Emphasis on applied, client-driven model formulation, data acquisition and manipulation and model estimation using statistical regression in a desktop computing environment. Extensive practice in interpretation of results for business and policy audiences. ECN 421 . Scientific economic thought and philosophy from ancient to modern times. Open-ended as to dates of time period covered.
Primary emphasis is on topics as opposed to schools of thought.
ECN 422 . An introduction to the formalization of economic hypotheses into testable relationships and the application of appropriate statistical techniques. Theoretical aspects are covered, but primary emphasis is on computer application utilizing regression analysis. ECN 426 . A consideration of international trade theory and international financial institutions, including comparative advantage, exchange rates and balance of payments problems.