Money and Banking. Problems facing developing countries and possible solutions. Historical case studies of some developing countries. Empirical applications of consumer theory will be explored. Economics of Poverty and Discrimination.
Public policy concerning poverty and discrimination is studied and discussed.
Economics of Regulation. Economic assessment of the U.S. health care system. Explores physician supply and demand, hospitals, malpractice, pharmaceuticals, insurance, and related topics. Urban and Regional Economics. Natural Resource Economics.