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Program Requirements
The Ph.D. in Economics focuses on microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics. Specialization in three fields of economics is offered.
Thesis
A thesis for the doctoral degree must constitute original scholarship and must be a distinct contribution to knowledge. It must show familiarity with previous work in the field and must demonstrate ability to plan and carry out research, organize results, and defend the approach and conclusions in a scholarly manner. The research presented must meet current standards of the discipline; as well, the thesis must clearly demonstrate how the research advances knowledge in the field. Finally, the thesis must be written in compliance with norms for academic and scholarly expression and for publication in the public domain.
Required Courses (20 credits)
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ECON 662D1 Econometrics (3 credits)
Overview
Economics (Arts) : A broad treatment of econometric methods, with particular reference to time series processes. Estimation of linear and non-linear models, GLS, IV, Maximum Likelihood, parametric specification testing for linear and non-linear hypotheses, diagnostic testing (autocorrelation, heteroskedasticity, normality, parameter constancy, etc.), modelling technique, non-stationary data processes.
Terms: Fall 2020
Instructors: Davidson, Russell (Fall)
Students must register for both ECON 662D1 and ECON 662D2
No credit will be given for this course unless both ECON 662D1 and ECON 662D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms
ECON 662D1 and ECON 662D2 together are equivalent to ECON 662
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ECON 662D2 Econometrics (3 credits)
Overview
Economics (Arts) : See ECON 662D1 for course description.
Terms: Winter 2021
Instructors: Galbraith, John W (Winter)
Prerequisite: ECON 662D1
No credit will be given for this course unless both ECON 662D1 and ECON 662D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms
ECON 662D1 and ECON 662D2 together are equivalent to ECON 662
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ECON 701 Ph.D. Comprehensive Examination
Overview
Economics (Arts) : An examination that must be passed by all doctoral candidates in order to continue in the doctoral program.
Terms: Fall 2020
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Restriction: Not open to students who have taken ECON 799, ECON 799D1, ECON 799D2.
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ECON 709 Microeconomic Theory 3 (3 credits)
Overview
Economics (Arts) : Doctoral-level microeconomic theory.
Terms: Fall 2020
Instructors: Baumann, Leonie (Fall)
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ECON 711 Microeconomic Theory 2 (3 credits)
Overview
Economics (Arts) : This course is the second part of a two-semester doctoral level microeconomic theory sequence.
Terms: Winter 2021
Instructors: Dutta, Rohan (Winter)
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ECON 712 Macroeconomic Theory 1 (3 credits)
Overview
Economics (Arts) : This course is the first part of a two-semester doctorals level macroeconomic theory sequence.
Terms: Fall 2020
Instructors: Poschke, Markus (Fall)
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ECON 713 Macroeconomic Theory 2 (3 credits)
Overview
Economics (Arts) : This course is the second part of a two-semester doctoral level macroeconomic theory sequence
Terms: Winter 2021
Instructors: Ruge-Murcia, Francisco (Winter)
- ECON 770 PhD Research Seminar 1 (1 credit)
- ECON 771 PhD Research Seminar 2 (1 credit)
Elective Courses (18 credits)
18 credits of elective courses at the 600 level or higher in consultation with the Graduate Program Director.
