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ECON 4500 A (CRN: 15324)

Economics: Advanced Economic Analysis

3 Credit Hours—Seats Available!

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About ECON 4500 A

Examination of major contemporary research topics in economics. Prerequisite: ECON 3500.

Notes

Prereqs enforced by the system: ECON 3500; PACE students with permission and override. Instructor permission

Section Description

This seminar is dedicated to reading, discussing and writing about academic research in economics. Much of the research we will study involves the formulation and testing of hypotheses using economic data and econometric tools. We will carry out econometric exercises in class. As such, econometrics is a prerequisite for the course.

Section Expectation

This course is a seminar format. Students should expect to spend 6-8 hours a week on coursework outside of class, with additional time for the semester-long term paper.

Evaluation

Class participation, including presentation and discussion of articles is required. There will be several homework assignments. Finally, each student will write a term paper that demonstrates advanced understanding of economics.

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