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4.- Economics (ECON) Courses
For Undergraduate and Graduate Students
ECON 3334 Regional Economics (3-0)
ECON 3335 Urban Economics (3-0)
ECON 4330 Public Sector Economics (3-0)
ECON 4340 Economics of Labor (3-0)
ECON 4368 Economy of Mexico (3-0)
For Graduate Students Only
All graduate courses listed below require twelve hours of economics or departmental approval.
5302 Microeconomic Theory (3-0)
The determination of prices and output. The theory of markets ranging from perfect competition through monopolistic competition and oligopoly to monopoly. The theory of the firm and the industry. Welfare implications of price determination. Prerequisite: ECON 3303 or ECON 5311.
5303 Macroeconomic Theory (3-0)
The analysis of the determination of total income in the economy and related problems. Strong emphasis is given the theory of income determination, studies in the demand and supply of money, and the relationship between government policy and economic activity. Prerequisites: (1) ECON 3302 or (2) ECON 5312 and MATH 2301 or (3) the equivalent.
5304 Business Economics (3-0)
An intensive, in-depth study of economics with emphasis upon the theory of the static profit maximizing firm and upon the effects of the economic environment upon the firm. Prerequisite: Admission to a graduate program in business. May be counted only as Pre-MAcc or Pre-MBA courses in the graduate degree programs offered by the College of Business Administration.
5305 Applied Mathematical Economics (3-0)
A problem oriented survey of the mathematical techniques utilized in economics, finance, and public policy analysis. Topics to be covered include matrix algebra, optimization problems, comparative statics, dynamics, and game theory. The purpose of the course is to introduce students to the quantitative methods necessary to understand the current literature in economics and finance.
5311 Managerial Economics (3-0)
An evaluative study of the theory of economic decision-making in individual firms, groups of firms, and industries under market conditions ranging from competition to monopoly. (This course may not be counted for graduate credit by students in the MS program in Economics.) Prerequisite: ECON 2304 or ECON 5304.
5312 The Economic Environment (3-0)
An evaluative study of the determinants of levels of national income, employment, and prices. (This course may not be counted for graduate credit by students in the MS program in Economics.) Prerequisite: ECON 2303 or ECON 5304.
5320 Monetary and Fiscal Policies and Problems (3-0)
An analysis and critique of monetary and fiscal policies and problems designed to facilitate economic stability and economic progress. Emphasis is given development and application of techniques used for analysis of economic activity, in-depth studies of stabilization policies and their effects, and analysis of problems inherent in the economic system. Prerequisite: ECON 3302 or ECON 5312 or department approval.
5350 Industrial Organization and Policy (3-0)
Selected topics in the structure, conduct, regulation of business and public policy toward business. Prerequisite: ECON 3303 or ECON 5311.
5360 Global Economic Environment for Managers (3-0)
Economic principles of the flow of goods, services, and capital funds across international borders. Analysis of existing national and international economic institutions influencing international trade and capital flow. Prerequisite: ECON 3302 or ECON 5312 or department approval.
5361 Applied International Economics (3-0)
An applications oriented survey of international trade and balance of payment issues, exchange rate modeling and analysis, and regional agreements designed to eliminate tariff and nontariff barriers to international commerce in the Americas. Prerequisites: Graduate standing and department approval.
5365 Economic Development (3-0)
A critical analysis of policies designed to achieve economic growth in less developed countries. Topics include monetary and fiscal measures, development of human resources, capital formation, investment allocation, introduction of new technologies and coordination of domestic policies with the international economy. Prerequisite: ECON 3302 or ECON 5312.
5366 Latin American Economics (3-0)
A study of the existing economic institutions in Latin America. Application of economic principles to Latin American economic problems and policy. The emphasis is institutional rather than analytical. Prerequisite: ECON 3302 or ECON 5312 or department approval.
5370 Applied Econometrics (3-0)
Linear and nonlinear regression methodologies, elementary time series analysis, and other introductory econometric topics will be treated. The course is designed to provide basic expertise in the application of econometric techniques to hypothesis testing, model building, diagnostic testing, and simulation analysis. Prerequisite: ECON 5305.
5371 Econometric Forecasting (3-0)
A survey of univariate time series, single equation, and multi-equation systems approaches to applied econometric forecasting analysis. Topics to be covered include autoregressive-moving storage (ARIMA) modeling, model identification, estimation, diagnostic checking and out-of-sample simulation. Applications will be drawn from Latin American business conditions, exchange rate, inflation, national income, and balance of payments forecasting methods. Prerequisites: ECON 5370 and department approval.
5380 Development of Economic Thought (3-0)
An interpretative survey of principal doctrines in the field of economic theory and policy since the middle of the 19th century. Prerequisites: (1) ECON 3302 and ECON 3303 or (2) ECON 5312 and ECON 5311 or (3) department approval.
5392 Directed Individual Study in Economics (0-0-3)
This course may be repeated, but no more than three semester credit hours may be applied to satisfy the requirements for the master's degree. Prerequisite: Instructor approval or Graduate Advisor approval.
5394 Current Issues in Economics (3-0)
A course organized to investigate special topics and current issues in economics. May be repeated for credit when content varies. Prerequisite: Department approval.
5397 Professional Report in Economics (0-0-3)
May be taken only once for credit. Prerequisites: Instructor approval and Graduate Advisor approval.
5398 Thesis (0-0-3)
Initial work on the thesis. Prerequisite: Graduate Advisor Approval.
5399 Thesis (0-0-3)
Continuous course enrollment required while work on the thesis continues. Prerequisites: ECON 5398 and Graduate Advisor approval.
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