The economics of industrial organization and the organization of firms and industries are analyzed, using microeconomic theories and empirical data. Public policy issues are assessed, including antitrust and regulatory mechanisms. 3 credit hours. Offered as needed. The quantitative methods used in testing theoretical propositions in economics and business are presented.
Emphasis is on the use of regression, time-series models, and other econometric methods.
3 credit hours. The development of economic thought from the time of the prescholastics to our current time is presented. This seminar serves as the first course of the student s two-semester capstone experience in economics. 3 credit hours. This is an integrating experience in economic theories, concepts, and practices.