ECON 199 SPECIAL TOPICS (1-16)
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
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ECON 201 INTRODUCTION TO MICROECONOMICS (4)
An introduction to microeconomic principles including the study of price theory, economic scarcity, consumer behavior, production costs, the theory of the firm, market structure, and income distribution. Other selected topics may include market failure, international economics, and public finance. (SS) (Bacc Core Course)
PREREQS:
MTH 111 or equivalent is recommended.
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ECON 201H INTRODUCTION TO MICROECONOMICS (4)
An introduction to microeconomic principles including the study of price theory, economic scarcity, consumer behavior, production costs, the theory of the firm, market structure, and income distribution. Other selected topics may include market failure, international economics, and public finance. (SS) (Bacc Core Course)
PREREQS:
MTH 111 or equivalent is recommended. Honors College approval required.
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ECON 202 INTRODUCTION TO MACROECONOMICS (4)
An introduction to macroeconomic principles including study of the theories of output determination, consumption, investment, inflation, unemployment, and fiscal and monetary policy. Other selected topics may include the study of the international balance of payments, growth and development, and urban and regional problems. (SS) (Bacc Core Course)
PREREQS:
MTH 111 or equivalent is recommended.
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ECON 202H INTRODUCTION TO MACROECONOMICS (4)
An introduction to macroeconomic principles including study of the theories of output determination, consumption, investment, inflation, unemployment, and fiscal and monetary policy. Other selected topics may include the study of the international balance of payments, growth and development, and urban and regional problems. (SS) (Bacc Core Course)
PREREQS:
MTH 111 or equivalent is recommended. Honors College approval required.
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ECON 311 INTERMEDIATE MICROECONOMIC THEORY (4)
An examination of demand theory, production and cost theory, game theory, behavioral economics, competitive and imperfectly competitive markets, and general equilibrium and welfare economics. ECON 311 and ECON 411 cannot both be taken for credit toward the economics major.
PREREQS:
ECON 201
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ECON 312 INTERMEDIATE MICROECONOMIC THEORY II (4)
An examination of the theories of imperfect competition, input markets, general equilibrium, and welfare economics.
PREREQS:
ECON 311
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ECON 315 INTERMEDIATE MACROECONOMIC THEORY (4)
An examination of macroeconomic aggregates, income determination, aggregate demand and supply. The basic macroeconomic models will be discussed such as Keynesian, Classical, Monetarist, and Neo-Classical. ECON 315 and ECON 415 cannot both be taken for credit toward the Economics major.
PREREQS:
ECON 201 and ECON 202
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ECON 316 INTERMEDIATE MACROECONOMIC THEORY II (4)
An examination of individual sectors of the macro economy, including theories of consumption, investment, money demand and money supply; an introduction to economic growth, open economy macroeconomics, and monetary and fiscal policy issues.
PREREQS:
ECON 315
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ECON 329 INTRODUCTION TO MATHEMATICAL ECONOMICS (4)
Mathematical methods of economic analysis. Theory of economic structure and optimization developed through calculus and linear algebra, dynamic systems analyzed through integral calculus and difference and differential equations. The mathematical tools are developed in conjunction with their application to economic problems. Some acquaintance with calculus recommended.
PREREQS:
ECON 201 and ECON 202 and (MTH 241 or MTH 251)
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ECON 330 MONEY AND BANKING (4)
Nature and functions of money; functions and operations of depository institutions; the money market; central banking and monetary policy. (SS)
PREREQS:
ECON 201 and ECON 202
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ECON 340 INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS (4)
An overview of international economics with an emphasis on current events and applications, including classical and modern trade theory and the study of trade and exchange-rate policies. (SS) (Bacc Core Course)
PREREQS:
ECON 201 and ECON 202
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ECON 352 ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS AND POLICY (3)
Analysis of the interrelationships among economic activity, government policies, and the environment; benefits and costs of economic growth; economics of environmental quality and the social costs of pollution. Three to five case studies, selected by the instructor, introduce students to the way economists analyze environmental policies. CROSSLISTED as AREC 352. (Bacc Core Course)
PREREQS:
AREC 250 or ECON 201 or ECON 201H
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ECON 201
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ECON 383 THE ECONOMICS OF DISCRIMINATION (4)
An economic analysis of discrimination, focusing on labor market inequities for women and minorities. Historical and current trends in pay, education, and employment disparities, economic explanations for such disparities, and econometric evidence for wage and employment discrimination. (SS) (Bacc Core Course)
PREREQS:
ECON 201
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ECON 399 SPECIAL TOPICS (1-16)
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
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ECON 399H SPECIAL TOPICS (1-16)
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
PREREQS:
Honors College approval required.
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ECON 401 RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP (1-16)
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
PREREQS:
Departmental approval required.
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ECON 402 INDEPENDENT STUDY (1-16)
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
PREREQS:
Departmental approval required.
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ECON 403 THESIS (1-16)
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
PREREQS:
Departmental approval required.
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ECON 405 READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16)
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
PREREQS:
Departmental approval required.
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ECON 406 PROJECTS (1-16)
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
PREREQS:
Departmental approval required.
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ECON 407 SEMINAR (1-16)
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
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ECON 408 WORKSHOP (1-16)
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
PREREQS:
Departmental approval required.
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ECON 410 INTERNSHIP (1-16)
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
PREREQS:
Departmental approval required.
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ECON 411 ADVANCED MICROECONOMIC THEORY (4)
Rigorous treatment of optimizing behavior of economic agents and markets. Examines utility maximization and demand; cost minimization, profit maximization and supply; perfect competition and monopoly; imperfect competition and game theory; and general equilibrium, social welfare and market failure using sophisticated mathematical tools. Students cannot receive credit toward the major for both ECON 311 and ECON 411.
PREREQS:
ECON 201 and (MTH 241 or MTH 251)
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ECON 414 POLITICAL AND BEHAVIORAL ECONOMICS (4)
Economic analysis of politics and the intersection of psychology and economics. Topics include voter behavior, strategic policy formation and influence, and the primary behavioral deviations from the neoclassical model of rational self-interest.
PREREQS:
ECON 311 or ECON 411
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ECON 415 ADVANCED MACROECONOMIC THEORY (4)
Macroeconomics as an application of general equilibrium theory. Macroeconomic models are developed taking preferences and technology as primitives. The models' short and long run predictions are analyzed and compared to the data. The welfare implications of fiscal and monetary policy are discussed. ECON 315 and ECON 415 cannot both be taken for credit toward the major.
PREREQS:
ECON 201 and ECON 202 and (MTH 241 or MTH 251)
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ECON 423 ECONOMETRICS I (4)
Introduction to probability and statistics with an emphasis on estimation and hypothesis testing. Applications to economic models.
PREREQS:
MTH 241 or MTH 251
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ECON 424 INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMETRICS (4)
Application of statistical techniques, including sampling theory, hypothesis testing, and multiple regression analysis, to economic models. Economic modeling, analysis of economic data, and policy analysis are emphasized. ECON 424 and ECON 427 cannot both be taken for credit toward the major. Lec/lab.
PREREQS:
( (ECON 311 and ST 351) or (ECON 411 and ECON 423) )
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ECON 427 ECONOMETRICS II (4)
Addresses both the theory and practice of econometrics, including properties of estimators, modeling economic processes, estimation, hypothesis testing, prediction and interpretation of results. Students cannot receive credit toward the major for both ECON 424 and ECON 427. Lec/lab.
PREREQS:
ECON 423 and (MTH 241 or MTH 251)
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ECON 428 INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMIC RESEARCH (4)
Basic methods of economic research: concepts and models; data sources, collection, and presentation; hypothesis formulation and testing; policy analysis. Written assignments apply methods. (Writing Intensive Course)
PREREQS:
ECON 311 or ECON 315
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ECON 435 THE PUBLIC ECONOMY (4)
Composition and growth of government spending; theory of public expenditure; analysis of public expenditure programs; benefit-cost analysis; theory and practice of taxation; analysis of local, state, and federal taxes; government borrowing and fees; current issues in tax and expenditure policy.
PREREQS:
ECON 311
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ECON 439 PUBLIC POLICY ANALYSIS (4)
Theory of public problems and decision making. Evaluation of public policy strategies, selected public programs and individual public projects considering the full range of efficiency and equity effects. Direct and indirect impacts of policy, strength of implicit incentives, administrative feasibility, and problems of policy implementation. (Writing Intensive Course)
PREREQS:
ECON 311 and ECON 435 or equivalent
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ECON 440 ECONOMICS OF GLOBALIZATION (4)
Examination of the phenomenon of globalization using economic analysis to explore controversial themes of the globalization debate--offshoring, sweatshops, child labor, environmental standards, intellectual property protection, cultural diversity, economic development, immigration, and governance.
PREREQS:
ECON 311
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ECON 441 INTERNATIONAL FINANCE THEORY AND POLICY (4)
Theories and policies of exchange rate regimes; fixed, floating and managed floats; internal and external trade and capital balances; international capital flows and institutions.
PREREQS:
ECON 315
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ECON 455 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (4)
History, theories and policies for economic development in the Third World of underdeveloped countries. (SS)
PREREQS:
ECON 201 and ECON 202
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ECON 460 INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATION THEORY AND POLICY (4)
The study of the causes and effects of firm and market structures, conduct, and performance; United States antitrust and other laws regulating business behavior.
PREREQS:
ECON 311
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ECON 461 LAW, ECONOMICS, AND REGULATION (4)
The analysis of the effectiveness of laws and government regulations in fostering economic efficiency and fairness. Topics include the design of laws and policies to promote social welfare and the study of the effectiveness of criminal law, antitrust law, and the government regulation of business in promoting social goals.
PREREQS:
ECON 201
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ECON 462 MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS (4)
The application of microeconomic theory and quantitative methods to management decisions. Case-oriented course emphasizing actual business decisions.
PREREQS:
ECON 311
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ECON 463 EFFICIENCY AND PRODUCTIVITY ANALYSIS (4)
Workshop on the theory and measurement of performance, especially efficiency and productivity. Emphasis on application including introduction to user-friendly software. Design, implementation and write-up of an analysis of performance. (Writing Intensive Course)
PREREQS:
ECON 201 and ECON 202 and ECON 311
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ECON 465 TRANSPORTATION ECONOMICS (4)
Demand, supply, and pricing for transport facilities, (airports, ports) right of way (highways, waterways), including optimal user fees, congestion tolls, and second-best pricing schemes. Theories of economic regulation and evaluation of experience in the transport sector.
PREREQS:
ECON 311
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ECON 466 ENERGY ECONOMICS (4)
Examines the economics of oil, coal, natural gas production and their use, as well as substitutes such as conservation and renewables, focusing on electricity markets, federal and state regulatory frameworks, and resulting public policy issues from a regional and national perspective.
PREREQS:
ECON 201
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ECON 480 LABOR ECONOMICS (4)
Individual and business choices as determinants of wages and working conditions; human capital theory and the education and training of workers; discrimination and other sources of wage differentials; unemployment and public policy toward labor markets.
PREREQS:
ECON 311
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2004 Oregon State University
