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  • ECON 8440

    International Trade Workshop
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    Fall 2026

    Current research in International Trade. Prerequisite: Third-year status or instructor permission.

  • ECON 8450

    Public Economics Workshop
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    Fall 2026

    Studies current research in public economics. Prerequisite: Third-year status or instructor permission.

  • ECON 8470

    Industrial Organization Workshop
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    Fall 2026

    Current research in Industrial Organization. Third-year status or permission of instructor.

  • ECON 8480

    Global Development Workshop
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    Fall 2026

    Current research in Global Economic Development. Third-year status or permission of instructor.

  • ECON 8710

    Cross Section Econometrics
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    3.57

    Last Taught

    Fall 2026

    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 2026

    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

    Last Taught

    Fall 2026

    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 2026

    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 2026

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

  • ECON 8999

    Non-Topical Research
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    Fall 2026

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