ECONOMIC THEORY; MACROECONOMICS SEQUENCE

ECON 966

Second in a two seminar sequence on current research on macroeconomic models, monetary theory and policy, the theory of portfolio selection, and the allocative and distributive performance of capital markets.

ECON 712

First course in a two semester sequence: commodity, money and labor markets, their components and general equilibrium; intertemporal optimization and growth theory. It is expected that students will have completed three semesters calculus (such asMATH 234) and linear algebra (such asMATH 340).

ECON 711

First course in a two-semester sequence: theories of firms, consumers, and markets; or partial and general equilibria in market and centralized economies; topics in welfare economics. It is expected that students will have completed three semesters calculus (such asMATH 234) and linear algebra (such asMATH 340).

ECON 810

Topics in macroeconomic research.

ECON 442

Addresses current issues in modern macroeconomic policymaking. Topics include: fiscal and monetary policy, financial and sovereign debt crisis, and financial regulation.