Undergraduate Program

Term Schedule

Fall 2021

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 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 108-10 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 Bausch & Lomb Room 315 (F 12:30PM - 1:45PM)
ECON 108-11 Principles of Economics - Rec Michael Rizzo F 3:25PM - 4:40PM
The fundamentals of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, with applications; preparation for subsequent economics courses. Location Dewey Room 4162 (F 3:25PM - 4:40PM)
ECON 108-12 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 Dewey Room 2110D (R 3:25PM - 4:40PM)
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 Hylan Building Room 305 (R 6:15PM - 7:30PM)
ECON 108-14 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 Frederick Douglass Room 404 (R 12:30PM - 1:45PM)
ECON 108-15 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 Lechase Room 103 (F 11:50AM - 1:05PM)
ECON 108-16 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 Lechase Room 160 (F 12:30PM - 1:45PM)
ECON 108-2 Principles of Economics Michael Rizzo MWF 3:25PM - 4:15PM
The fundamentals of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, with applications; preparation for subsequent economics courses. Location Dewey Room 1101 (MWF 3:25PM - 4:15PM)
ECON 108-3 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 Hylan Building Room 101 (W 6:15PM - 7:30PM)
ECON 108-4 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 Bausch & Lomb Room 269 (W 3:25PM - 4:40PM)
ECON 108-5 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 Bausch & Lomb Room 270 (W 6:15PM - 7:30PM)
ECON 108-6 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 Bausch & Lomb Room 315 (R 12:30PM - 1:45PM)
ECON 108-7 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 Gavett Hall Room 310 (R 3:25PM - 4:40PM)
ECON 108-8 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 Bausch & Lomb Room 270 (R 6:15PM - 7:30PM)
ECON 108-9 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 Bausch & Lomb Room 269 (F 11:50AM - 1:05PM)
ECON 207-1 Intermediate Microeconomics Steven Landsburg TR 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 Dewey Room 1101 (TR 3:25PM - 4:40PM)
ECON 207-2 Intermediate Microeconomics Steven Landsburg TR 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 Morey Room 321 (TR 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 2162 (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 Macroeconomics - Rec Hamid Firooz F 9:00AM - 9:50AM
Economic growth, fluctuations, and other topics concerning the aggregate economy Location Lechase Room 182 (F 9:00AM - 9:50AM)
ECON 209-5 Intermediate Macroeconomics – MW 9:00AM - 10:15AM
Economic growth, fluctuations, and other topics concerning the aggregate economy Location Computer Studies Room 209 (MW 9:00AM - 10:15AM)
ECON 209-6 Intermediate Macroeconomics Hamid Firooz MW 12:30PM - 1:45PM
Economic growth, fluctuations, and other topics concerning the aggregate economy Location Bausch & Lomb Room 109 (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 understanding and development of corporate strategy, the importance of executing the strategy and the tenants behind both a performance-evaluation system and compensation/incentive system. Each of these elements is analyzed with the intent of establishing a framework to be applied toward a variety of contemporary managerial topics such as industrial transition, the success and failure of some companies, the value of differentiation, leadership and business ethics. Pre-requisiteECON 207 and one statistics course. Cross-listed: STR 203, ECO 214W This course is not open to first year students or sophomores. If the section is full, please request the course here on UR Student and then email ugbusiness@rochester.edu to be added to the waitlist. Professor Wedig will not be able to override additional students; all requests must** go through the previously mentioned email. Location Morey Room 321 (MW 9:00AM - 10:15AM)
ECON 214-2 Econ Theory of Organizations Gerard Wedig MW 3:25PM - 4:40PM
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 understanding and development of corporate strategy, the importance of executing the strategy and the tenants behind both a performance-evaluation system and compensation/incentive system. Each of these elements is analyzed with the intent of establishing a framework to be applied toward a variety of contemporary managerial topics such as industrial transition, the success and failure of some companies, the value of differentiation, leadership and business ethics. Pre-requisiteECON 207 and one statistics course. Cross-listed: STR 203 , ECON 214W This course is not open to first year students or sophomores. If the section is full, please request the course here on UR Student and then email ugbusiness@rochester.edu to be added to the waitlist. Professor Wedig will not be able to override additional students; all requests must** go through the previously mentioned email. Location Lattimore Room 201 (MW 3:25PM - 4:40PM)
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 understanding and development of corporate strategy, the importance of executing the strategy and the tenants behind both a performance-evaluation system and compensation/incentive system. Each of these elements is analyzed with the intent of establishing a framework to be applied toward a variety of contemporary managerial topics such as industrial transition, the success and failure of some companies, the value of differentiation, leadership and business ethics. ECON 207 Cross-listed: ECO 214, ECO 214W If the section is full, please request the course here on UR Student and then email ugbusiness@rochester.edu to be added to the waitlist. Professor Wedig will not be able to override additional students; all requests must** go through the previously mentioned email. Location Morey Room 321 (MW 9:00AM - 10:15AM)
ECON 214W-2 Econ Theory of Organizations Gerard Wedig MW 3:25PM - 4:40PM
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 understanding and development of corporate strategy, the importance of executing the strategy and the tenants behind both a performance-evaluation system and compensation/incentive system. Each of these elements is analyzed with the intent of establishing a framework to be applied toward a variety of contemporary managerial topics such as industrial transition, the success and failure of some companies, the value of differentiation, leadership and business ethics. Pre-requisiteECON 207 and one statistics course. Cross-listed: STR 203, ECON 214 This course is not open to first year students or sophomores. If the section is full, please request the course here on UR Student and then email ugbusiness@rochester.edu to be added to the waitlist. Professor Wedig will not be able to override additional students; all requests must** go through the previously mentioned email. Location Lattimore Room 201 (MW 3:25PM - 4:40PM)
ECON 226W-1 History of Economic Thought Alexandra Digby TR 3:25PM - 4:40PM
This course explores the evolution and development of the field of economics. Students will read some of the earliest economic writings (Aristotle, Aquinas), discuss mercantilism and the development of trade, examine the works of 'classical' theorists (e.g. Adam Smith, David Ricardo, Karl Marx) and the rise of 'neoclassical' theory (e.g. Jevons, Menger & Walras), as well as influential 20th century thinkers (e.g. Keynes, Schumpeter). The course concludes with a exploration of what economics will look like in the future. Location Dewey Room 2110E (TR 3:25PM - 4:40PM)
ECON 230-1 Economic Statistics Nese Yildiz TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM
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 Harkness Room 115 (TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM)
ECON 231W-1 Econometrics Teng Kok Tan TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM
The course is an introduction to the application of econometric methods. It covers the basic tools of estimation and inference of cross-section models. Prerequisites are 1 semester of calculus (Mth 141 or Mth161 or Mth171), Eco 207 (can be taking at same time), and Eco 230 or Stat 213 or Math/Stat 203 or DSC262 Location Meliora Room 221 (TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM)
ECON 231W-2 Econometrics Teng Kok Tan TR 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. Prerequisites are 1 semester of calculus (Mth 141 or Mth161 or Mth171), Eco 207 (can be taking at same time), and Eco 230 or Stat 213 or Math/Stat 203 or DSC262 Location Meliora Room 221 (TR 2:00PM - 3:15PM)
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 106 (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 106 (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. Prerequisites: ECO 207 and MKT 203 If the section is full, please request the course here on UR Student and then email ugbusiness@rochester.edu to be added to the waitlist. Professor Cardot will not be able to override additional students. All request must** go through the previously mentioned email. Location Dewey Room 2110D (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. Prerequisites: ECO 207 and MKT 203 If the section is full, please request the course here on UR Student and then email ugbusiness@rochester.edu to be added to the waitlist. Professor Cardot will not be able to override additional students. All request must** go through the previously mentioned email. Location Dewey Room 2110D (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 Meliora Room 224 (MW 9:00AM - 10:15AM)
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 Gavett Hall Room 202 (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 Gavett Hall Room 202 (TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM)
ECON 269-1 International Trade – MW 9:00AM - 10:15AM
This course will study the determinants and effects of international trade and investment. We will consider why nations trade, what they trade, and who gains (or not) from this trade. We will then analyze the motives for countries or organizations to restrict or regulate international trade and study the effects of such policies on economic welfare. We will consider wage inequality, multinational operations, foreign direct investment, international trade agreements, and current trade policy disputes. Location Harkness Room 210 (MW 9:00AM - 10:15AM)
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 288-1 Game Theory Yu Awaya 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 Lattimore Room 210 (TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM)
ECON 288W-1 Game Theory Yu Awaya 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 Lattimore Room 210 (TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM)
ECON 390-1 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 390-2 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 390-3 Supervised Teaching - ECON 238 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 271 Asen Kochov –
Responsibility for one recitation section and/or for holding office hours under the instructors supervision. Departmental approval required.
ECON 390-5 Supervised Teaching - ECON 268 Gaston Chaumont –
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. Registration for Independent Study courses needs to be completed thru the instructions for online independent study registration.
ECON 394W-1 Internship – –
Registration for Independent Study courses needs to be completed thru the instructions for online independent study registration.

Number	Title	Instructor	Time
Monday
Monday and Wednesday
ECON 209-5 Intermediate Macroeconomics –
Economic growth, fluctuations, and other topics concerning the aggregate economy
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 understanding and development of corporate strategy, the importance of executing the strategy and the tenants behind both a performance-evaluation system and compensation/incentive system. Each of these elements is analyzed with the intent of establishing a framework to be applied toward a variety of contemporary managerial topics such as industrial transition, the success and failure of some companies, the value of differentiation, leadership and business ethics. Pre-requisiteECON 207 and one statistics course. Cross-listed: STR 203, ECO 214W This course is not open to first year students or sophomores. If the section is full, please request the course here on UR Student and then email ugbusiness@rochester.edu to be added to the waitlist. Professor Wedig will not be able to override additional students; all requests must** go through the previously mentioned email.
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 understanding and development of corporate strategy, the importance of executing the strategy and the tenants behind both a performance-evaluation system and compensation/incentive system. Each of these elements is analyzed with the intent of establishing a framework to be applied toward a variety of contemporary managerial topics such as industrial transition, the success and failure of some companies, the value of differentiation, leadership and business ethics. ECON 207 Cross-listed: ECO 214, ECO 214W If the section is full, please request the course here on UR Student and then email ugbusiness@rochester.edu to be added to the waitlist. Professor Wedig will not be able to override additional students; all requests must** go through the previously mentioned email.
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 269-1 International Trade –
This course will study the determinants and effects of international trade and investment. We will consider why nations trade, what they trade, and who gains (or not) from this trade. We will then analyze the motives for countries or organizations to restrict or regulate international trade and study the effects of such policies on economic welfare. We will consider wage inequality, multinational operations, foreign direct investment, international trade agreements, and current trade policy disputes.
ECON 209-6 Intermediate Macroeconomics Hamid Firooz
Economic growth, fluctuations, and other topics concerning the aggregate economy
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. Prerequisites: ECO 207 and MKT 203 If the section is full, please request the course here on UR Student and then email ugbusiness@rochester.edu to be added to the waitlist. Professor Cardot will not be able to override additional students. All request must** go through the previously mentioned email.
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. Prerequisites: ECO 207 and MKT 203 If the section is full, please request the course here on UR Student and then email ugbusiness@rochester.edu to be added to the waitlist. Professor Cardot will not be able to override additional students. All request must** go through the previously mentioned email.
ECON 214-2 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 understanding and development of corporate strategy, the importance of executing the strategy and the tenants behind both a performance-evaluation system and compensation/incentive system. Each of these elements is analyzed with the intent of establishing a framework to be applied toward a variety of contemporary managerial topics such as industrial transition, the success and failure of some companies, the value of differentiation, leadership and business ethics. Pre-requisiteECON 207 and one statistics course. Cross-listed: STR 203 , ECON 214W This course is not open to first year students or sophomores. If the section is full, please request the course here on UR Student and then email ugbusiness@rochester.edu to be added to the waitlist. Professor Wedig will not be able to override additional students; all requests must** go through the previously mentioned email.
ECON 214W-2 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 understanding and development of corporate strategy, the importance of executing the strategy and the tenants behind both a performance-evaluation system and compensation/incentive system. Each of these elements is analyzed with the intent of establishing a framework to be applied toward a variety of contemporary managerial topics such as industrial transition, the success and failure of some companies, the value of differentiation, leadership and business ethics. Pre-requisiteECON 207 and one statistics course. Cross-listed: STR 203, ECON 214 This course is not open to first year students or sophomores. If the section is full, please request the course here on UR Student and then email ugbusiness@rochester.edu to be added to the waitlist. Professor Wedig will not be able to override additional students; all requests must** go through the previously mentioned email.
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
ECON 108-1 Principles of Economics Michael Rizzo
The fundamentals of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, with applications; preparation for subsequent economics courses.
ECON 108-2 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 Yu Awaya
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 Yu Awaya
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 230-1 Economic Statistics Nese Yildiz
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 Teng Kok Tan
The course is an introduction to the application of econometric methods. It covers the basic tools of estimation and inference of cross-section models. Prerequisites are 1 semester of calculus (Mth 141 or Mth161 or Mth171), Eco 207 (can be taking at same time), and Eco 230 or Stat 213 or Math/Stat 203 or DSC262
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 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 Teng Kok Tan
The course is an introduction to the application of econometric methods. It covers the basic tools of estimation and inference of cross-section models. Prerequisites are 1 semester of calculus (Mth 141 or Mth161 or Mth171), Eco 207 (can be taking at same time), and Eco 230 or Stat 213 or Math/Stat 203 or DSC262
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.
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.
ECON 226W-1 History of Economic Thought Alexandra Digby
This course explores the evolution and development of the field of economics. Students will read some of the earliest economic writings (Aristotle, Aquinas), discuss mercantilism and the development of trade, examine the works of 'classical' theorists (e.g. Adam Smith, David Ricardo, Karl Marx) and the rise of 'neoclassical' theory (e.g. Jevons, Menger & Walras), as well as influential 20th century thinkers (e.g. Keynes, Schumpeter). The course concludes with a exploration of what economics will look like in the future.
Tuesday and Friday
Wednesday
ECON 108-4 Principles of Economics - Rec Michael Rizzo
The fundamentals of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, with applications; preparation for subsequent economics courses.
ECON 108-3 Principles of Economics - Rec Michael Rizzo
The fundamentals of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, with applications; preparation for subsequent economics courses.
ECON 108-5 Principles of Economics - Rec Michael Rizzo
The fundamentals of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, with applications; preparation for subsequent economics courses.
Thursday
ECON 108-14 Principles of Economics - Rec Michael Rizzo
The fundamentals of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, with applications; preparation for subsequent economics courses.
ECON 108-6 Principles of Economics - Rec Michael Rizzo
The fundamentals of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, with applications; preparation for subsequent economics courses.
ECON 108-12 Principles of Economics - Rec Michael Rizzo
The fundamentals of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, with applications; preparation for subsequent economics courses.
ECON 108-7 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.
ECON 108-8 Principles of Economics - Rec Michael Rizzo
The fundamentals of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, with applications; preparation for subsequent economics courses.
Friday
ECON 209-4 Intermediate Macroeconomics - Rec Hamid Firooz
Economic growth, fluctuations, and other topics concerning the aggregate economy
ECON 108-15 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 108-16 Principles of Economics - Rec Michael Rizzo
The fundamentals of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, with applications; preparation for subsequent economics courses.
ECON 209-2 Intermediate Macro - Rec –
Economic growth, fluctuations, and other topics concerning the aggregate economy
ECON 108-11 Principles of Economics - Rec Michael Rizzo
The fundamentals of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, with applications; preparation for subsequent economics courses.
ECON 209-3 Intermediate Macro - Rec –
Economic growth, fluctuations, and other topics concerning the aggregate economy