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 data by means of stochastic linear models. Prerequisite: ECON 3720 or STAT 3120 or STAT 3220 or APMA 3110 or APMA 3120; and MATH 3350 or MATH 3351 or APMA 3080.

Analyzes the demand for, and supply of, education in the United States, governmental policies regarding education, and proposed reforms. Prerequisite: ECON 2010.

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, 3030, and STAT 2120 or equivalent. .

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 as pay gaps and occupational segregation. No prior coursework in economics is required.

Studies the theory of consumer and producer choice. Includes partial equilibrium analysis of competitive and imperfectly competitive markets. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or instructor permission.

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 stabilization policies; and the international coordination of monetary and stabilization policies. Prerequisite: ECON 3020.

Studies the industrial structure of the economy and its effects on allocation of resources. Prerequisite: ECON 7030 or instructor permission.

Studies the concepts and basic techniques of probability theory and statistical inference. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or instructor permission.

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. Prerequisite: ECON 3010 or 3110, 3030, and STAT 2120 or equivalent.

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