• ECON 3010

    Intermediate Microeconomics
     Rating

    3.23

     Difficulty

    4.02

     GPA

    3.02

    Last Taught

    Fall 2026

    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 3010 and 3110. Prerequisite: ECON 2010 and one of the following: MATH 1210, MATH 1190, MATH 1310, or APMA 1090.

  • ECON 4010

    Game Theory
     Rating

    3.82

     Difficulty

    4.07

     GPA

    3.42

    Last Taught

    Fall 2026

    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

  • ECON 4720

    Econometric Methods
     Rating

    2.29

     Difficulty

    4.13

     GPA

    3.27

    Last Taught

    Fall 2026

    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.

  • ECON 3110

    Mathematical Microeconomics
     Rating

    3.97

     Difficulty

    4.29

     GPA

    3.46

    Last Taught

    Fall 2026

    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 2010 and two semesters of calculus.

  • ECON 4390

    The Economic Theory of Advertising
     Rating

    2.67

     Difficulty

    4.33

     GPA

    3.25

    Last Taught

    Fall 2026

    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 or ECON 3110.

  • ECON 8340

    Financial Economics
     Rating

    1.00

     Difficulty

    5.00

     GPA

    Last Taught

    Fall 2026

    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 of financial crisis as we as experimental evidence.

  • ECON 1100

    Global Macroeconomic Issues
     Rating

     Difficulty

     GPA

    3.92

    Last Taught

    Fall 2026

    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: e.g. in a low-income country that provides little public education, what would you do first, and what would you do last? There will also be discussion about current global macroeconomic trends, including inflation, debt, and economic growth.

  • ECON 4990

    Distinguished Majors Seminar
     Rating

     Difficulty

     GPA

    3.88

    Last Taught

    Fall 2026

    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 students may be admitted if space permits. Prerequisite: ECON 3010 or 3110; and either 3720 or 4720 or instructor permission.

  • ECON 4993

    Independent Study
     Rating

     Difficulty

     GPA

    Last Taught

    Fall 2026

    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 ECON courses.

  • ECON 5090

    Introduction to Mathematical Economics I
     Rating

     Difficulty

     GPA

    3.61

    Last Taught

    Fall 2026

    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, or instructor permission.