In addition to the traditional program, the student may take courses with an applied emphasis in economics and related minor fields after consultation with the graduate advisor. The candidate for the doctor's degree must choose three specializations from within the areas of international economics, economic development, monetary economics, public finance, labor economics, agricultural economics, natural resource economics, industrial organization, and special fields of economics. The doctoral student in economics must demonstrate a mathematical proficiency in calculus and analytical geometry. Courses in Economics. A rigorous study of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory with applications to the major problems of the economy.
Emphasis is on microeconomics.
Designed for graduate students who need intensive study of intermediate economic price and income theory. ECO 3311 or 5310. Market clearing and non-market clearing business cycle models and their policy implications. Emphases include inflation, real growth, unemployment, and balance of payments and their interactions. ECO 5310 or consent of instructor.