Econometrics I (Master’s Level)

This course is an introduction to the fundamental tools of econometrics. Students in this course learn to formulate models, manage data, estimate models, interpret results, and forecast. Topics covered include probability and sampling distributions, hypotheses testing, linear regression models, and maximum likelihood estimation.

Econometrics II (Master’s Level)

This course gives students an overview of state-of-the-art methods for using non-experimental data to identify causal relationships between variables of economic interest. Topics covered include the potential outcomes framework, panel data models, matching, instrumental variables and regression discontinuity designs.

Math Camp (Master’s Level)

The math camp is designed to review the mathematical tools and concepts required for studying economics at the Master’s level. The course begins with a review of algebra and differential calculus and proceeds to more advanced topics including linear models, matrix algebra, equilibrium analysis, and constrained optimization.

Introduction to Microeconomics (Undergraduate Level)

This course is an introduction to the concepts and tools used by economists to understand markets. The students analyze and seek to understand why the price system produces benefit for society by allocating scarce resources efficiently as well as discuss limits to the price system, the perception of economics in society, and the role of public policy in our world.

Intermediate Microeconomics I (Undergraduate Level)

This course is the first part of a two-part sequence and utilizes microeconomic theory to analyze the behavior of individuals and firms. The students examine various models and tools available to explore and evaluate a wide array of economic behavior. The contents of this course include consumer theory, producer theory, and competitive market equilibrium.

Intermediate Microeconomics II (Undergraduate Level)

This course builds upon concepts from the first part of the two-part sequence by exploring how firms’ behavior depends on the amount of competition they face; how “market failures” like externalities and asymmetric information can distort incentives and make society worse off, and how people and firms make decisions in an uncertain world.

Intermediate Macroeconomics (Undergraduate Level)

This course is designed to familiarize students with the tools of modern macroeconomic theory at the intermediate undergraduate level. Models are developed to explain how output, unemployment and inflation are determined. These models then are used to analyze monetary and fiscal policies.

Public Economics (Undergraduate Level)

This class assesses the economic burden of taxation; equity and efficiency considerations in tax design; structure and economic effects of the U.S. tax system (including personal income tax, corporation income tax, and property tax); tax loopholes; recent developments; and tax reform proposals.

Labor Economics II (Undergraduate Level)

Students are introduced to education and earnings, labor market discrimination, earnings inequality, and labor mobility. They will receive an understanding of the basic economic models relevant to each topic as well as the background on each issue. Students should, by the end of the course, have the skills to find unbiased answers to public policy questions regarding these four topics in labor economics.