Application of game theoretical concepts to a comparative analysis of the causes and effects of alternative institutional arrangements. An economic analysis of the law. Developments in economic thought from 1500 to the present. Emphasis on historical origins, impact on contemporary economics, and theoretical validity. Application of economic tools to investigate problems in economics.
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May be repeated for credit with permission of department. Individual study of a selected area of economics. Directed research paper required. ECON 306 and 311, or equivalent, are prerequisites to all graduate courses except ECON 600 and 602. Undergraduates are not permitted to enroll in 600-level courses.