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 662 Econometrics 1 (3 credits)
Overview
Economics (Arts) : A broad treatment of linear methods: OLS, GLS, and IV mainly, and show how to apply the bootstrap to these models, with particular reference to parametric specification testing, and diagnostic testing (autocorrelation, heteroskedasticity, normality, parameter constancy).
Terms: Fall 2024
Instructors: Davidson, Russell (Fall)
Restriction: Not open to students who have taken ECON 662D1/D2
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ECON 663 Econometrics 2 (3 credits)
Overview
Economics (Arts) : Topics include: non-linear regression, maximum likelihood, generalised method of moments (GMM), and non-stationary processes, basically tests for unit roots and cointegration.
Terms: Winter 2025
Instructors: Chaudhuri, Saraswata (Winter)
Prerequisite: ECON 662
Restriction: Not open to students who have taken ECON 662D1/D2
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ECON 701 Ph.D. Comprehensive Examination 1
Overview
Economics (Arts) : An examination that must be passed by all doctoral candidates in order to continue in the doctoral program.
Terms: Fall 2024
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Restriction: Not open to students who have taken ECON 799, ECON 799D1, ECON 799D2.
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ECON 702 Ph.D. Comprehensive Examination 2
Overview
Economics (Arts) : An examination that must be passed by all doctoral candidates in order to continue in the doctoral program.
Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.
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ECON 703 Ph.D. Field 1 Synthesis
Overview
Economics (Arts) : Milestone assessment of mastery in a field area of economics, demonstrating ability to read, understand, critically assess frontier research work, and make significant original contributions in the field.
Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Prerequisites: Two field courses, which vary depending on the field chosen the by the students. These courses are approved by the GPD at the start of the academic year.
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ECON 704 Ph.D. Field 2 Synthesis
Overview
Economics (Arts) : Milestone assessment of mastery in a field area of economics, demonstrating ability to read, understand, critically assess frontier research work, and make significant original contributions in the field.
Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Prerequisite: Two field courses, which vary depending on the field chosen the by the students. These courses are approved by the GPD at the start of the academic year.
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ECON 709 Microeconomic Theory 3 (3 credits)
Overview
Economics (Arts) : Doctoral-level microeconomic theory.
Terms: Fall 2024
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 2025
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 2024
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 2025
Instructors: Castro, Rui (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.
