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Course DescriptionsEcon 4109H. Honors Course: Game Theory andApplications. (4 cr. Prereq–3101, 3102 or equiv, Math1271-1272 or equiv)Games; normal form and extensive form; wars ofattrition; games of timing; bargaining applications inindustrial organization, macroeconomics, andinternational economics.Econ 4113. Introduction to Mathematical Economics.(4 cr. Prereq–3101, 3102 or equiv, Math 1271-1272-2243 orequiv)Development of selected models of economicbehavior in mathematical terms. Topics selected toillustrate the advantages of a mathematicalformulation.Econ 4161. Microeconomic Analysis. (2 cr. Prereq–[3101or 5151 or equiv], Math 2243, Math 2263, #)Theories of consumer demand, producer supply, andmarket equilibrium. General equilibrium andwelfare. May include topics such as externalities,economics of information/uncertainty. Seven-weekcourse. Meets with 8001.Econ 4162. Microeconomic Analysis. (2 cr. Prereq–4161, #)Theories of consumer demand, producer supply, andmarket equilibrium. General equilibrium andwelfare. May include topics such as externalities,economics of information/uncertainty, and gametheory. Seven-week course. Meets with 8002.Econ 4163. Microeconomic Analysis. (2 cr. Prereq–4162, #)Theories of consumer demand, producer supply, andmarket equilibrium. General equilibrium andwelfare. May include topics such as externalities,economics of information/uncertainty, and gametheory. Seven-week course. Meets with 8003.Econ 4164. Microeconomic Analysis. (2 cr. Prereq–4163, #)Theories of consumer demand, producer supply, andmarket equilibrium. General equilibrium andwelfare. May include topics such as externalities,economics of information/uncertainty, and gametheory. Seven-week course. Meets with 8004.Econ 4165. Macroeconomic Theory. (2 cr. Prereq–[3102,[[Math 2243, Math 2263] or equiv]], #)Dynamic general equilibrium models: solving forpaths of interest rates, consumption, investment, andprices. Seven-week course. Meets with 8105.Econ 4166. Macroeconomic Theory. (2 cr. Prereq–4165, #)Dynamic general equilibrium models: solving forpaths of interest rates, consumption, investment, andprices. Seven-week course. Meets with 8106.Econ 4167. Macroeconomic Theory. (2 cr. Prereq–4166, #)General equilibrium models with uncertainty, search,matching, indivisibilities, private information.Implications of theory for measurement and datareporting. Overlapping generations, dynasty modelswith money/government. Variational/recursivemethods. Seven-week course. Meets with 8107.Econ 4168. Macroeconomic Theory. (2 cr. Prereq–4167, #)General equilibrium models with uncertainty, search,matching, indivisibilities, private information.Implications of theory for measurement and datareporting. Overlapping generations, dynasty modelswith money/government. Variational/recursivemethods. Seven-week course. Meets with 8108.Econ 4171. History of Economic Thought. (3 cr. Prereq–3101, 3102 or equiv)Primarily a critical reading course. Topics includeSmith, Ricardo, Malthus, and Marx; neoclassicists,Keynes, the mercantilist and physiocratic doctrines;and modern theory.Econ 4211. Principles of Econometrics. (4 cr. Prereq–[[1101, 1102] or equiv], Math 2243 [or equiv], [[Stat 3021,Stat 3022] or equiv], familiarity with computers)Data analysis/quantitative methods in economics.Violation of classical regression model assumptions,modified estimation procedures that retain desirableproperties. Multi-equation models. Computerapplications/interpretation of empirical results.Econ 4261. Introduction to Econometrics. (4 cr; A-F only.Prereq–[3101 or equiv], [[Math 1271, Math 1272] or equiv],Math 2243, Math 2263, [[Stat 4101, Stat 4102] or [Stat5101, Stat 5102]]; Math 4242 strongly recommended)Review of basic linear regression model, its variants.Time series/simultaneous equation models. Materialmay include panel data, censored/truncatedregressions, discrete choice models.Econ 4262. Introduction to Econometrics. (4 cr; A-F only.Prereq–4261)Review of basic linear regression model, its variants.Time series/simultaneous equation models. Materialmay include panel data, censored/truncatedregressions, discrete choice models.Econ 4301. Economic Development. (3 cr. §4301W, §4331,§4331W. Prereq–[[1101, 1102] or equiv], non-econ major)Economic growth in low income countries. Theoryof aggregate and per capita income growth.Population growth, productivity increases, capitalformation. Allocation of resources betweenconsumption and investment and among sectors.International assistance and trade.Econ 4307. Comparative Economic Systems. (3 cr. §4337.Prereq–1101, 1102 or equiv; not open to Econ majors)Functions of economic systems; market economy vs.centrally planned economy. Post socialist transitionsin Eastern Europe, Russia, and China and reformsundertaken. Initial conditions and strategies forreforms; results of reforms in terms of key economicindicators.Econ 4311. Economy of Latin America. (3 cr. Prereq–[1101, 1102] or equiv)Economic evolution in Latin America since 1950.Trade liberalization, poverty, inflation, developmentstrategies in selected Latin American countries.Theory/applications of important issues.Econ 4313. The Russian Economy. (3 cr. Prereq–1101,1102 or equiv)Main features of the Soviet economic system and itseconomic development from 1971 to 1980s. Collapseof the Soviet Union in 1991. Recent economicreforms adopted by Russia and the Commonwealthof Independent States. Russia and its relations withthe world.Econ 4315. The Japanese Economy. (3 cr. Prereq–1101,1102 or equiv)Economic development following contact withwestern civilization. Issues covered include trade,development and growth, population growth, capitalformation, international economic relations,agricultural and industrial policies; role of thegovernment in the economy, and current issues ofinterest.Econ 4331W. Economic Development. (3 cr. §4301.Prereq–3101, 3102 or equiv)Economic growth in low income countries. Theoryof aggregate and per capita income growth.Population growth, productivity increases, andcapital formation. Allocation of resources betweenconsumption and investment and among sectors.International assistance and trade.Econ 4337. Comparative Economic Systems. (3 cr.§4307. Prereq–3101, 3102 or equiv)Functions of economic systems; market economyversus centrally planned economy. Comparison ofdifferent economic systems. Post socialist transitionsin Eastern Europe, Russia, and China. Initialconditions and strategies for reforms; results ofreforms in terms of key economic indicators.Econ 4401. International Economics. (3 cr. §4401W,§4431, §4431W, §4432, §4432W, §4439. Prereq–[[1101,1102] or equiv]; not open to econ majors)International trade flows. Commercial policy andwelfare implications, protection. Global tradeorganizations. International factor mobility. Balanceof payments analysis and open-economymacroeconomics. Foreign exchange markets andexchange rate determination. International monetarysystem. Regional integration.Econ 4421W. Economic Integration of the Americas.(3 cr. Prereq–3101, 3102 or equiv or #)Analysis of economic relationships among countriesin the Western Hemisphere. Modeling the impact ofNAFTA and similar regional trade accords. Prospectsfor further integration. Comparison with Europeanintegration.Econ 4431V. Honors Course: International Trade. (4 cr.§4431, §4401. Prereq–3101, 3102 or equiv; Math 1271)Theories of trade and explanations of trade patterns.Trade restrictions and commercial policy.International factor movements. Economic growth,economic development, and trade. Multinationalcorporations. Regional integration. Transitioneconomies and trade.Econ 4431W. International Trade. (3 cr. §4401, §4439.Prereq–3101, 3102 or equiv)Theories of trade and explanations of trade patterns.Trade restrictions and commercial policy.International factor movements. Economic growth,economic development, and trade. Multinationalcorporations. Regional Integration. Transitioneconomies and trade.Econ 4432W. International Finance. (3 cr. §4401. Prereq–3101, 3102 or equiv; 4431 or 4439 or equiv recommended)Balance of payments; international financial markets;exchange rate determination; international monetarysystem; international investment and capital flows;financial management of the multinational firm; openeconomy macroeconomic policy.Econ 4531. Labor Economics. (3 cr. §3501. Prereq–3101,3102 or equiv)Economic analysis of labor markets and theiroperations; population and labor force; labor marketinstitutions; wage and employment theories; unionsand collective bargaining; public policy.Econ 4560. Economics of Discrimination. (3 cr. Prereq–[3101, 3102] or equiv; [Stat 3011, Stat 3022]recommended)Theory and empirical evidence of labor/consumermarkets discrimination. Race/gender differentials.Effects of anti-discrimination policies such asaffirmative action. Use of economic models, formalstatistical analysis.Econ 4611H. Honors Course: Environmental Valuation.(4 cr. §4831, §4831W, §4611V. Prereq–[3101 or equiv],[Math 1271 or equiv])Principles of cost-benefit analysis used for valuing theenvironment, costs of pollution. Defining, measuring,valuating benefits/costs. Economic growth, sustainablegrowth. Economic, ecological, ethical issues in usingrenewable/non-renewable resources. Optimal rate ofuse. Optimal pollution control.Econ 4621H. Honors Course: Urban Economics. (4 cr.§4621V. Prereq–3101 or equiv)Economics of urbanization. Location of economicactivity and cities. Central place theory. Site rentsand form of city. Urban economic base and economicpolicy. Urban problems and economic policies:transportation, poverty/segregation, housing, publicfinance.Econ 4623. Housing Markets and Public Policy. (3 cr.Prereq–1101, 1102 or equiv)Analysis of housing markets. Market failures,externalities and the case for government intervention.Relative efficiency of particular forms of intervention.Econ 4631. Industrial Organization and AntitrustPolicy. (3 cr. §3601, §4639. Prereq–3101 or equiv)Relations between market structure, economicefficiency and welfare. Economic origins ofmonopoly and other restraints on competition.Purposes and effects of antitrust and relatedlegislation. Industrial policy.Econ 4631H. Honors Course: Industrial Organizationand Antitrust Policy. (4 cr. §4631, §4631V, §3601. Prereq–3101 or equiv)Economic aspects of antitrust and related policies.Relations between market structure, economicefficiency, and welfare. Economic origins ofmonopoly and other restraints on competition.Purposes/effects of antitrust/related legislation.Course Descriptions357For definitions of course numbers, symbols, and abbreviations, see page 300.