Individual study under supervision of a member of the eco- nomics faculty. Requires research term paper of a level at least comparable to a regular course term paper. Student should obtain agreement from a faculty member to supervise the research project before registering. Designed to integrate course materials, introduce recent philosophies and techniques in economics, and apply them to selected problems. Reading and research reports required.
Topics vary from year to year.
To enter program, student must submit a written proposal for departmental approval before registration. Credits awarded only on satisfactory completion of three-term sequence. A program of readings and guided research in a topic proposed by the student, culminating in an honors thesis presented to departmental faculty for approval.