The course seeks to make students aware of the richness of these studies and their impact on American society. This course is cross-listed as HIST 419, POSC 419, or SOCI 419. The course is an introduction to the development, from economic theory, of statistical and mathematical techniques that are used to estimate economic relationships. Computer applications are widely used in the course. A comprehensive paper is required for the course.
Topics vary with interest of faculty.
May be repeated for credit with consent of the instructor. The St. Mary's Project in economics is a two-semester experience. Students initiate the project, identify an area to be explored, and propose a method of inquiry appropriate to the topic. A faculty mentor supervises the project research. The project must be shared with the College community through posters, presentations, or other means.