Undergraduate Program

Term Schedule

Fall 2020

Number	Title	Instructor	Time
ECON 1000-1 Teaching Assistantship Paulo Barelli –
Graduate teaching assistantship in Economics
ECON 108-1 Principles of Economics Michael Rizzo MWF 10:25AM - 11:15AM
The fundamentals of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, with applications; preparation for subsequent economics courses. Location Goergen Hall Room 101 (MWF 10:25AM - 11:15AM)
ECON 108-10 Principles of Economics-Rec Michael Rizzo R 3:25PM - 4:40PM
The fundamentals of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, with applications; preparation for subsequent economics courses. Location Hylan Building Room 202 (R 3:25PM - 4:40PM)
ECON 108-11 Principles of Economics-Rec Michael Rizzo R 3:25PM - 4:40PM
The fundamentals of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, with applications; preparation for subsequent economics courses. Location Hylan Building Room 201 (R 3:25PM - 4:40PM)
ECON 108-12 Principles of Economics-Rec Michael Rizzo R 6:15PM - 7:30PM
The fundamentals of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, with applications; preparation for subsequent economics courses. Location Gavett Hall Room 206 (R 6:15PM - 7:30PM)
ECON 108-13 Principles of Economics-Rec Michael Rizzo R 6:15PM - 7:30PM
The fundamentals of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, with applications; preparation for subsequent economics courses. Location Gavett Hall Room 202 (R 6:15PM - 7:30PM)
ECON 108-14 Principles of Economics-Rec Michael Rizzo W 3:25PM - 4:40PM
The fundamentals of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, with applications; preparation for subsequent economics courses. Location Hutchison Hall Room 473 (W 3:25PM - 4:40PM)
ECON 108-16 Principles of Economics-Rec Michael Rizzo W 4:50PM - 6:05PM
The fundamentals of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, with applications; preparation for subsequent economics courses. Location Meliora Room 203 (W 4:50PM - 6:05PM)
ECON 108-18 Principles of Economics - Rec Michael Rizzo W 6:15PM - 7:30PM
The fundamentals of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, with applications; preparation for subsequent economics courses. Location Meliora Room 203 (W 6:15PM - 7:30PM)
ECON 108-19 Principles of Economics - Rec Michael Rizzo W 6:15PM - 7:30PM
The fundamentals of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, with applications; preparation for subsequent economics courses. Location Hutchison Hall Room 473 (W 6:15PM - 7:30PM)
ECON 108-2 Principles of Economics Michael Rizzo MWF 9:00AM - 9:50AM
The fundamentals of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, with applications; preparation for subsequent economics courses. Location Goergen Hall Room 101 (MWF 9:00AM - 9:50AM)
ECON 108-3 Principles of Economics-Rec Michael Rizzo W 3:25PM - 4:40PM
The fundamentals of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, with applications; preparation for subsequent economics courses. Location Meliora Room 203 (W 3:25PM - 4:40PM)
ECON 108-4 Principles of Economics-Rec Michael Rizzo F 12:30PM - 1:45PM
The fundamentals of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, with applications; preparation for subsequent economics courses. Location Meliora Room 203 (F 12:30PM - 1:45PM)
ECON 108-5 Principles of Economics-Rec Michael Rizzo F 11:50AM - 1:05PM
The fundamentals of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, with applications; preparation for subsequent economics courses. Location Gavett Hall Room 202 (F 11:50AM - 1:05PM)
ECON 108-6 Principles of Economics-Rec Michael Rizzo F 11:50AM - 1:05PM
The fundamentals of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, with applications; preparation for subsequent economics courses. Location Meliora Room 221 (F 11:50AM - 1:05PM)
ECON 108-7 Principles of Economics-Rec Michael Rizzo F 12:30PM - 1:45PM
The fundamentals of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, with applications; preparation for subsequent economics courses. Location Harkness Room 115 (F 12:30PM - 1:45PM)
ECON 108-8 Principles of Economics-Rec Michael Rizzo R 12:30PM - 1:45PM
The fundamentals of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, with applications; preparation for subsequent economics courses. Location Hylan Building Room 201 (R 12:30PM - 1:45PM)
ECON 108-9 Principles of Economics-Rec Michael Rizzo R 12:30PM - 1:45PM
The fundamentals of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, with applications; preparation for subsequent economics courses. Location Hylan Building Room 202 (R 12:30PM - 1:45PM)
ECON 207-1 Intermediate Microeconomics Steven Landsburg MW 3:25PM - 4:40PM
The economics of consumer choice and the demand for goods; producer choice, including the supply of goods and the demand for labor and other inputs; the effects of competition and monopoly power on prices and production. Location (MW 3:25PM - 4:40PM)
ECON 207-2 Intermediate Microeconomics Steven Landsburg MW 2:00PM - 3:15PM
The economics of consumer choice and the demand for goods; producer choice, including the supply of goods and the demand for labor and other inputs; the effects of competition and monopoly power on prices and production. Location (MW 2:00PM - 3:15PM)
ECON 209-2 Intermediate Macro - Rec – F 2:00PM - 3:15PM
Economic growth, fluctuations, and other topics concerning the aggregate economy Location Dewey Room 1101 (F 2:00PM - 3:15PM)
ECON 209-3 Intermediate Macro - Rec – F 3:25PM - 4:40PM
Economic growth, fluctuations, and other topics concerning the aggregate economy Location Dewey Room 2110E (F 3:25PM - 4:40PM)
ECON 209-4 Intermediate Macro - Rec – F 11:50AM - 1:05PM
Economic growth, fluctuations, and other topics concerning the aggregate economy Location Dewey Room 1101 (F 11:50AM - 1:05PM)
ECON 209-6 Intermediate Macroeconomics Hamid Firooz MW 12:30PM - 1:45PM
Economic growth, fluctuations, and other topics concerning the aggregate economy Location Online Room 8 (ASE) (MW 12:30PM - 1:45PM)
ECON 209H-2 Intermed Macro Honors - Rec – F 9:00AM - 9:50AM
National income accounting concepts, their changes and fluctuations as explained by theories of income determination. In comparison to other sections of ECO 209, this section develops those concepts more formally and mathematically. Location Dewey Room 2110E (F 9:00AM - 9:50AM)
ECON 209H-4 Intermediate Macro - Honors Hamid Firooz MW 12:30PM - 1:45PM
National income accounting concepts, their changes and fluctuations as explained by theories of income determination. In comparison to other sections of ECO 209, this section develops those concepts more formally and mathematically. Location Online Room 21 (ASE) (MW 12:30PM - 1:45PM)
ECON 214-1 Economic Theory of Organizations Gerard Wedig MW 9:00AM - 10:15AM
The course combines basic economic concepts with agency theory and the concept of specific knowledge to develop a framework for addressing and solving important organizational problems. Key elements include the assignment of the performance-evaluation system and the compensation/incentive system. Each of these elements is analyzed in detail. The framework is applied to analyze a variety of contemporary managerial topics such as total quality management, business-process re-engineering, outsourcing, transfer pricing, leadership and business ethics. Cross-Listed: STR203; Prerequisites: ACC201; and MKT203 or FIN204/FIN205 ** If the section is full, please contact ugbusiness@rochester.edu to be added to the waitlist Location Online Room 22 (ASE) (MW 9:00AM - 10:15AM)
ECON 214W-1 Econ Theory of Organizations Gerard Wedig MW 9:00AM - 10:15AM
The course combines basic economic concepts with agency theory and the concept of specific knowledge to develop a framework for addressing and solving important organizational problems. Key elements include the assignment of the performance-evaluation system and the compensation/incentive system. Each of these elements is analyzed in detail. The framework is applied to analyze a variety of contemporary managerial topics such as total quality management, business-process re-engineering, outsourcing, transfer pricing, leadership and business ethics. Cross-Listed: STR203; Prerequisites: ACC201; and MKT203 or FIN204/FIN205 ** If the section is full, please contact ugbusiness@rochester.edu to be added to the waitlist Location Online Room 22 (ASE) (MW 9:00AM - 10:15AM)
ECON 217-1 Contract Theory Mark Bils MWF 9:00AM - 9:50AM
This course examines how markets can engineer trades that maintain incentives in the face of transactions costs and information problems--problems of moral hazard and adverse selection. Emphasis will be placed on applications to insurance and employment markets, but with extensions to firm pricing, corporate finance, and public policies. Location Dewey Room 1101 (MWF 9:00AM - 9:50AM)
ECON 217-2 Contract Theory - Rec – F 10:25AM - 11:15AM
This course examines how markets can engineer trades that maintain incentives in the face of transactions costs and information problems--problems of moral hazard and adverse selection. Emphasis will be placed on applications to insurance and employment markets, but with extensions to firm pricing, corporate finance, and public policies. Location Meliora Room 221 (F 10:25AM - 11:15AM)
ECON 217-3 Contract Theory - Rec – F 2:00PM - 3:15PM
This course examines how markets can engineer trades that maintain incentives in the face of transactions costs and information problems--problems of moral hazard and adverse selection. Emphasis will be placed on applications to insurance and employment markets, but with extensions to firm pricing, corporate finance, and public policies. Location Meliora Room 221 (F 2:00PM - 3:15PM)
ECON 217W-1 Contract Theory Mark Bils MWF 9:00AM - 9:50AM
This course examines how markets can engineer trades that maintain incentives in the face of transactions costs and information problems--problems of moral hazard and adverse selection. Emphasis will be placed on applications to insurance and employment markets, but with extensions to firm pricing, corporate finance, and public policies. Location Dewey Room 1101 (MWF 9:00AM - 9:50AM)
ECON 230-1 Economic Statistics Bin Chen MW 10:25AM - 11:40AM
This course is an introduction to the probability and statistical theory underlying the estimation of parameters and testing of hypotheses in economics. Linear correlation and simple regression analysis are also introduced. Students will use computers to analyze economic data. Location (MW 10:25AM - 11:40AM)
ECON 230-2 Eco Statistics - Rec – R 4:50PM - 6:05PM
This course is an introduction to the probability and statistical theory underlying the estimation of parameters and testing of hypotheses in economics. Linear correlation and simple regression analysis are also introduced. Students will use computers to analyze economic data. Location Meliora Room 221 (R 4:50PM - 6:05PM)
ECON 230-3 Eco Statistics - Rec – F 4:50PM - 6:05PM
This course is an introduction to the probability and statistical theory underlying the estimation of parameters and testing of hypotheses in economics. Linear correlation and simple regression analysis are also introduced. Students will use computers to analyze economic data. Location Bausch & Lomb Room 109 (F 4:50PM - 6:05PM)
ECON 231W-1 Econometrics Ronni Pavan MW 10:25AM - 11:40AM
The course is an introduction to the application of econometric methods. It covers the basic tools of estimation and inference of cross-section models. Location (MW 10:25AM - 11:40AM)
ECON 231W-2 Econometrics Ronni Pavan MW 2:00PM - 3:15PM
The course is an introduction to the application of econometric methods. It covers the basic tools of estimation and inference of cross-section models. Location (MW 2:00PM - 3:15PM)
ECON 231W-3 Econometrics - Rec – F 4:50PM - 6:05PM
The course is an introduction to the application of econometric methods. It covers the basic tools of estimation and inference of cross-section models. Location Harkness Room 114 (F 4:50PM - 6:05PM)
ECON 231W-4 Econometrics - Rec – F 3:25PM - 4:40PM
The course is an introduction to the application of econometric methods. It covers the basic tools of estimation and inference of cross-section models. Location Harkness Room 114 (F 3:25PM - 4:40PM)
ECON 231W-5 Econometrics - Rec – F 12:30PM - 1:45PM
The course is an introduction to the application of econometric methods. It covers the basic tools of estimation and inference of cross-section models. Location Harkness Room 114 (F 12:30PM - 1:45PM)
ECON 238-1 Environmental Economics Michael Rizzo TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM
The course will demonstrate that environmental problems are economic problems and examine the past, present and future visions of resource use, production and sustainability. Location Bausch & Lomb Room 109 (TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM)
ECON 238W-1 Environmental Economics Michael Rizzo TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM
The course will demonstrate that environmental problems are economic problems and examine the past, present and future visions of resource use, production and sustainability. Location Bausch & Lomb Room 109 (TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM)
ECON 241-1 Pricing Strategy Richard Cardot MW 12:30PM - 1:45PM
This course prepares future managers to analyze the environment in which their firm/organization operates and to arrive at an appropriate pricing policy for a product or service. There are several components: cost definition and measurement; measurement of price sensitivity and the implied market segmentation; strategic analysis vis--vis competitors and distributors; and the legal aspects of pricing. Topics include: economic value analysis, incremental profit analysis, bundling and tie-in sales, product-line pricing and competitive pricing. Cross-Listed: STR241 Prerequisites: ECO 207 and MKT 203 ** If the section is full, please contact ugbusiness@rochester.edu to be added to the waitlist Location Harkness Room 115 (MW 12:30PM - 1:45PM)
ECON 241W-1 Pricing Strategy Richard Cardot MW 12:30PM - 1:45PM
This course prepares future managers to analyze the environment in which their firm/organization operates and to arrive at an appropriate pricing policy for a product or service. There are several components: cost definition and measurement; measurement of price sensitivity and the implied market segmentation; strategic analysis vis--vis competitors and distributors; and the legal aspects of pricing. Topics include: economic value analysis, incremental profit analysis, bundling and tie-in sales, product-line pricing and competitive pricing. Cross-Listed: STR241 Prerequisites: ECO 207 and MKT 203 ** If the section is full, please contact ugbusiness@rochester.edu to be added to the waitlist Location Harkness Room 115 (MW 12:30PM - 1:45PM)
ECON 253W-1 Eco of Discrimination Michael Wolkoff MW 9:00AM - 10:15AM
Economic development of African Americans during the twentieth century, with an examination of the economics of discrimination. Same as HIS 253 and AAS 253. Location Online Room 2 (ASE) (MW 9:00AM - 10:15AM)
ECON 257-2 Corruption & the Global Economy: Historical Perspective Joseph Inikori W 2:00PM - 4:40PM
This junior seminar offers students the opportunity to research and discuss the operation and consequences of widespread corruption in the global economy and the complex historical processes – economic, social, and political – which help to explain the phenomenon. To make the seminar a well-focused course, discussion will focus on country-case studies (with about three selected individuals in each country) that help to demonstrate the general pattern of causes and effects. A major issue to consider, among other things, is the role of cut-throat competition among global corporations and the effects of their corrupt activities on the quality of governance. Location Online Room 13 (ASE) (W 2:00PM - 4:40PM)
ECON 268-1 Economics of Globalization Gaston Chaumont TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM
This course studies the economics of world integration. We will explore the arguments for and against opening an economy to international trade in goods and financial capital. We will specifically focus on the implications of openness for welfare, growth, volatility, and inequality. The course will include economic theory as well as several applications. Applications include the growth miracles of East Asia, Indias recent transformation, emerging market crises of the 1900s, aid and development in Africa, and the impact of trade on wages in the United States. Location Dewey Room 1101 (TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM)
ECON 268W-1 Economics of Globalization Gaston Chaumont TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM
This course studies the economics of world integration. We will explore the arguments for and against opening an economy to international trade in goods and financial capital. We will specifically focus on the implications of openness for welfare, growth, volatility, and inequality. The course will include economic theory as well as several applications. Applications include the growth miracles of East Asia, Indias recent transformation, emerging market crises of the 1900s, aid and development in Africa, and the impact of trade on wages in the United States. Location Dewey Room 1101 (TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM)
ECON 271-1 Behavioral Economics Asen Kochov TR 2:00PM - 3:15PM
Incorporates insights from psychology into the standard economic model of consumer choice; asks if institutions can be designed to help people make better decisions. Location Dewey Room 1101 (TR 2:00PM - 3:15PM)
ECON 271W-1 Behavioral Economics Asen Kochov TR 2:00PM - 3:15PM
Incorporates insights from psychology into the standard economic model of consumer choice; asks if institutions can be designed to help people make better decisions. Location Dewey Room 1101 (TR 2:00PM - 3:15PM)
ECON 275-1 Development Economics Travis Baseler MW 10:25AM - 11:40AM
Why are some countries poor and others rich? In this course we study the causes of poverty and assess policies aimed at alleviating it. We will combine microeconomic theory with real-world data analysis to offer evidence-based answers. Topics include: health and education, risk and insurance, microfinance, migration, and political economy. ECO 207 (or equivalent) is strongly recommended. Location Meliora Room 221 (MW 10:25AM - 11:40AM)
ECON 275W-1 Development Economics Travis Baseler MW 10:25AM - 11:40AM
Why are some countries poor and others rich? In this course we study the causes of poverty and assess policies aimed at alleviating it. We will combine microeconomic theory with real-world data analysis to offer evidence-based answers. Topics include: health and education, risk and insurance, microfinance, migration, and political economy. ECO 207 (or equivalent) is strongly recommended. Location Meliora Room 221 (MW 10:25AM - 11:40AM)
ECON 288-1 Game Theory Paulo Barelli TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM
Game theory is a systematic study of strategic situations. It is a theory that helps us analyze economic and political strategic issues, such as behavior of individuals in a group, competition among firms in a market, platform choices of political candidates, and so on. We will develop the basic concepts and results of game theory, including simultaneous and sequential move games, repeated games and games with incomplete information. The objective of the course is to enable the student to analyze strategic situations on his or her own. The emphasis of the course is on theoretical aspects of strategic behavior, so familiarity with mathematical formalism is required. Location Goergen Hall Room 101 (TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM)
ECON 288W-1 Game Theory Paulo Barelli TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM
Game theory is a systematic study of strategic situations. It is a theory that helps us analyze economic and political strategic issues, such as behavior of individuals in a group, competition among firms in a market, platform choices of political candidates, and so on. We will develop the basic concepts and results of game theory, including simultaneous and sequential move games, repeated games and games with incomplete information. The objective of the course is to enable the student to analyze strategic situations on his or her own. The emphasis of the course is on theoretical aspects of strategic behavior, so familiarity with mathematical formalism is required. Location Goergen Hall Room 101 (TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM)
ECON 390-1 Supervised Teaching -Eco 217 Mark Bils –
Responsibility for one recitation section and/or for holding office hours under the instructors supervision. Departmental approval required.
ECON 390-2 Supervised Teaching -Eco 271 Asen Kochov –
Responsibility for one recitation section and/or for holding office hours under the instructors supervision. Departmental approval required.
ECON 390-3 Teaching Assistant Eco 108 Michael Rizzo –
Responsibility for one recitation section and/or for holding office hours under the instructors supervision. Departmental approval required.
ECON 390-4 Supervised Teaching ECON 207 Steven Landsburg –
Responsibility for one recitation section and/or for holding office hours under the instructors supervision. Departmental approval required.
ECON 390-5 Eco 268 Teaching Assistant Gaston Chaumont –
Responsibility for one recitation section and/or for holding office hours under the instructors supervision. Departmental approval required.
ECON 390-6 Eco 271 Teaching Assistant Asen Kochov –
Responsibility for one recitation section and/or for holding office hours under the instructors supervision. Departmental approval required.
ECON 390-7 Teaching Assitant Eco 238 Michael Rizzo –
Responsibility for one recitation section and/or for holding office hours under the instructors supervision. Departmental approval required.
ECON 390-8 Supervised Teaching -Eco 209 – –
Responsibility for one recitation section and/or for holding office hours under the instructors supervision. Departmental approval required.
ECON 390-9 Supervised Teaching-Eco 230 Bin Chen –
Responsibility for one recitation section and/or for holding office hours under the instructors supervision. Departmental approval required.
ECON 391-1 Independent Study – –
Designed for advanced students seeking to do researchbeyond what is contained in the regular course offerings. Requires faculty supervisor in the economics department. Registration for Independent Study courses needs to be completed thru the instructions for online independent study registration.
ECON 394-1 Internship – –
Not for concentration credit. Requires faculty supervisor in the economics department.
ECON 394W-1 Internship – –
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Number	Title	Instructor	Time
Monday
Monday and Wednesday
ECON 214-1 Economic Theory of Organizations Gerard Wedig
The course combines basic economic concepts with agency theory and the concept of specific knowledge to develop a framework for addressing and solving important organizational problems. Key elements include the assignment of the performance-evaluation system and the compensation/incentive system. Each of these elements is analyzed in detail. The framework is applied to analyze a variety of contemporary managerial topics such as total quality management, business-process re-engineering, outsourcing, transfer pricing, leadership and business ethics. Cross-Listed: STR203; Prerequisites: ACC201; and MKT203 or FIN204/FIN205 ** If the section is full, please contact ugbusiness@rochester.edu to be added to the waitlist
ECON 214W-1 Econ Theory of Organizations Gerard Wedig
The course combines basic economic concepts with agency theory and the concept of specific knowledge to develop a framework for addressing and solving important organizational problems. Key elements include the assignment of the performance-evaluation system and the compensation/incentive system. Each of these elements is analyzed in detail. The framework is applied to analyze a variety of contemporary managerial topics such as total quality management, business-process re-engineering, outsourcing, transfer pricing, leadership and business ethics. Cross-Listed: STR203; Prerequisites: ACC201; and MKT203 or FIN204/FIN205 ** If the section is full, please contact ugbusiness@rochester.edu to be added to the waitlist
ECON 253W-1 Eco of Discrimination Michael Wolkoff
Economic development of African Americans during the twentieth century, with an examination of the economics of discrimination. Same as HIS 253 and AAS 253.
ECON 230-1 Economic Statistics Bin Chen
This course is an introduction to the probability and statistical theory underlying the estimation of parameters and testing of hypotheses in economics. Linear correlation and simple regression analysis are also introduced. Students will use computers to analyze economic data.
ECON 231W-1 Econometrics Ronni Pavan
The course is an introduction to the application of econometric methods. It covers the basic tools of estimation and inference of cross-section models.
ECON 275-1 Development Economics Travis Baseler
Why are some countries poor and others rich? In this course we study the causes of poverty and assess policies aimed at alleviating it. We will combine microeconomic theory with real-world data analysis to offer evidence-based answers. Topics include: health and education, risk and insurance, microfinance, migration, and political economy. ECO 207 (or equivalent) is strongly recommended.
ECON 275W-1 Development Economics Travis Baseler
Why are some countries poor and others rich? In this course we study the causes of poverty and assess policies aimed at alleviating it. We will combine microeconomic theory with real-world data analysis to offer evidence-based answers. Topics include: health and education, risk and insurance, microfinance, migration, and political economy. ECO 207 (or equivalent) is strongly recommended.
ECON 209-6 Intermediate Macroeconomics Hamid Firooz
Economic growth, fluctuations, and other topics concerning the aggregate economy
ECON 209H-4 Intermediate Macro - Honors Hamid Firooz
National income accounting concepts, their changes and fluctuations as explained by theories of income determination. In comparison to other sections of ECO 209, this section develops those concepts more formally and mathematically.
ECON 241-1 Pricing Strategy Richard Cardot
This course prepares future managers to analyze the environment in which their firm/organization operates and to arrive at an appropriate pricing policy for a product or service. There are several components: cost definition and measurement; measurement of price sensitivity and the implied market segmentation; strategic analysis vis--vis competitors and distributors; and the legal aspects of pricing. Topics include: economic value analysis, incremental profit analysis, bundling and tie-in sales, product-line pricing and competitive pricing. Cross-Listed: STR241 Prerequisites: ECO 207 and MKT 203 ** If the section is full, please contact ugbusiness@rochester.edu to be added to the waitlist
ECON 241W-1 Pricing Strategy Richard Cardot
This course prepares future managers to analyze the environment in which their firm/organization operates and to arrive at an appropriate pricing policy for a product or service. There are several components: cost definition and measurement; measurement of price sensitivity and the implied market segmentation; strategic analysis vis--vis competitors and distributors; and the legal aspects of pricing. Topics include: economic value analysis, incremental profit analysis, bundling and tie-in sales, product-line pricing and competitive pricing. Cross-Listed: STR241 Prerequisites: ECO 207 and MKT 203 ** If the section is full, please contact ugbusiness@rochester.edu to be added to the waitlist
ECON 207-2 Intermediate Microeconomics Steven Landsburg
The economics of consumer choice and the demand for goods; producer choice, including the supply of goods and the demand for labor and other inputs; the effects of competition and monopoly power on prices and production.
ECON 231W-2 Econometrics Ronni Pavan
The course is an introduction to the application of econometric methods. It covers the basic tools of estimation and inference of cross-section models.
ECON 207-1 Intermediate Microeconomics Steven Landsburg
The economics of consumer choice and the demand for goods; producer choice, including the supply of goods and the demand for labor and other inputs; the effects of competition and monopoly power on prices and production.
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
ECON 217-1 Contract Theory Mark Bils
This course examines how markets can engineer trades that maintain incentives in the face of transactions costs and information problems--problems of moral hazard and adverse selection. Emphasis will be placed on applications to insurance and employment markets, but with extensions to firm pricing, corporate finance, and public policies.
ECON 108-2 Principles of Economics Michael Rizzo
The fundamentals of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, with applications; preparation for subsequent economics courses.
ECON 217W-1 Contract Theory Mark Bils
This course examines how markets can engineer trades that maintain incentives in the face of transactions costs and information problems--problems of moral hazard and adverse selection. Emphasis will be placed on applications to insurance and employment markets, but with extensions to firm pricing, corporate finance, and public policies.
ECON 108-1 Principles of Economics Michael Rizzo
The fundamentals of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, with applications; preparation for subsequent economics courses.
Tuesday
Tuesday and Thursday
ECON 288-1 Game Theory Paulo Barelli
Game theory is a systematic study of strategic situations. It is a theory that helps us analyze economic and political strategic issues, such as behavior of individuals in a group, competition among firms in a market, platform choices of political candidates, and so on. We will develop the basic concepts and results of game theory, including simultaneous and sequential move games, repeated games and games with incomplete information. The objective of the course is to enable the student to analyze strategic situations on his or her own. The emphasis of the course is on theoretical aspects of strategic behavior, so familiarity with mathematical formalism is required.
ECON 288W-1 Game Theory Paulo Barelli
Game theory is a systematic study of strategic situations. It is a theory that helps us analyze economic and political strategic issues, such as behavior of individuals in a group, competition among firms in a market, platform choices of political candidates, and so on. We will develop the basic concepts and results of game theory, including simultaneous and sequential move games, repeated games and games with incomplete information. The objective of the course is to enable the student to analyze strategic situations on his or her own. The emphasis of the course is on theoretical aspects of strategic behavior, so familiarity with mathematical formalism is required.
ECON 238-1 Environmental Economics Michael Rizzo
The course will demonstrate that environmental problems are economic problems and examine the past, present and future visions of resource use, production and sustainability.
ECON 238W-1 Environmental Economics Michael Rizzo
The course will demonstrate that environmental problems are economic problems and examine the past, present and future visions of resource use, production and sustainability.
ECON 268-1 Economics of Globalization Gaston Chaumont
This course studies the economics of world integration. We will explore the arguments for and against opening an economy to international trade in goods and financial capital. We will specifically focus on the implications of openness for welfare, growth, volatility, and inequality. The course will include economic theory as well as several applications. Applications include the growth miracles of East Asia, Indias recent transformation, emerging market crises of the 1900s, aid and development in Africa, and the impact of trade on wages in the United States.
ECON 268W-1 Economics of Globalization Gaston Chaumont
This course studies the economics of world integration. We will explore the arguments for and against opening an economy to international trade in goods and financial capital. We will specifically focus on the implications of openness for welfare, growth, volatility, and inequality. The course will include economic theory as well as several applications. Applications include the growth miracles of East Asia, Indias recent transformation, emerging market crises of the 1900s, aid and development in Africa, and the impact of trade on wages in the United States.
ECON 271-1 Behavioral Economics Asen Kochov
Incorporates insights from psychology into the standard economic model of consumer choice; asks if institutions can be designed to help people make better decisions.
ECON 271W-1 Behavioral Economics Asen Kochov
Incorporates insights from psychology into the standard economic model of consumer choice; asks if institutions can be designed to help people make better decisions.
Wednesday
ECON 257-2 Corruption & the Global Economy: Historical Perspective Joseph Inikori
This junior seminar offers students the opportunity to research and discuss the operation and consequences of widespread corruption in the global economy and the complex historical processes – economic, social, and political – which help to explain the phenomenon. To make the seminar a well-focused course, discussion will focus on country-case studies (with about three selected individuals in each country) that help to demonstrate the general pattern of causes and effects. A major issue to consider, among other things, is the role of cut-throat competition among global corporations and the effects of their corrupt activities on the quality of governance.
ECON 108-14 Principles of Economics-Rec Michael Rizzo
The fundamentals of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, with applications; preparation for subsequent economics courses.
ECON 108-3 Principles of Economics-Rec Michael Rizzo
The fundamentals of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, with applications; preparation for subsequent economics courses.
ECON 108-16 Principles of Economics-Rec Michael Rizzo
The fundamentals of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, with applications; preparation for subsequent economics courses.
ECON 108-18 Principles of Economics - Rec Michael Rizzo
The fundamentals of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, with applications; preparation for subsequent economics courses.
ECON 108-19 Principles of Economics - Rec Michael Rizzo
The fundamentals of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, with applications; preparation for subsequent economics courses.
Thursday
ECON 108-8 Principles of Economics-Rec Michael Rizzo
The fundamentals of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, with applications; preparation for subsequent economics courses.
ECON 108-9 Principles of Economics-Rec Michael Rizzo
The fundamentals of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, with applications; preparation for subsequent economics courses.
ECON 108-10 Principles of Economics-Rec Michael Rizzo
The fundamentals of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, with applications; preparation for subsequent economics courses.
ECON 108-11 Principles of Economics-Rec Michael Rizzo
The fundamentals of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, with applications; preparation for subsequent economics courses.
ECON 230-2 Eco Statistics - Rec –
This course is an introduction to the probability and statistical theory underlying the estimation of parameters and testing of hypotheses in economics. Linear correlation and simple regression analysis are also introduced. Students will use computers to analyze economic data.
ECON 108-12 Principles of Economics-Rec Michael Rizzo
The fundamentals of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, with applications; preparation for subsequent economics courses.
ECON 108-13 Principles of Economics-Rec Michael Rizzo
The fundamentals of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, with applications; preparation for subsequent economics courses.
Friday
ECON 209H-2 Intermed Macro Honors - Rec –
National income accounting concepts, their changes and fluctuations as explained by theories of income determination. In comparison to other sections of ECO 209, this section develops those concepts more formally and mathematically.
ECON 217-2 Contract Theory - Rec –
This course examines how markets can engineer trades that maintain incentives in the face of transactions costs and information problems--problems of moral hazard and adverse selection. Emphasis will be placed on applications to insurance and employment markets, but with extensions to firm pricing, corporate finance, and public policies.
ECON 108-5 Principles of Economics-Rec Michael Rizzo
The fundamentals of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, with applications; preparation for subsequent economics courses.
ECON 108-6 Principles of Economics-Rec Michael Rizzo
The fundamentals of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, with applications; preparation for subsequent economics courses.
ECON 209-4 Intermediate Macro - Rec –
Economic growth, fluctuations, and other topics concerning the aggregate economy
ECON 108-4 Principles of Economics-Rec Michael Rizzo
The fundamentals of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, with applications; preparation for subsequent economics courses.
ECON 108-7 Principles of Economics-Rec Michael Rizzo
The fundamentals of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, with applications; preparation for subsequent economics courses.
ECON 231W-5 Econometrics - Rec –
The course is an introduction to the application of econometric methods. It covers the basic tools of estimation and inference of cross-section models.
ECON 209-2 Intermediate Macro - Rec –
Economic growth, fluctuations, and other topics concerning the aggregate economy
ECON 217-3 Contract Theory - Rec –
This course examines how markets can engineer trades that maintain incentives in the face of transactions costs and information problems--problems of moral hazard and adverse selection. Emphasis will be placed on applications to insurance and employment markets, but with extensions to firm pricing, corporate finance, and public policies.
ECON 209-3 Intermediate Macro - Rec –
Economic growth, fluctuations, and other topics concerning the aggregate economy
ECON 231W-4 Econometrics - Rec –
The course is an introduction to the application of econometric methods. It covers the basic tools of estimation and inference of cross-section models.
ECON 230-3 Eco Statistics - Rec –
This course is an introduction to the probability and statistical theory underlying the estimation of parameters and testing of hypotheses in economics. Linear correlation and simple regression analysis are also introduced. Students will use computers to analyze economic data.
ECON 231W-3 Econometrics - Rec –
The course is an introduction to the application of econometric methods. It covers the basic tools of estimation and inference of cross-section models.