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  • ECON 8510

    Topics in Growth Theory
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    3.79

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    Fall 2025

    Studies the issues related to economic development, emphasizing endogenous growth models. Topics include human capital, R & D, learning by doing, fiscal policy, trade, and financial development. Prerequisite: ECON 7040 or instructor permission.

  • ECON 8710

    Cross Section Econometrics
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    3.57

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    Fall 2025

    Studies econometric tools for the analysis of cross-section and qualitative data. Prerequisite: ECON 7720 or instructor permission.

  • ECON 8745

    Numerical Methods in Economics
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    Fall 2025

    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 solution of dynamic decision problems, computing equilibria of dynamic economies and games, and nonlinear estimation.

  • ECON 8991

    Research Methods in Economics
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    3.99

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    Fall 2025

    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 and offering critical evaluations of other students' assignments. Prerequisite: Third-year status or instructor permission.

  • ECON 8995

    Supervised Study
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    Fall 2025

    Reading and/or other work for PhD students in particular fields under supervision of an instructor.

  • ECON 8998

    Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Research
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    Fall 2025

    For master's research, taken before a thesis director has been selected.

  • ECON 8999

    Non-Topical Research
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    Fall 2025

    For master's thesis, taken under the supervision of a thesis director.

  • ECON 9998

    Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Doctoral Research
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    Fall 2025

    For doctoral research, to be taken only in the first semester after passing a field exam, and before a dissertation director has been selected.

  • ECON 9999

    Non-Topical Research
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    Fall 2025

    For doctoral dissertation, taken under the supervision of the first reader or prospective first reader.