Spring Term Schedule
Spring 2024
Number | Title | Instructor | Time |
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ECON 108-1
Elizabeth Ashby
TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM
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The fundamentals of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, with applications; preparation for subsequent economics courses.
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ECON 108-2
Elizabeth Ashby
TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM
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The fundamentals of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, with applications; preparation for subsequent economics courses.
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ECON 108-3
R 3:25PM - 4:40PM
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The fundamentals of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, with applications; preparation for subsequent economics courses.
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ECON 108-4
R 4:50PM - 6:05PM
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The fundamentals of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, with applications; preparation for subsequent economics courses.
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ECON 108-5
F 11:50AM - 1:05PM
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The fundamentals of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, with applications; preparation for subsequent economics courses.
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ECON 108-6
F 2:00PM - 3:15PM
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The fundamentals of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, with applications; preparation for subsequent economics courses.
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ECON 108-7
F 3:25PM - 4:40PM
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The fundamentals of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, with applications; preparation for subsequent economics courses.
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ECON 108-8
R 7:40PM - 8:55PM
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The fundamentals of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, with applications; preparation for subsequent economics courses.
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ECON 108-9
Elizabeth Ashby
R 2:00PM - 3:15PM
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The fundamentals of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, with applications; preparation for subsequent economics courses.
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ECON 207-1
Michael Rizzo
TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM
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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. Prerequisites: ECON 108
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ECON 207-10
Michael Rizzo
F 2:00PM - 3:15PM
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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.
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ECON 207-12
Michael Rizzo
R 7:40PM - 8:55PM
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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.
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ECON 207-13
Michael Rizzo
R 7:40PM - 8:55PM
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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.
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ECON 207-14
Michael Rizzo
F 11:50AM - 12:40PM
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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.
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ECON 207-2
Michael Rizzo
TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM
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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. Prerequisites: ECON 108
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ECON 207-3
Michael Rizzo
W 3:25PM - 4:40PM
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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.
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ECON 207-4
Michael Rizzo
W 3:25PM - 4:40PM
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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.
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ECON 207-5
Michael Rizzo
W 6:15PM - 7:30PM
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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.
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ECON 207-6
Michael Rizzo
R 3:25PM - 4:40PM
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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.
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ECON 207-7
Michael Rizzo
R 4:50PM - 6:05PM
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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.
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ECON 207-8
Michael Rizzo
R 6:15PM - 7:30PM
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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.
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ECON 207-9
Michael Rizzo
R 3:25PM - 4:40PM
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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.
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ECON 207H-1
Yu Awaya
MW 2:00PM - 3:15PM
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This course shows how the choices of consumers and firms interact through markets to determine all the factors related to economic well being. In comparison to other sections of ECO 207, this section develops these choices more formally and mathematically.
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ECON 209-1
Christopher Sleet
MW 10:25AM - 11:40AM
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Economic growth, fluctuations, and other topics concerning the aggregate economy Prerequisite: ECON 207
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ECON 209-2
Hamid Firooz
MW 9:00AM - 10:15AM
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Economic growth, fluctuations, and other topics concerning the aggregate economy Prerequisite: ECON 207
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ECON 209-3
Hamid Firooz
F 2:00PM - 3:15PM
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Economic growth, fluctuations, and other topics concerning the aggregate economy
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ECON 209-4
Christopher Sleet
F 3:25PM - 4:40PM
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Economic growth, fluctuations, and other topics concerning the aggregate economy
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ECON 209-5
Matias Moretti
TR 2:00PM - 3:15PM
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Economic growth, fluctuations, and other topics concerning the aggregate economy
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ECON 209-6
Matias Moretti
F 2:00PM - 3:15PM
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Economic growth, fluctuations, and other topics concerning the aggregate economy
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ECON 214-1
Ronald Schmidt
TR 2:00PM - 3:15PM
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The course combines basic economic concepts with agency theory and the concept of specific knowledge to develop a framework for understanding how executive efforts to create organizations affect business outcomes. The building of that framework includes a discussion of executive talent. Topics considered include: the linkage between formulating corporate strategy and building organizations that facilitate its execution, the link between maintaining competitive relevance and organizational evolution, the importance of decentralization, the importance of performance-evaluation as a tool for achieving decentralization, the challenges of implementing incentives and the links between organizational structure and ethical conduct. The goal is to enable students to better understand when poor corporate performance is traceable to a flawed organizational structure. First years and sophomores are not eligible for this course. Prerequisite: ACC201; MKT203 and FIN204/205 Overlapped: ECON 214-1, ECON 214W-1, STR 203-1 ** 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 Schmidt will not be able to override additional students; all requests must go through the ugbusiness@rochester.edu email.
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ECON 214-2
Michael Raith
TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM
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This course teaches how to approach and solve a wide range of organizational design problems, whether as manager at any level, entrepreneur, or consultant. In a world in which most sources of competitive advantage are fleeting, organizational effectiveness has emerged as a key source of long-run competitive advantage. Conversely, many corporate failures can be traced to poor internal organization. Problems covered range from individual job design to the structure of entire organizations and the boundaries of the firm (e.g., M&A decisions or vertical integration). The course discusses in detail the assignment of decision rights (including centralization vs. decentralization of decisions), performance measurement, and incentives and rewards. These are the three elements of “organizational architecture,” a central framework of the course. Throughout, the course stresses the importance of fit between a firm’s internal organization and its strategy. The course adopts an analytical-economic perspective that is grounded in the field of organizational economics. It also addresses the managerial and behavioral dimensions of organizational problems, drawing on insights from psychology and sociology as appropriate. First year and sophomore students are not eligible for this course. Prerequisite: ECON 207 Overlapped: STR 203-2, ECON 214W-2, ECON 214-2 ** 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 Raith will not be able to override additional students; all requests must go through the ugbusiness@rochester.edu email.
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ECON 214W-1
Ronald Schmidt
TR 2:00PM - 3:15PM
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The course combines basic economic concepts with agency theory and the concept of specific knowledge to develop a framework for understanding how executive efforts to create organizations affect business outcomes. The building of that framework includes a discussion of executive talent. Topics considered include: the linkage between formulating corporate strategy and building organizations that facilitate its execution, the link between maintaining competitive relevance and organizational evolution, the importance of decentralization, the importance of performance-evaluation as a tool for achieving decentralization, the challenges of implementing incentives and the links between organizational structure and ethical conduct. The goal is to enable students to better understand when poor corporate performance is traceable to a flawed organizational structure. To enroll in this "W" section, request a course override and email ugbusiness@rochester.edu for approval. First year and sophomores are not eligible for this course. Prerequisite: ACC201; MKT203 and FIN204/205 Overlapped: ECON 214-1, ECON 214W-1, STR 203-1 ** 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 Schmidt will not be able to override additional students; all requests must go through the ugbusiness@rochester.edu email.
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ECON 214W-2
Michael Raith
TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM
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The course combines basic economic concepts with agency theory and the concept of specific knowledge to develop a framework for understanding how executive efforts to create organizations affect business outcomes. The building of that framework includes a discussion of executive talent. Topics considered include: the linkage between formulating corporate strategy and building organizations that facilitate its execution, the link between maintaining competitive relevance and organizational evolution, the importance of decentralization, the importance of performance-evaluation as a tool for achieving decentralization, the challenges of implementing incentives and the links between organizational structure and ethical conduct. The goal is to enable students to better understand when poor corporate performance is traceable to a flawed organizational structure. First year and sophomore students are not eligible for this course. To enroll in this "W" section, request a course override and email ugbusiness@rochester.edu for approval. Prerequisite: ACC201; MKT203 or FIN204/205 Overlapped: ECON 214-1, ECON 214W-1, STR 203-1 ** 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 Schmidt will not be able to override additional students; all requests must go through the ugbusiness@rochester.edu email.
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ECON 219-3
Narayana Kocherlakota
MW 10:25AM - 11:40AM
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Economics 219 is about macroeconomic policy. The first part will study monetary and fiscal policy as a way to buffer the economy against shocks (like Covid-19 or the financial crisis of 2007-09). The second part will cover policy issues in international monetary economics and in economic growth. The course will make extensive use of calculus. Interested students should have taken Economics 207, Economics 209, and one semester of calculus.
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ECON 224-1
Michael Rizzo
MW 2:00PM - 3:15PM
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Should we expect American League batters to be beaned by more pitches than their National League counterparts? Are investments in sports stadiums good for economic development? How prevalent is discrimination in sports and can it be measured? Should college athletes be paid? Is there any justification for professional sports leagues exemption from anti-trust statutes? What do players unions do? What does and does not promote competitive balance in college football and the major sports? What can golf teach us about the Executive Pay crisis? Should gambling on sports be legal? Is there such a thing as the hot hand? Why do alcohol and sports(seem to)go together? Is the NFL on the decline?These and many other exciting questions related to sports, media and entertainment(though mostly sports)will be covered. Like its popular consideration as a metaphor for life, sports economics is a popular examination ground for more traditional theoretical economics in particular for topics in Labor Economics and Industry.
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ECON 224W-1
Michael Rizzo
MW 2:00PM - 3:15PM
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Should we expect American League batters to be beaned by more pitches than their National League counterparts? Are investments in sports stadiums good for economic development? How prevalent is discrimination in sports and can it be measured? Should college athletes be paid? Is there any justification for professional sports leagues exemption from anti-trust statutes? What do players unions do? What does and does not promote competitive balance in college football and the major sports? What can golf teach us about the Executive Pay crisis? Should gambling on sports be legal? Is there such a thing as the hot hand? Why do alcohol and sports(seem to)go together? Is the NFL on the decline?These and many other exciting questions related to sports, media and entertainment(though mostly sports)will be covered. Like its popular consideration as a metaphor for life, sports economics is a popular examination ground for more traditional theoretical economics in particular for topics in Labor Economics and Industry.
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ECON 228W-1
Molly Ball
TR 2:00PM - 3:15PM
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Explore how big business emerged in modern Brazil and impacted the country's development and classification as one of the worlds five major emerging economies. Using an economic historical lens, we will investigate how Brazilian growth and development conforms to or diverges from traditional economic history models. The course looks particularly at theories of development and how transportation, banking, and agribusiness impacted Brazil's 19th and 20th century history.
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ECON 230-1
Nese Yildiz
TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM
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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.
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ECON 231W-1
Teng Kok Tan
MW 12:30PM - 1:45PM
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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 (MATH 141 or MATH 161 or MATH 171), ECON 207 (can be taking at same time), and ECON 230 or STAT 213 or MATH/STAT 203 or DCSC 262
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ECON 231W-2
Teng Kok Tan
MW 9:00AM - 10:15AM
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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 (Math 141 or Math161 or Math171), Eco 207 (can be taking at same time), and Eco 230 or Stat 213 or Math/Stat 203 or DSC262
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ECON 233W-1
Bin Chen
MW 12:30PM - 1:45PM
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The course is an introduction to the application of econometric methods. It covers the basic tools of estimation, inference and forecast of cross-section, time-series and panel data models. The course emphasizes the intuitive understanding and practical application of these basic tools of econometric analysis.
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ECON 236-1
Samuel Ogie
MW 2:00PM - 3:15PM
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Analysis of factors that affect supply and demand in the market for medical care: risk, insurance, externalities, ethics, regulation.
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ECON 251-1
Yu Awaya
MW 12:30PM - 1:45PM
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This course examines the determinants of market structure and market performance. Questions discussed are pricing, product and quality choice, collusion, mergers, vertical restrictions, antitrust policy and related welfare analysis. Additional topics (depending on time) that are covered are networks, auctions, advertisement, and research and development. The course puts a special emphasis on studying strategic situations and using the tools of game theory. We use examples from US and international markets to illustrate the main theoretical ideas.
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ECON 263-1
Elizabeth Ashby
TR 3:25PM - 4:40PM
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This course is intended to be an introduction to the study of the role of government in the economy, with an emphasis on the microeconomic aspects of this role. Both the taxation and the expenditure sides of government activity will be studied. The first part of the course will be devoted to the theory of public finance in order to build a foundation for the remainder of the course, which involved the application of this theory to particular programs and institutions (policy analysis). Typical topic include: public goods, social security, income taxation, tax reform, fiscal federalism, ect.
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ECON 263W-1
Elizabeth Ashby
TR 3:25PM - 4:40PM
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This course is intended to be an introduction to the study of the role of government in the economy, with an emphasis on the microeconomic aspects of this role. Both the taxation and the expenditure sides of government activity will be studied. The first part of the course will be devoted to the theory of public finance in order to build a foundation for the remainder of the course, which involved the application of this theory to particular programs and institutions (policy analysis). Typical topic include: public goods, social security, income taxation, tax reform, fiscal federalism, ect.
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ECON 268-1
Gaston Chaumont
TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM
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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. Prerequisite is ECON 108
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ECON 268W-1
Gaston Chaumont
TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM
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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.
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ECON 275-1
Travis Baseler
TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM
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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.
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ECON 288-3
MW 2:00PM - 3:15PM
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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.
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ECON 288-4
M 3:25PM - 4:40PM
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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.
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ECON 289W-1
Lorenz Ekerdt
F 10:25AM - 11:40AM
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This course will guide students through the process of formulating economic hypotheses, gathering the appropriate empirical data, cleaning and analyzing the data with descriptive and econometric tools using statistical software, and effectively communicating research findings in writing and presentations. Prerequisites: ECON 207, ECON 231W
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ECON 390-10
Elizabeth Ashby
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Responsibility for one recitation section and/or for holding office hours under the instructors supervision. Departmental approval required. |
ECON 390-11
Gaston Chaumont
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Responsibility for one recitation section and/or for holding office hours under the instructors supervision. Departmental approval required. |
ECON 390-12
Elizabeth Ashby
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Responsibility for one recitation section and/or for holding office hours under the instructors supervision. Departmental approval required. |
ECON 390-2
Michael Rizzo
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Responsibility for one recitation section and/or for holding office hours under the instructors supervision. Departmental approval required. |
ECON 390-3
Michael Rizzo
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Responsibility for one recitation section and/or for holding office hours under the instructors supervision. Departmental approval required. |
ECON 390-6
Steven Landsburg
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Responsibility for one recitation section and/or for holding office hours under the instructors supervision. Departmental approval required. |
ECON 390-7
Hamid Firooz
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Responsibility for one recitation section and/or for holding office hours under the instructors supervision. Departmental approval required. |
ECON 390-8
Lisa Kahn
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Responsibility for one recitation section and/or for holding office hours under the instructors supervision. Departmental approval required. |
ECON 390-9
Alexandra Digby
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Responsibility for one recitation section and/or for holding office hours under the instructors supervision. Departmental approval required. |
Spring 2024
Number | Title | Instructor | Time |
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Monday | |
ECON 288-4
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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. |
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Monday and Wednesday | |
ECON 209-2
Hamid Firooz
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Economic growth, fluctuations, and other topics concerning the aggregate economy Prerequisite: ECON 207 |
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ECON 231W-2
Teng Kok Tan
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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 (Math 141 or Math161 or Math171), Eco 207 (can be taking at same time), and Eco 230 or Stat 213 or Math/Stat 203 or DSC262 |
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ECON 209-1
Christopher Sleet
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Economic growth, fluctuations, and other topics concerning the aggregate economy Prerequisite: ECON 207 |
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ECON 219-3
Narayana Kocherlakota
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Economics 219 is about macroeconomic policy. The first part will study monetary and fiscal policy as a way to buffer the economy against shocks (like Covid-19 or the financial crisis of 2007-09). The second part will cover policy issues in international monetary economics and in economic growth. The course will make extensive use of calculus. Interested students should have taken Economics 207, Economics 209, and one semester of calculus. |
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ECON 231W-1
Teng Kok Tan
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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 (MATH 141 or MATH 161 or MATH 171), ECON 207 (can be taking at same time), and ECON 230 or STAT 213 or MATH/STAT 203 or DCSC 262 |
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ECON 233W-1
Bin Chen
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The course is an introduction to the application of econometric methods. It covers the basic tools of estimation, inference and forecast of cross-section, time-series and panel data models. The course emphasizes the intuitive understanding and practical application of these basic tools of econometric analysis. |
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ECON 251-1
Yu Awaya
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This course examines the determinants of market structure and market performance. Questions discussed are pricing, product and quality choice, collusion, mergers, vertical restrictions, antitrust policy and related welfare analysis. Additional topics (depending on time) that are covered are networks, auctions, advertisement, and research and development. The course puts a special emphasis on studying strategic situations and using the tools of game theory. We use examples from US and international markets to illustrate the main theoretical ideas. |
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ECON 207H-1
Yu Awaya
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This course shows how the choices of consumers and firms interact through markets to determine all the factors related to economic well being. In comparison to other sections of ECO 207, this section develops these choices more formally and mathematically. |
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ECON 224-1
Michael Rizzo
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Should we expect American League batters to be beaned by more pitches than their National League counterparts? Are investments in sports stadiums good for economic development? How prevalent is discrimination in sports and can it be measured? Should college athletes be paid? Is there any justification for professional sports leagues exemption from anti-trust statutes? What do players unions do? What does and does not promote competitive balance in college football and the major sports? What can golf teach us about the Executive Pay crisis? Should gambling on sports be legal? Is there such a thing as the hot hand? Why do alcohol and sports(seem to)go together? Is the NFL on the decline?These and many other exciting questions related to sports, media and entertainment(though mostly sports)will be covered. Like its popular consideration as a metaphor for life, sports economics is a popular examination ground for more traditional theoretical economics in particular for topics in Labor Economics and Industry. |
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ECON 224W-1
Michael Rizzo
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Should we expect American League batters to be beaned by more pitches than their National League counterparts? Are investments in sports stadiums good for economic development? How prevalent is discrimination in sports and can it be measured? Should college athletes be paid? Is there any justification for professional sports leagues exemption from anti-trust statutes? What do players unions do? What does and does not promote competitive balance in college football and the major sports? What can golf teach us about the Executive Pay crisis? Should gambling on sports be legal? Is there such a thing as the hot hand? Why do alcohol and sports(seem to)go together? Is the NFL on the decline?These and many other exciting questions related to sports, media and entertainment(though mostly sports)will be covered. Like its popular consideration as a metaphor for life, sports economics is a popular examination ground for more traditional theoretical economics in particular for topics in Labor Economics and Industry. |
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ECON 236-1
Samuel Ogie
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Analysis of factors that affect supply and demand in the market for medical care: risk, insurance, externalities, ethics, regulation. |
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ECON 288-3
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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. |
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Tuesday | |
Tuesday and Thursday | |
ECON 230-1
Nese Yildiz
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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. |
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ECON 275-1
Travis Baseler
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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. |
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ECON 108-2
Elizabeth Ashby
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The fundamentals of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, with applications; preparation for subsequent economics courses. |
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ECON 207-1
Michael Rizzo
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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. Prerequisites: ECON 108 |
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ECON 268-1
Gaston Chaumont
|
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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. Prerequisite is ECON 108 |
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ECON 268W-1
Gaston Chaumont
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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. |
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ECON 108-1
Elizabeth Ashby
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The fundamentals of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, with applications; preparation for subsequent economics courses. |
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ECON 207-2
Michael Rizzo
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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. Prerequisites: ECON 108 |
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ECON 214-2
Michael Raith
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This course teaches how to approach and solve a wide range of organizational design problems, whether as manager at any level, entrepreneur, or consultant. In a world in which most sources of competitive advantage are fleeting, organizational effectiveness has emerged as a key source of long-run competitive advantage. Conversely, many corporate failures can be traced to poor internal organization. Problems covered range from individual job design to the structure of entire organizations and the boundaries of the firm (e.g., M&A decisions or vertical integration). The course discusses in detail the assignment of decision rights (including centralization vs. decentralization of decisions), performance measurement, and incentives and rewards. These are the three elements of “organizational architecture,” a central framework of the course. Throughout, the course stresses the importance of fit between a firm’s internal organization and its strategy. The course adopts an analytical-economic perspective that is grounded in the field of organizational economics. It also addresses the managerial and behavioral dimensions of organizational problems, drawing on insights from psychology and sociology as appropriate. First year and sophomore students are not eligible for this course. Prerequisite: ECON 207 Overlapped: STR 203-2, ECON 214W-2, ECON 214-2 ** 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 Raith will not be able to override additional students; all requests must go through the ugbusiness@rochester.edu email. |
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ECON 214W-2
Michael Raith
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The course combines basic economic concepts with agency theory and the concept of specific knowledge to develop a framework for understanding how executive efforts to create organizations affect business outcomes. The building of that framework includes a discussion of executive talent. Topics considered include: the linkage between formulating corporate strategy and building organizations that facilitate its execution, the link between maintaining competitive relevance and organizational evolution, the importance of decentralization, the importance of performance-evaluation as a tool for achieving decentralization, the challenges of implementing incentives and the links between organizational structure and ethical conduct. The goal is to enable students to better understand when poor corporate performance is traceable to a flawed organizational structure. First year and sophomore students are not eligible for this course. To enroll in this "W" section, request a course override and email ugbusiness@rochester.edu for approval. Prerequisite: ACC201; MKT203 or FIN204/205 Overlapped: ECON 214-1, ECON 214W-1, STR 203-1 ** 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 Schmidt will not be able to override additional students; all requests must go through the ugbusiness@rochester.edu email. |
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ECON 209-5
Matias Moretti
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Economic growth, fluctuations, and other topics concerning the aggregate economy |
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ECON 214-1
Ronald Schmidt
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The course combines basic economic concepts with agency theory and the concept of specific knowledge to develop a framework for understanding how executive efforts to create organizations affect business outcomes. The building of that framework includes a discussion of executive talent. Topics considered include: the linkage between formulating corporate strategy and building organizations that facilitate its execution, the link between maintaining competitive relevance and organizational evolution, the importance of decentralization, the importance of performance-evaluation as a tool for achieving decentralization, the challenges of implementing incentives and the links between organizational structure and ethical conduct. The goal is to enable students to better understand when poor corporate performance is traceable to a flawed organizational structure. First years and sophomores are not eligible for this course. Prerequisite: ACC201; MKT203 and FIN204/205 Overlapped: ECON 214-1, ECON 214W-1, STR 203-1 ** 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 Schmidt will not be able to override additional students; all requests must go through the ugbusiness@rochester.edu email. |
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ECON 214W-1
Ronald Schmidt
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The course combines basic economic concepts with agency theory and the concept of specific knowledge to develop a framework for understanding how executive efforts to create organizations affect business outcomes. The building of that framework includes a discussion of executive talent. Topics considered include: the linkage between formulating corporate strategy and building organizations that facilitate its execution, the link between maintaining competitive relevance and organizational evolution, the importance of decentralization, the importance of performance-evaluation as a tool for achieving decentralization, the challenges of implementing incentives and the links between organizational structure and ethical conduct. The goal is to enable students to better understand when poor corporate performance is traceable to a flawed organizational structure. To enroll in this "W" section, request a course override and email ugbusiness@rochester.edu for approval. First year and sophomores are not eligible for this course. Prerequisite: ACC201; MKT203 and FIN204/205 Overlapped: ECON 214-1, ECON 214W-1, STR 203-1 ** 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 Schmidt will not be able to override additional students; all requests must go through the ugbusiness@rochester.edu email. |
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ECON 228W-1
Molly Ball
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Explore how big business emerged in modern Brazil and impacted the country's development and classification as one of the worlds five major emerging economies. Using an economic historical lens, we will investigate how Brazilian growth and development conforms to or diverges from traditional economic history models. The course looks particularly at theories of development and how transportation, banking, and agribusiness impacted Brazil's 19th and 20th century history. |
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ECON 263-1
Elizabeth Ashby
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This course is intended to be an introduction to the study of the role of government in the economy, with an emphasis on the microeconomic aspects of this role. Both the taxation and the expenditure sides of government activity will be studied. The first part of the course will be devoted to the theory of public finance in order to build a foundation for the remainder of the course, which involved the application of this theory to particular programs and institutions (policy analysis). Typical topic include: public goods, social security, income taxation, tax reform, fiscal federalism, ect. |
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ECON 263W-1
Elizabeth Ashby
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This course is intended to be an introduction to the study of the role of government in the economy, with an emphasis on the microeconomic aspects of this role. Both the taxation and the expenditure sides of government activity will be studied. The first part of the course will be devoted to the theory of public finance in order to build a foundation for the remainder of the course, which involved the application of this theory to particular programs and institutions (policy analysis). Typical topic include: public goods, social security, income taxation, tax reform, fiscal federalism, ect. |
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ECON 207-3
Michael Rizzo
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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. |
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ECON 207-4
Michael Rizzo
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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. |
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ECON 207-5
Michael Rizzo
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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. |
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ECON 108-9
Elizabeth Ashby
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The fundamentals of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, with applications; preparation for subsequent economics courses. |
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ECON 108-3
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The fundamentals of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, with applications; preparation for subsequent economics courses. |
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ECON 207-6
Michael Rizzo
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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. |
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ECON 207-9
Michael Rizzo
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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. |
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ECON 108-4
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The fundamentals of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, with applications; preparation for subsequent economics courses. |
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ECON 207-7
Michael Rizzo
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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. |
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ECON 207-8
Michael Rizzo
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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. |
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ECON 108-8
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The fundamentals of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, with applications; preparation for subsequent economics courses. |
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ECON 207-12
Michael Rizzo
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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. |
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ECON 207-13
Michael Rizzo
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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. |
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ECON 289W-1
Lorenz Ekerdt
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This course will guide students through the process of formulating economic hypotheses, gathering the appropriate empirical data, cleaning and analyzing the data with descriptive and econometric tools using statistical software, and effectively communicating research findings in writing and presentations. Prerequisites: ECON 207, ECON 231W |
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ECON 108-5
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The fundamentals of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, with applications; preparation for subsequent economics courses. |
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ECON 207-14
Michael Rizzo
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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. |
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ECON 108-6
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The fundamentals of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, with applications; preparation for subsequent economics courses. |
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ECON 207-10
Michael Rizzo
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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. |
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ECON 209-3
Hamid Firooz
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Economic growth, fluctuations, and other topics concerning the aggregate economy |
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ECON 209-6
Matias Moretti
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Economic growth, fluctuations, and other topics concerning the aggregate economy |
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ECON 108-7
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The fundamentals of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, with applications; preparation for subsequent economics courses. |
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ECON 209-4
Christopher Sleet
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Economic growth, fluctuations, and other topics concerning the aggregate economy |