I or II Applied microeconomic theory with focus on theoretical and empirical models of business firm behavior. Focuses on the structure, conduct, and performance of concentrated industries and the role of the antitrust laws in regulating behavior in these industries. I or II Application of economics, mathematics, and statistics to the quantification of economic relationships. Intensive use of computer. Focus on principles of transportation economics, government regulation, passenger and freight transport, and such urban policy issues as energy and environment.
Course consists of theory development and empirical testing with statistical models.
Emphasis on the use of the most recent advancements in computer hardware and software. BUS 229 or equiv. The study of labor market theory and policy. The relevant theoretical analysis of labor demand and supply. Analysis of current labor market policies and institutions including discrimination, unemployment, immigration, minimum wages, and unions.