Examines the challenges posed by development in the context of the contemporary global economy. Both theoretic and case studies perspectives are developed. Customized course providing in-depth investigation of a current issue of theory or policy. Content, credit, and prerequisites may vary. Problems of time series and cross sectional data are considered.
Course focuses on identifying and specifying causal relations.
Investigates advanced topics in micro and macro alternating years. Continuation and final presentation of exploration begun in ECON 4920 . May be taken concurrently.