B.S./B.A. in Economics: Curriculum

A systematic investigation of the operation of a market system, focusing on the role of households, firms and government in determining wages and prices. The topics of analysis include concentration of economic power, the distribution of income and the role of government in a market system. Prerequisite: MATH 095 or MATH 098. Student must have at least sophomore standing to register for this course.

An analysis of the operation of a mixed economy from an aggregate perspective. Issues such as inflation, unemployment, international trade, government finance, economic growth and the neoclassical economic theory.

This course is the first of a two-part course sequence to be offered. The two-course sequence will be equivalent in credit and content to MATH 241, Survey Calculus. Topics cover an introductory look at the calculus of a small family of functions, primarily those encountered in high school algebra. Both differentiation and integration will be discussed together with applications of each. Any requirement satisfied by MATH 241 will also be satisfied by the pair of courses MATH 241A and MATH 241B. Prerequisite: MATH 111.

This course is the second of a two-part course sequence to be offered. The two-course sequence will be equivalent in credit and content to MATH 241, Survey Calculus. Topics cover an introductory look at the calculus of a small family of functions, primarily those encountered in high school algebra. Both differentiation and integration will be discussed together with applications of each. Any requirement satisfied by MATH 241 will also be satisfied by the pair of courses MATH 241A and MATH 241B. Prerequisite: MATH 241A.

An analysis of the economic interactions at the firm and household level. Topics will include business and household decision-making under uncertainty and asymmetric information, market power, general equilibrium and game theory. Prerequisite: ECON 201 (must be passed with “C-” or better). Student must have at least sophomore standing to register for this course.

An intensive analysis of the functioning of the economy at the aggregate level. Issues such as inflation, unemployment, economic growth and the role of the government will be investigated as they affect the stability of the economy. Prerequisites: ECON 202 and STAT 243/244 or equivalent (must be passed with “C-” or better). Student must have at least sophomore standing to register for this course.

This capstone seminar is the first of two required capstone courses in the course sequence for completion of the Economics degree. As such, it begins the process of conceptualizing and completing original research in the field of economics. Topics to be covered include stylistic expectations in economics, research paradigms and hypothesis formulation and testing. Students are expected to write and engage in rigorous peer consultation throughout the term. Prerequisites: Senior standing is required.

This capstone seminar is the second of two required capstone courses in the course sequence for completion of the Economics degree. As such, it completes the process of conceptualizing and following through on original research in the field of economics. Topics to be covered include stylistic expectations in economics and the implementation, revision and presentation of an original research project. Students are expected to write and engage in rigorous peer consultation throughout the term.

Prerequisites: ECON 301, 302, ANTH 395 and ECON 401, or instructor approval

A first course in statistics focusing on the interpretation and communication of statistical concepts. Introduces exploratory data analysis, descriptive statistics, sampling methods and distributions, point and interval estimates, hypothesis tests for means and proportions, and elements of probability and correlation. Technology will be used when appropriate. Prerequisites: MATH 095 or MATH 098.