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ECON 1001
Course Description
Reviews lecture material presented in ECON 1110 lectures; provides problem-solving techniques, study tips, and additional problems to prepare for exams and problem sets; provides additional time for questions ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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1 Credit Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
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- M Rockefeller Hall 103
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Alexander, A
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A&S students receive transcript credit only; cannot be used toward graduation.
ECON 1002
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Reviews lecture material presented in ECON 1120 lectures; provides problem-solving techniques, study tips, and additional problems to prepare for exams and problem sets; provides additional time for questions ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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1 Credit Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
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- W Rockefeller Hall 132
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Alexander, A
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A&S students receive transcript credit only; cannot be used toward graduation.
ECON 1110
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Explanation and evaluation of how the price system operates in determining what goods are produced, how goods are produced, who receives income, and how the price system is modified and influenced by private ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion.
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3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- MW Statler Hall 185-Aud
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Wissink, J
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- F Rockefeller Hall 105
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- F Rockefeller Hall 105
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- R Rockefeller Hall 104
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- R Rockefeller Hall 104
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- F Rockefeller Hall 103
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- F Rockefeller Hall 103
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- F Rockefeller Hall 103
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- F Rockefeller Hall 103
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- F Rockefeller Hall 104
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- F Rockefeller Hall 104
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- T Rockefeller Hall 103
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ECON 1120
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Analysis of aggregate economic activity in relation to the level, stability, and growth of national income. Topics may include the determination and effects of unemployment, inflation, balance of payments, ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion.
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3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- MW Uris Hall G01
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Wissink, J
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- M Rockefeller Hall 103
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- M Rockefeller Hall 103
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- W Baker Laboratory 119
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- W Baker Laboratory 119
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- F Goldwin Smith Hall G64-Kau Aud
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- F Goldwin Smith Hall G64-Kau Aud
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- F Rockefeller Hall 102
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- F Rockefeller Hall 102
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Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion.
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3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- MW Kennedy Hall 116-Call Aud
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Basu, A
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- M Uris Hall 202
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- M Uris Hall 202
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- W Uris Hall 202
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- W Uris Hall 202
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- R Rockefeller Hall 103
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- R Rockefeller Hall 103
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- F Rockefeller Hall 122
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- F Rockefeller Hall 122
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3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
ECON 2300
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One-semester introduction to international economic principles and issues. Begins by surveying key topics such as the elements of comparative advantage, tariff and nontariff barriers, and multilateral ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: AEM 2300
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3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- TR Warren Hall B25
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Lee, D
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Prerequisite: ECON 1110 or equivalent. Recommended prerequisite: ECON 1120 or equivalent. If the course is full, you may sign up for the wait-list here: http://goo.gl/forms/X8IBRIa5WW
ECON 3030
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The pricing processes in a private enterprise economy are analyzed under varying competitive conditions, and their role in the allocation of resources and the functional distribution of national income ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion.
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4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- TR Goldwin Smith Hall 142
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Besharov, G
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- F Rockefeller Hall 104
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- F Rockefeller Hall 104
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4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- MWF Goldwin Smith Hall G76-Lewis
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Masson, R
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- R Rockefeller Hall 105
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- R Rockefeller Hall 105
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4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- TR Rockefeller Hall 230
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Troshkin, M
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- F Rockefeller Hall 122
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- F Baker Laboratory 335
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ECON 3040
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Introduces the theory of national income and determination and economic growth in alternative models of the national economy. Examines the interaction and relation of these models to empirical aggregate ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion.
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4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- MW Rockefeller Hall 122
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Huckfeldt, C
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- F Goldwin Smith Hall G64-Kau Aud
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- F Goldwin Smith Hall G64-Kau Aud
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Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion.
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4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- TR Malott Hall 253
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Mertens, K
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- F Rockefeller Hall 115
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- F Rockefeller Hall 115
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ECON 3110
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This course provides an introduction to probability and parametric inference. Topics include: random variables, standard distributions, the law of large numbers, the central limit theorem, likelihood-based ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: ILRST 3110, STSCI 3110
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4 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
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- MW Ives Hall 105
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Diciccio, T
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- R Ives Hall 111
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Diciccio, T
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- F Ives Hall 219
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Diciccio, T
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- F Ives Hall 219
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Diciccio, T
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- R Ives Hall 116
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Diciccio, T
ECON 3120
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Introduction to the theory and application of econometric techniques. Emphasis is on both development of techniques and applications of econometrics to economic questions. Topics include estimation and ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion.
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4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- TR Malott Hall 228-Bache Aud
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Lim, C
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- F Klarman Hall KG42
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- F Klarman Hall KG42
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- F Baker Laboratory 135
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- F Baker Laboratory 135
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ECON 3140
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Introduction to the theory and application of econometric techniques. Emphasis is on foundations and development of econometric models, focusing on how a theoretical economic model can be placed into a ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion.
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4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- TR Goldwin Smith Hall 132-HEC Aud
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Molinari, F
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- F Uris Hall 202
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- F Uris Hall 202
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- F Goldwin Smith Hall G22
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- F Goldwin Smith Hall G22
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ECON 3170
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Teaches how to evaluate causal claims, e.g., about the effectiveness of government policies. Students learn to apply their knowledge of statistics and regression analysis to investigate the effectiveness ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: PAM 4100
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3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- TR M Van Rensselaer Hall 151
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Matsudaira, J
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Department Consent Required (Add)
ECON 3320
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Surveys problems in American economic history from the Civil War to World War I. view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- TR Goldwin Smith Hall G76-Lewis
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Lyons, T
ECON 3330
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Examines the anatomy of the Great Depression through the experiences of the two most important economies of the time: the United States and Great Britain. Also examines the development of macroeconomic ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: ILRLE 4480
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4 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
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- TR Ives Hall 115
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Boyer, G
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ECON 3350
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Covers early writings in economics and their relationship to current economic analysis and policy issues. Examples include ancient and medieval philosophers on justice in exchange; mercantilist arguments ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- MW Goldwin Smith Hall 142
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Falkson, L
ECON 3430
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Examines topics in labor economics of particular relevance to individual managers and firms. Representative topics include recruitment, screening, and hiring strategies; compensation (including retirement ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: ILRLE 4430
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4 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
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- MW Ives Hall 111
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Thomas, S
ECON 3450
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Uses the tools of public economics to analyze modern welfare states. Although examples are drawn from several countries, the course focuses on the United States, Canada, and Sweden. What are the rationales ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: ILRLE 4426, ILRLE 6420
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4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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- W Ives Hall 109
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Hutchens, R
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ECON 3460
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Surveys economic and industrial issues in the sports industry. Topics include salary determination, including free agency, salary caps, salary arbitration; competitive balance and financial health of sports ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: ILRLR 4030
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4 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
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- TR Ives Hall 219
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Kahn, L
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ECON 3760
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The economics of education is about understanding how and why people make decisions to invest in education, the effect of education on long-term social and economic outcomes, the behavior of those institutions ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: PAM 3550
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3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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- MW M Van Rensselaer Hall 280
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Lovenheim, M
ECON 3800
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Examines, through the lens of economic analysis, legal principles drawn from various branches of law, including contracts, torts, and property. Cases are assigned for class discussion; in addition, there ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- MW Phillips Hall 101
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Hay, G
ECON 3825
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Networks II builds on its prerequisite course and continues to examine how each of the computing, economic, sociological and natural worlds are connected and how the structure of these connections affects ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: CS 4852, INFO 4220, INFO 6220
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3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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- TR Olin Hall 255
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Ghosh, A
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ECON 4050
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Intended for advanced economics majors who are especially interested in economic theory. Topics include (1) review of the one good Ramsey model of optimal savings and accumulation; conditions for intertemporal ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- MWF Uris Hall 202
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Majumdar, M
ECON 4220
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Examines the theory and decision making in the presence of uncertainty and the practical aspects of particular asset markets. view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- TR Goldwin Smith Hall G64-Kau Aud
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Besharov, G
ECON 4510
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Surveys the sources of comparative advantage. Studies commercial policy and analyzes the welfare economics of trade between countries. Some attention is paid to the institutional aspects of the world trading ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- TR Goldwin Smith Hall G64-Kau Aud
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Wan, H
Regular Academic Session.
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4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- T Washington, DC
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Suranovic, S
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Taught in Washington, DC.
ECON 4520
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Surveys the determination of exchange rates and theories of balance of payments adjustments. Also explores open economy macroeconomics and analyzes some of the institutional details of foreign exchange ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- TR Bradfield Hall 101
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Bianchi, F
ECON 4660
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Introduces students to behavioral economics, an emerging subfield of economics that incorporates insights from psychology and other social sciences into economics. Examines evidence on how human behavior ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion.
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4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- TR Uris Hall G01
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Tripp, B
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- F Baker Laboratory 335
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- F Baker Laboratory 219
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ECON 4820
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This class will focus on the role of the environment in the theory and practice of economics. It will make use of microeconomic analysis at the intermediate level and will incorporate real-world examples. ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: AEM 4510
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3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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- TR Warren Hall B75
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Small, A
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Prerequisite: intermediate microeconomics course and calculus. Enrollment is limited to: undergaduate students.
ECON 4840
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The first half of the course surveys the theory of welfare economics as a foundation for public policy analysis. Major issues addressed include the problem of social welfare measurement, the choice of ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: AEM 6300
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4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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- TR Warren Hall B02
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de Gorter, H
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Prerequisite: Either PAM 2000, ECON 3010, ECON 3030 (formerly 3130), or equivalent.
ECON 4901
Course Description
Exploration of analytical issues involving sustainable development. Sustainability is interpreted to encompass two recurrent themes in dynamic economics: productive efficiency and intergenerational equity: ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- MW Goldwin Smith Hall G24
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Majumdar, M
ECON 4902
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Covers bank management and supervision, with special reference to international supervisory agreements (Basel II) and U.S. Federal guidance. Sources of risk are considered-market, credit, operational, ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- MW Uris Hall 204
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Kiefer, N
ECON 4905
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Financial Fragility and the Macro-economy. Topics will include the history and theory of bank runs and other panics, the recent financial meltdown, bubbles, moral hazard, irrational exuberance, rational ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- MW Uris Hall 202
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Shell, K
ECON 4991
Course Description
Students should consult the director of undergraduate studies for details. Admission is competitive. Interested students should apply to the program in the spring of their junior year. view course details
ECON 4999
Course Description
Independent study. NOTE: Formerly ECON 4980. view course details
ECON 6100
Course Description
Topics in consumer and producer theory, equilibrium models and their application, externalities and public goods, intertemporal choice, simple dynamic models and resource depletion, choice under ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion.
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4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- TR Rockefeller Hall 230
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Blume, L
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Instructor Consent Required (Add)
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- F Rockefeller Hall 115
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Staff
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ECON 6140
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Covers the following topics: dynamic programming; stochastic growth; search models; cash-in-advance models; real business-cycle models; labor indivisibilities and lotteries; heterogeneous agents models; ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion.
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4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- TR Uris Hall 202
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Bianchi, F
Mertens, K
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- F Goldwin Smith Hall G22
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Staff
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ECON 6200
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A continuation of ECON 6190 covering statistics: estimation theory, least squares methods, method of maximum likelihood, generalized method of moments, theory of hypothesis testing, asymptotic test theory, ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion.
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4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- TR Uris Hall 202
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Stoye, J
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- F Goldwin Smith Hall G22
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Staff
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ECON 6420
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Covers microeconomic theory and its applications to health and health care markets. Topics include consumer demand for health and health behaviors, the supply side of health promotion, the industrial ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: PAM 6420
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3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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- TR M Van Rensselaer Hall 153
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Ziebarth, N
ECON 6590
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Focuses on empirical strategies to identify the causal effects of public policies and programs. The course uses problem sets based on real-world examples and data to examine techniques for analyzing ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: PAM 6090
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3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- TR Malott Hall 251
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Matsudaira, J
ECON 6970
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The principal objective of this course is to explore empirical evidence on the role of government intervention in the economy. The focus of the course will be on reading important papers and learning techniques ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: PAM 6970
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4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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- MW M Van Rensselaer Hall 151
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Lovenheim, M
ECON 7190
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Covers advanced topics in econometrics, such as asymptotic estimation and test theory, robust estimation, Bayesian inference, advanced topics in time-series analysis, errors in variable and latent variable ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- T Uris Hall 488
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Kiefer, N
ECON 7230
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Analyzes the ways identification problems limit the conclusions that may be drawn in empirical economic research and studies how identified and partially identified parameters can be estimated. In the ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- TR Uris Hall 420
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Molinari, F
ECON 7300
Course Description
The course aims to equip students with the tools necessary to conduct state of the art applied macroeconomic research. The course will teach students how to use the "workhorse" statistical models of applied ... view course details
Seven Week - First.
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2 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- MW Uris Hall 488
- Jan 27 - Mar 18, 2016
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Nimark, K
ECON 7310
Course Description
Covers advanced topics in monetary economics, macroeconomics, and economic growth-such as overlapping-generations, taxes and transfers denominated in money, transactions demand for money, multi-asset ... view course details
Seven Week - Second.
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2 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- MW Uris Hall 488
- Mar 21 - May 11, 2016
Instructors
Shell, K
ECON 7311
Course Description
The course is a continuation of Tools in Applied Macro I and aims at equipping students with the tools necessary to conduct state of the art applied macroeconomic research. The course will introduce students ... view course details
Seven Week - Second.
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MW Uris Hall 488
- Mar 21 - May 11, 2016
Instructors
Mertens, K
ECON 7335
Course Description
Many economic decisions have to be made in settings in which many interacting agents have imperfect and diverse information about pay-off relevant variables. This course gives an overview of existing research ... view course details
Seven Week - First.
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MW Uris Hall 488
- Jan 27 - Mar 18, 2016
Instructors
Nimark, K
ECON 7340
Course Description
This is a second year PhD course in public economics, with primary focus on political economy. The course aims to serve two purposes: (1) to cover in detail various methods used in empirical microeconomics ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MW Uris Hall 420
Instructors
Lim, C
ECON 7350
Course Description
Develops a mathematical and highly analytical understanding of the role of government in market economies and the fundamentals of public economics and related issues. Topics include generalizations and ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: AEM 7350
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R Warren Hall B02
Instructors
Kanbur, R
ECON 7390
Course Description
This course exposes graduate students to current research questions and methods. The topics and methods can be loosely described as originating with optimal policy questions in macroeconomics and public ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Uris Hall 488
Instructors
Troshkin, M
ECON 7400
Course Description
The course is designed to teach students basic and advanced techniques for acquiring and transforming raw information into social and economic data. The current version is particularly aimed at American ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: ILRLE 7400, INFO 7470
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- M Ives Hall 109
Instructors
Abowd, J
Vilhuber, L
ECON 7430
Course Description
Includes reading and discussion of selected topics in labor economics. Stresses applications of economic theory and econometrics to the labor market and human resource areas. view course details
Seven Week - First. Combined with: ILRLE 7460
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Credits and Grading Basis
2-4 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MW Ives Hall 107
- Jan 27 - Mar 18, 2016
Instructors
Blau, F
ECON 7471
Course Description
Survey of the econometric research and theory on a wide variety of education issues at the elementary and secondary level. Topics include school finance policies, peer effects, accountability, incentives, ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: ILRLE 7471, PAM 6471
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MW M Van Rensselaer Hall 153
Instructors
Fitzpatrick, M
ECON 7492
Course Description
Continues from ILRLE 7410 and covers statistical methods for models in which the dependent variable is not continuous. Covers models for dichotomous response (including probit and logit); polychotomous ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: ILRLE 7420
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Ives Hall 215
Instructors
Jakubson, G
ECON 7650
Course Description
Graduate students and the instructor present draft research proposals, papers, and preliminary thesis results for group review and discussion. Students who actively participate by offering written and ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: AEM 7650
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-3 Credits Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W Warren Hall 113
Instructors
Barrett, C
ECON 7700
Course Description
Topics vary from year to year but may include poverty, inequality, intra-household allocation, structural adjustment, and debt. Examination is by term paper. view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: AEM 6670
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W Warren Hall B02
Instructors
Kanbur, R
ECON 7841
Course Description
No description available. view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T Uris Hall 498
Instructors
Stoye, J
ECON 7842
Course Description
No description available. view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- M Uris Hall 498
Instructors
Easley, D
ECON 7843
Course Description
No description available. view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W Uris Hall 498
Instructors
Barwick, P
ECON 7845
Course Description
Presentations of completed papers and work in progress by faculty members, advanced graduate students, and speakers from other universities. Focuses on the formulation, design, and execution ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: ILRLE 9400
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- M Ives Hall 115
Instructors
Blau, F
ECON 7846
Course Description
No description available. view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R Uris Hall 498
Instructors
Bianchi, F
ECON 7847
Course Description
No description available. view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R Uris Hall 494
Instructors
Berry, J
ECON 7848
Course Description
No description available. view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- M Uris Hall 498
Instructors
Coate, S
ECON 7849
Course Description
No description available. view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T Uris Hall 494
Instructors
O'Donoghue, T
ECON 7851
Course Description
Ph.D. students in the Field of Economics are required to take this year-long research seminar, and receive a grade of Satisfactory, in order to remain in good standing in the Ph.D. program. Students present ... view course details
ECON 7852
Course Description
No description available. view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- F Uris Hall 498
Instructors
Li, S