The goal is to provoke discussion, with differing viewpoints put forward, and lead students to analyze major economic problems as economists might do. The course will center upon resource-scarce issues: …
Studies demand and supply, consumer behavior, the theory of business enterprise, the operation of competitive and monopolistic markets, and the forces determining income distribution. A full introduction to economic principles …
Studies the determinants of aggregate economic activity, the effects of monetary and fiscal policy upon national income, and economic policy toward unemployment and inflation. A full introduction to economic principles …
This course is an introduction to the economic analysis of gender in labor markets. Students will learn about economic approaches to understanding and examining gender differences in workplace outcomes such …
Studies the theory of prices and markets; includes an analysis of the forces determining the allocation of economic resources in a market economy. Credit is not given for both ECON …
Studies macroeconomic theory and policy; includes an analysis of the forces determining employment, income, and the price level. Prerequisite: ECON 2020 and 3010 or 3110, or instructor permission.
Studies the role of money in the economic system, with emphasis on monetary policy and theory. Prerequisite: ECON 2020.
Analyzes the demand for, and supply of, education in the United States, governmental policies regarding education, and proposed reforms. Prerequisite: ECON 2010.
Covers the same topics as ECON 3010 using differential calculus through constrained maximization of functions of several variables. Credit is not given for both ECON 3010 and 3110. Prerequisite: ECON …
New course in the subject of economics.
Guides students in the use and interpretation of economic data, focusing on the most common issues that arise in using economic data, and the methodology for solving these problems. Prerequisite: …
Analyzes the theory of strategically interdependent decision making, with applications to auctions, bargaining, oligopoly, signaling, and strategic voting. Prerequisite: ECON 3010 or 3110, and STAT 2120 or equivalent
Applies microeconomic theory to the analysis of legal rules and institutions. Includes the effect of economic forces on the development of law, and the effect of laws on the allocation …
The principles of microeconomics are used to examine decision making under uncertainty: finance, learning, savings, contracts, and oligopoly. Prerequisite: ECON 3010 or ECON 3110.
Studies market structure, firm strategy, and market performance. Topics include strategic interactions among firms, as well as business practices such as mergers and acquisitions, price discrimination, advertising, product selection, innovation, …
Studies the nature and determinants of international trade and factor movements; the effects of international trade on prices of goods and factors; the consequences of tariffs, quotas, customs unions, and …
Studies fixed and floating exchange rate systems. Topics include determinants of a nation's balance of international payments; macroeconomic interdependence of nations under various exchange-rate regimes and its implications for domestic …
Studies politics using economic analysis. Topics include the theory of voting rules, regulation, taxation, and interest groups; the growth of government; and the design of constitutions. Prerequisite: ECON 3010.
Studies the justifications for government activities, the design of programs consistent with these justifications, the effects of major existing and proposed expenditure programs and taxes, and positive and normative analyses …
Studies the theory and operation of financial markets and the role of financial assets and institutions in the economic decisions of individuals, firms, and governments. Prerequisite: ECON 3010 or 3110, …
Analyzes the theory of financing corporate operations and corporate decisions regarding the allocation of capital among alternative projects; includes the nature of financial instruments and the behavior of capital markets. …
Study the role and the importance of the financial system in the global economy. Construct general equilibrium models that encompass the financial markets as well as the rest of the …
Course deals with theories explaining the nature of advertising, and evaluates market performance in this industry, using Game Theory and Oligopoly Theory. Calculus will be used extensively. Prerequisite: ECON 3010 …
Explores the origins of environmental problems, how to measure the value of environmental amenities, and the efficacy of specific forms of regulation, including mandated technologies, taxes, subsidies, and pollution permit …
Studies the application of statistical methods to the testing and estimation of economic relationships. Emphasizes applied econometric studies and the problems that arise when analyzing time series and cross section …
Required for Distinguished Majors. An introduction to economic research and the writing of a Distinguished Majors thesis. Although the course is intended for Distinguished Majors, other highly motivated and accomplished …
Independent study under the direction of a regular faculty member. Students may not use this class to obtain academic credit for a summer internship. Prerequisite: GPA of 3.300 in UVa …
Studies topics in univariate and multivariate calculus and linear algebra. Includes applications to the theory of economic statics. Prerequisite: One semester of calculus and one additional semester of college mathematics, …
Studies the theory of consumer and producer choice. Includes partial equilibrium analysis of competitive and imperfectly competitive markets. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or instructor permission.
Introduces macroeconomic theory, emphasizing economic growth and the business cycle. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or instructor permission.
Studies the concepts and basic techniques of probability theory and statistical inference. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or instructor permission.
Introduction to labor economics, including economic aspects of employment, wages, schooling, labor unions, and discrimination. Prerequisite: ECON 7030 and 7720 or instructor permission.
Studies the industrial structure of the economy and its effects on allocation of resources. Prerequisite: ECON 7030 or instructor permission.
Studies the theory of international trade and analysis of the economic effects of tariffs, quotas, and other departures from free trade. Prerequisite: ECON 7030 or instructor permission.
Topics include the justifications for government activities; principles of program analysis; illustrative theoretical and empirical analysis of expenditure programs; and theories of political processes. Prerequisite: ECON 7030 or instructor permission.
This is an advanced macro/finance graduate course devoted to study topics in finance with particular emphasis in financial markets and problems in their functioning. The course will cover recent theories …
Advanced study of selected topics in macro- and monetary economics, with and emphasis on theoretical and computational issues. Prerequisite: ECON 7040 or instructor permission.
Studies current research in applied microeconomics. Prerequisite: Third-year status or instructor permission.
Studies current research in macroeconomics. Prerequisite: Third-year status or instructor permission.
Current research in Economic Theory and Experimental Economics. Prerequisite: Third-year status or instructor permission.
Current research in International Trade. Prerequisite: Third-year status or instructor permission.
Studies current research in public economics. Prerequisite: Third-year status or instructor permission.
Current research in Industrial Organization. Third-year status or permission of instructor.
Current research in Global Economic Development. Third-year status or permission of instructor.
Studies econometric tools for the analysis of cross-section and qualitative data. Prerequisite: ECON 7720 or instructor permission.
The class presents modern numerical methods for solving mathematical problems common in economics. Examples include functional approximation, nonlinear maximization and root finding, and numerical integration and differentiation. Applications include the …
The course focuses on developing research ideas into a formal paper. Students work in small groups with the instructor, completing writing assignments that form the body of a scholarly paper …
Reading and/or other work for PhD students in particular fields under supervision of an instructor.
For master's research, taken before a thesis director has been selected.
For master's thesis, taken under the supervision of a thesis director.
For doctoral research, to be taken only in the first semester after passing a field exam, and before a dissertation director has been selected.
For doctoral dissertation, taken under the supervision of the first reader or prospective first reader.