courses in ECON

Topics in ECON