Analyzes the theory of financing corporate operations and corporate decisions regarding the allocation of capital among alternative projects; includes the nature of financial instruments and the behavior of capital markets. …
Study the role and the importance of the financial system in the global economy. Construct general equilibrium models that encompass the financial markets as well as the rest of the …
Course deals with theories explaining the nature of advertising, and evaluates market performance in this industry, using Game Theory and Oligopoly Theory. Calculus will be used extensively. Prerequisite: ECON 3010 …
Explores the origins of environmental problems, how to measure the value of environmental amenities, and the efficacy of specific forms of regulation, including mandated technologies, taxes, subsidies, and pollution permit …
Studies the application of statistical methods to the testing and estimation of economic relationships. Emphasizes applied econometric studies and the problems that arise when analyzing time series and cross section …
Required for Distinguished Majors. An introduction to economic research and the writing of a Distinguished Majors thesis. Although the course is intended for Distinguished Majors, other highly motivated and accomplished …
Independent study under the direction of a regular faculty member. Students may not use this class to obtain academic credit for a summer internship. Prerequisite: GPA of 3.300 in UVa …
Studies topics in univariate and multivariate calculus and linear algebra. Includes applications to the theory of economic statics. Prerequisite: One semester of calculus and one additional semester of college mathematics, …
Studies the theory of consumer and producer choice. Includes partial equilibrium analysis of competitive and imperfectly competitive markets. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or instructor permission.
Introduces macroeconomic theory, emphasizing economic growth and the business cycle. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or instructor permission.
Studies the concepts and basic techniques of probability theory and statistical inference. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or instructor permission.
Introduction to labor economics, including economic aspects of employment, wages, schooling, labor unions, and discrimination. Prerequisite: ECON 7030 and 7720 or instructor permission.
Studies the industrial structure of the economy and its effects on allocation of resources. Prerequisite: ECON 7030 or instructor permission.
Studies the theory of international trade and analysis of the economic effects of tariffs, quotas, and other departures from free trade. Prerequisite: ECON 7030 or instructor permission.
Topics include the justifications for government activities; principles of program analysis; illustrative theoretical and empirical analysis of expenditure programs; and theories of political processes. Prerequisite: ECON 7030 or instructor permission.
This is an advanced macro/finance graduate course devoted to study topics in finance with particular emphasis in financial markets and problems in their functioning. The course will cover recent theories …
Advanced study of selected topics in macro- and monetary economics, with and emphasis on theoretical and computational issues. Prerequisite: ECON 7040 or instructor permission.
Studies current research in applied microeconomics. Prerequisite: Third-year status or instructor permission.
Studies current research in macroeconomics. Prerequisite: Third-year status or instructor permission.
Current research in Economic Theory and Experimental Economics. Prerequisite: Third-year status or instructor permission.