An advanced section of Principles of Macroeconomics incorporating greater emphasis on oral reports, writing assignments, and more advanced readings with close supervision by the instructor. Special attention will be given to current economic policy issues. By invitation only. An advanced section of Principles of Microeconomics incorporating greater emphasis on oral reports, writing assignments, and more advanced readings with close supervision by the instructor. Special attention will be given to current economic policy issues.
Emphasis is placed on application and use of quantitative methods.
The core topic of the course is multivariate regression. Fundamental quantitative techniques for macro- and microeconomic problem solving. Emphasis is placed on application and use of quantitative methods. The core topic of the course is differential calculus. A study of the origins and development of economic thought, emphasizing its inter-relationship to other disciplines, especially the other social sciences and Christian theology.