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Economics
| Economics 020, Introduction to Economics | |
| | Description: The problem of scarcity and its implications, choice; opportunity cost, specialization and exchange; supply and demand; economic choices of households and firms; competition and monopoly; resource markets; public policy; income distribution; national income; aggregate supply and aggregate demand; inflation, unemployment and interest rates; money and monetary institutions; balance of payments; and exchange rates. | | Antirequisite(s): Economics 021. | | 3 lecture hours or 2 lecture hours and 1 tutorial hour, 1.0 course. | | (Brescia, Huron, King's) | | back to top |
| Economics 111F/G, Economic History of Canada I | |
| | Description: The economic development of Canada pre-confederation with emphasis on the nineteenth century. Topics include: the staples theory of economic history, the European background, population growth, agriculture and land settlement, money and banking, growth of capital and investment, industrialization, government revenues and expenditures, and the development of industry and transportation systems. | | Antirequisite(s): Economics 116a/b, Economics 341F/G, Economics 315E, or the former Economics 110E. | | Prerequisite(s): Economics 020 or Economics 021. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | (King's) | | back to top |
| Economics 112F/G, Economic History of Canada II | |
| | Description: The economic growth of post-Confederation Canada with emphasis on the twentieth Century. Topics include: approaches to and theories of economic history, the growth of population, urbanization, capital, investment, industrial structure, infrastructure, money and banking, as well as public policy regarding business cycles, unemployment, inflation, free trade and globalization. | | Antirequisite(s): Economics 117a/b, Economics 342F/G, the former Economics 110E. | | Prerequisite(s): Economics 020 or Economics 021. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | (King's) | | back to top |
| Economics 114F/G, Asian Economies | |
| | Description: This course describes and analyzes the development of the economies of Asia since 1945. Particular attention is paid to the successes and failures of government policies in promoting economic growth in the region. | | Antirequisite(s): Economics 178a/b if taken at Huron in 1994/95, 1995/96,
1996/97. | | Prerequisite(s): Economics 020. | | 3 hours, 0.5 course. | | (Huron) | | back to top |
| Economics 120a/b, The Financial Economics of the Firm | |
| | Description: Links between economic variables and the financial health of the firm are examined, including the nature of the firm and its requirement for funds, long-term capital investment evaluation, firm growth and working capital requirements and measures of the financial health of the firm. | | Prerequisite(s): Economics 020 | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | (Huron) | | back to top |
| Economics 121a/b, The Firm and Financial Markets | |
| | Description: The course examines the structure and workings of financial markets as sources of funds to the firm. The behaviour of banks, bond and equity markets and international currency markets are considered. | | Prerequisite(s): Economics 020 | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | (Huron) | | back to top |
| Economics 122a/b, Econometrics I | |
| | Description: An introduction to econometric description and inference which covers: descriptive statistics for cross-section and time-series samples, probability; probability distributions and random variables; estimators and sampling distributions; confidence intervals and tests of hypotheses; simple linear regression.
| | Antirequisite(s): Economics 222a/b, Health Sciences 201 and all other courses or half-courses in Introductory Statistics except Economics 123a/b and Statistical Sciences 023a/b and 024a/b. | | Prerequisite(s): Economics 020, and one of MCB4U, OAC Calculus or Math 012a/b. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | (Huron, King's) | | back to top |
| Economics 123a/b, Intermediate Econometrics II | |
| | Description: An introductory course in regression analysis which covers: multivariate probability distributions; the classical linear regression model; heteroskedasticity; autocorrelation; introduction to time series; dynamic linear models; diagnostic testing; instrumental variables; nonlinearities and limited dependent variables. | | Antirequisite(s): Economics 223a/b. | | Prerequisite(s): Economics 122a/b; and Mathematics 030 or Calculus 050a/b
and one of Calculus 051a/b, 081a/b or Linear Algebra 040a/b. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | (Huron, King's) | | back to top |
| Economics 124a/b, Economic Development I | |
| | Description: A review of the economic problems of the third world and the nature of the process of economic development. Topics may include: structure of developing countries' economies; theories of economic growth and development and human welfare; planning and markets; human resources in development. | | Antirequisite(s): Economics 324F/G, Economics 343F/G. | | Prerequisite(s): A 020 level Economics course. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | (Huron, King's) | | back to top |
| Economics 125a/b, Economic Development II | |
| | Description: Topics will include savings and the financing of capital formation in the development process; the role of international trade and capital flows; natural resources and agriculture in economic development. | | Antirequisite(s): Economics 325F/G, Economics 343F/G. | | Prerequisite(s): Economics 020 or Economics 021. | | Note: Although Economics-124a.b is not a formal prerequisite, certain additional readings will be assigned to students who have not taken that course. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | (Huron, King's) | | back to top |
| Economics 127F/G, The International Economy in Historical Perspective II | |
| | Description: A study of the emergence of the international economy since the late nineteenth century. Other topics will include: the interwar experience; the evolution of the modern state; and the economic experience since World War II. | | Antirequisite(s): Economics 227F/G. | | Prerequisite(s): Economics 020 or Economics 021. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | (Huron) | | back to top |
| Economics 138F/G, Microeconomic Policy | |
| | Description: This course deals with contemporary microeconomic policy issues of the Canadian economy. Topics may include industrial and environmental regulation, trade policy, public finance and labour markets. | | Antirequisite(s): Economics 140E, Economics 180a, Economics 288F/G, Economics 319F/G and the former 189F/G. | | Prerequisite(s): Economics 150a/b. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | (King's) | | back to top |
| Economics 141a/b, Principles of Mathematical Economics I | |
| | Description: An introduction to mathematical economics, showing the application of linear algebra, differential calculus and constrained optimization techniques to the modelling of decision making by economic agents. Examples include analysis of the consumer resource allocation problem and of the selection of preferred production plans by various types of firms. | | Antirequisite(s): Economics 210a/b. | | Prerequisite(s): Economics 020 or Economics 021; and Mathematics 030 or Calculus 050a/b and one of Calculus 051a/b, Calculus 081a/b or Linear Algebra 040a/b. | | 3 lecture hours, 1 tutorial hour, 0.5 course. | | (Huron, King's) | | back to top |
| Economics 145, Special Topics in Economics | |
| | Description: Topics to be posted by the King's College Department. | | Prerequisite(s): A 020 level Economics course. | | 3 lecture hours, 1.0 course. | | Students may not count more than one special topics course toward a degree without special permission from the Department. | | (King's) | | back to top |
| Economics 148, Special Topics in Economics | |
| | Description: Topics to be posted by the Department. | | Prerequisite(s): A 020 level Economics course. | | 3 lecture hours, 1.0 course. | | Students may not count more than one special topics course toward a degree without special permission of the Department. | | (Huron) | | back to top |
| Economics 150a/b, Intermediate Microeconomic Theory I | |
| | Description: Theories of the behavior of consumers and firms. The theory of competitive markets and monopoly. | | Antirequisite(s): Economics 260a/b. | | Prerequisite(s): Economics 020 or Economics 021 and OAC Calculus or Economics 012a/b or prior to September 1995 enrolment in the Honors Geography (Urban Development) Program. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | (Huron, King's) | | back to top |
| Economics 151a/b, Intermediate Microeconomic Theory II | |
| | Description: Theories of imperfectly competitive markets and the markets for factors of production; general equilibrium and welfare economics. | | Antirequisite(s): Economics 261a/b. | | Prerequisite(s): Economics 150a/b. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | (Huron, King's) | | back to top |
| Economics 152a/b, Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory and Policy I | |
| | Description: National income accounts, price indexes, theories of aggregate demand and aggregate supply; rational expectations; the determination of real income, employment, wages, the rate of interest and the price level. | | Antirequisite(s): Economics 220a/b. | | Prerequisite(s): Economics 020 or Economics 021 and OAC Calculus or Grade 13 Calculus or Mathematics 012a/b. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | (Huron, King's) | | back to top |
| Economics 153a/b, Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory and Policy II | |
| | Description: Inflation; unemployment; economic growth and fluctuations; the determination of the balance of payments and the exchange rate; and monetary and fiscal stabilization policies in closed and open economies. | | Antirequisite(s): Economics 221a/b. | | Prerequisite(s): Economics 152a/b. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | (Huron, King's) | | back to top |
| | Description: This half course in intermediate monetary theory covers such topics as: the flow of funds, a detailed analysis of the demand for money, the behavior of financial institutions and issues in monetary policy. | | Antirequisite(s): Economics 371a/b. | | Prerequisite(s): Economics 152a/b. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | (Huron, King's) | | back to top |
| Economics 155a/b, Labor Economics - Theory | |
| | Description: The theory of labor economics encompasses the questions of the supply of and demand for labor in aggregate and of various skills in particular. Alternative approaches to these intermediate problems will be discussed as well as their final outcome " the distribution of earnings and the level of unemployment. | | Antirequisite(s): Economics 344a/b and Economics 345a/b. | | Prerequisite(s): Economics 150a/b. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | (King's) | | back to top |
| Economics 156a/b, Labor Economics - Bargaining | |
| | Description: The economic and legal aspects of labor relations will be approached under some or all of the following headings: the history and origin of the trade union movement, the economics of trade unions, labor law, wage/price controls and the relationship of unions, firms and governments. | | Antirequisite(s): Economics 344a/b and Economics 345a/b. | | Prerequisite(s): Economics 020 or Economics 021. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | (King's) | | back to top |
| Economics 157F/G, Urban Economics I | |
| | Description: A policy oriented analysis of the economic problems of cities. Topics include urbanization, location of residences and employment, housing, transportation, pollution, urban poverty, crime and fiscal problems. | | Antirequisite(s): The former Economics 373a/b. | | Prerequisite(s): Economics 150a/b. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | (Huron) | | back to top |
| Economics 159a/b, Public Finance - Expenditure | |
| | Description: A survey of the role of government in a market economy, effects of public expenditures, and collective decision-making in a Canadian setting. | | Antirequisite(s): Economics 328a/b. | | Prerequisite(s): Economics 150a/b. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | (Huron, King's) | | back to top |
| Economics 160a/b, Public Finance - Revenue | |
| | Description: A survey of the theory of taxation, economic effects of various federal, provincial, and municipal taxes, and issues in tax reform in a Canadian context. | | Antirequisite(s): Economics 329a/b. | | Prerequisite(s): Economics 150a/b. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | (Huron, King's) | | back to top |
| Economics 161F/G, Income Distribution and Poverty | |
| | Description: The distribution of income and wealth, economic explanations of inequality and poverty, and an analysis of government economic policies aimed at achieving a more equal distribution. | | Prerequisite(s): Economics 020 or Economics 021. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | (King's) | | back to top |
| Economics 162a/b, Comparative International Business | |
| | Description: Business practices around the world as well as the market structures found in countries in the major trading blocs (Europe, North America, Japan, Asia, Latin America) are examined. Country risk, financial aspects, the history of global economic institutions since WWII and their relevance for international commerce are studied. | | Prerequisite(s): Economics 150a/b and Economics 152a/b. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | (King's) | | back to top |
| Economics 163a/b, International Trade | |
| | Description: An analysis of commodity trade and foreign investment among nations. The welfare effects associated with international trade and the effects of government interference with free trade receive special attention. | | Antirequisite(s): Economics 352a/b. | | Prerequisite(s): Economics 150a/b. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | (Huron, King's) | | back to top |
| Economics 164a/b, International Finance | |
| | Description: A discussion of macroeconomic topics relevant to an open economy: the foreign exchange market, balance of payments accounting, macroeconomic models, intervention policy, and exchange rate regimes. | | Antirequisite(s): Economics 353a/b, Economics 370a/b. | | Prerequisite(s): Economics 152a/b. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | (Huron, King's) | | back to top |
| Economics 165F/G, Industrial Organization | |
| | Description: This course is concerned with monopoly power: how it is measured, how it arises, its effects, and what might be done about it. Topics covered will include industrial concentration, barriers to entry, theories of imperfect competition, foreign ownership, advertising, innovation, discrimination, regulation, and Canadian Competition Policy. | | Antirequisite(s): Economics 357a/b, Economics 364a/b, Economics 365a/b. | | Prerequisite(s): Economics 151a/b. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | (Huron, King's) | | back to top |
| Economics 178a/b, Special Topics in Economics | |
| | Description: Topics to be posted by the Department. | | Prerequisite(s): A 020 level Economics course. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | Students may not count more than one special topics course toward a degree without special permission from the Department. | | (Huron) | | back to top |
| Economics 179a/b, Special Topics in Economics | |
| | Description: Topics to be posted by Department. | | Prerequisite(s): A 020 level Economics course. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | Students may not count more than one special topics course towards a degree without special permission from the Department. | | (Huron) | | back to top |
| Economics 180a, Current Issues in Government Economic Policy | |
| | Description: This course will deal with current economic issues such as: monetary policy, energy, regional economics, federal-provincial fiscal relations, poverty, economics of the constitution. | | Antirequisite(s): Economics 288F/G, Economics 289F/G, Economics 319F/G. | | Prerequisite(s): Economics 150a/b and Economics 152a/b. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | This course cannot be counted towards an area of concentration in Economics by students who declare an Economics concentration after September 1, 1983. Priority is given to students in good standing in the third year of the Administrative and Commercial Studies Program; others admitted by special permission. | | (King's) | | back to top |
| Economics 184a/b, Cost-Benefit Analysis | |
| | Description: This course will deal with the reasons for using cost-benefit analysis (market failures, the efficiency-equity conflict), techniques of measuring costs and benefits, and various applications of cost-benefit analysis. | | Prerequisite(s): Economics 150a/b. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | (King's) | | back to top |
| Economics 187F/G, Special Topics in Economics I | |
| | Description: Topics to be posted by Department. | | Prerequisite(s): Economics 150a/b and Economics 152a/b or permission of the Department. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | Students may not count more than one full or equivalent special topics course in Economics toward a degree without special permission from the Department. | | (King's) | | back to top |
| Economics 220a/b, Intermediate Macroeconomics I | |
| | Description: The theory and applications of: national income accounts; income determination; consumption; investment; and the demand for money. | | Antirequisite(s): Economics 152a/b. | | Prerequisite(s): Economics 020 or Economics 021. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | (Huron, King's) | | back to top |
| Economics 221a/b, Intermediate Macroeconomics II | |
| | Description: Issues in macroeconomic theory and policy. Topics include: inflation; income determination in the open economy; and the balance of payments and stabilization policy in closed and open economies. | | Antirequisite(s): Economics 153a/b. | | Prerequisite(s): Economics 220a/b. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | (Huron, King's) | | back to top |
| Economics 222a/b, Intermediate Econometrics I | |
| | Description: An introduction to econometric description and inference which covers: descriptive statistics for cross-section and time-series samples; probability, discrete and continuous probability distributions, random variables; estimators and sampling distributions; confidence intervals and tests of hypothesis; simple linear regression for normal and non-normal populations. | | Antirequisite(s): All other University level courses in statistics; Economics 122a/b. | | Prerequisite(s): Economics 020 or Economics 021; and Mathematics 030 or Calculus 050a/b and one of Calculus 051a/b, Calculus 081a/b or Linear Algebra 040a/b. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | (Huron, King's) | | back to top |
| Economics 223a/b, Intermediate Econometrics II | |
| | Description: An introductory course in regression analysis which covers: multivariate probability distributions; the classical linear regression model; heteroskedasticity; autocorrelation; introduction to time series; unit roots and cointegration; dynamic linear models; diagnostic testing; instrumental variables; nonlinearities and limited dependent variables. | | Antirequisite(s): Economics 123a/b. | | Prerequisite(s): Economics 222a/b. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | (Huron, King's) | | back to top |
| Economics 260a/b, Intermediate Microeconomics I | |
| | Description: A survey of microeconomic theories of consumer and firm behavior and equilibrium in competitive markets. | | Antirequisite(s): Economics 150a/b. | | Prerequisite(s): Economics 020 or Economics 021. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | (Huron, King's) | | back to top |
| Economics 261a/b, Intermediate Microeconomics II | |
| | Description: Theories of monopoly markets, general equilibrium and welfare economics, public goods and externalities. | | Antirequisite(s): Economics 151a/b. | | Prerequisite(s): Economics 260a/b. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | (Huron, King's) | | back to top |
| Economics 309F/G, Comparative Schools of Economic Thought | |
| | Description: The course will cover several of the main schools of economic thought. The approach will be a comparative one focused on the current state of development of each school, comparing methodological practices, research agendas, assumptions, evidence and conclusions. | | Antirequisite(s): Economics 384F/G. | | Prerequisite(s): Economics 221a/b, Economics 261a/b, or permission of the Department. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | (Huron, King's) | | back to top |
| Economics 313E, Research Methods | |
| | Description: Using selected examples, this course will introduce students to the variety of ways to conduct research in applied economics. Students will be exposed to different analytical techniques, examples of modelling problems, data collection issues and hypothesis testing. This course prepares students for the Senior Thesis course. | | Prerequisite(s): Economics 221a/b, 223a/b, Economics 261a/b. | | 3 seminar hours, 1.0 course. | | (Huron, King's) | | back to top |
| Economics 314a/b, The Economics of the Pacific Rim | |
| | Description: This course analyzes the current growth strategies of eight `High Performance Asian Economies', as well as the ongoing transition of China's economic policies from a centrally-planned to a market-oriented approach. | | Antirequisite(s): Economics 393a/bif taken at Huron in 1994/95, 1995/96, 1996/97. | | Prerequisite(s): Economics 221a/b, Economics 261a/b. | | 3 hours, 0.5 course. | | (Huron) | | back to top |
| Economics 315E, Canadian Economic History - A Topical Approach | |
| | Description: A topical approach to Canadian Economic History emphasizing the nineteenth and twentieth centuries; theories of history, micro and macro theory in economic development and growth. Topics include fish, fur, lumber, agriculture, mining, energy resources, transportation, population growth, industrialization, development and expansion of markets, economic booms and depressions, regional differentiation. | | Antirequisite(s): Economics 116a/b, Economics 117a/b, Economics 341F/G, Economics 342F/G, or the former Economics 110E. | | Prerequisite(s): Economics 020 or Economics 021. | | 3 lecture/seminar hours, 1.0 course. | | (King's) | | back to top |
| Economics 316a/b, Theory and Policy Issues in Advanced Macroeconomics | |
| | Description: Areas considered are economic growth, investment, business cycles, the labour market and international economics. | | Prerequisite(s): Economics 221a/b 2 or Economics 261a/b 2. | | 3 hours, 0.5 course. | | (Huron) | | back to top |
| Economics 317a/b, Modern Asian Economies | |
| | Description: This course examines current conditions and historical background of Asian economies. Topics include the rise and crisis of the Asian economies, the 'Flying Geese model', Neo-Confucianism, and regional and international economic integration. | | Prerequisite(s): Economics 221a/b 2 or Economics 261a/b 2. | | 3 hours, 0.5 course. | | (King's) | | back to top |
| Economics 319F/G, Canadian Economic Policy | |
| | Description: The course will emphasize current economic policy issues. Although topics may vary, suggested topics include the federal government's deficit and the level of the public debt, an examination of tax reform in Canada, the impacts of free trade zones in North America and an evaluation of Canadian monetary policy. | | Antirequisite(s): Economics 288F/G, Economics 289F/G. | | Prerequisite(s): Economics 221a/b, Economics 261a/b. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | (Huron, King's) | | back to top |
| Economics 320a/b, Advanced Macroeconomics I | |
| | Description: Macroeconomic theory and policy from both a Keynesian and a modern viewpoint. Topics include: determination of national income and price level; microeconomic foundations of macroeconomics; demand for money; and inflation. | | Prerequisite(s): Economics 221a/b, Economics 261a/b. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | (Huron, King's) | | back to top |
| Economics 328a/b, Public Finance: Expenditure | |
| | Description: A positive and normative analysis of government expenditure, public goods, externalities, economic models of government behavior. | | Antirequisite(s): Economics 159a/b. | | Prerequisite(s): Economics 261a/b. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | (Huron, King's) | | back to top |
| Economics 329a/b, Public Finance: Taxation | |
| | Description: A positive and normative analysis of government revenues, incentive effects of taxes, tax incidence, Canadian tax policy. | | Antirequisite(s): Economics 160a/b. | | Prerequisite(s): Economics 261a/b. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | (Huron, King's) | | back to top |
| Economics 340F/G, Trade Policy Issues | |
| | Description: International trade theory is applied and extended to the international agreements and institutions that form the basis of the international trade system. Topics include: Canada's trade patterns and policies; the role of international trade in developing economies; the evolution of the GATT; and the current problems in international trade. | | Prerequisite(s): Economics 261a/b. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | (Huron) | | back to top |
| Economics 341F/G, Approaches to Economics History | |
| | Description: This course will examine various theories of Economic History. In addition, considerable time will be devoted to the role of both Macro and Micro economic theory in history. The remainder of the course will deal with early preconfederation topical applications of these theoretical approaches. | | Antirequisite(s): Economics 116a/b. | | Prerequisite(s): Economics 220a/b, Economics 260a/b. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | (King's) | | back to top |
| Economics 342F/G, Canadian Economic History | |
| | Description: This course takes a topical approach to studying Canadian Economic History. It systematically applies the theoretical principles developed in Economics-341F.G. Topics include fish, fur and lumber; transportation; population/urbanization; Confederation; the wheat boom; the Great Depression; World War II economy; the new Industrialization of the 1950s and 1960s. | | Antirequisite(s): Economics 116a/b, Economics 117a/b. | | Prerequisite(s): Economics 341F/G. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | (King's) | | back to top |
| Economics 346a/b, Financial Markets | |
| | Description: Microeconomic theory is applied to Canadian and international financial systems. The focus is on the theory of financial markets and their interaction with the firm sector. Topics include risk and portfolio balance, the capital asset pricing model, the term structure of interest rates, and international financial and foreign exchange markets. | | Prerequisite(s): Economics 261a/b. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | (Huron) | | back to top |
| Economics 352a/b, International Trade | |
| | Description: This course explains why nations trade, what are the gains from trade, what determines the pattern of trade, and what are the causes and consequences of various restrictions on trade such as tariffs, quotas, and voluntary export restraints. Foreign investment and the theory of the multinational enterprise are also discussed. | | Antirequisite(s): Economics 163a/b. | | Prerequisite(s): Economics 261a/b. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | (Huron, King's) | | back to top |
| Economics 357a/b, Industrial Economics | |
| | Description: An examination of behavior of firms, market structures, and economic performance. Topics include: how firms compete, the role of entry barriers, innovation and competitiveness, trade and industrial policies, economic regulation and de-regulation, public enterprise, and competition policy. | | Antirequisite(s): Economics 165a/b, Economics 364a/b, Economics 365a/b. | | Prerequisite(s): Economics 261a/b. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | (Huron, King's) | | back to top |
| Economics 370a/b, International Finance | |
| | Description: The study of foreign exchange markets and countries' policies towards balance of payments adjustment. Topics include balance of payments accounting, alternative exchange rate regimes, currency markets and hedging, balance of payments adjustment issues, international investment, international liquidity, and the third world debt crisis. | | Antirequisite(s): Economics 164a/b, Economics 353a/b. | | Prerequisite(s): Economics 221a/b. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | (Huron, King's) | | back to top |
| Economics 371a/b, Monetary Economics | |
| | Description: A critical analysis of monetary theory and its applications, including the demand for money, the supply of money, Canadian financial institutions, the Bank of Canada and the conduct of monetary policy. | | Antirequisite(s): Economics 154a/b, Economics 330a/b, Economics 331a/b. | | Prerequisite(s): Economics 221a/b. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | (Huron, King's) | | back to top |
| Economics 373a/b, Urban Economics | |
| | Description: Theoretical and policy issues relating to Canadian cities. Urban topics include: urban growth; location of economic activity in cities; housing; urban transportation; and pollution. | | Antirequisite(s): Economics 157a/b, the former 158a/b. | | Prerequisite(s): Economics 261a/b. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | (Huron) | | back to top |
| Economics 381a/b, Advanced Microeconomics I | |
| | Description: Theories of expected utility and uncertainty, game theory, oligopoly behavior and industrial organization. | | Antirequisite(s): Economics 382a/b. | | Prerequisite(s): Economics 261a/b. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | (Huron, King's) | | back to top |
| Economics 391a/b, Special Topics in Economics: Microeconomics | |
| | Description: An analysis of current topics in Microeconomics. Topics to be posted by the Department. | | Prerequisite(s): Economics 221a/b, Economics 223F/G, Economics 261a/b. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | (King's) | | back to top |
| Economics 392a/b, Special Topics in Economics: Macroeconomics | |
| | Description: An analysis of current topics in Macroeconomics. Topics to be posted by the Department. | | Prerequisite(s): Economics 221a/b, Economics 223F/G, Economics 261a/b. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | (King's) | | back to top |
| Economics 405E, Senior Thesis | |
| | Description: Individual guidance in the selection of a topic, research methodology and the writing of a thesis. | | Prerequisite(s): Economics 313E. | | 1.0 course. | | (Huron, King's) | | back to top |
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