Techniques include media relations and public opinion. Industrial Organization Explores the organization of firms and industries, government policies towards business, and their impact on society. Focuses on the role of theory in current policy debates and includes relevant theoretical models. Seeks to develop criteria to select among competing solutions within the political and historical context. Economic Growth and Trade Introduces students to the theories and empirical evidence of economic growth and the dynamic relationship between international trade and national income growth.
Analysis Provides tools and concepts for quantitative analysis of trade and other economic issues.
Discusses mathematical programming techniques typically used in empirical economic analysis, modeling and simulation. Familiarizes students with the details of international trade law, providing them with an understanding of why governments have found the provisions governing particular aspects of international trade both helpful and problematic. Each MACD candidate is required to choose an individual project, enabling the student to demonstrate the ability to apply the tools and skills of commercial diplomacy to a real world issue. Each student will work with a faculty member who will oversee the paper and serve as mentor and advisor.