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ECON 2105/ECON 2105 Honors Economics in a Global Society
The market mechanism and its relationship to the major institutions of developed
economies, current events, and the challenges of globalization; particularly
emphasizes informed decision-making about issues of the aggregate economy in a
global setting.
ECON 2106 Business Economics
Analyzes the behavior of firms, workers, and consumers in perfectly
competitive and imperfectly competitive markets. Particular emphasis is placed
on firm behavior and how it is affected by the characteristics of the market.
Prerequisite: A "C" or better in ECON 2105.
ECON 3131 Intermediate Macroeconomics
The study of forces which determine the level of income, employment,
inflation, interest rates, output with particular attention to the effects of
government monetary and fiscal policy.
Prerequisites: A "C" or better in both ECON 2105 and ECON 2106.
ECON 3132 International Trade
A study of international trade both in theory and practice. The course will cover standard trade theory from Ricardo to Hecksher-Ohlin,
including criticism of the theories. Provides students with the
tools necessary to analyze trade and the likely impact of trade on domestic
economic policy. Courses will focus on microeconomic trade
issues.
Prerequisites: A "C" or better in both ECON 2105 and ECON 2106.
ECON 3231 Intermediate Microeconomics
The market mechanism and its relationship to major institutions. Household
decision making and consumer demand. Production, cost and the firm's supply
decision. Market structures, market failures and the appropriate role of
government policy.
Prerequisites: A "C" or better in both ECON 2105 and ECON 2106.
ECON 3232 International Monetary Relations
Analyzes international monetary relations. Integrates economic theory,
policy, and application. Examines the balance of payments, the foreign exchange
market, exchange rate determination under alternate exchange-rate regimes, and
macroeconomic policy in an open economy.
Prerequisites: A "C" or better in both ECON 2105 and ECON 2106.
ECON 4331 Money and Banking
A study of money, banking, and financial markets with particular emphasis on
the impact that monetary policy has on business decision making.
Prerequisites: A "C" or better in both ECON 2105 and ECON 2106.
ECON 4332 Labor Economics
A study of wage and employment determination in the labor market. Topics
include discrimination, human capital development, labor unions, and
unemployment.
Prerequisites: A "C" or better in both ECON 2105 and ECON 2106.
ECON 4333 Managerial Economics
Presents the theory of the firm as an aid for business decision-making,
examines the employment relationship and incentive structures within and among
firms, the make-or-buy decision, and the problems arising from incomplete
contracting and opportunism.
Prerequisites: A "C" or better in the following courses: ECON 2105, ECON
2106, and MGMT 3130.
ECON 4334 Transportation Economics
Provides students with the basic economic analysis of transportation,
including the economic theories of transportation and location of economic activity,
the history and current status of government regulation of transportation
activities, and empirical analysis of the behavior of the transportation
industries.
Prerequisites: A "C" or better in both ECON 2105 and ECON 2106.
ECON 4335 Public Finance and Public Policy
A study of the role of government in a market economy, how governments can efficiently
allocate expenditures among the various members of society, the government decision-making
process, cost-benefit analysis, government expenditures, and the effects and incidence of
taxation. The focus of the course is on the federal government. The course also examines various public policy issues, such as welfare to work programs,
health care, and Social Security.
Prerequisites: A "C" or better in both ECON 2105 and ECON 2106.
ECON 4336 Industrial Organization and Regulation
An introduction to the scientific study of imperfectly competitive markets. Topics
include the causes of market imperfections (economies of scale, barriers to
entry, etc.), behavioral and performance responses by firms to market
imperfections, and government policy responses to market imperfections
(antitrust law and regulation).
Prerequisites: Junior Standing; a "C" or better in both ECON 2105 and ECON 2106.
ECON 4431 International Economic Development
Covers economic development theories with applications. Examines the evolution
of developing and transition economies and presents empirical evidence that supports or
contradicts the existing theories. The student will gain an understanding of
how economic development has occurred historically around the world and what lessons have
been learned and now being applied in international development policies.
Prerequisites: A "C" or better in both ECON 2105 and ECON 2106.
ECON 4437 Regional and Urban Economics
This course provides an overview of urban and regional economics, including
the theories of regional growth and urban development. It also provides a
framework for understanding regional economic development and the regional
development planning process.
Prerequisite: A "C" or better in ECON 2106.
ECON 4790 Internship in Economics
The student is to work with/for a manager of the enterprise in a management
training or special projects capacity. Management level
responsibilities
and duties are expected of the student.
Prerequisite: Senior Standing. For students with and emphasis, the required course(s) of the emphasis
must be completed.
ECON 4830 Special Problems in Economics
A customized course that is under the direction of a faculty sponsor. It
allows students to pursue further study in a specific topic. Topics for the
course may include, but are not limited to, sports economics, behavioral
economics, economics of social issues, history of economic thought, or resource
economics.
Prerequisite: Junior standing.
ECON 4890 Directed Study in Economics
Designed for independent study and research in selected areas of economics
under faculty supervision. Prerequisite: Permission of department chair or
director.
ECON 6230 Foundations of Economics
A study of the fundamental concepts and theories of microeconomics and
macroeconomics.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
REDV 4130 Introduction to Regional Economic Development
This course provides an overview of the economic development programs and
provides guidelines for the regional economic development process. The course
addresses the regional economic development profession and associated career
opportunities and discusses specific tools used in economic development efforts.
Prerequisite: A "C" or better in ECON 2106.
REDV 4131 Applied Regional Analysis
The course outlines analytical tools used by the contemporary economic development
specialist. The methodology of regional data collection and estimation,
the techniques of input-output analysis and economic impact studies are introduces.
Moreover, the course covers methods of regional forecasting, linear
programming, gravity models, and cost-benefit analysis.
Prerequisite: A "C" or better in both REDV 3130 and BUSA 3132 or comparable
courses in quantitative methods.
REDV 4432 Rural Economic Development
Focuses on the issues related to economic development in predominately rural settings. Includes topics in production, agriculture, agribusiness,
industry, health, education, and tourism. A portion of the
course addresses economic development in developing nations.
Prerequisite:
A "C" or better in the following courses: ECON 2106, BUSA 3131, REDV 3130 or
permission of instructor.
REDV 4730 Regional Economic Development Field Project
The student will work under the supervision of both an advising faculty
member and an economic development professional on a specific, well-defined
economic development activity for a local business or development unit.
Prerequisite: Prior approval of the department chair.
REDV 4830 Special Problems in Regional Economic Development
Students have the opportunity to pursue studies at a level or on
topics not covered in scheduled courses. The scope and nature
of the material covered is determined in consultation with the faculty
sponsor.
Prerequisite: REDV 3130, Junior standing, and permission of director.
REDV 4890 Directed Study in Regional Economic Development
Designed for independent study and research in selected areas of regional economic
development under faculty supervision.
Prerequisite: REDV 3130 and permission of director.
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