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Fall 2017

Number / Section	Name	Days	Time	Room	Instructor	Avail. / Max.
ECON 113-01	Financial Accounting	Days: TR	Time: 08:00 am-09:30 am	Room: CARN 304	Instructor: Jeff Evans	Avail./Max.: -2 / 25
Details Accounting is the language of business. One of the objectives of this course is to learn that "language." The emphasis will be on understanding financial statements both for profit and non-profit organizations. International accounting, ethics and investment decisions are also covered. This course is designed for students who desire an understanding of the elements of accounting as a component of a liberal arts education as well as for those who would like to study further in accounting or business. Counts for Group B elective. (4 credits) General Education Requirements: Distribution Requirements: Course Materials
ECON 113-02	Financial Accounting	Days: TR	Time: 01:20 pm-02:50 pm	Room: OLRI 100	Instructor: Jeff Evans	Avail./Max.: 0 / 25
Details Accounting is the language of business. One of the objectives of this course is to learn that "language." The emphasis will be on understanding financial statements both for profit and non-profit organizations. International accounting, ethics and investment decisions are also covered. This course is designed for students who desire an understanding of the elements of accounting as a component of a liberal arts education as well as for those who would like to study further in accounting or business. Counts for Group B elective. (4 credits) General Education Requirements: Distribution Requirements: Course Materials
ECON 119-01	Principles of Economics	Days: MWF	Time: 02:20 pm-03:20 pm	Room: CARN 305	Instructor: Lucas Threinen	Avail./Max.: 3 / 25
Details A one-semester introduction to the basic tools of micro- and macroeconomic analysis. Microeconomics deals with consumers, firms, markets and income distribution. Macroeconomics deals with national income, employment, inflation and money. (4 credits) General Education Requirements: Quantitative Thinking Q3 Distribution Requirements: Social science Course Materials
ECON 119-02	Principles of Economics	Days: MWF	Time: 10:50 am-11:50 am	Room: CARN 304	Instructor: Liang Ding	Avail./Max.: -2 / 25
Details A one-semester introduction to the basic tools of micro- and macroeconomic analysis. Microeconomics deals with consumers, firms, markets and income distribution. Macroeconomics deals with national income, employment, inflation and money. (4 credits) General Education Requirements: Quantitative Thinking Q3 Distribution Requirements: Social science Course Materials
ECON 119-03	Principles of Economics	Days: MWF	Time: 09:40 am-10:40 am	Room: CARN 06A	Instructor: Mario Solis-Garcia	Avail./Max.: 4 / 25
First day attendance required Details A one-semester introduction to the basic tools of micro- and macroeconomic analysis. Microeconomics deals with consumers, firms, markets and income distribution. Macroeconomics deals with national income, employment, inflation and money. (4 credits) General Education Requirements: Quantitative Thinking Q3 Writing WP Distribution Requirements: Social science Course Materials
ECON 119-04	Principles of Economics	Days: MWF	Time: 01:10 pm-02:10 pm	Room: CARN 304	Instructor: Liang Ding	Avail./Max.: -3 / 25
Details A one-semester introduction to the basic tools of micro- and macroeconomic analysis. Microeconomics deals with consumers, firms, markets and income distribution. Macroeconomics deals with national income, employment, inflation and money. (4 credits) General Education Requirements: Quantitative Thinking Q3 Distribution Requirements: Social science Course Materials
ECON 119-05	Principles of Economics	Days: TR	Time: 09:40 am-11:10 am	Room: CARN 305	Instructor: Sarah West	Avail./Max.: 4 / 16
First Year Course only Details This course is an introduction to micro- and macroeconomics. It develops tools to analyze contemporary economic policy issues. Policy topics include globalization, the environment, poverty and inequality, and economic development. Students that take this course satisfy a prerequisite for higher-level economics courses, add a valuable component to interdisciplinary majors, and develop skills necessary to understand the fundamentals of economic policy. Final grades are based on three exams, homework assignments, and a project that involves a formal research proposal and an annotated bibliography. The course requires substantial amounts of mathematical problem solving, data analysis, and quantitative reasoning. It does not fulfill a writing requirement; students that take this course must register for another course in their first semester that fulfills the college’s writing requirement. Class meets TR, 9:40 am - 11:10 am in Carnegie 305 Writing designation: None Living arrangements: Single gender rooms, co-ed floor. General Education Requirements: Quantitative Thinking Q3 Distribution Requirements: Social science Course Materials
ECON 119-06	Principles of Economics	Days: TR	Time: 01:20 pm-02:50 pm	Room: NEILL 401	Instructor: Samantha Cakir	Avail./Max.: 0 / 16
First Year Course only Details This course provides an introduction to micro- and macroeconomics. Students will be introduced to the fundamental models used in economic analysis and discuss applications to real-world economic issues. This course is a prerequisite for higher-level economics courses but also serves as a comprehensive treatment of economics for non-majors. Final grades are based on three exams, several homework assignments and a handful of small writing assignments requiring students to synthesize and critique arguments in popular media using the themes discussed in class. The course completely satisfies the quantitative thinking requirement, with a Q3 designation. It does not fulfill a writing requirement; students that take this course must register for another course in their first semester that fulfills the college's writing requirement. Class meets TR, 1:20 pm - 2:50 pm in Neill Hall 401 Writing designation: None Living arrangements: Single gender rooms, co-ed floor. General Education Requirements: Quantitative Thinking Q3 Distribution Requirements: Social science Course Materials
ECON 221-01	Introduction to International Economics	Days: MWF	Time: 10:50 am-11:50 am	Room: CARN 05	Instructor: Felix Friedt	Avail./Max.: 8 / 25
Details This course explores the theoretical foundations and empirical realities of international trade flows, commercial policies (tariffs, quotas, etc.) and international finance. The course emphasizes the welfare implications of international trade and commercial policies and links these to discussion of disputes over international trade agreements. The international finance portion of the course covers the foreign exchange market, balance of payments analysis and an introduction to open economy macroeconomics. Recommended for students majoring in international studies. This course counts as a Group A elective and serves as a prerequisite for ECON 361. (4 credits) General Education Requirements: Internationalism Distribution Requirements: Social science Course Materials
ECON 221-02	Introduction to International Economics	Days: MWF	Time: 09:40 am-10:40 am	Room: CARN 305	Instructor: Felix Friedt	Avail./Max.: 11 / 25
Details This course explores the theoretical foundations and empirical realities of international trade flows, commercial policies (tariffs, quotas, etc.) and international finance. The course emphasizes the welfare implications of international trade and commercial policies and links these to discussion of disputes over international trade agreements. The international finance portion of the course covers the foreign exchange market, balance of payments analysis and an introduction to open economy macroeconomics. Recommended for students majoring in international studies. This course counts as a Group A elective and serves as a prerequisite for ECON 361. (4 credits) General Education Requirements: Internationalism Distribution Requirements: Social science Course Materials
ECON 229-01	World Economic History	Days: TR	Time: 09:40 am-11:10 am	Room: CARN 304	Instructor: Pete Ferderer	Avail./Max.: 6 / 25
Details This course presents a broad overview of world economic history. It uses concepts and models developed in Principles of Economics to explore how the interplay between geography, institutions, and technology has influenced material living standards from the Stone Age to the present. In particular, we will study the causes and consequences of long-term structural forces such as the agriculture, industrial and informational revolutions, the Malthusian trap and demographic transition, slavery, globalization, and the rise of government. We will also explore more cyclical phenomena such as wars, financial crises, economic depressions and hyper-inflations. Students will learn how economic historians use evidence to make sense of the past and the role economic history plays in guiding current policy debates. This course counts as a Group A elective and serves as a prerequisite for ECON 361. Offered once per year. (4 credits) General Education Requirements: Distribution Requirements: Social science Course Materials
ECON 256-01	Intro to Investment Banking	Days: TR	Time: 01:20 pm-02:50 pm	Room: OLRI 150	Instructor: Joyce Minor	Avail./Max.: Closed 0 / 22
First day attendance required Details This course will provide a one semester overview of investment banks. The role of equity capital markets, debt capital markets, research, sales and trading, and investment banking will be covered. Basic corporate finance techniques will be introduced. Current financial issues in the business world will be reviewed. Classroom work, case studies, and outside speakers will be utilized. The key objectives of this course are for students to obtain a solid understanding of the various disciplines within the investment banking field and to prepare themselves for interviews and internships. The course is well suited for students who are contemplating a career in investment banking, banking, or corporate finance. This course counts as a Group B elective and does not serve as a prerequisite for ECON 361. (4 credits) General Education Requirements: Distribution Requirements: Course Materials
ECON 294-01	The Economics of Sports	Days: TR	Time: 01:20 pm-02:50 pm	Room: CARN 305	Instructor: Vasant Sukhatme	Avail./Max.: 5 / 25
Details General Education Requirements: Distribution Requirements: Social science Course Materials
ECON 294-02	Development, Environment, and Sustainability	Days: TR	Time: 09:40 am-11:10 am	Room: NEILL 110	Instructor: Amy Damon	Avail./Max.: 7 / 25
This course approaches the processes of economic, social, and technological change in developing countries in light of these constraints. The challenges of poverty reduction and redistributive economic growth are deeply intertwined with the way in which we manage and allocate natural resources. Without careful attention to sustainability principles we could easily see welfare gains erased in the medium-term. This course takes a systems approach to thinking about processes of international sustainable development and questions how these transformation processes are or are not economically, socially, and environmentally sustainable. Details General Education Requirements: Internationalism Distribution Requirements: Social science Course Materials
ECON 353-01	Managerial Accounting	Days: TR	Time: 09:40 am-11:10 am	Room: OLRI 301	Instructor: Jeff Evans	Avail./Max.: 14 / 25
Details Planning is the key to business success. How do firms plan for the future? Setting objectives and budgets. Evaluating and rewarding employee performance. Controlling inventory, cash budgeting, and capital budgeting. Extensive use of case studies and group work. This course counts as a Group B elective. (4 credits) General Education Requirements: Distribution Requirements: Course Materials
ECON 361-01	Intermediate Microeconomic Analysis	Days: TR	Time: 09:40 am-11:10 am	Room: CARN 206	Instructor: Vasant Sukhatme	Avail./Max.: 6 / 25
Details Methodology of economic science; theory of consumer behavior; theory of the firm; market structure and price determination; factor markets and income distribution; general equilibrium analysis; market failure. Not open to first-year students except by permission of the instructor. (4 credits) General Education Requirements: Distribution Requirements: Social science Course Materials
ECON 361-02	Intermediate Microeconomic Analysis	Days: TR	Time: 03:00 pm-04:30 pm	Room: CARN 304	Instructor: Vasant Sukhatme	Avail./Max.: 14 / 25
Details Methodology of economic science; theory of consumer behavior; theory of the firm; market structure and price determination; factor markets and income distribution; general equilibrium analysis; market failure. Not open to first-year students except by permission of the instructor. (4 credits) General Education Requirements: Distribution Requirements: Social science Course Materials
ECON 371-01	Intermediate Macroeconomic Analysis	Days: MWF	Time: 10:50 am-11:50 am	Room: CARN 305	Instructor: Mario Solis-Garcia	Avail./Max.: Closed -1 / 25
Details This course develops in detail theories of the determination of national income, employment and the price level. The foundations and mechanics of neo-classical and Keynesian models of the aggregate economy are studied and modern syntheses of these approaches are explored. Considerable attention will be paid to current behavior of the national economy. (4 credits) General Education Requirements: Distribution Requirements: Social science Course Materials
ECON 371-02	Intermediate Macroeconomic Analysis	Days: MWF	Time: 12:00 pm-01:00 pm	Room: CARN 305	Instructor: Mario Solis-Garcia	Avail./Max.: Closed 3 / 25
Details This course develops in detail theories of the determination of national income, employment and the price level. The foundations and mechanics of neo-classical and Keynesian models of the aggregate economy are studied and modern syntheses of these approaches are explored. Considerable attention will be paid to current behavior of the national economy. (4 credits) General Education Requirements: Distribution Requirements: Social science Course Materials
ECON 381-01	Introduction to Econometrics	Days: MWF	Time: 09:40 am-10:40 am	Room: CARN 309	Instructor: Gary Krueger	Avail./Max.: Closed -2 / 22
Details This course investigates the methods economists use to test theories and conduct economic forecasts. This course will provide the student with the ability to design, conduct, and evaluate empirical work in economics and other social sciences. The primary focus of the course is on the final project that consists of a research paper that will integrate library research, economic theory, and econometric analysis. The course will take a "hands on" approach as much as possible with weekly use of the microcomputer in class. (4 Credits) General Education Requirements: Writing WA Distribution Requirements: Social science Course Materials
ECON 381-02	Introduction to Econometrics	Days: MWF	Time: 10:50 am-11:50 am	Room: CARN 309	Instructor: Gary Krueger	Avail./Max.: 5 / 22
Details This course investigates the methods economists use to test theories and conduct economic forecasts. This course will provide the student with the ability to design, conduct, and evaluate empirical work in economics and other social sciences. The primary focus of the course is on the final project that consists of a research paper that will integrate library research, economic theory, and econometric analysis. The course will take a "hands on" approach as much as possible with weekly use of the microcomputer in class. (4 Credits) General Education Requirements: Writing WA Distribution Requirements: Social science Course Materials
ECON 381-L1	Intro to Econometrics Lab	Days: R	Time: 10:10 am-11:10 am	Room: CARN 309	Instructor: Gary Krueger	Avail./Max.: 4 / 28
Details This course investigates the methods economists use to test theories and conduct economic forecasts. This course will provide the student with the ability to design, conduct, and evaluate empirical work in economics and other social sciences. The primary focus of the course is on the final project that consists of a research paper that will integrate library research, economic theory, and econometric analysis. The course will take a "hands on" approach as much as possible with weekly use of the microcomputer in class. (4 Credits) General Education Requirements: Distribution Requirements: Social science Course Materials
ECON 381-L2	Intro to Econometrics Lab	Days: R	Time: 01:20 pm-02:20 pm	Room: CARN 309	Instructor: Gary Krueger	Avail./Max.: 11 / 28
Details This course investigates the methods economists use to test theories and conduct economic forecasts. This course will provide the student with the ability to design, conduct, and evaluate empirical work in economics and other social sciences. The primary focus of the course is on the final project that consists of a research paper that will integrate library research, economic theory, and econometric analysis. The course will take a "hands on" approach as much as possible with weekly use of the microcomputer in class. (4 Credits) General Education Requirements: Distribution Requirements: Social science Course Materials
ECON 405-01	Industrial Organization	Days: TR	Time: 09:40 am-11:10 am	Room: NEILL 214	Instructor: Samantha Cakir	Avail./Max.: Closed 2 / 25
Details This course will extend beyond the conventional structure-conduct-performance framework of industrial organization to focus on the theoretical models that inform the discipline and their empirical applications. In particular, students will use microeconomics and game theory to study models of imperfect competition and understand the implications for consumer welfare. We will analyze firm behavior and strategic interactions such as price discrimination, predatory pricing, limit pricing and investment under different market structures. We will also discuss various public policies that affect the structure of markets and the behavior of firms, specifically regulation, deregulation and antitrust laws. Every year. (4 credits) General Education Requirements: Distribution Requirements: Social science Course Materials
ECON 426-01	International Economic Development	Days: TR	Time: 01:20 pm-02:50 pm	Room: NEILL 216	Instructor: Amy Damon	Avail./Max.: 14 / 25
Capstone Details This course will apply the tools of economic analysis to gain an understanding of economic development problems and their solutions. Patterns of economic development in an historical and dynamic context will be examined. The central role of agriculture and the problem of technological change in agriculture will also be examined. Other topics will include neo-classical growth models, domestic and international economic policies, international trade, foreign aid, external debt, technology transfer, rural-urban migration and income distribution. (4 credits) General Education Requirements: Distribution Requirements: Social science Course Materials
ECON 444-01	Honors Seminar	Days: TR	Time: 03:00 pm-04:30 pm	Room: CARN 305	Instructor: Sarah West	Avail./Max.: 5 / 15
Capstone Details An honors seminar to enhance the senior capstone requirement. General Education Requirements: Distribution Requirements: Social science Course Materials
ECON 485-01	Empirical Finance	Days: MWF	Time: 09:40 am-10:40 am	Room: CARN 304	Instructor: Liang Ding	Avail./Max.: 13 / 25
Capstone Details This class concentrates on applying econometric techniques and computer programming to empirically test major financial theories. The econometric techniques used in the class include but is not restricted to OLS, GLS, GMM, Maximum Likelihood method, Nonparametric method, panel data models (random effect model, fixed effect model, pooled regression, etc.), time series models (VAR, ARMA, ARMAX, GARCH, etc.). Main programming language used in the class is Matlab, while R and STATA may also be used occasionally. Major finance topics tested in the class include market efficiency, portfolio theory, stock selection models, market microstructure, anomalies in the financial markets, calendar effects, etc. (4 credits) General Education Requirements: Distribution Requirements: Social science Course Materials
ECON 490-01	Behavioral and Experimental Economics	Days: TR	Time: 01:20 pm-02:50 pm	Room: CARN 304	Instructor: Pete Ferderer	Avail./Max.: Closed 1 / 20
Cross-listed with PSYC 490-01; Capstone course Details This course surveys recent developments in behavioral economics and considers applications in labor economics, macroeconomics, finance, public finance, consumer choice, and other areas. Our goal is to draw on recent work in cognitive and evolutionary psychology to better understand human behavior and incorporate these insights into neoclassical reasoning and modeling. Counts as a Group E elective for the major. Cross-listed with Psychology 490. (4 credit) General Education Requirements: Distribution Requirements: Social science Course Materials

Spring 2017

Number / Section	Name	Days	Time	Room	Instructor	Avail. / Max.
ECON 113-01	Financial Accounting	Days: TR	Time: 08:00 am-09:30 am	Room: CARN 304	Instructor: Jeff Evans	Avail./Max.: Closed 0 / 25
Details Accounting is the language of business. One of the objectives of this course is to learn that "language." The emphasis will be on understanding financial statements both for profit and non-profit organizations. International accounting, ethics and investment decisions are also covered. This course is designed for students who desire an understanding of the elements of accounting as a component of a liberal arts education as well as for those who would like to study further in accounting or business. Counts for Group B elective. (4 credits) General Education Requirements: Distribution Requirements: Course Materials
ECON 116-01	Organizational Leadership	Days: TR	Time: 09:40 am-11:10 am	Room: CARN 304	Instructor: Jeff Evans	Avail./Max.: 2 / 20
Details This course will combine a theoretical background with hands-on experience that will permit a student to begin their career-long development of their leadership talent. The traditional model of a great leader was one that was tough, visionary and determined. Today scholars of leadership have argued that a great leader is self-aware, motivated, empathetic and skilled socially. Which model is right? Are there factors common to all great leaders? We will learn from Aristotle, Winston Churchill, Steve Jobs, Ernest Shackelton's ill-fated trip to the South Pole, and the latest scholarly research. Extensive use will be made of case studies from the Harvard MBA program and guest speakers. (4 credits) General Education Requirements: Distribution Requirements: Course Materials
ECON 119-01	Principles of Economics	Days: MWF	Time: 09:40 am-10:40 am	Room: NEILL 226	Instructor: Samantha Cakir	Avail./Max.: Closed 2 / 25
Details A one-semester introduction to the basic tools of micro- and macroeconomic analysis. Microeconomics deals with consumers, firms, markets and income distribution. Macroeconomics deals with national income, employment, inflation and money. (4 credits) General Education Requirements: Quantitative Thinking Q3 Distribution Requirements: Social science Course Materials
ECON 119-02	Principles of Economics	Days: MWF	Time: 10:50 am-11:50 am	Room: NEILL 226	Instructor: Samantha Cakir	Avail./Max.: Closed 6 / 25
Details A one-semester introduction to the basic tools of micro- and macroeconomic analysis. Microeconomics deals with consumers, firms, markets and income distribution. Macroeconomics deals with national income, employment, inflation and money. (4 credits) General Education Requirements: Quantitative Thinking Q3 Distribution Requirements: Social science Course Materials
ECON 119-03	Principles of Economics	Days: MWF	Time: 08:30 am-09:30 am	Room: CARN 304	Instructor: Amy Damon	Avail./Max.: 7 / 25
First day attendance required Details A one-semester introduction to the basic tools of micro- and macroeconomic analysis. Microeconomics deals with consumers, firms, markets and income distribution. Macroeconomics deals with national income, employment, inflation and money. (4 credits) General Education Requirements: Quantitative Thinking Q3 Distribution Requirements: Social science Course Materials
ECON 119-04	Principles of Economics	Days: MWF	Time: 09:40 am-10:40 am	Room: CARN 304	Instructor: Amy Damon	Avail./Max.: 3 / 25
First day attendance required Details A one-semester introduction to the basic tools of micro- and macroeconomic analysis. Microeconomics deals with consumers, firms, markets and income distribution. Macroeconomics deals with national income, employment, inflation and money. (4 credits) General Education Requirements: Quantitative Thinking Q3 Distribution Requirements: Social science Course Materials
ECON 194-01	Business Negotiations	Days: TR	Time: 01:20 pm-02:50 pm	Room: NEILL 226	Instructor: Joyce Minor	Avail./Max.: Closed 3 / 25
Details Business Negotiations will cover frameworks useful in negotiating business agreements, but the negotiating skills learned can be helpful in many settings. Starting with the classic text “Getting to Yes”, students in this course will learn to implement a principled approach to negotiating by focusing on the true interests of the negotiating parties, brainstorming to find ways to improve the outcome of all parties, and identifying and defusing the most common “dirty tricks” of unprincipled negotiators. In class, students will practice negotiating each week, in a series of one-on-one and multi-party negotiating exercises. Case studies will be discussed and alumni will be invited to share negotiating experiences. This course counts as a Group B elective. General Education Requirements: Distribution Requirements: Course Materials
ECON 221-01	Introduction to International Economics	Days: MWF	Time: 09:40 am-10:40 am	Room: CARN 206	Instructor: Lucas Threinen	Avail./Max.: Closed 2 / 25
Details This course explores the theoretical foundations and empirical realities of international trade flows, commercial policies (tariffs, quotas, etc.) and international finance. The course emphasizes the welfare implications of international trade and commercial policies and links these to discussion of disputes over international trade agreements. The international finance portion of the course covers the foreign exchange market, balance of payments analysis and an introduction to open economy macroeconomics. Recommended for students majoring in international studies. This course counts as a Group A elective and serves as a prerequisite for ECON 361. (4 credits) General Education Requirements: Distribution Requirements: Social science Course Materials
ECON 221-02	Introduction to International Economics	Days: MWF	Time: 10:50 am-11:50 am	Room: CARN 206	Instructor: Lucas Threinen	Avail./Max.: Closed -1 / 25
Details This course explores the theoretical foundations and empirical realities of international trade flows, commercial policies (tariffs, quotas, etc.) and international finance. The course emphasizes the welfare implications of international trade and commercial policies and links these to discussion of disputes over international trade agreements. The international finance portion of the course covers the foreign exchange market, balance of payments analysis and an introduction to open economy macroeconomics. Recommended for students majoring in international studies. This course counts as a Group A elective and serves as a prerequisite for ECON 361. (4 credits) General Education Requirements: Distribution Requirements: Social science Course Materials
ECON 225-01	Comparative Economic Systems	Days: TR	Time: 01:20 pm-02:50 pm	Room: CARN 107	Instructor: Gary Krueger	Avail./Max.: 12 / 25
Cross-listed with INTL 225-01 Details This course examines the workings of economic systems from the perspective of the incentives facing the firm and consumer. The course provides an introduction to the economics of information and organization which is used to evaluate resource allocation under the specific institutional environment of different economic systems. Our understanding of the incentive system is then used to evaluate the overall economic system. The focus of the course is primarily on the U.S. economy, Japan and the former Soviet Union/Russia. As time permits the course may examine China, Germany and Central Europe. This course counts as a Group A elective and serves as a prerequisite for ECON 361. Cross-listed with International Studies 225. (4 credits) General Education Requirements: Internationalism Writing WA Distribution Requirements: Social science Course Materials
ECON 294-01	Introduction to Entrepreneurship	Days: TR	Time: 09:40 am-11:10 am	Room: MARKIM LOWER	Instructor: Kate Reiling	Avail./Max.: Closed 5 / 25
Course not available to those taking Social Entrepreneurship (INTL 294-02/SOCI 294-03) during the fall 2016 semester Details This course focuses on theories and applications of Entrepreneurship to identify opportunities and solve problems around the world. Students will learn contemporary methodologies used in startup companies and early stage organizations including: Lean Startup, Human Centered Design, Design Thinking, and Value Proposition Canvas. In addition, students will spend the semester working in teams to apply the methodologies to identify a problem and develop a solution. For their final project, students will prepare a plan for their solution and present it to an external audience. This course is open to those who are interested in social entrepreneurship as well. General Education Requirements: Distribution Requirements: Course Materials
ECON 294-02	Health Economics	Days: MWF	Time: 01:10 pm-02:10 pm	Room: CARN 06A	Instructor: Samantha Cakir	Avail./Max.: Closed -6 / 25
Details The field of health economics applies microeconomic theory to the study of health care, drawing on concepts from public, labor, and development economics and industrial organization. The healthcare industry is one of the largest in the US, representing nearly 18% of GDP and comprising a large share of the typical household budget. The role of government regulation in healthcare is significant and unique to the industry. This class will review topics relevant to the healthcare and health insurance industries in the US, other developed countries, and developing nations including the determinants of demand, pricing of healthcare services, the role of insurance and its reforms, incentives and hurdles for health technology innovations, and the role of health in economic development. We will also examine the traditional methods for evaluating healthcare services including cost benefit and cost effectiveness analysis. This course will count as a 200E elective. General Education Requirements: Distribution Requirements: Social science Course Materials
ECON 356-01	Capital Markets	Days: TR	Time: 01:20 pm-02:50 pm	Room: OLRI 150	Instructor: Liang Ding	Avail./Max.: Closed 2 / 25
Details The structure, operation, regulation and economic role of financial markets and institutions; fundamental security analysis and present-value techniques; forecasts of earnings and analysis of yields on stocks and bonds; the portfolio theory and characteristic lines, betas and mutual-fund ratings; futures and options markets. This course counts as a Group A elective. (4 credits) General Education Requirements: Writing WP Distribution Requirements: Social science Course Materials
ECON 361-01	Intermediate Microeconomic Analysis	Days: MWF	Time: 10:50 am-11:50 am	Room: CARN 304	Instructor: Sarah West	Avail./Max.: Closed 3 / 25
First day attendance required Details Methodology of economic science; theory of consumer behavior; theory of the firm; market structure and price determination; factor markets and income distribution; general equilibrium analysis; market failure. Not open to first-year students except by permission of the instructor. (4 credits) General Education Requirements: Distribution Requirements: Social science Course Materials
ECON 361-02	Intermediate Microeconomic Analysis	Days: MWF	Time: 01:10 pm-02:10 pm	Room: CARN 304	Instructor: Sarah West	Avail./Max.: 3 / 25
First day attendance required Details Methodology of economic science; theory of consumer behavior; theory of the firm; market structure and price determination; factor markets and income distribution; general equilibrium analysis; market failure. Not open to first-year students except by permission of the instructor. (4 credits) General Education Requirements: Distribution Requirements: Social science Course Materials
ECON 371-01	Intermediate Macroeconomic Analysis	Days: TR	Time: 09:40 am-11:10 am	Room: CARN 305	Instructor: Pete Ferderer	Avail./Max.: Closed 1 / 30
Details This course develops in detail theories of the determination of national income, employment and the price level. The foundations and mechanics of neo-classical and Keynesian models of the aggregate economy are studied and modern syntheses of these approaches are explored. Considerable attention will be paid to current behavior of the national economy. (4 credits) General Education Requirements: Distribution Requirements: Social science Course Materials
ECON 371-02	Intermediate Macroeconomic Analysis	Days: TR	Time: 01:20 pm-02:50 pm	Room: CARN 06A	Instructor: Cuneyt Orman	Avail./Max.: Closed 8 / 25
Details This course develops in detail theories of the determination of national income, employment and the price level. The foundations and mechanics of neo-classical and Keynesian models of the aggregate economy are studied and modern syntheses of these approaches are explored. Considerable attention will be paid to current behavior of the national economy. (4 credits) General Education Requirements: Distribution Requirements: Social science Course Materials
ECON 381-01	Introduction to Econometrics	Days: TR	Time: 09:40 am-11:10 am	Room: CARN 309	Instructor: Gary Krueger	Avail./Max.: 0 / 22
Students that register for ECON 381-01 must register for ECON 381-L1 Details This course investigates the methods economists use to test theories and conduct economic forecasts. This course will provide the student with the ability to design, conduct, and evaluate empirical work in economics and other social sciences. The primary focus of the course is on the final project that consists of a research paper that will integrate library research, economic theory, and econometric analysis. The course will take a "hands on" approach as much as possible with weekly use of the microcomputer in class. (4 Credits) General Education Requirements: Writing WA Distribution Requirements: Social science Course Materials
ECON 381-02	Introduction to Econometrics	Days: MWF	Time: 01:10 pm-02:10 pm	Room: CARN 05	Instructor: Amy Damon	Avail./Max.: Closed 1 / 22
First day attendance required; students that register for ECON 381-02 must register for ECON 381-L2 Details This course investigates the methods economists use to test theories and conduct economic forecasts. This course will provide the student with the ability to design, conduct, and evaluate empirical work in economics and other social sciences. The primary focus of the course is on the final project that consists of a research paper that will integrate library research, economic theory, and econometric analysis. The course will take a "hands on" approach as much as possible with weekly use of the microcomputer in class. (4 Credits) General Education Requirements: Writing WA Distribution Requirements: Social science Course Materials
ECON 381-L1	Intro to Econometrics Lab	Days: W	Time: 12:00 pm-01:00 pm	Room: CARN 309	Instructor: Gary Krueger	Avail./Max.: 0 / 22
Details This course investigates the methods economists use to test theories and conduct economic forecasts. This course will provide the student with the ability to design, conduct, and evaluate empirical work in economics and other social sciences. The primary focus of the course is on the final project that consists of a research paper that will integrate library research, economic theory, and econometric analysis. The course will take a "hands on" approach as much as possible with weekly use of the microcomputer in class. (4 Credits) General Education Requirements: Distribution Requirements: Social science Course Materials
ECON 381-L2	Intro to Econometrics Lab	Days: M	Time: 12:00 pm-01:00 pm	Room: CARN 309	Instructor: Amy Damon	Avail./Max.: Closed 2 / 22
Details This course investigates the methods economists use to test theories and conduct economic forecasts. This course will provide the student with the ability to design, conduct, and evaluate empirical work in economics and other social sciences. The primary focus of the course is on the final project that consists of a research paper that will integrate library research, economic theory, and econometric analysis. The course will take a "hands on" approach as much as possible with weekly use of the microcomputer in class. (4 Credits) General Education Requirements: Distribution Requirements: Social science Course Materials
ECON 394-01	Game Theory	Days: MWF	Time: 01:10 pm-02:10 pm	Room: CARN 206	Instructor: Lucas Threinen	Avail./Max.: Closed 6 / 25
Details ‘Game Theory’ is the study of situations in which agents’ outcomes depend not only on their own actions, but also on the actions taken by others; and in which all participants understand this fact and take account of it their decision making. This course will introduce students to the basic ideas and applications of game theory. We will study models of games in extensive (tree) and normal (strategic) form, equilibrium concepts that include optimally randomized strategies, signaling and beliefs, the effects of reputational considerations in repeated games, bargaining games, investment hold-up problems, mediation, and incentive constraints. The course will highlight applications of game theory to economic analysis, but will also include examples taken from other disciplines. Additional topics may be included as time and student interest dictate. Counts as Group E elective. Prerequisite: ECON 361. General Education Requirements: Distribution Requirements: Course Materials
ECON 420-01	Quantitative Macroeconomic Analysis	Days: TR	Time: 09:40 am-11:10 am	Room: ARTCOM 202	Instructor: Mario Solis-Garcia	Avail./Max.: -1 / 20
Details This course provides a formal, hands-on exposition of modern macroeconomic theory using dynamic stochastic general equilibrium (DSGE) models. (4 credits) General Education Requirements: Distribution Requirements: Social science Course Materials
ECON 457-01	Finance	Days: TR	Time: 09:40 am-11:10 am	Room: CARN 206	Instructor: Liang Ding	Avail./Max.: Closed 1 / 25
Details This course concentrates on developing and applying economic principles to the decision making process of the firm. Typically the course is taught from the viewpoint of the financial manager of a firm (profit or non-profit). Traditional corporate finance topics will be covered, including: cash flow management, sources of capital, capital budgeting, cost of capital, and financial structure. Recent theoretical developments in the capital asset pricing model and portfolio theory also will be examined. Actual case studies of financial decision making often are included in the course. (4 credits) General Education Requirements: Distribution Requirements: Social science Course Materials
ECON 490-01	Behavioral and Experimental Economics	Days: TR	Time: 01:20 pm-02:50 pm	Room: CARN 305	Instructor: Pete Ferderer	Avail./Max.: Closed 0 / 27
Cross-listed with PSYC 490-01 Details This course surveys recent developments in behavioral economics and considers applications in labor economics, macroeconomics, finance, public finance, consumer choice, and other areas. Our goal is to draw on recent work in cognitive and evolutionary psychology to better understand human behavior and incorporate these insights into neoclassical reasoning and modeling. Cross-listed with Psychology 490. (4 credit) General Education Requirements: Distribution Requirements: Social science Course Materials
ECON 494-01	Economics of Public Policy	Days: MWF	Time: 09:40 am-10:40 am	Room: CARN 305	Instructor: Sarah West	Avail./Max.: Closed 5 / 25
Details By taking this course, students will learn to interpret and conduct technical economic analysis of public policies. Students will apply their knowledge of microeconomic theory and econometrics to study the economics of controversial and important policies that might include those relating to climate change, illegal (and legal) drugs, health care, anti-poverty programs, redistribution via the tax system, public transit, immigration, education, and minimum or living-wage laws. Attention will be paid to understanding the technical details used in cost-benefit and cost-effectiveness analysis. While the course usually focuses on examples from the United States, it presents tools and frameworks that are applicable in any context. The course grade will be based on group and individual presentations and policy briefs relating to specific policies, substantial homework sets, and a capstone-level research project. The project consists of a policy, econometric, or theoretical analysis of a public policy chosen by the student. This course will count towards the Group E 400s level elective for the economics major. It is a capstone course. Prerequisites: ECON 361, ECON 371, and ECON 381. General Education Requirements: Writing WA Distribution Requirements: Social science Course Materials

Spring 2018

Number / Section	Name	Days	Time	Room	Instructor	Avail. / Max.
ECON 113-01	Financial Accounting	Days: TR	Time: 08:00 am-09:30 am	Room: CARN 304	Instructor: Jeff Evans	Avail./Max.: 25 / 25
Details Accounting is the language of business. One of the objectives of this course is to learn that "language." The emphasis will be on understanding financial statements both for profit and non-profit organizations. International accounting, ethics and investment decisions are also covered. This course is designed for students who desire an understanding of the elements of accounting as a component of a liberal arts education as well as for those who would like to study further in accounting or business. Counts for Group B elective. (4 credits) General Education Requirements: Distribution Requirements: Course Materials
ECON 116-01	Organizational Leadership	Days: TR	Time: 09:40 am-11:10 am	Room: CARN 304	Instructor: Jeff Evans	Avail./Max.: 20 / 20
Details This course will combine a theoretical background with hands-on experience that will permit a student to begin their career-long development of their leadership talent. The traditional model of a great leader was one that was tough, visionary and determined. Today scholars of leadership have argued that a great leader is self-aware, motivated, empathetic and skilled socially. Which model is right? Are there factors common to all great leaders? We will learn from Aristotle, Winston Churchill, Steve Jobs, Ernest Shackelton's ill-fated trip to the South Pole, and the latest scholarly research. Extensive use will be made of case studies from the Harvard MBA program and guest speakers. (4 credits) General Education Requirements: Distribution Requirements: Course Materials
ECON 119-01	Principles of Economics	Days: MWF	Time: 09:40 am-10:40 am	Room: CARN 206	Instructor: Samantha Cakir	Avail./Max.: 25 / 25
Details A one-semester introduction to the basic tools of micro- and macroeconomic analysis. Microeconomics deals with consumers, firms, markets and income distribution. Macroeconomics deals with national income, employment, inflation and money. (4 credits) General Education Requirements: Distribution Requirements: Social science Course Materials
ECON 119-02	Principles of Economics	Days: MWF	Time: 10:50 am-11:50 am	Room: CARN 206	Instructor: Samantha Cakir	Avail./Max.: 25 / 25
Details A one-semester introduction to the basic tools of micro- and macroeconomic analysis. Microeconomics deals with consumers, firms, markets and income distribution. Macroeconomics deals with national income, employment, inflation and money. (4 credits) General Education Requirements: Distribution Requirements: Social science Course Materials
ECON 119-03	Principles of Economics	Days: MWF	Time: 01:10 pm-02:10 pm	Room: ARTCOM 202	Instructor: Amy Damon	Avail./Max.: 25 / 25
Details A one-semester introduction to the basic tools of micro- and macroeconomic analysis. Microeconomics deals with consumers, firms, markets and income distribution. Macroeconomics deals with national income, employment, inflation and money. (4 credits) General Education Requirements: Distribution Requirements: Social science Course Materials
ECON 119-04	Principles of Economics	Days: TR	Time: 09:40 am-11:10 am	Room: OLRI 150	Instructor: Felix Friedt	Avail./Max.: 25 / 25
Details A one-semester introduction to the basic tools of micro- and macroeconomic analysis. Microeconomics deals with consumers, firms, markets and income distribution. Macroeconomics deals with national income, employment, inflation and money. (4 credits) General Education Requirements: Distribution Requirements: Social science Course Materials
ECON 221-01	Introduction to International Economics	Days: TR	Time: 01:20 pm-02:50 pm	Room: NEILL 402	Instructor: Felix Friedt	Avail./Max.: 25 / 25
First day attendance required Details This course explores the theoretical foundations and empirical realities of international trade flows, commercial policies (tariffs, quotas, etc.) and international finance. The course emphasizes the welfare implications of international trade and commercial policies and links these to discussion of disputes over international trade agreements. The international finance portion of the course covers the foreign exchange market, balance of payments analysis and an introduction to open economy macroeconomics. Recommended for students majoring in international studies. This course counts as a Group A elective and serves as a prerequisite for ECON 361. (4 credits) General Education Requirements: Distribution Requirements: Social science Course Materials
ECON 233-01	Health Economics	Days: MWF	Time: 01:10 pm-02:10 pm	Room: CARN 305	Instructor: Samantha Cakir	Avail./Max.: 25 / 25
Details The field of health economics applies microeconomic theory to the study of health care, drawing on concepts from public, labor, and development economics and industrial orgainzation. The healthcare industry is one of the largest in the US, representing nearly 18% of the GDP and comprising a large share of the typical household budget. The role of government regulation in healthcare is significant and unique to the industry. This class will review topics relevant to the healthcare and health insurance industries in the US, other developed countries, and developing nations including determinants of demand, pricing of healthcare services, the role of insurance and its reforms, incentives and hurdles for health technology innovations, and the role of health in economic development. We will also examine the traditional methods for evaluating healthcare services including cost benefit and cost effectiveness analysis. Group E Elective. (4 credits) General Education Requirements: Distribution Requirements: Social science Course Materials
ECON 238-01	Introduction to Entrepreneurship	Days: TR	Time: 09:40 am-11:10 am	Room: LIBR 250	Instructor: Kate Reiling	Avail./Max.: 25 / 25
Details This course focuses on theories and applications of Entrepreneurship to identify opportunities and solve problems around the world. Students will learn contemporary methodologies used in startup companies and early stage organizations including: Lean Startup and Human Centered Design methodologies and the Business Model Canvas framework. Students spend the semester working in teams to apply the methodologies to identify a problem and develop a solution. For their final project students will prepare a plan for their solution and present it to an external audience. This course is open to those who are interested in social entrepreneurship as well. Group B elective. Note: Not available to students who took Social Entrepreneurship during the fall 2016 semester. (4 credits) General Education Requirements: Distribution Requirements: Course Materials
ECON 258-01	Introduction to Securities Analysis	Days: TR	Time: 01:20 pm-02:50 pm	Room: CARN 05	Instructor: Joyce Minor	Avail./Max.: 25 / 25
Details This course will primarily focus on equity securities analysis (stocks) from the perspective of institutional (Wall Street) investors. Topics will include industry analysis and forecasting, financial statement analysis, fundamental company analysis and valuation methods. Students will form industry groups and will each research a company in that industry. Students will build complete historical and projected financial statement models in Excel. The end product of the course will be a company report written by each student. General Education Requirements: Distribution Requirements: Course Materials
ECON 294-01	Money and Banking	Days: TR	Time: 03:00 pm-04:30 pm	Room: CARN 304	Instructor: Mario Solis-Garcia	Avail./Max.: 25 / 25
Details General Education Requirements: Distribution Requirements: Social science Course Materials
ECON 294-02	Introduction to Labor Economics	Days: MWF	Time: 10:50 am-11:50 am	Room: CARN 05	Instructor: Lucas Threinen	Avail./Max.: 25 / 25
Details General Education Requirements: Distribution Requirements: Social science Course Materials
ECON 356-01	Capital Markets	Days: TR	Time: 01:20 pm-02:50 pm	Room: CARN 304	Instructor: Liang Ding	Avail./Max.: 25 / 25
Details The structure, operation, regulation and economic role of financial markets and institutions; fundamental security analysis and present-value techniques; forecasts of earnings and analysis of yields on stocks and bonds; the portfolio theory and characteristic lines, betas and mutual-fund ratings; futures and options markets. This course counts as a Group A elective. (4 credits) General Education Requirements: Distribution Requirements: Social science Course Materials
ECON 361-01	Intermediate Microeconomic Analysis	Days: MWF	Time: 09:40 am-10:40 am	Room: CARN 304	Instructor: Sarah West	Avail./Max.: 25 / 25
First day attendance required Details Methodology of economic science; theory of consumer behavior; theory of the firm; market structure and price determination; factor markets and income distribution; general equilibrium analysis; market failure. Not open to first-year students except by permission of the instructor. (4 credits) General Education Requirements: Distribution Requirements: Social science Course Materials
ECON 361-02	Intermediate Microeconomic Analysis	Days: MWF	Time: 01:10 pm-02:10 pm	Room: CARN 304	Instructor: Sarah West	Avail./Max.: 25 / 25
First day attendance required Details Methodology of economic science; theory of consumer behavior; theory of the firm; market structure and price determination; factor markets and income distribution; general equilibrium analysis; market failure. Not open to first-year students except by permission of the instructor. (4 credits) General Education Requirements: Distribution Requirements: Social science Course Materials
ECON 371-01	Intermediate Macroeconomic Analysis	Days: TR	Time: 09:40 am-11:10 am	Room: NEILL 226	Instructor: Pete Ferderer	Avail./Max.: 25 / 25
Details This course develops in detail theories of the determination of national income, employment and the price level. The foundations and mechanics of neo-classical and Keynesian models of the aggregate economy are studied and modern syntheses of these approaches are explored. Considerable attention will be paid to current behavior of the national economy. (4 credits) General Education Requirements: Distribution Requirements: Social science Course Materials
ECON 371-02	Intermediate Macroeconomic Analysis	Days: TR	Time: 01:20 pm-02:50 pm	Room: CARN 305	Instructor: Mario Solis-Garcia	Avail./Max.: 25 / 25
Details This course develops in detail theories of the determination of national income, employment and the price level. The foundations and mechanics of neo-classical and Keynesian models of the aggregate economy are studied and modern syntheses of these approaches are explored. Considerable attention will be paid to current behavior of the national economy. (4 credits) General Education Requirements: Distribution Requirements: Social science Course Materials
ECON 381-01	Introduction to Econometrics	Days: MWF	Time: 09:40 am-10:40 am	Room: CARN 305	Instructor: Amy Damon	Avail./Max.: 22 / 22
Students that register for ECON 381-01 must register for ECON 381-L1 Details This course investigates the methods economists use to test theories and conduct economic forecasts. This course will provide the student with the ability to design, conduct, and evaluate empirical work in economics and other social sciences. The primary focus of the course is on the final project that consists of a research paper that will integrate library research, economic theory, and econometric analysis. The course will take a "hands on" approach as much as possible with weekly use of the microcomputer in class. (4 Credits) General Education Requirements: Distribution Requirements: Social science Course Materials
ECON 381-02	Introduction to Econometrics	Days: MWF	Time: 10:50 am-11:50 am	Room: CARN 305	Instructor: Amy Damon	Avail./Max.: 22 / 22
Students that register for ECON 381-02 must register for ECON 381-L2 Details This course investigates the methods economists use to test theories and conduct economic forecasts. This course will provide the student with the ability to design, conduct, and evaluate empirical work in economics and other social sciences. The primary focus of the course is on the final project that consists of a research paper that will integrate library research, economic theory, and econometric analysis. The course will take a "hands on" approach as much as possible with weekly use of the microcomputer in class. (4 Credits) General Education Requirements: Distribution Requirements: Social science Course Materials
ECON 381-L1	Intro to Econometrics Lab	Days: M	Time: 12:00 pm-01:00 pm	Room: CARN 309	Instructor: Amy Damon	Avail./Max.: 22 / 22
Details This course investigates the methods economists use to test theories and conduct economic forecasts. This course will provide the student with the ability to design, conduct, and evaluate empirical work in economics and other social sciences. The primary focus of the course is on the final project that consists of a research paper that will integrate library research, economic theory, and econometric analysis. The course will take a "hands on" approach as much as possible with weekly use of the microcomputer in class. (4 Credits) General Education Requirements: Distribution Requirements: Social science Course Materials
ECON 381-L2	Intro to Econometrics Lab	Days: W	Time: 12:00 pm-01:00 pm	Room: CARN 309	Instructor: Amy Damon	Avail./Max.: 22 / 22
Details This course investigates the methods economists use to test theories and conduct economic forecasts. This course will provide the student with the ability to design, conduct, and evaluate empirical work in economics and other social sciences. The primary focus of the course is on the final project that consists of a research paper that will integrate library research, economic theory, and econometric analysis. The course will take a "hands on" approach as much as possible with weekly use of the microcomputer in class. (4 Credits) General Education Requirements: Distribution Requirements: Social science Course Materials
ECON 394-01	Game Theory	Days: MWF	Time: 01:10 pm-02:10 pm	Room: OLRI 205	Instructor: Lucas Threinen	Avail./Max.: 25 / 25
Details General Education Requirements: Distribution Requirements: Social science Course Materials
ECON 431-01	Public Finance and Public Policy	Days: MWF	Time: 10:50 am-11:50 am	Room: CARN 304	Instructor: Sarah West	Avail./Max.: 25 / 25
Details By taking this course, students will learn to interpret and conduct technical economic analysis of public policies. Students will apply their knowledge of micro- and macroeconomic theory and econometrics to study the economics of controversial and important policies. Sample policy areas might include climate change, illegal drugs, health care, anti-poverty programs, affirmative action, income inequality, income redistribution via the tax system, public transit, immigration, education, gun control, and minimum or living-wage laws. While the course usually focuses on examples from the United States, it presents tools and frameworks that are applicable in any context. The course grade will be based on group and individual presentations and policy briefs relating to specific policies, at least one exam, homework sets, and a capstone-level research project. The project consists of a policy, econometric, or theoretical analysis of a public policy chosen by the student. This course will count towards the Group E 400s level elective for the economics major. It is a capstone course. (4 credits) General Education Requirements: Distribution Requirements: Social science Course Materials
ECON 457-01	Finance	Days: TR	Time: 09:40 am-11:10 am	Room: CARN 305	Instructor: Liang Ding	Avail./Max.: 25 / 25
Details This course concentrates on developing and applying economic principles to the decision making process of the firm. Typically the course is taught from the viewpoint of the financial manager of a firm (profit or non-profit). Traditional corporate finance topics will be covered, including: cash flow management, sources of capital, capital budgeting, cost of capital, and financial structure. Recent theoretical developments in the capital asset pricing model and portfolio theory also will be examined. Actual case studies of financial decision making often are included in the course. (4 credits) General Education Requirements: Distribution Requirements: Social science Course Materials
ECON 490-01	Behavioral and Experimental Economics	Days: TR	Time: 01:20 pm-02:50 pm	Room: NEILL 400	Instructor: Pete Ferderer	Avail./Max.: 20 / 20
Cross-listed with PSYC 490-01 Details This course surveys recent developments in behavioral economics and considers applications in labor economics, macroeconomics, finance, public finance, consumer choice, and other areas. Our goal is to draw on recent work in cognitive and evolutionary psychology to better understand human behavior and incorporate these insights into neoclassical reasoning and modeling. Counts as a Group E elective for the major. Cross-listed with Psychology 490. (4 credit) General Education Requirements: Distribution Requirements: Social science Course Materials

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