Special emphasis is placed on the long-run historical perspective on current issues, such as the government debt, migration, and international markets. Econ 217 Money and Banking Economic analysis and modeling techniques are used to better understand the workings of the financial system. Some of the topics include financial assets and markets, asset demand and portfolio choice, asset pricing, banking theory, banking and financial market regulations, money demand and supply, monetary policy, interest and exchange rate determination, and the effect of the financial system on the macroeconomy. Closed to Economics majors. Econ 218 Urban Economics Applies economic tools to study the complex problems of the urban community.
Attention is focused on an increased understanding of the emerging policy issues facing cities.
Special emphasis is given to the location and growth of cities, the interaction of poverty and urban housing and labor markets, and policy options to encourage urban development. Econ 221 Economic Development of Modern China Aims to provide the student with a sophisticated understanding of economic development in the People's Republic of China. The historical circumstances and resource endowments which have constrained Chinese economic development are examined as a basis for analyzing the intentions and success of policies adopted since 1949. Econ 224 Environmental Economics Shows how natural resources and the environment can be analyzed from an economic perspective. Presents the basic concepts of environmental economics and develops the analytical and policy tools used in environmental economics.