Academic Calendar - 2024
Western University Academic Calendar. - 2024
Economics
This course introduces students to current Canadian and international economic issues. Students will explore basic economic concepts and reasoning; demand, supply and price; and markets, production and costs.
Antirequisite(s): Ontario High School CIA4U or equivalent.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in a Preliminary Year program.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course introduces students to current Canadian and international economic issues with a focus on large scale economic performance and measuring economic performance, including topics in economic instability and fiscal policy, banking and monetary policy, and international trade and economic growth.
Antirequisite(s): Ontario High School CIA4U or equivalent.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in a Preliminary Year program.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Students are strongly advised to take Economic 0011A/B before taking Economics 0012A/B.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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.
Antirequisite(s): The former Economics 1020.
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 1 tutorial hour (Main), 3 lecture hours (Huron, King's)
Course Weight: 0.50
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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.
Antirequisite(s): The former Economics 1020.
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 1 tutorial hour (Main), 3 lecture hours (Huron, King's)
Course Weight: 0.50
This course is also offered at:
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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.
Antirequisite(s): The former Economics 1020.
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 1 tutorial hour (Main), 3 lecture hours (Huron, King's)
Course Weight: 0.50
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National income; aggregate supply and aggregate demand; inflation, unemployment and interest rates; money and monetary institutions; economic growth; balance of payments; and exchange rates.
Pre-or Corequisite(s): Economics 1021A/B must be taken prior to or at the same time as 1022A/B. Students are strongly advised to take Economics 1021A/B before taking Economics 1022A/B.
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 1 tutorial hour (Main), 3 lecture hours (Huron, King's)
Course Weight: 0.50
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National income; aggregate supply and aggregate demand; inflation, unemployment and interest rates; money and monetary institutions; economic growth; balance of payments; and exchange rates.
Pre-or Corequisite(s): Economics 1021A/B must be taken prior to or at the same time as 1022A/B. Students are strongly advised to take Economics 1021A/B before taking Economics 1022A/B.
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 1 tutorial hour (Main), 3 lecture hours (Huron, King's)
Course Weight: 0.50
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National income; aggregate supply and aggregate demand; inflation, unemployment and interest rates; money and monetary institutions; economic growth; balance of payments; and exchange rates.
Pre-or Corequisite(s): Economics 1021A/B must be taken prior to or at the same time as 1022A/B. Students are strongly advised to take Economics 1021A/B before taking Economics 1022A/B.
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 1 tutorial hour (Main), 3 lecture hours (Huron, King's)
Course Weight: 0.50
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Introduces students in engineering and science programs to Economics. The course makes use of calculus to examine topics including the problem of scarcity and its implications, opportunity cost, supply and demand; competition and monopoly; resource markets; income distribution; inflation, money and monetary institutions; balance of payments; and exchange rates.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 1021A/B, Economics 1022A/B, the former Economics 1020.
Prerequisite(s): Calculus 1000A/B or Calculus 1500A/B or Applied Mathematics 1413. Restricted to students registered in the Faculty of Engineering and Science only.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 1021A/B and Economics 1022A/B, or Economics 1020.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 3342F/G.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 1021A/B and Economics 1022A/B, or Economics 1020.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 1021A/B and Economics 1022A/B, or Economics 1020.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 1021A/B and Economics 1022A/B, or Economics 1020.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 1021A/B and Economics 1022A/B, or the former Economics 1020.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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) at Main campus: Biology 2244A/B, Economics 2222A/B, Geography 2210A/B, Health Sciences 3801A/B, MOS 2242A/B, Psychology 2811A/B, the former Psychology 2810, the former Psychology 2820E, Psychology 2830A/B, Psychology 2850A/B, Psychology 2851A/B, Social Work 2207A/B, Sociology 2205A/B, Statistical Sciences 2035, Statistical Sciences 2141A/B, Statistical Sciences 2143A/B, Statistical Sciences 2244A/B, Statistical Sciences 2858A/B. Note: Students wishing to enroll in higher-level courses in the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Sciences are encouraged to consult that department.
Antirequisite(s) at Huron, King's campus : All other courses in Introductory Statistics (except Statistical Sciences 1023A/B and Statistical Sciences 1024A/B): Biology 2244A/B, Economics 2222A/B, Geography 2210A/B, Health Sciences 3801A/B,MOS 2242A/B, Psychology 2811A/B, the former Psychology 2810, the former Psychology 2820E, Psychology 2830A/B, Psychology 2850A/B, Psychology 2851A/B, Social Work 2207A/B, Sociology 2205A/B, Statistical Sciences 2035, Statistical Sciences 2141A/B, Statistical Sciences 2143A/B, Statistical Sciences 2244A/B, Statistical Sciences 2858A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 1021A/B and Economics 1022A/B, or Economics 2001A/B, and one of MCV4U, Mathematics 0110A/B, Calculus 1000A/B, Calculus 1500A/B, or Mathematics 1225A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Note: This course cannot be taken concurrently with or prior to taking Data Science 1000A/B as they will become antirequisites to one another in these sequences.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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) at Main campus: Biology 2244A/B, Economics 2222A/B, Geography 2210A/B, Health Sciences 3801A/B, MOS 2242A/B, Psychology 2811A/B, the former Psychology 2810, the former Psychology 2820E, Psychology 2830A/B, Psychology 2850A/B, Psychology 2851A/B, Social Work 2207A/B, Sociology 2205A/B, Statistical Sciences 2035, Statistical Sciences 2141A/B, Statistical Sciences 2143A/B, Statistical Sciences 2244A/B, Statistical Sciences 2858A/B. Note: Students wishing to enroll in higher-level courses in the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Sciences are encouraged to consult that department.
Antirequisite(s) at Huron, King's campus : All other courses in Introductory Statistics (except Statistical Sciences 1023A/B and Statistical Sciences 1024A/B): Biology 2244A/B, Economics 2222A/B, Geography 2210A/B, Health Sciences 3801A/B,MOS 2242A/B, Psychology 2811A/B, the former Psychology 2810, the former Psychology 2820E, Psychology 2830A/B, Psychology 2850A/B, Psychology 2851A/B, Social Work 2207A/B, Sociology 2205A/B, Statistical Sciences 2035, Statistical Sciences 2141A/B, Statistical Sciences 2143A/B, Statistical Sciences 2244A/B, Statistical Sciences 2858A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 1021A/B and Economics 1022A/B; and one of MCV4U, Mathematics 0110A/B, Calculus 1000A/B, Calculus 1500A/B, Mathematics 1225A/B, or Mathematics 1230A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Note: This course cannot be taken concurrently with or prior to taking Data Science 1000A/B as they will become antirequisites to one another in these sequences.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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) at Main campus: Biology 2244A/B, Economics 2222A/B, Geography 2210A/B, Health Sciences 3801A/B, MOS 2242A/B, Psychology 2811A/B, the former Psychology 2810, the former Psychology 2820E, Psychology 2830A/B, Psychology 2850A/B, Psychology 2851A/B, Social Work 2207A/B, Sociology 2205A/B, Statistical Sciences 2035, Statistical Sciences 2141A/B, Statistical Sciences 2143A/B, Statistical Sciences 2244A/B, Statistical Sciences 2858A/B. Note: Students wishing to enroll in higher-level courses in the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Sciences are encouraged to consult that department.
Antirequisite(s) at Huron, King's campus : All other courses in Introductory Statistics (except Statistical Sciences 1023A/B and Statistical Sciences 1024A/B): Biology 2244A/B, Economics 2222A/B, Geography 2210A/B, Health Sciences 3801A/B,MOS 2242A/B, Psychology 2811A/B, the former Psychology 2810, the former Psychology 2820E, Psychology 2830A/B, Psychology 2850A/B, Psychology 2851A/B, Social Work 2207A/B, Sociology 2205A/B, Statistical Sciences 2035, Statistical Sciences 2141A/B, Statistical Sciences 2143A/B, Statistical Sciences 2244A/B, Statistical Sciences 2858A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 1021A/B and Economics 1022A/B; and one of MCV4U, Mathematics 0110A/B, Calculus 1000A/B, Calculus 1500A/B, Mathematics 1225A/B, or Mathematics 1230A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Note: This course cannot be taken concurrently with or prior to taking Data Science 1000A/B as they will become antirequisites to one another in these sequences.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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) at Main Campus: Economics 2223A/B and Statistical Sciences 3859A/B.
Antirequisite(s) at Huron and King's: Economics 2223A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2122A/B or Statistical Sciences 2035 with a mark of 70; and 0.5
course from: Mathematics 1225A/B, Calculus 1000A/B, Calculus 1500A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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) at Main Campus: Economics 2223A/B and Statistical Sciences 3859A/B.
Antirequisite(s) at Huron and King's: Economics 2223A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2122A/B or Statistical Sciences 2035 with a minimum mark of 70%; and 0.5 course from: Mathematics 1225A/B, Mathematics 1230A/B, Calculus 1000A/B; and 0.5 course from Mathematics 1229A/B, Mathematics 1600A/B, Calculus 1301A/B, or Calculus 1501A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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) at Main Campus: Economics 2223A/B and Statistical Sciences 3859A/B.
Antirequisite(s) at Huron and King's: Economics 2223A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2122A/B or Statistical Sciences 2035 with a minimum mark of 70%; and 0.5 course from: Mathematics 1225A/B, Mathematics 1230A/B, Calculus 1000A/B; and 0.5 course from Mathematics 1229A/B, Mathematics 1600A/B, Calculus 1301A/B, or Calculus 1501A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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; development and human welfare; planning and markets; human resources in development.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 3324F/G, Economics 3343F/G.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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; development and human welfare; planning and markets; human resources in development.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 3324F/G, Economics 3343F/G.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 1021A/B and Economics 1022A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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; development and human welfare; planning and markets; human resources in development.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 3324F/G, Economics 3343F/G.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 1021A/B and Economics 1022A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 3343F/G.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Note: Although Economics 2124A/B is not a formal prerequisite, certain additional readings may be assigned to students who have not taken that course.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 3343F/G.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 1021A/B and Economics 1022A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Note: Although Economics 2124A/B is not a formal prerequisite, certain additional readings may be assigned to students who have not taken that course.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 3343F/G.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 1021A/B and Economics 1022A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Note: Although Economics 2124A/B is not a formal prerequisite, certain additional readings may be assigned to students who have not taken that course.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course will discuss topics in the field of micro development economics by introducing students to recent academic research on a subset of relevant topics. It will focus on empirical research and discuss the economic theory and econometric tools needed to understand this work.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 3324F/G.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2123A/B, 2150A/B, and 2152A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course examines economic development of the People's Republic of China since 1949. It analyses China's economic successes and failures during the Maoist era and the reform period. Topics include state versus private ownership, foreign trade and investment in China, rural and urban reforms, inequality and poverty, and human development.
Antirequisite(s) at Main Campus: Economics 3311F/G.
Antirequisite(s) at King's Campus: Economics 3311F/G and Economics 2174F/G, if taken in 2021-22 or 2022-23.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course examines economic development of the People's Republic of China since 1949. It analyses China's economic successes and failures during the Maoist era and the reform period. Topics include state versus private ownership, foreign trade and investment in China, rural and urban reforms, inequality and poverty, and human development.
Antirequisite(s) at Main Campus: Economics 3311F/G.
Antirequisite(s) at King's Campus: Economics 3311F/G and Economics 2174F/G, if taken in 2021-22 or 2022-23.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 1021A/B and Economics 1022A/B, or Economics 2001A/B, or with permission from the Department.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Teaches students the economic principles that underlie and inform business decisions. Topics include input procurement, product pricing strategies, managing risk, and responding to changes in legal and regulatory environments. The over-riding goal of the course is to make students better decision-makers in a business or institutional context.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2151A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2151A/B or Economics 2261A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course deals with contemporary macroeconomic policy issues of the Canadian economy. Topics may include monetary policy, fiscal policy, finance, exchange rates and interest rates.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2152A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours. Even though Economics 2153A/B or Economics 2221A/B is not a prerequisite, it is recommended students be taking or have taken this course before enrolling in Economics 2139F/G.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course deals with contemporary macroeconomic policy issues of the Canadian economy. Topics may include monetary policy, fiscal policy, finance, exchange rates and interest rates.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2152A/B or Economics 2220A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours. Even though Economics 2153A/B or Economics 2221A/B is not a prerequisite, it is recommended students be taking or have taken this course before enrolling in Economics 2139F/G.
Course Weight: 0.50
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A discussion of policy issues of current interest.
Extra Information: 3 seminar hours.
Course Weight: 1.00
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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 2210A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 1021A/B and Economics 1022A/B, or Economics 2001A/B, and 0.5 course from: Mathematics 1225A/B, Calculus 1000A/B, Calculus 1500A/B; plus 0.5 course from Calculus 1301A/B, Calculus 1501A/B, Mathematics 1229A/B, Mathematics 1600A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 2210A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 1021A/B and Economics 1022A/B; and 0.5 from Mathematics 1225A/B, Mathematics 1230A/B, Calculus 1000A/B, and 0.5 from Mathematics 1229A/B, Mathematics 1600A/B, Calculus 1301A/B, or Calculus 1501A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 2210A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 1021A/B and Economics 1022A/B; and 0.5 from Mathematics 1225A/B, Mathematics 1230A/B, Calculus 1000A/B, and 0.5 from Mathematics 1229A/B, Mathematics 1600A/B, Calculus 1301A/B, or Calculus 1501A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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The course offers an exploration into the research and data from economics and social science on different economic agents in household and labour market levels. The course examines sex and gender economics issues such as differences in educational attainment, labour market participation, wage, and income.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 1021A/B and Economics 1022A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Topics to be posted by the King's College Department.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 1021A/B and Economics 1022A/B, or Economics 1020 or the former Economics 021.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours. Students may not count more than one special topics course toward a degree without special permission from the Department.
Course Weight: 1.00
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Topics to be posted by the Department.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 1021A/B and Economics 1022A/B, or Economics 1020.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours. Students may not count more than one special topics course toward a degree without special permission of the Department.
Course Weight: 1.00
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Theories of the behavior of consumers and firms and the theory of competitive markets.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 2260A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 1021A/B and Economics 1022A/B, or Economics 2001A/B, and one of MCV4U, Mathematics 0110A/B, Calculus 1000A/B, Calculus 1500A/B, Mathematics 1225A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Theories of the behavior of consumers and firms and the theory of competitive markets.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 2260A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 1021A/B and Economics 1022A/B; and one of MCV4U, Mathematics 0110A/B, Calculus 1000A/B, Calculus 1500A/B, Mathematics 1225A/B, or Mathematics 1230A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Theories of the behavior of consumers and firms and the theory of competitive markets.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 2260A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 1021A/B and Economics 1022A/B; and one of MCV4U, Mathematics 0110A/B, Calculus 1000A/B, Calculus 1500A/B, Mathematics 1225A/B, or Mathematics 1230A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Theories of imperfectly competitive markets and the markets for factors of production; game theory, general equilibrium and welfare economics.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 2261A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2150A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Theories of imperfectly competitive markets and the markets for factors of production; game theory, general equilibrium and welfare economics.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 2261A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2150A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Theories of imperfectly competitive markets and the markets for factors of production; game theory, general equilibrium and welfare economics.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 2261A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2150A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 2220A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 1021A/B and Economics 1022A/B, or Economics 2001A/B, and one of MCV4U, Mathematics 0110A/B, Calculus 1000A/B, Calculus 1500A/B, Mathematics 1225A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 2220A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 1021A/B and Economics 1022A/B; and one of MCV4U, Mathematics 0110A/B, Calculus 1000A/B, Calculus 1500A/B, Mathematics 1225A/B, or Mathematics 1230A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 2220A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 1021A/B and Economics 1022A/B; and one of MCV4U, Mathematics 0110A/B, Calculus 1000A/B, Calculus 1500A/B, Mathematics 1225A/B, or Mathematics 1230A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 2221A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2152A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 2221A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2152A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 2221A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2152A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours
Course Weight: 0.50
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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) at Main campus: Economics 3371A/B, Economics 3331A/B.
Antirequisite(s) at Huron and King’s campus: Economics 3371A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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) at Main campus: Economics 3371A/B, Economics 3331A/B.
Antirequisite(s) at Huron and King’s campus: Economics 3371A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 1021A/B and Economics 1022A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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) at Main campus: Economics 3371A/B, Economics 3331A/B.
Antirequisite(s) at Huron and King’s campus: Economics 3371A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 1021A/B and Economics 1022A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Labour economics encompasses the questions of the supply of and demand for labour in the aggregate and of various skills in particular. Alternative approaches to these questions will be discussed as well as their effects on the distribution of earnings and the level of unemployment.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 3344A/B and Economics 3345A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2150A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Labour economics encompasses the questions of the supply of and demand for labour in the aggregate and of various skills in particular. Alternative approaches to these questions will be discussed as well as their effects on the distribution of earnings and the level of unemployment.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 3344A/B and Economics 3345A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2150A/B or Economics 2260A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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The economic and legal aspects of labour 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, labour law, wage/price controls and the relationship of unions, firms and governments.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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The economic and legal aspects of labour 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, labour law, wage/price controls and the relationship of unions, firms and governments.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 1021A/B and Economics 1022A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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A policy oriented analysis of the economic issues facing cities. Topics include urbanization, location of residences and employment, housing, transportation, pollution, urban poverty, crime and fiscal matters.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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A policy oriented analysis of the economic issues facing cities. Topics include urbanization, location of residences and employment, housing, transportation, pollution, urban poverty, crime and fiscal matters.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2150A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 3328A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2150A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 3328A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2150A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 3328A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2150A/B or Economics 2260A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 3329A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 3329A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2150A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 3329A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2150A/B or Economics 2260A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 1021A/B and Economics 1022A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 World War II and their relevance for international commerce are studied.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2150A/B and Economics 2152A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 World War II and their relevance for international commerce are studied.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2150A/B and Economics 2152A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 World War II and their relevance for international commerce are studied.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 2167A/B, Economics 3352A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2150A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 2167A/B, Economics 3352A/B.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 2167A/B, Economics 3352A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2150A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 2167A/B, Economics 3352A/B.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 2167A/B, Economics 3352A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2150A/B or Economics 2260A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 2167A/B, Economics 3352A/B.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2152A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2152A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2152A/B or Economics 2220A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 3357A/B, Economics 3364F/G.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2151A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 3357A/B, Economics 3364F/G.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2151A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 3357A/B, Economics 3364F/G.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2151A/B or Economics 2261A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Microeconomic theory and empirical techniques are applied to the study of national and international air transport. Topics may include demand analysis, costs of airport/airline operations, changes in technology organization of the airline industry, regulation and public policy, and pricing.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 1021A/B and Economics 1022A/B, or Economics 2001A/B, and 0.5 course from: MCV4U, Mathematics 0110A/B, Calculus 1000A/B, Calculus 1500A/B, Mathematics 1225A/B, or Mathematics 1229A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course is an introduction to international economics. Topics will include the standard theories of international trade, trade policies, and international labour mobility, foreign direct investment, fixed and flexible exchange rates, international capital mobility and macroeconomic adjustment policies.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Examination of health as an economic good and the economics of health services. Topics include international comparison of health services systems, private versus public financing, consequences of information asymmetry between buyers and sellers of medical services, and valuation of life and health in cost-benefit analysis.
Antirequisite(s): Health Sciences 3090B if taken in 2016.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Examination of health as an economic good and the economics of health services. Topics include international comparison of health services systems, private versus public financing, consequences of information asymmetry between buyers and sellers of medical services, and valuation of life and health in cost-benefit analysis.
Antirequisite(s): Health Sciences 3090B if taken in 2016.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course in applied microeconomics examines the connections between market failure, environmental problems, and government regulation. Topics include externalities, cost benefit analysis, public goods, the global environment, and the valuation of non-market goods.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2150A/B or Economics 2260A/B.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course in applied microeconomics examines the connections between market failure, environmental problems, and government regulation. Topics include externalities, cost benefit analysis, public goods, the global environment, and the valuation of non-market goods.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2150A/B or Economics 2260A/B.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Economic issues pertaining to the exploitation and conservation of renewable and nonrenewable natural resources such as fisheries, forests and energy. The course also explores the tension between economic growth and environmental quality and evaluates alternative approaches to environmental problems.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 2170A/B, Economics 3374A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Topics to be posted by Department.
Prerequisite(s): Consult the School for prerequisite(s) each year. Students without the stated prerequisite(s) MUST seek permission of the School or risk removal from the course.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Students may not count more than one full or equivalent special topics course in Economics toward a degree without special permission from the Department.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Topics to be posted by Department.
Prerequisite(s): Consult the School for prerequisite(s) each year. Students without the stated prerequisite(s) MUST seek permission of the School or risk removal from the course.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Students may not count more than one full or equivalent special topics course in Economics toward a degree without special permission from the Department.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Topics to be posted by Department.
Prerequisite(s): Consult the School for prerequisite(s) each year. Students without the stated prerequisite(s) MUST seek permission of the School or risk removal from the course.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Students may not count more than one full or equivalent special topics course in Economics toward a degree without special permission from the Department.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Economic analysis of basic common law and legal institutions. The course will begin with an in-depth treatment of the development and enforcement of property rights. The tools of economic analysis will be used to discuss property, contract, and torts law. No prior knowledge of law is expected of the students.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 3366A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2150A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Topics to be posted by the Department.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 1021A/B and Economics 1022A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours. Students may not count more than one special topics course toward a degree without special permission from the Department.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Topics to be posted by Department.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 1021A/B and Economics 1022A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours. Students may not count more than one special topics course towards a degree without special permission from the Department.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course presents an introduction to Islamic Finance. Topics covered include an overview of the similarities and differences between interest-based finance and Islamic profit-based finance. In addition, main products offered by Islamic financial institutions and markets will be introduced and compared/contrasted to conventional products.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 1021A/B and Economics 1022A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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An introduction to portfolio selection by individuals and firms. Topics include mean-variance portfolio theory, standard equilibrium pricing models, debt and equity instruments, and options and other derivatives. Although theory is integral to the subject matter, applications will be emphasized.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 2121A/B, Economics 2186A/B (if taken 2013-2014, 2014-2015), Economics 2300A/B, Economics 3332A/B, Economics 3346A/B, and MOS 3316A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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The goal of this course is to apply basic economic tools to specific questions and problems in the sports industries. These tools include supply and demand analysis, basic game theory, wage determination in competitive and monopsonistic models, theories of the firm, models of imperfect competition, and probability.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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The goal of this course is to apply basic economic tools to specific questions and problems in the sports industries. These tools include supply and demand analysis, basic game theory, wage determination in competitive and monopsonistic models, theories of the firm, models of imperfect competition, and probability.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course explores the nature of war through an economic perspective. By using the tool of economic analysis in a historical context we will examine topics such as why we wage war, the roots of imperialism, and the state of the military industrial complex within our modern economy.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 1021A/B and Economics 1022A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 2151A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 2151A/B or Economics 2261A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Topics to be posted by Department.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours. Students may not count more than one full or equivalent special topics course in Economics toward a degree without special permission from the Department.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Topics to be posted by Department.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2150A/B and Economics 2152A/B or permission of the Department.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours. Students may not count more than one full or equivalent special topics course in Economics toward a degree without permission from the Department.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Topics to be posted by Department.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2150A/B or Economics 2260A/B and Economics 2152A/B or Economics 2220A/B, or permission of the Department.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours. Students may not count more than one full or equivalent special topics course in Economics toward a degree without permission from the Department.
Course Weight: 0.50
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An analysis of current topics in Economics.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course will investigate the nature of risks that financial institutions face, the methods used to measure that risk, and the instruments used to mitigate that risk.
Prerequisite(s): One of Economics 2122A/B, Economics 2150A/B, Economics 2152A/B, or Economics 2154A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Topics to be posted by Department.
Prerequisite(s): Consult the School for prerequisite(s) each year. Students without the stated prerequisite(s) MUST seek permission of the School or risk removal from the course.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Students may not count more than one full or equivalent special topics course in Economics
toward a degree without special permission from the Department.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Topics to be posted by Department.
Prerequisite(s): Consult the School for prerequisite(s) each year. Students without the stated prerequisite(s) MUST seek permission of the School or risk removal from the course.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Students may not count more than one full or equivalent special topics course in Economics toward a degree without special permission from the Department.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Topics to be posted by Department.
Prerequisite(s): Consult the School for prerequisite(s) each year. Students without the stated prerequisite(s) MUST seek permission of the School or risk removal from the course.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Students may not count more than one full or equivalent special topics course in Economics toward a degree without special permission from the Department.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Topics to be posted by Department.
Prerequisite(s): Consult the School for prerequisite(s) each year. Students without the stated prerequisite(s) MUST seek permission of the School or risk removal from the course.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Students may not count more than one full or equivalent special topics course in Economics toward a degree without special permission from the Department.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Please consult Department for current offerings.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2150A/B or Economics 2260A/B and Economics 2152A/B or Economics 2220A/B, or permission of the Department.
Extra Information: 3 hours. Students may not count more than one full or equivalent special topics course in Economics toward a degree without special permission from the Department.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Please consult Department for current offerings.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2150A/B or Economics 2260A/B and Economics 2152A/B or Economics 2220A/B, or permission of the Department.
Extra Information: 3 hours. Students may not count more than one full or equivalent special topics course in Economics toward a degree without special permission from the Department.
Course Weight: 0.50
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An introduction to the principles of mathematical economics (linear and matrix algebra, differential calculus, maximization and constrained maximization) with applications including the theory of the firm and consumer theory.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 2141A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 1021A/B and Economics 1022A/B, or Economics 2001A/B, and 0.5 course from: Mathematics 1225A/B, Calculus 1000A/B, Calculus 1500A/B; plus 0.5 course from Calculus 1301A/B, Calculus 1501A/B, Mathematics 1229A/B, Mathematics 1600A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Note at Main campus: Economics 2210A/B cannot be taken for credit after completing Economics 3310A/B.
Course Weight: 0.50
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An introduction to the principles of mathematical economics (linear and matrix algebra, differential calculus, maximization and constrained maximization) with applications including the theory of the firm and consumer theory.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 2141A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 1021A/B and Economics 1022A/B; and 0.5 from Mathematics 1225A/B, Mathematics 1230A/B, Calculus 1000A/B, and 0.5 from Mathematics 1229A/B, Mathematics 1600A/B, Calculus 1301A/B, or Calculus 1501A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Note at Main campus: Economics 2210A/B cannot be taken for credit after completing Economics 3310A/B.
Course Weight: 0.50
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An introduction to the principles of mathematical economics (linear and matrix algebra, differential calculus, maximization and constrained maximization) with applications including the theory of the firm and consumer theory.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 2141A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 1021A/B and Economics 1022A/B; and 0.5 from Mathematics 1225A/B, Mathematics 1230A/B, Calculus 1000A/B, and 0.5 from Mathematics 1229A/B, Mathematics 1600A/B, Calculus 1301A/B, or Calculus 1501A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Note at Main campus: Economics 2210A/B cannot be taken for credit after completing Economics 3310A/B.
Course Weight: 0.50
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The theory and applications of: national income accounts; income determination; consumption; investment; and the demand for money.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 2152A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 1021A/B and Economics 1022A/B, or Economics 2001A/B; and Calculus 1000A/B (with a mark no less than 60%) or Calculus 1500A/B (with a mark no less than 60%).
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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The theory and applications of: national income accounts; income determination; consumption; investment; and the demand for money.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 2152A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 1021A/B and Economics 1022A/B; and 0.5 from Mathematics 1225A/B, Mathematics 1230A/B, Calculus 1000A/B, and 0.5 from Mathematics 1229A/B, Mathematics 1600A/B, Calculus 1301A/B, or Calculus 1501A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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The theory and applications of: national income accounts; income determination; consumption; investment; and the demand for money.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 2152A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 1021A/B and Economics 1022A/B; and 0.5 from Mathematics 1225A/B, Mathematics 1230A/B, Calculus 1000A/B, and 0.5 from Mathematics 1229A/B, Mathematics 1600A/B, Calculus 1301A/B, or Calculus 1501A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 2153A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2220A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 2153A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2220A/B; 0.5 from Mathematics 1225A/B, Mathematics 1230A/B, Calculus 1000A/B, and 0.5 from Mathematics 1229A/B, Mathematics 1600A/B, Calculus 1301A/B or Calculus 1501A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 2153A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2220A/B or Economics 2152A/B; 0.5 from Mathematics 1225A/B, Mathematics 1230A/B, Calculus 1000A/B, and 0.5 from Mathematics 1229A/B, Mathematics 1600A/B, Calculus 1301A/B or Calculus 1501A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 hypotheses; simple linear regression for normal and non-normal populations.
Antirequisite(s) at Main campus: Biology 2244A/B, Economics 2122A/B, Geography 2210A/B, Health Sciences 3801A/B, MOS 2242A/B, Psychology 2811A/B, the former Psychology 2810, the former Psychology 2820E, Psychology 2830A/B, Psychology 2850A/B, Psychology 2851A/B, Social Work 2207A/B, Sociology 2205A/B, Statistical Sciences 2035, Statistical Sciences 2141A/B, Statistical Sciences 2143A/B, Statistical Sciences 2244A/B, Statistical Sciences 2858A/B. Students wishing to enroll in higher-level courses in the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Sciences are encouraged to consult that department.
Antirequisite(s) at Huron, King's campus : All other courses in Introductory Statistics (except Statistical Sciences 1023A/B and Statistical Sciences 1024A/B): Biology 2244A/B, Economics 2122A/B, Geography 2210A/B, Health Sciences 3801A/B, MOS 2242A/B, Psychology 2811A/B, the former Psychology 2810, the former Psychology 2820E, Psychology 2830A/B, Psychology 2850A/B, Psychology 2851A/B, Social Work 2207A/B, Sociology 2205A/B, Statistical Sciences 2035, Statistical Sciences 2141A/B, Statistical Sciences 2143A/B, Statistical Sciences 2244A/B, Statistical Sciences 2858A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 1021A/B and Economics 1022A/B, or Economics 2001A/B; and Calculus 1000A/B (with a mark no less than 60%) or Calculus 1500A/B (with a mark no less than 60%).
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Note: This course cannot be taken concurrently with or prior to taking Data Science 1000A/B as they will become antirequisites to one another in these sequences.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 hypotheses; simple linear regression for normal and non-normal populations.
Antirequisite(s) at Main campus: Biology 2244A/B, Economics 2122A/B, Geography 2210A/B, Health Sciences 3801A/B, MOS 2242A/B, Psychology 2811A/B, the former Psychology 2810, the former Psychology 2820E, Psychology 2830A/B, Psychology 2850A/B, Psychology 2851A/B, Social Work 2207A/B, Sociology 2205A/B, Statistical Sciences 2035, Statistical Sciences 2141A/B, Statistical Sciences 2143A/B, Statistical Sciences 2244A/B, Statistical Sciences 2858A/B. Students wishing to enroll in higher-level courses in the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Sciences are encouraged to consult that department.
Antirequisite(s) at Huron, King's campus : All other courses in Introductory Statistics (except Statistical Sciences 1023A/B and Statistical Sciences 1024A/B): Biology 2244A/B, Economics 2122A/B, Geography 2210A/B, Health Sciences 3801A/B, MOS 2242A/B, Psychology 2811A/B, the former Psychology 2810, the former Psychology 2820E, Psychology 2830A/B, Psychology 2850A/B, Psychology 2851A/B, Social Work 2207A/B, Sociology 2205A/B, Statistical Sciences 2035, Statistical Sciences 2141A/B, Statistical Sciences 2143A/B, Statistical Sciences 2244A/B, Statistical Sciences 2858A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 1021A/B and Economics 1022A/B; 0.5 from Mathematics 1225A/B, Mathematics 1230A/B, Calculus 1000A/B, and 0.5 from Mathematics 1229A/B, Mathematics 1600A/B, Calculus 1301A/B or Calculus 1501A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Note: This course cannot be taken concurrently with or prior to taking Data Science 1000A/B as they will become antirequisites to one another in these sequences.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 hypotheses; simple linear regression for normal and non-normal populations.
Antirequisite(s) at Main campus: Biology 2244A/B, Economics 2122A/B, Geography 2210A/B, Health Sciences 3801A/B, MOS 2242A/B, Psychology 2811A/B, the former Psychology 2810, the former Psychology 2820E, Psychology 2830A/B, Psychology 2850A/B, Psychology 2851A/B, Social Work 2207A/B, Sociology 2205A/B, Statistical Sciences 2035, Statistical Sciences 2141A/B, Statistical Sciences 2143A/B, Statistical Sciences 2244A/B, Statistical Sciences 2858A/B. Students wishing to enroll in higher-level courses in the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Sciences are encouraged to consult that department.
Antirequisite(s) at Huron, King's campus : All other courses in Introductory Statistics (except Statistical Sciences 1023A/B and Statistical Sciences 1024A/B): Biology 2244A/B, Economics 2122A/B, Geography 2210A/B, Health Sciences 3801A/B, MOS 2242A/B, Psychology 2811A/B, the former Psychology 2810, the former Psychology 2820E, Psychology 2830A/B, Psychology 2850A/B, Psychology 2851A/B, Social Work 2207A/B, Sociology 2205A/B, Statistical Sciences 2035, Statistical Sciences 2141A/B, Statistical Sciences 2143A/B, Statistical Sciences 2244A/B, Statistical Sciences 2858A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 1021A/B and Economics 1022A/B; 0.5 from Mathematics 1225A/B, Mathematics 1230A/B, Calculus 1000A/B, and 0.5 from Mathematics 1229A/B, Mathematics 1600A/B, Calculus 1301A/B or Calculus 1501A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Note: This course cannot be taken concurrently with or prior to taking Data Science 1000A/B as they will become antirequisites to one another in these sequences.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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) at Main Campus: Economics 2123A/B and Statistical Sciences 3859A/B.
Antirequisite(s) at Huron and King's: Economics 2123A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2222A/B or Statistical Sciences 2035 (with a mark of 70) or Statistical Sciences 2858A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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) at Main Campus: Economics 2123A/B and Statistical Sciences 3859A/B.
Antirequisite(s) at Huron and King's: Economics 2123A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2222A/B or Statistical Sciences 2035 with a minimum mark of 70%; 0.5 from Mathematics 1225A/B, Mathematics 1230A/B, Calculus 1000A/B, and 0.5 from Mathematics 1229A/B, Mathematics 1600A/B, Calculus 1301A/B or Calculus 1501A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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) at Main Campus: Economics 2123A/B and Statistical Sciences 3859A/B.
Antirequisite(s) at Huron and King's: Economics 2123A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2222A/B or Economics 2122A/B or Statistical Sciences 2035 with a minimum mark of 70%; 0.5 from Mathematics 1225A/B, Mathematics 1230A/B, Calculus 1000A/B, and 0.5 from Mathematics 1229A/B, Mathematics 1600A/B, Calculus 1301A/B or Calculus 1501A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Theories of consumer and firm behavior and equilibrium in competitive markets.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 2150A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 1021A/B and Economics 1022A/B, or Economics 2001A/B; and Calculus 1000A/B (with a mark no less than 60%) or Calculus 1500A/B (with a mark no less than 60%).
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Theories of consumer and firm behavior and equilibrium in competitive markets.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 2150A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 1021A/B and Economics 1022A/B; and 0.5 from Mathematics 1225A/B, Mathematics 1230A/B, Calculus 1000A/B, and 0.5 from Mathematics 1229A/B, Mathematics 1600A/B, Calculus 1301A/B, or Calculus 1501A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Theories of consumer and firm behavior and equilibrium in competitive markets.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 2150A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 1021A/B and Economics 1022A/B; and 0.5 from Mathematics 1225A/B, Mathematics 1230A/B, Calculus 1000A/B, and 0.5 from Mathematics 1229A/B, Mathematics 1600A/B, Calculus 1301A/B, or Calculus 1501A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Theories of monopoly markets, general equilibrium and welfare economics, game theory, public goods and externalities.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 2151A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2260A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Theories of monopoly markets, general equilibrium and welfare economics, game theory, public goods and externalities.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 2151A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2260A/B; 0.5 from Mathematics 1225A/B, Mathematics 1230A/B, Calculus 1000A/B, and 0.5 from Mathematics 1229A/B, Mathematics 1600A/B, Calculus 1301A/B or Calculus 1501A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Theories of monopoly markets, general equilibrium and welfare economics, game theory, public goods and externalities.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 2151A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2260A/B or Economics 2150A/B; 0.5 from Mathematics 1225A/B, Mathematics 1230A/B, Calculus 1000A/B, and 0.5 from Mathematics 1229A/B, Mathematics 1600A/B, Calculus 1301A/B or Calculus 1501A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course deals with contemporary microeconomic policy issues of the Canadian economy. Specific attention is paid to policy issues arising in agriculture, renewable and non-renewable resources (including energy), manufacturing, and the service sector (including health and education). Contemporary issues in trade, regional and industrial policy are also discussed.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2261A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course deals with contemporary issues in macroeconomic policy with specific references to Canada. Alternative theories of stabilization policy are developed and applied. A discussion of the financial sector in Canada will also be included.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2220A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course provides an introduction to investment strategies and financial markets with an emphasis on the Canadian Financial System.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 1021A/B and Economics 1022A/B; and one of MCV4U, Mathematics 0110A/B, Calculus 1000A/B, Calculus 1500A/B, Mathematics 1225A/B, or Mathematics 1230A/B.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2221A/B and Economics 2261A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2221A/B and Economics 2261A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Topics in advanced mathematical economics.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2210A/B, OR both of Mathematics 1600A/B and Calculus 1501A/B. (Calculus 1301A/B with a mark of at least 85% will be allowed as a substitute for Calculus 1501A/B).
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course examines economic development in the People's Republic of China since 1949. It analyzes China's economic successes and failures during both the Maoist era and reform period. Topics covered include socialist economic strategies, planning versus markets, income distribution, foreign trade and ownership.
Antirequisite(s) at Main Campus: Economics 2128A/B.
Antirequisite(s) at King's Campus: Economics 2128A/B and Economics 2174F/G, if taken in 2021-22 or 2022-23.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2220A/B, Economics 2261A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course examines economic development in the People's Republic of China since 1949. It analyzes China's economic successes and failures during both the Maoist era and reform period. Topics covered include socialist economic strategies, planning versus markets, income distribution, foreign trade and ownership.
Antirequisite(s) at Main Campus: Economics 2128A/B.
Antirequisite(s) at King's Campus: Economics 2128A/B and Economics 2174F/G, if taken in 2021-22 or 2022-23.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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.
Extra Information: 3 seminar hours.
Course Weight: 1.00
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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.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2221A/B or Economics 2153A/B; Economics 2223A/B or Economics 2123A/B; Economics 2261A/B or Economics 2151A/B.
Extra Information: 3 seminar hours.
Course Weight: 1.00
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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.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2221A/B and Economics 2261A/B.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 2221A/B and Economics 2261A/B.
Extra Information: 3 hours
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course provides an overview of select critical debates about the medieval western European economy by examining the lives of its most important actors: farmers, guild artisans and merchants. Students will also learn how to analyse some of the historical documents employed by historians in these debates.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in the third or fourth year of an Economics Honours Specialization.
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 1 tutorial hour.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 2288F/G, Economics 2289F/G.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2221A/B and Economics 2261A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 2288F/G, Economics 2289F/G.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2221A/B and Economics 2261A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 2221A/B and Economics 2261A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 2221A/B and Economics 2261A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Macroeconomic theory and policy as related to: investment; the labor market; interactions between the real and monetary sectors; and the international economy.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 3320A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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A course to develop technical and quantitative skills in economic model building. Topics include input-output analysis, linear programming, and computable general equilibrium models.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Examines alternative economic approaches to understanding the process of development; institutional and microeconomic aspects of development; poverty and inequality; and critical analysis of development policies such as microfinance, targeted cash transfers, and public health programs.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 2124A/B, Economics 2126F/G
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2223A/B and Economics 2261A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course takes a macroeconomic approach to development with an emphasis on models of economic growth. The course will cover the Malthusian model through the Industrial Revolution and into modern economic growth focusing on explaining differences in income per capita across countries.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2221A/B and Economics 2261A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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A positive and normative analysis of government expenditure, public goods, externalities, economic models of government behavior.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 2159A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2223A/B, Economics 2261A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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A positive and normative analysis of government expenditure, public goods, externalities, economic models of government behavior.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 2159A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2261A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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A positive and normative analysis of government expenditure, public goods, externalities, economic models of government behavior.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 2159A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2261A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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A positive and normative analysis of government revenues, incentive effects of taxes, tax incidence, Canadian tax policy.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 2160A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2261A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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A positive and normative analysis of government revenues, incentive effects of taxes, tax incidence, Canadian tax policy.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 2160A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2261A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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A positive and normative analysis of government revenues, incentive effects of taxes, tax incidence, Canadian tax policy.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 2160A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2261A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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A detailed analysis of the foundations of monetary theory. Topics include money in general equilibrium and money and exchange.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 3371A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2221A/B and Economics 2261A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This is an advanced undergraduate course in monetary economics, monetary and banking history, central banking and Canadian monetary and banking institutions.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2221A/B and Economics 2261A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course will be concerned with the determination of asset prices. Topics include market efficiency, portfolio choice, derivative securities, and the term structure of interest rates.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 2121A/B, Economics 2181A/B, Economics 2186A/B (if taken 2013-2014, 2014-2015), Economics 2300A/B, Economics 3346A/B, and MOS 3316A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2220A/B, Economics 2223A/B, and Economics 2260A/B.
Pre-or Corequisite(s): Economics 2261A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This is an intermediate course on derivatives securities that emphasizes practical applications. Topics include valuation models of derivatives (futures, forwards, options and swaps), stochastic processes, trading strategies using derivatives, the Greeks and portfolio management, and if time permits, real options and project evaluation.
Antirequisite(s): Business Administration 4413A/B, Financial Modelling 2557A/B, MOS 3312A/B, MOS 4312A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2181A/B, Economics 2220A/B, Economics 2223A/B, Economics 2260A/B, or Economics 3332A/B.
Pre-or corequisite(s): Economics 3332A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 2261A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours
Course Weight: 0.50
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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.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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An examination of the causes of economic backwardness and the process of economic development. Topics will include: theories of economic growth and development; role of agriculture; rural- urban migration; development finance; international aspects of development.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2221A/B and Economics 2261A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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A study of the labour market, including wage and employment determination, labour force participation, investment in labour market skills and unions.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 2155A/B
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2261A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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A study of the labour market, including wage and employment determination, labour force participation, investment in labour market skills and unions.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 2155A/B
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2261A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Covers topics on the "new labor economics" including economics of discrimination, fertility, marriage, health and crime.
Antirequisite(s) at Main campus: Economics 2155A/B, Economics 2156A/B.
Antirequisite(s) at Huron, King's campus: Economics 2155A/B, Economics 2156A/B, and Economics 3391A/B taught at King's in 2006-2007 and 2007-2008.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2261A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Covers topics on the "new labor economics" including economics of discrimination, fertility, marriage, health and crime.
Antirequisite(s) at Main campus: Economics 2155A/B, Economics 2156A/B.
Antirequisite(s) at Huron, King's campus: Economics 2155A/B, Economics 2156A/B, and Economics 3391A/B taught at King's in 2006-2007 and 2007-2008.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2261A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Covers topics on the "new labor economics" including economics of discrimination, fertility, marriage, health and crime.
Antirequisite(s) at Main campus: Economics 2155A/B, Economics 2156A/B.
Antirequisite(s) at Huron, King's campus: Economics 2155A/B, Economics 2156A/B, and Economics 3391A/B taught at King's in 2006-2007 and 2007-2008.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2261A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 2121A/B, MOS 3316A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2221A/B
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours
Course Weight: 0.50
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A survey of economic theories of human behaviour that help to understand economic/social problems such as earnings and education inequality, discrimination, and crime.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 3390F/G if taken prior to Fall 2019.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course will review recent models and findings in the fields of economics and psychology regarding the errors in human judgment and discuss their importance in an economic marketplace.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 3390F/G if taken in Winter 2022.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course will review recent models and findings in the fields of economics and psychology regarding the errors in human judgment and discuss their importance in an economic marketplace.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 3390F/G if taken in Winter 2022.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 2163A/B, Economics 2167A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2261A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 2163A/B, Economics 2167A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2261A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 2163A/B, Economics 2167A/B.
Prerequisite: Economics 2260A/B or Economics 2150A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Topics to be covered include the theory of balance of payments adjustment and the problems of international liquidity.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2221A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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An examination of the structure, operation, financial instruments, and recent developments in International Financial Markets. Topics include foreign exchange market mechanics, currency futures, swap, and option markets, and international bond, equity, and money markets.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2261A/B.
Extra Information: 3 hours
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 2165F/G, Economics 3364F/G.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2261A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 2165F/G, Economics 3364F/G.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2261A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course introduces students to current research and methods used in the study of empirical questions in Industrial Organization. Answering these questions involves combining theory from microeconomics and tools from econometrics with real data. Topics covered include: demand estimation, methods for measuring market power, price discrimination, and production function analysis.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2223A/B, and Economics 2260A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This essay course will provide a survey of major contributions to political economy including voting, the functions of democratic institutions, bureaucracy and dictatorship.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2150A/B or Economics 2260A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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An introduction to the modern theory of Industrial Organization. This course introduces the principles of game theory and applies them to the oligopoly problem. It also discusses issues such as: reasons for the existence of firms; the problem of vertical integration; and the incentives for cooperative behavior among firms.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 2165F/G, Economics 3357A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2261A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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A basic course applying economic theory to the law and to legal and economic institutions. Topics covered include: the evolution and efficiency of property rights; crime and punishment; the modern corporation; torts; contracts; and non-contractual arrangements. No previous knowledge of law is required.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 2176A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2261A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 2164A/B, Economics 3353A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2221A/B
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 2164A/B, Economics 3353A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2220A/B or Economics 2152A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 2154A/B, Economics 3330A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2221A/B
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 2154A/B, Economics 3330A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2221A/B
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course presents the economic theory of asset pricing. Topics covered include decision making under uncertainty, mean-variance analysis, Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM), Arbitrage Pricing Theory (APT), Equity Premium Puzzle, Bonds, and The Term Structure of Interest Rates.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2300A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Topics to be posted by School.
Prerequisite(s): Consult the School for prerequisite(s) each year. Students without the stated prerequisite(s) MUST seek permission of the School or risk removal from the course.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Students may not count more than one full or equivalent special topics course in Economics toward a degree without special permission from the Department.
Course Weight: 0.50
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The aim of this course is to develop the economist's approach to environmental problems and natural resource use and to evaluate the effectiveness of various policies that governments have used to solve environmental problems and improve natural resource use.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 2172A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2221A/B and Economics 2261A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Major current environmental issues (climate change, pollution, environmental degradation, and resource depletion) are increasingly demanding greater levels of international cooperation and more effective international institutions. The course applies the tools of economic analysis (graphical analysis, formulas, game theory) to the problems of global environmental issues.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 2172A/B, Economics 3374A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2261A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Topics to be posted by School.
Prerequisite(s): Consult the School for prerequisite(s) each year. Students without the stated prerequisite(s) MUST seek permission of the School or risk removal from the course.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Students may not count more than one full or equivalent special topics course in Economics toward a degree without special permission from the Department.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Topics to be posted by School.
Prerequisite(s): Consult the School for prerequisite(s) each year. Students without the stated prerequisite(s) MUST seek permission of the School or risk removal from the course.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Students may not count more than one full or equivalent special topics course in Economics toward a degree without special permission from the Department.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course discusses the inference for classical linear regression models and their extensions, using basic matrix algebra, statistical theory, and numerical methods. Estimators, including least squares and maximum likelihood, are introduced. Additional topics may be included at the instructor's discretion.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 3313E, Economics 3388A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2223A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Theories of expected utility and uncertainty, game theory, oligopoly behavior and industrial organization.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 3382A/B
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2261A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours
Course Weight: 0.50
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Theories of expected utility and uncertainty, game theory, oligopoly behavior and industrial organization.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 3382A/B
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2261A/B or Economics 2151A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours
Course Weight: 0.50
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Theories of expected utility and uncertainty, and game theory.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 3381A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2261A/B; and Economics 2210A/B, OR both of the former Linear Algebra 1600A/B and Calculus 1501A/B.(Calculus 1301A/B with a mark of at least 85% will be allowed as a substitute for Calculus 1501A/B.)
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course presents financial market data analysis using empirical methods. Topics include financial time series analysis, econometric asset pricing modelling, statistical inference on option price data, mean-variance analysis, and value at risk. The course focuses on inference using real world data. Theoretical concepts will be illustrated via empirical examples.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course presents econometrics models and techniques that are widely used in modern time series econometrics. Topics will include uni-route test, integration, co-integration, and forecasting.
Antirequisite(s): Statistical Sciences 4861A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2223A/B or Economics 2123A/B.
Extra Information: 3 hours
Course Weight: 0.50
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The aim of this course is to give students extended practical experience in applying the techniques studied in Economics 2222A/B and Economics 2223A/B. Topics include data gathering and the use of popular computing packages to estimate the parameters of various static linear models.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2223A/B.
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 1 laboratory hour.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course is an introduction to machine learning and big data for use in economic analysis. Machine learning employs techniques for analyzing large data sets with an emphasis on making predictions. The econometric methods covered in Economics 2222A/B and Economics 2223A/B are extended to common machine learning methods such as random forest and artificial neural networks.
Antirequisite(s): Data Science 3000A/B, the former Computer Science 4414A/B, and the former Software Engineering 4460A.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2223A/B.
Extra Information: 1 lecture hour, 2 laboratory hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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An analysis of current topics in Economics.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2220A/B, Economics 2260A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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An analysis of current topics in Microeconomics. Topics to be posted by the Department.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2221A/B or Economics 2153A/B; Economics 2223A/B or Economics 2123A/B; Economics 2261A/B or Economics 2151A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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An analysis of current topics in Macroeconomics. Topics to be posted by the Department.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Topics to be posted by Department.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Topics to be posted by Department.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours
Course Weight: 0.50
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An analysis of current topics in Economics.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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An analysis of current topics in Economics.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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An analysis of current topics in Economics.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course focuses on an in-depth discussion of research articles in various Economics and Finance research areas. It will be jointly taught by faculty from the School. The professors will provide the suggested research articles separately based on their expertise.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 3313E.
Extra information: 3 lecture hours.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 3378A/B or Economics 3385A/B.
Course Weight: 0.50
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An analysis of current topics in Economics.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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A full-year course in which students write a substantial research paper under the guidance of faculty members. Students present and discuss their research in a seminar setting.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2223A/B, Economics 2261A/B, and Economics 2221A/B. Student must be in their 4th year of an Honours Specialization module.
Pre-or Corequisite(s): Economics 3388A/B.
Extra Information: 2 seminar hours.
Course Weight: 1.00
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Individual guidance in the selection of a topic, research methodology and the writing of a thesis.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 3313E
Course Weight: 1.00
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Individual guidance in the selection of a topic, research methodology and the writing of a thesis.
Course Weight: 1.00
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Selected topics of current interest in Economics.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in fourth year of the Honours Specialization in Economics or honours standing in a Major/ Major combination including the Major in Economics, or permission of the Department.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics of current interest in Economics.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in fourth year of the Honours Specialization in Economics or honours standing in a Major/ Major combination including the Major in Economics, or permission of the Department.
Extra Information: 3 hours
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics of current interest in Economics.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in fourth year of the Honours Specialization in Economics or honours standing in a Major/ Major combination including the Major in Economics, or permission of the Department.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics of current interest in Economics.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in fourth year of the Honours Specialization in Economics or honours standing in a Major/ Major combination including the Major in Economics, or permission of the Department.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics of current interest in Economics.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in fourth year of the Honours Specialization in Economics or honours standing in a Major/ Major combination including the Major in Economics, or permission of the Department.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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An analysis of current topics in Economics.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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An analysis of current topics in Economics.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2221A/B, Economics 2223A/B and Economics 2261A/B or the permission of the Department.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Economics
This course introduces students to current Canadian and international economic issues. Students will explore basic economic concepts and reasoning; demand, supply and price; and markets, production and costs.
Antirequisite(s): Ontario High School CIA4U or equivalent.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in a Preliminary Year program.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course introduces students to current Canadian and international economic issues with a focus on large scale economic performance and measuring economic performance, including topics in economic instability and fiscal policy, banking and monetary policy, and international trade and economic growth.
Antirequisite(s): Ontario High School CIA4U or equivalent.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in a Preliminary Year program.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Students are strongly advised to take Economic 0011A/B before taking Economics 0012A/B.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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.
Antirequisite(s): The former Economics 1020.
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 1 tutorial hour (Main), 3 lecture hours (Huron, King's)
Course Weight: 0.50
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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.
Antirequisite(s): The former Economics 1020.
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 1 tutorial hour (Main), 3 lecture hours (Huron, King's)
Course Weight: 0.50
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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.
Antirequisite(s): The former Economics 1020.
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 1 tutorial hour (Main), 3 lecture hours (Huron, King's)
Course Weight: 0.50
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National income; aggregate supply and aggregate demand; inflation, unemployment and interest rates; money and monetary institutions; economic growth; balance of payments; and exchange rates.
Pre-or Corequisite(s): Economics 1021A/B must be taken prior to or at the same time as 1022A/B. Students are strongly advised to take Economics 1021A/B before taking Economics 1022A/B.
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 1 tutorial hour (Main), 3 lecture hours (Huron, King's)
Course Weight: 0.50
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National income; aggregate supply and aggregate demand; inflation, unemployment and interest rates; money and monetary institutions; economic growth; balance of payments; and exchange rates.
Pre-or Corequisite(s): Economics 1021A/B must be taken prior to or at the same time as 1022A/B. Students are strongly advised to take Economics 1021A/B before taking Economics 1022A/B.
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 1 tutorial hour (Main), 3 lecture hours (Huron, King's)
Course Weight: 0.50
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National income; aggregate supply and aggregate demand; inflation, unemployment and interest rates; money and monetary institutions; economic growth; balance of payments; and exchange rates.
Pre-or Corequisite(s): Economics 1021A/B must be taken prior to or at the same time as 1022A/B. Students are strongly advised to take Economics 1021A/B before taking Economics 1022A/B.
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 1 tutorial hour (Main), 3 lecture hours (Huron, King's)
Course Weight: 0.50
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Introduces students in engineering and science programs to Economics. The course makes use of calculus to examine topics including the problem of scarcity and its implications, opportunity cost, supply and demand; competition and monopoly; resource markets; income distribution; inflation, money and monetary institutions; balance of payments; and exchange rates.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 1021A/B, Economics 1022A/B, the former Economics 1020.
Prerequisite(s): Calculus 1000A/B or Calculus 1500A/B or Applied Mathematics 1413. Restricted to students registered in the Faculty of Engineering and Science only.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 1021A/B and Economics 1022A/B, or Economics 1020.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 3342F/G.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 1021A/B and Economics 1022A/B, or Economics 1020.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 1021A/B and Economics 1022A/B, or Economics 1020.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 1021A/B and Economics 1022A/B, or Economics 1020.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 1021A/B and Economics 1022A/B, or the former Economics 1020.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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) at Main campus: Biology 2244A/B, Economics 2222A/B, Geography 2210A/B, Health Sciences 3801A/B, MOS 2242A/B, Psychology 2811A/B, the former Psychology 2810, the former Psychology 2820E, Psychology 2830A/B, Psychology 2850A/B, Psychology 2851A/B, Social Work 2207A/B, Sociology 2205A/B, Statistical Sciences 2035, Statistical Sciences 2141A/B, Statistical Sciences 2143A/B, Statistical Sciences 2244A/B, Statistical Sciences 2858A/B. Note: Students wishing to enroll in higher-level courses in the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Sciences are encouraged to consult that department.
Antirequisite(s) at Huron, King's campus : All other courses in Introductory Statistics (except Statistical Sciences 1023A/B and Statistical Sciences 1024A/B): Biology 2244A/B, Economics 2222A/B, Geography 2210A/B, Health Sciences 3801A/B,MOS 2242A/B, Psychology 2811A/B, the former Psychology 2810, the former Psychology 2820E, Psychology 2830A/B, Psychology 2850A/B, Psychology 2851A/B, Social Work 2207A/B, Sociology 2205A/B, Statistical Sciences 2035, Statistical Sciences 2141A/B, Statistical Sciences 2143A/B, Statistical Sciences 2244A/B, Statistical Sciences 2858A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 1021A/B and Economics 1022A/B, or Economics 2001A/B, and one of MCV4U, Mathematics 0110A/B, Calculus 1000A/B, Calculus 1500A/B, or Mathematics 1225A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Note: This course cannot be taken concurrently with or prior to taking Data Science 1000A/B as they will become antirequisites to one another in these sequences.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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) at Main campus: Biology 2244A/B, Economics 2222A/B, Geography 2210A/B, Health Sciences 3801A/B, MOS 2242A/B, Psychology 2811A/B, the former Psychology 2810, the former Psychology 2820E, Psychology 2830A/B, Psychology 2850A/B, Psychology 2851A/B, Social Work 2207A/B, Sociology 2205A/B, Statistical Sciences 2035, Statistical Sciences 2141A/B, Statistical Sciences 2143A/B, Statistical Sciences 2244A/B, Statistical Sciences 2858A/B. Note: Students wishing to enroll in higher-level courses in the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Sciences are encouraged to consult that department.
Antirequisite(s) at Huron, King's campus : All other courses in Introductory Statistics (except Statistical Sciences 1023A/B and Statistical Sciences 1024A/B): Biology 2244A/B, Economics 2222A/B, Geography 2210A/B, Health Sciences 3801A/B,MOS 2242A/B, Psychology 2811A/B, the former Psychology 2810, the former Psychology 2820E, Psychology 2830A/B, Psychology 2850A/B, Psychology 2851A/B, Social Work 2207A/B, Sociology 2205A/B, Statistical Sciences 2035, Statistical Sciences 2141A/B, Statistical Sciences 2143A/B, Statistical Sciences 2244A/B, Statistical Sciences 2858A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 1021A/B and Economics 1022A/B; and one of MCV4U, Mathematics 0110A/B, Calculus 1000A/B, Calculus 1500A/B, Mathematics 1225A/B, or Mathematics 1230A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Note: This course cannot be taken concurrently with or prior to taking Data Science 1000A/B as they will become antirequisites to one another in these sequences.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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) at Main campus: Biology 2244A/B, Economics 2222A/B, Geography 2210A/B, Health Sciences 3801A/B, MOS 2242A/B, Psychology 2811A/B, the former Psychology 2810, the former Psychology 2820E, Psychology 2830A/B, Psychology 2850A/B, Psychology 2851A/B, Social Work 2207A/B, Sociology 2205A/B, Statistical Sciences 2035, Statistical Sciences 2141A/B, Statistical Sciences 2143A/B, Statistical Sciences 2244A/B, Statistical Sciences 2858A/B. Note: Students wishing to enroll in higher-level courses in the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Sciences are encouraged to consult that department.
Antirequisite(s) at Huron, King's campus : All other courses in Introductory Statistics (except Statistical Sciences 1023A/B and Statistical Sciences 1024A/B): Biology 2244A/B, Economics 2222A/B, Geography 2210A/B, Health Sciences 3801A/B,MOS 2242A/B, Psychology 2811A/B, the former Psychology 2810, the former Psychology 2820E, Psychology 2830A/B, Psychology 2850A/B, Psychology 2851A/B, Social Work 2207A/B, Sociology 2205A/B, Statistical Sciences 2035, Statistical Sciences 2141A/B, Statistical Sciences 2143A/B, Statistical Sciences 2244A/B, Statistical Sciences 2858A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 1021A/B and Economics 1022A/B; and one of MCV4U, Mathematics 0110A/B, Calculus 1000A/B, Calculus 1500A/B, Mathematics 1225A/B, or Mathematics 1230A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Note: This course cannot be taken concurrently with or prior to taking Data Science 1000A/B as they will become antirequisites to one another in these sequences.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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) at Main Campus: Economics 2223A/B and Statistical Sciences 3859A/B.
Antirequisite(s) at Huron and King's: Economics 2223A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2122A/B or Statistical Sciences 2035 with a mark of 70; and 0.5
course from: Mathematics 1225A/B, Calculus 1000A/B, Calculus 1500A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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) at Main Campus: Economics 2223A/B and Statistical Sciences 3859A/B.
Antirequisite(s) at Huron and King's: Economics 2223A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2122A/B or Statistical Sciences 2035 with a minimum mark of 70%; and 0.5 course from: Mathematics 1225A/B, Mathematics 1230A/B, Calculus 1000A/B; and 0.5 course from Mathematics 1229A/B, Mathematics 1600A/B, Calculus 1301A/B, or Calculus 1501A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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) at Main Campus: Economics 2223A/B and Statistical Sciences 3859A/B.
Antirequisite(s) at Huron and King's: Economics 2223A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2122A/B or Statistical Sciences 2035 with a minimum mark of 70%; and 0.5 course from: Mathematics 1225A/B, Mathematics 1230A/B, Calculus 1000A/B; and 0.5 course from Mathematics 1229A/B, Mathematics 1600A/B, Calculus 1301A/B, or Calculus 1501A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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; development and human welfare; planning and markets; human resources in development.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 3324F/G, Economics 3343F/G.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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; development and human welfare; planning and markets; human resources in development.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 3324F/G, Economics 3343F/G.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 1021A/B and Economics 1022A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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; development and human welfare; planning and markets; human resources in development.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 3324F/G, Economics 3343F/G.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 1021A/B and Economics 1022A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 3343F/G.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Note: Although Economics 2124A/B is not a formal prerequisite, certain additional readings may be assigned to students who have not taken that course.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 3343F/G.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 1021A/B and Economics 1022A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Note: Although Economics 2124A/B is not a formal prerequisite, certain additional readings may be assigned to students who have not taken that course.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 3343F/G.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 1021A/B and Economics 1022A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Note: Although Economics 2124A/B is not a formal prerequisite, certain additional readings may be assigned to students who have not taken that course.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course will discuss topics in the field of micro development economics by introducing students to recent academic research on a subset of relevant topics. It will focus on empirical research and discuss the economic theory and econometric tools needed to understand this work.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 3324F/G.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2123A/B, 2150A/B, and 2152A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course examines economic development of the People's Republic of China since 1949. It analyses China's economic successes and failures during the Maoist era and the reform period. Topics include state versus private ownership, foreign trade and investment in China, rural and urban reforms, inequality and poverty, and human development.
Antirequisite(s) at Main Campus: Economics 3311F/G.
Antirequisite(s) at King's Campus: Economics 3311F/G and Economics 2174F/G, if taken in 2021-22 or 2022-23.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course examines economic development of the People's Republic of China since 1949. It analyses China's economic successes and failures during the Maoist era and the reform period. Topics include state versus private ownership, foreign trade and investment in China, rural and urban reforms, inequality and poverty, and human development.
Antirequisite(s) at Main Campus: Economics 3311F/G.
Antirequisite(s) at King's Campus: Economics 3311F/G and Economics 2174F/G, if taken in 2021-22 or 2022-23.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 1021A/B and Economics 1022A/B, or Economics 2001A/B, or with permission from the Department.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Teaches students the economic principles that underlie and inform business decisions. Topics include input procurement, product pricing strategies, managing risk, and responding to changes in legal and regulatory environments. The over-riding goal of the course is to make students better decision-makers in a business or institutional context.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2151A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2151A/B or Economics 2261A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course deals with contemporary macroeconomic policy issues of the Canadian economy. Topics may include monetary policy, fiscal policy, finance, exchange rates and interest rates.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2152A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours. Even though Economics 2153A/B or Economics 2221A/B is not a prerequisite, it is recommended students be taking or have taken this course before enrolling in Economics 2139F/G.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course deals with contemporary macroeconomic policy issues of the Canadian economy. Topics may include monetary policy, fiscal policy, finance, exchange rates and interest rates.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2152A/B or Economics 2220A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours. Even though Economics 2153A/B or Economics 2221A/B is not a prerequisite, it is recommended students be taking or have taken this course before enrolling in Economics 2139F/G.
Course Weight: 0.50
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A discussion of policy issues of current interest.
Extra Information: 3 seminar hours.
Course Weight: 1.00
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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 2210A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 1021A/B and Economics 1022A/B, or Economics 2001A/B, and 0.5 course from: Mathematics 1225A/B, Calculus 1000A/B, Calculus 1500A/B; plus 0.5 course from Calculus 1301A/B, Calculus 1501A/B, Mathematics 1229A/B, Mathematics 1600A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 2210A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 1021A/B and Economics 1022A/B; and 0.5 from Mathematics 1225A/B, Mathematics 1230A/B, Calculus 1000A/B, and 0.5 from Mathematics 1229A/B, Mathematics 1600A/B, Calculus 1301A/B, or Calculus 1501A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 2210A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 1021A/B and Economics 1022A/B; and 0.5 from Mathematics 1225A/B, Mathematics 1230A/B, Calculus 1000A/B, and 0.5 from Mathematics 1229A/B, Mathematics 1600A/B, Calculus 1301A/B, or Calculus 1501A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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The course offers an exploration into the research and data from economics and social science on different economic agents in household and labour market levels. The course examines sex and gender economics issues such as differences in educational attainment, labour market participation, wage, and income.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 1021A/B and Economics 1022A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Topics to be posted by the King's College Department.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 1021A/B and Economics 1022A/B, or Economics 1020 or the former Economics 021.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours. Students may not count more than one special topics course toward a degree without special permission from the Department.
Course Weight: 1.00
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Topics to be posted by the Department.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 1021A/B and Economics 1022A/B, or Economics 1020.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours. Students may not count more than one special topics course toward a degree without special permission of the Department.
Course Weight: 1.00
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Theories of the behavior of consumers and firms and the theory of competitive markets.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 2260A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 1021A/B and Economics 1022A/B, or Economics 2001A/B, and one of MCV4U, Mathematics 0110A/B, Calculus 1000A/B, Calculus 1500A/B, Mathematics 1225A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Theories of the behavior of consumers and firms and the theory of competitive markets.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 2260A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 1021A/B and Economics 1022A/B; and one of MCV4U, Mathematics 0110A/B, Calculus 1000A/B, Calculus 1500A/B, Mathematics 1225A/B, or Mathematics 1230A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Theories of the behavior of consumers and firms and the theory of competitive markets.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 2260A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 1021A/B and Economics 1022A/B; and one of MCV4U, Mathematics 0110A/B, Calculus 1000A/B, Calculus 1500A/B, Mathematics 1225A/B, or Mathematics 1230A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Theories of imperfectly competitive markets and the markets for factors of production; game theory, general equilibrium and welfare economics.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 2261A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2150A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Theories of imperfectly competitive markets and the markets for factors of production; game theory, general equilibrium and welfare economics.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 2261A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2150A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Theories of imperfectly competitive markets and the markets for factors of production; game theory, general equilibrium and welfare economics.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 2261A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2150A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 2220A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 1021A/B and Economics 1022A/B, or Economics 2001A/B, and one of MCV4U, Mathematics 0110A/B, Calculus 1000A/B, Calculus 1500A/B, Mathematics 1225A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 2220A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 1021A/B and Economics 1022A/B; and one of MCV4U, Mathematics 0110A/B, Calculus 1000A/B, Calculus 1500A/B, Mathematics 1225A/B, or Mathematics 1230A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 2220A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 1021A/B and Economics 1022A/B; and one of MCV4U, Mathematics 0110A/B, Calculus 1000A/B, Calculus 1500A/B, Mathematics 1225A/B, or Mathematics 1230A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 2221A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2152A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 2221A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2152A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 2221A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2152A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours
Course Weight: 0.50
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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) at Main campus: Economics 3371A/B, Economics 3331A/B.
Antirequisite(s) at Huron and King’s campus: Economics 3371A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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) at Main campus: Economics 3371A/B, Economics 3331A/B.
Antirequisite(s) at Huron and King’s campus: Economics 3371A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 1021A/B and Economics 1022A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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) at Main campus: Economics 3371A/B, Economics 3331A/B.
Antirequisite(s) at Huron and King’s campus: Economics 3371A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 1021A/B and Economics 1022A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Labour economics encompasses the questions of the supply of and demand for labour in the aggregate and of various skills in particular. Alternative approaches to these questions will be discussed as well as their effects on the distribution of earnings and the level of unemployment.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 3344A/B and Economics 3345A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2150A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Labour economics encompasses the questions of the supply of and demand for labour in the aggregate and of various skills in particular. Alternative approaches to these questions will be discussed as well as their effects on the distribution of earnings and the level of unemployment.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 3344A/B and Economics 3345A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2150A/B or Economics 2260A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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The economic and legal aspects of labour 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, labour law, wage/price controls and the relationship of unions, firms and governments.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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The economic and legal aspects of labour 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, labour law, wage/price controls and the relationship of unions, firms and governments.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 1021A/B and Economics 1022A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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A policy oriented analysis of the economic issues facing cities. Topics include urbanization, location of residences and employment, housing, transportation, pollution, urban poverty, crime and fiscal matters.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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A policy oriented analysis of the economic issues facing cities. Topics include urbanization, location of residences and employment, housing, transportation, pollution, urban poverty, crime and fiscal matters.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2150A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 3328A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2150A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 3328A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2150A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 3328A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2150A/B or Economics 2260A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 3329A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 3329A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2150A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 3329A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2150A/B or Economics 2260A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 1021A/B and Economics 1022A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 World War II and their relevance for international commerce are studied.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2150A/B and Economics 2152A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 World War II and their relevance for international commerce are studied.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2150A/B and Economics 2152A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
This course is also offered at:
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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 World War II and their relevance for international commerce are studied.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 2167A/B, Economics 3352A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2150A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 2167A/B, Economics 3352A/B.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 2167A/B, Economics 3352A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2150A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 2167A/B, Economics 3352A/B.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 2167A/B, Economics 3352A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2150A/B or Economics 2260A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 2167A/B, Economics 3352A/B.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2152A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2152A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2152A/B or Economics 2220A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 3357A/B, Economics 3364F/G.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2151A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
This course is also offered at:
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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 3357A/B, Economics 3364F/G.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2151A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
This course is also offered at:
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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 3357A/B, Economics 3364F/G.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2151A/B or Economics 2261A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Microeconomic theory and empirical techniques are applied to the study of national and international air transport. Topics may include demand analysis, costs of airport/airline operations, changes in technology organization of the airline industry, regulation and public policy, and pricing.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 1021A/B and Economics 1022A/B, or Economics 2001A/B, and 0.5 course from: MCV4U, Mathematics 0110A/B, Calculus 1000A/B, Calculus 1500A/B, Mathematics 1225A/B, or Mathematics 1229A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course is an introduction to international economics. Topics will include the standard theories of international trade, trade policies, and international labour mobility, foreign direct investment, fixed and flexible exchange rates, international capital mobility and macroeconomic adjustment policies.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Examination of health as an economic good and the economics of health services. Topics include international comparison of health services systems, private versus public financing, consequences of information asymmetry between buyers and sellers of medical services, and valuation of life and health in cost-benefit analysis.
Antirequisite(s): Health Sciences 3090B if taken in 2016.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Examination of health as an economic good and the economics of health services. Topics include international comparison of health services systems, private versus public financing, consequences of information asymmetry between buyers and sellers of medical services, and valuation of life and health in cost-benefit analysis.
Antirequisite(s): Health Sciences 3090B if taken in 2016.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course in applied microeconomics examines the connections between market failure, environmental problems, and government regulation. Topics include externalities, cost benefit analysis, public goods, the global environment, and the valuation of non-market goods.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2150A/B or Economics 2260A/B.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course in applied microeconomics examines the connections between market failure, environmental problems, and government regulation. Topics include externalities, cost benefit analysis, public goods, the global environment, and the valuation of non-market goods.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2150A/B or Economics 2260A/B.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Economic issues pertaining to the exploitation and conservation of renewable and nonrenewable natural resources such as fisheries, forests and energy. The course also explores the tension between economic growth and environmental quality and evaluates alternative approaches to environmental problems.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 2170A/B, Economics 3374A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Topics to be posted by Department.
Prerequisite(s): Consult the School for prerequisite(s) each year. Students without the stated prerequisite(s) MUST seek permission of the School or risk removal from the course.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Students may not count more than one full or equivalent special topics course in Economics toward a degree without special permission from the Department.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Topics to be posted by Department.
Prerequisite(s): Consult the School for prerequisite(s) each year. Students without the stated prerequisite(s) MUST seek permission of the School or risk removal from the course.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Students may not count more than one full or equivalent special topics course in Economics toward a degree without special permission from the Department.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Topics to be posted by Department.
Prerequisite(s): Consult the School for prerequisite(s) each year. Students without the stated prerequisite(s) MUST seek permission of the School or risk removal from the course.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Students may not count more than one full or equivalent special topics course in Economics toward a degree without special permission from the Department.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Economic analysis of basic common law and legal institutions. The course will begin with an in-depth treatment of the development and enforcement of property rights. The tools of economic analysis will be used to discuss property, contract, and torts law. No prior knowledge of law is expected of the students.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 3366A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2150A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Topics to be posted by the Department.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 1021A/B and Economics 1022A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours. Students may not count more than one special topics course toward a degree without special permission from the Department.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Topics to be posted by Department.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 1021A/B and Economics 1022A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours. Students may not count more than one special topics course towards a degree without special permission from the Department.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course presents an introduction to Islamic Finance. Topics covered include an overview of the similarities and differences between interest-based finance and Islamic profit-based finance. In addition, main products offered by Islamic financial institutions and markets will be introduced and compared/contrasted to conventional products.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 1021A/B and Economics 1022A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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An introduction to portfolio selection by individuals and firms. Topics include mean-variance portfolio theory, standard equilibrium pricing models, debt and equity instruments, and options and other derivatives. Although theory is integral to the subject matter, applications will be emphasized.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 2121A/B, Economics 2186A/B (if taken 2013-2014, 2014-2015), Economics 2300A/B, Economics 3332A/B, Economics 3346A/B, and MOS 3316A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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The goal of this course is to apply basic economic tools to specific questions and problems in the sports industries. These tools include supply and demand analysis, basic game theory, wage determination in competitive and monopsonistic models, theories of the firm, models of imperfect competition, and probability.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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The goal of this course is to apply basic economic tools to specific questions and problems in the sports industries. These tools include supply and demand analysis, basic game theory, wage determination in competitive and monopsonistic models, theories of the firm, models of imperfect competition, and probability.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course explores the nature of war through an economic perspective. By using the tool of economic analysis in a historical context we will examine topics such as why we wage war, the roots of imperialism, and the state of the military industrial complex within our modern economy.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 1021A/B and Economics 1022A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 2151A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 2151A/B or Economics 2261A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
This course is also offered at:
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Topics to be posted by Department.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours. Students may not count more than one full or equivalent special topics course in Economics toward a degree without special permission from the Department.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Topics to be posted by Department.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2150A/B and Economics 2152A/B or permission of the Department.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours. Students may not count more than one full or equivalent special topics course in Economics toward a degree without permission from the Department.
Course Weight: 0.50
This course is also offered at:
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Topics to be posted by Department.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2150A/B or Economics 2260A/B and Economics 2152A/B or Economics 2220A/B, or permission of the Department.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours. Students may not count more than one full or equivalent special topics course in Economics toward a degree without permission from the Department.
Course Weight: 0.50
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An analysis of current topics in Economics.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course will investigate the nature of risks that financial institutions face, the methods used to measure that risk, and the instruments used to mitigate that risk.
Prerequisite(s): One of Economics 2122A/B, Economics 2150A/B, Economics 2152A/B, or Economics 2154A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Topics to be posted by Department.
Prerequisite(s): Consult the School for prerequisite(s) each year. Students without the stated prerequisite(s) MUST seek permission of the School or risk removal from the course.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Students may not count more than one full or equivalent special topics course in Economics
toward a degree without special permission from the Department.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Topics to be posted by Department.
Prerequisite(s): Consult the School for prerequisite(s) each year. Students without the stated prerequisite(s) MUST seek permission of the School or risk removal from the course.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Students may not count more than one full or equivalent special topics course in Economics toward a degree without special permission from the Department.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Topics to be posted by Department.
Prerequisite(s): Consult the School for prerequisite(s) each year. Students without the stated prerequisite(s) MUST seek permission of the School or risk removal from the course.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Students may not count more than one full or equivalent special topics course in Economics toward a degree without special permission from the Department.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Topics to be posted by Department.
Prerequisite(s): Consult the School for prerequisite(s) each year. Students without the stated prerequisite(s) MUST seek permission of the School or risk removal from the course.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Students may not count more than one full or equivalent special topics course in Economics toward a degree without special permission from the Department.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Please consult Department for current offerings.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2150A/B or Economics 2260A/B and Economics 2152A/B or Economics 2220A/B, or permission of the Department.
Extra Information: 3 hours. Students may not count more than one full or equivalent special topics course in Economics toward a degree without special permission from the Department.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Please consult Department for current offerings.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2150A/B or Economics 2260A/B and Economics 2152A/B or Economics 2220A/B, or permission of the Department.
Extra Information: 3 hours. Students may not count more than one full or equivalent special topics course in Economics toward a degree without special permission from the Department.
Course Weight: 0.50
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An introduction to the principles of mathematical economics (linear and matrix algebra, differential calculus, maximization and constrained maximization) with applications including the theory of the firm and consumer theory.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 2141A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 1021A/B and Economics 1022A/B, or Economics 2001A/B, and 0.5 course from: Mathematics 1225A/B, Calculus 1000A/B, Calculus 1500A/B; plus 0.5 course from Calculus 1301A/B, Calculus 1501A/B, Mathematics 1229A/B, Mathematics 1600A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Note at Main campus: Economics 2210A/B cannot be taken for credit after completing Economics 3310A/B.
Course Weight: 0.50
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An introduction to the principles of mathematical economics (linear and matrix algebra, differential calculus, maximization and constrained maximization) with applications including the theory of the firm and consumer theory.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 2141A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 1021A/B and Economics 1022A/B; and 0.5 from Mathematics 1225A/B, Mathematics 1230A/B, Calculus 1000A/B, and 0.5 from Mathematics 1229A/B, Mathematics 1600A/B, Calculus 1301A/B, or Calculus 1501A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Note at Main campus: Economics 2210A/B cannot be taken for credit after completing Economics 3310A/B.
Course Weight: 0.50
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An introduction to the principles of mathematical economics (linear and matrix algebra, differential calculus, maximization and constrained maximization) with applications including the theory of the firm and consumer theory.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 2141A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 1021A/B and Economics 1022A/B; and 0.5 from Mathematics 1225A/B, Mathematics 1230A/B, Calculus 1000A/B, and 0.5 from Mathematics 1229A/B, Mathematics 1600A/B, Calculus 1301A/B, or Calculus 1501A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Note at Main campus: Economics 2210A/B cannot be taken for credit after completing Economics 3310A/B.
Course Weight: 0.50
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The theory and applications of: national income accounts; income determination; consumption; investment; and the demand for money.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 2152A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 1021A/B and Economics 1022A/B, or Economics 2001A/B; and Calculus 1000A/B (with a mark no less than 60%) or Calculus 1500A/B (with a mark no less than 60%).
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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The theory and applications of: national income accounts; income determination; consumption; investment; and the demand for money.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 2152A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 1021A/B and Economics 1022A/B; and 0.5 from Mathematics 1225A/B, Mathematics 1230A/B, Calculus 1000A/B, and 0.5 from Mathematics 1229A/B, Mathematics 1600A/B, Calculus 1301A/B, or Calculus 1501A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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The theory and applications of: national income accounts; income determination; consumption; investment; and the demand for money.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 2152A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 1021A/B and Economics 1022A/B; and 0.5 from Mathematics 1225A/B, Mathematics 1230A/B, Calculus 1000A/B, and 0.5 from Mathematics 1229A/B, Mathematics 1600A/B, Calculus 1301A/B, or Calculus 1501A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 2153A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2220A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 2153A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2220A/B; 0.5 from Mathematics 1225A/B, Mathematics 1230A/B, Calculus 1000A/B, and 0.5 from Mathematics 1229A/B, Mathematics 1600A/B, Calculus 1301A/B or Calculus 1501A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 2153A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2220A/B or Economics 2152A/B; 0.5 from Mathematics 1225A/B, Mathematics 1230A/B, Calculus 1000A/B, and 0.5 from Mathematics 1229A/B, Mathematics 1600A/B, Calculus 1301A/B or Calculus 1501A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 hypotheses; simple linear regression for normal and non-normal populations.
Antirequisite(s) at Main campus: Biology 2244A/B, Economics 2122A/B, Geography 2210A/B, Health Sciences 3801A/B, MOS 2242A/B, Psychology 2811A/B, the former Psychology 2810, the former Psychology 2820E, Psychology 2830A/B, Psychology 2850A/B, Psychology 2851A/B, Social Work 2207A/B, Sociology 2205A/B, Statistical Sciences 2035, Statistical Sciences 2141A/B, Statistical Sciences 2143A/B, Statistical Sciences 2244A/B, Statistical Sciences 2858A/B. Students wishing to enroll in higher-level courses in the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Sciences are encouraged to consult that department.
Antirequisite(s) at Huron, King's campus : All other courses in Introductory Statistics (except Statistical Sciences 1023A/B and Statistical Sciences 1024A/B): Biology 2244A/B, Economics 2122A/B, Geography 2210A/B, Health Sciences 3801A/B, MOS 2242A/B, Psychology 2811A/B, the former Psychology 2810, the former Psychology 2820E, Psychology 2830A/B, Psychology 2850A/B, Psychology 2851A/B, Social Work 2207A/B, Sociology 2205A/B, Statistical Sciences 2035, Statistical Sciences 2141A/B, Statistical Sciences 2143A/B, Statistical Sciences 2244A/B, Statistical Sciences 2858A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 1021A/B and Economics 1022A/B, or Economics 2001A/B; and Calculus 1000A/B (with a mark no less than 60%) or Calculus 1500A/B (with a mark no less than 60%).
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Note: This course cannot be taken concurrently with or prior to taking Data Science 1000A/B as they will become antirequisites to one another in these sequences.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 hypotheses; simple linear regression for normal and non-normal populations.
Antirequisite(s) at Main campus: Biology 2244A/B, Economics 2122A/B, Geography 2210A/B, Health Sciences 3801A/B, MOS 2242A/B, Psychology 2811A/B, the former Psychology 2810, the former Psychology 2820E, Psychology 2830A/B, Psychology 2850A/B, Psychology 2851A/B, Social Work 2207A/B, Sociology 2205A/B, Statistical Sciences 2035, Statistical Sciences 2141A/B, Statistical Sciences 2143A/B, Statistical Sciences 2244A/B, Statistical Sciences 2858A/B. Students wishing to enroll in higher-level courses in the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Sciences are encouraged to consult that department.
Antirequisite(s) at Huron, King's campus : All other courses in Introductory Statistics (except Statistical Sciences 1023A/B and Statistical Sciences 1024A/B): Biology 2244A/B, Economics 2122A/B, Geography 2210A/B, Health Sciences 3801A/B, MOS 2242A/B, Psychology 2811A/B, the former Psychology 2810, the former Psychology 2820E, Psychology 2830A/B, Psychology 2850A/B, Psychology 2851A/B, Social Work 2207A/B, Sociology 2205A/B, Statistical Sciences 2035, Statistical Sciences 2141A/B, Statistical Sciences 2143A/B, Statistical Sciences 2244A/B, Statistical Sciences 2858A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 1021A/B and Economics 1022A/B; 0.5 from Mathematics 1225A/B, Mathematics 1230A/B, Calculus 1000A/B, and 0.5 from Mathematics 1229A/B, Mathematics 1600A/B, Calculus 1301A/B or Calculus 1501A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Note: This course cannot be taken concurrently with or prior to taking Data Science 1000A/B as they will become antirequisites to one another in these sequences.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 hypotheses; simple linear regression for normal and non-normal populations.
Antirequisite(s) at Main campus: Biology 2244A/B, Economics 2122A/B, Geography 2210A/B, Health Sciences 3801A/B, MOS 2242A/B, Psychology 2811A/B, the former Psychology 2810, the former Psychology 2820E, Psychology 2830A/B, Psychology 2850A/B, Psychology 2851A/B, Social Work 2207A/B, Sociology 2205A/B, Statistical Sciences 2035, Statistical Sciences 2141A/B, Statistical Sciences 2143A/B, Statistical Sciences 2244A/B, Statistical Sciences 2858A/B. Students wishing to enroll in higher-level courses in the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Sciences are encouraged to consult that department.
Antirequisite(s) at Huron, King's campus : All other courses in Introductory Statistics (except Statistical Sciences 1023A/B and Statistical Sciences 1024A/B): Biology 2244A/B, Economics 2122A/B, Geography 2210A/B, Health Sciences 3801A/B, MOS 2242A/B, Psychology 2811A/B, the former Psychology 2810, the former Psychology 2820E, Psychology 2830A/B, Psychology 2850A/B, Psychology 2851A/B, Social Work 2207A/B, Sociology 2205A/B, Statistical Sciences 2035, Statistical Sciences 2141A/B, Statistical Sciences 2143A/B, Statistical Sciences 2244A/B, Statistical Sciences 2858A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 1021A/B and Economics 1022A/B; 0.5 from Mathematics 1225A/B, Mathematics 1230A/B, Calculus 1000A/B, and 0.5 from Mathematics 1229A/B, Mathematics 1600A/B, Calculus 1301A/B or Calculus 1501A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Note: This course cannot be taken concurrently with or prior to taking Data Science 1000A/B as they will become antirequisites to one another in these sequences.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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) at Main Campus: Economics 2123A/B and Statistical Sciences 3859A/B.
Antirequisite(s) at Huron and King's: Economics 2123A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2222A/B or Statistical Sciences 2035 (with a mark of 70) or Statistical Sciences 2858A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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) at Main Campus: Economics 2123A/B and Statistical Sciences 3859A/B.
Antirequisite(s) at Huron and King's: Economics 2123A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2222A/B or Statistical Sciences 2035 with a minimum mark of 70%; 0.5 from Mathematics 1225A/B, Mathematics 1230A/B, Calculus 1000A/B, and 0.5 from Mathematics 1229A/B, Mathematics 1600A/B, Calculus 1301A/B or Calculus 1501A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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) at Main Campus: Economics 2123A/B and Statistical Sciences 3859A/B.
Antirequisite(s) at Huron and King's: Economics 2123A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2222A/B or Economics 2122A/B or Statistical Sciences 2035 with a minimum mark of 70%; 0.5 from Mathematics 1225A/B, Mathematics 1230A/B, Calculus 1000A/B, and 0.5 from Mathematics 1229A/B, Mathematics 1600A/B, Calculus 1301A/B or Calculus 1501A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Theories of consumer and firm behavior and equilibrium in competitive markets.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 2150A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 1021A/B and Economics 1022A/B, or Economics 2001A/B; and Calculus 1000A/B (with a mark no less than 60%) or Calculus 1500A/B (with a mark no less than 60%).
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Theories of consumer and firm behavior and equilibrium in competitive markets.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 2150A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 1021A/B and Economics 1022A/B; and 0.5 from Mathematics 1225A/B, Mathematics 1230A/B, Calculus 1000A/B, and 0.5 from Mathematics 1229A/B, Mathematics 1600A/B, Calculus 1301A/B, or Calculus 1501A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Theories of consumer and firm behavior and equilibrium in competitive markets.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 2150A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 1021A/B and Economics 1022A/B; and 0.5 from Mathematics 1225A/B, Mathematics 1230A/B, Calculus 1000A/B, and 0.5 from Mathematics 1229A/B, Mathematics 1600A/B, Calculus 1301A/B, or Calculus 1501A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Theories of monopoly markets, general equilibrium and welfare economics, game theory, public goods and externalities.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 2151A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2260A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Theories of monopoly markets, general equilibrium and welfare economics, game theory, public goods and externalities.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 2151A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2260A/B; 0.5 from Mathematics 1225A/B, Mathematics 1230A/B, Calculus 1000A/B, and 0.5 from Mathematics 1229A/B, Mathematics 1600A/B, Calculus 1301A/B or Calculus 1501A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Theories of monopoly markets, general equilibrium and welfare economics, game theory, public goods and externalities.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 2151A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2260A/B or Economics 2150A/B; 0.5 from Mathematics 1225A/B, Mathematics 1230A/B, Calculus 1000A/B, and 0.5 from Mathematics 1229A/B, Mathematics 1600A/B, Calculus 1301A/B or Calculus 1501A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course deals with contemporary microeconomic policy issues of the Canadian economy. Specific attention is paid to policy issues arising in agriculture, renewable and non-renewable resources (including energy), manufacturing, and the service sector (including health and education). Contemporary issues in trade, regional and industrial policy are also discussed.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2261A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course deals with contemporary issues in macroeconomic policy with specific references to Canada. Alternative theories of stabilization policy are developed and applied. A discussion of the financial sector in Canada will also be included.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2220A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course provides an introduction to investment strategies and financial markets with an emphasis on the Canadian Financial System.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 1021A/B and Economics 1022A/B; and one of MCV4U, Mathematics 0110A/B, Calculus 1000A/B, Calculus 1500A/B, Mathematics 1225A/B, or Mathematics 1230A/B.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2221A/B and Economics 2261A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2221A/B and Economics 2261A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Topics in advanced mathematical economics.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2210A/B, OR both of Mathematics 1600A/B and Calculus 1501A/B. (Calculus 1301A/B with a mark of at least 85% will be allowed as a substitute for Calculus 1501A/B).
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course examines economic development in the People's Republic of China since 1949. It analyzes China's economic successes and failures during both the Maoist era and reform period. Topics covered include socialist economic strategies, planning versus markets, income distribution, foreign trade and ownership.
Antirequisite(s) at Main Campus: Economics 2128A/B.
Antirequisite(s) at King's Campus: Economics 2128A/B and Economics 2174F/G, if taken in 2021-22 or 2022-23.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2220A/B, Economics 2261A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course examines economic development in the People's Republic of China since 1949. It analyzes China's economic successes and failures during both the Maoist era and reform period. Topics covered include socialist economic strategies, planning versus markets, income distribution, foreign trade and ownership.
Antirequisite(s) at Main Campus: Economics 2128A/B.
Antirequisite(s) at King's Campus: Economics 2128A/B and Economics 2174F/G, if taken in 2021-22 or 2022-23.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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.
Extra Information: 3 seminar hours.
Course Weight: 1.00
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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.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2221A/B or Economics 2153A/B; Economics 2223A/B or Economics 2123A/B; Economics 2261A/B or Economics 2151A/B.
Extra Information: 3 seminar hours.
Course Weight: 1.00
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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.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2221A/B and Economics 2261A/B.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 2221A/B and Economics 2261A/B.
Extra Information: 3 hours
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course provides an overview of select critical debates about the medieval western European economy by examining the lives of its most important actors: farmers, guild artisans and merchants. Students will also learn how to analyse some of the historical documents employed by historians in these debates.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in the third or fourth year of an Economics Honours Specialization.
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 1 tutorial hour.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 2288F/G, Economics 2289F/G.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2221A/B and Economics 2261A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 2288F/G, Economics 2289F/G.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2221A/B and Economics 2261A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 2221A/B and Economics 2261A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 2221A/B and Economics 2261A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Macroeconomic theory and policy as related to: investment; the labor market; interactions between the real and monetary sectors; and the international economy.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 3320A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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A course to develop technical and quantitative skills in economic model building. Topics include input-output analysis, linear programming, and computable general equilibrium models.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Examines alternative economic approaches to understanding the process of development; institutional and microeconomic aspects of development; poverty and inequality; and critical analysis of development policies such as microfinance, targeted cash transfers, and public health programs.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 2124A/B, Economics 2126F/G
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2223A/B and Economics 2261A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course takes a macroeconomic approach to development with an emphasis on models of economic growth. The course will cover the Malthusian model through the Industrial Revolution and into modern economic growth focusing on explaining differences in income per capita across countries.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2221A/B and Economics 2261A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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A positive and normative analysis of government expenditure, public goods, externalities, economic models of government behavior.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 2159A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2223A/B, Economics 2261A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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A positive and normative analysis of government expenditure, public goods, externalities, economic models of government behavior.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 2159A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2261A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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A positive and normative analysis of government expenditure, public goods, externalities, economic models of government behavior.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 2159A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2261A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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A positive and normative analysis of government revenues, incentive effects of taxes, tax incidence, Canadian tax policy.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 2160A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2261A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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A positive and normative analysis of government revenues, incentive effects of taxes, tax incidence, Canadian tax policy.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 2160A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2261A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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A positive and normative analysis of government revenues, incentive effects of taxes, tax incidence, Canadian tax policy.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 2160A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2261A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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A detailed analysis of the foundations of monetary theory. Topics include money in general equilibrium and money and exchange.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 3371A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2221A/B and Economics 2261A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This is an advanced undergraduate course in monetary economics, monetary and banking history, central banking and Canadian monetary and banking institutions.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2221A/B and Economics 2261A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course will be concerned with the determination of asset prices. Topics include market efficiency, portfolio choice, derivative securities, and the term structure of interest rates.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 2121A/B, Economics 2181A/B, Economics 2186A/B (if taken 2013-2014, 2014-2015), Economics 2300A/B, Economics 3346A/B, and MOS 3316A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2220A/B, Economics 2223A/B, and Economics 2260A/B.
Pre-or Corequisite(s): Economics 2261A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This is an intermediate course on derivatives securities that emphasizes practical applications. Topics include valuation models of derivatives (futures, forwards, options and swaps), stochastic processes, trading strategies using derivatives, the Greeks and portfolio management, and if time permits, real options and project evaluation.
Antirequisite(s): Business Administration 4413A/B, Financial Modelling 2557A/B, MOS 3312A/B, MOS 4312A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2181A/B, Economics 2220A/B, Economics 2223A/B, Economics 2260A/B, or Economics 3332A/B.
Pre-or corequisite(s): Economics 3332A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 2261A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours
Course Weight: 0.50
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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.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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An examination of the causes of economic backwardness and the process of economic development. Topics will include: theories of economic growth and development; role of agriculture; rural- urban migration; development finance; international aspects of development.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2221A/B and Economics 2261A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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A study of the labour market, including wage and employment determination, labour force participation, investment in labour market skills and unions.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 2155A/B
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2261A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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A study of the labour market, including wage and employment determination, labour force participation, investment in labour market skills and unions.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 2155A/B
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2261A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Covers topics on the "new labor economics" including economics of discrimination, fertility, marriage, health and crime.
Antirequisite(s) at Main campus: Economics 2155A/B, Economics 2156A/B.
Antirequisite(s) at Huron, King's campus: Economics 2155A/B, Economics 2156A/B, and Economics 3391A/B taught at King's in 2006-2007 and 2007-2008.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2261A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Covers topics on the "new labor economics" including economics of discrimination, fertility, marriage, health and crime.
Antirequisite(s) at Main campus: Economics 2155A/B, Economics 2156A/B.
Antirequisite(s) at Huron, King's campus: Economics 2155A/B, Economics 2156A/B, and Economics 3391A/B taught at King's in 2006-2007 and 2007-2008.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2261A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Covers topics on the "new labor economics" including economics of discrimination, fertility, marriage, health and crime.
Antirequisite(s) at Main campus: Economics 2155A/B, Economics 2156A/B.
Antirequisite(s) at Huron, King's campus: Economics 2155A/B, Economics 2156A/B, and Economics 3391A/B taught at King's in 2006-2007 and 2007-2008.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2261A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 2121A/B, MOS 3316A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2221A/B
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours
Course Weight: 0.50
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A survey of economic theories of human behaviour that help to understand economic/social problems such as earnings and education inequality, discrimination, and crime.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 3390F/G if taken prior to Fall 2019.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course will review recent models and findings in the fields of economics and psychology regarding the errors in human judgment and discuss their importance in an economic marketplace.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 3390F/G if taken in Winter 2022.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course will review recent models and findings in the fields of economics and psychology regarding the errors in human judgment and discuss their importance in an economic marketplace.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 3390F/G if taken in Winter 2022.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 2163A/B, Economics 2167A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2261A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 2163A/B, Economics 2167A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2261A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 2163A/B, Economics 2167A/B.
Prerequisite: Economics 2260A/B or Economics 2150A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Topics to be covered include the theory of balance of payments adjustment and the problems of international liquidity.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2221A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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An examination of the structure, operation, financial instruments, and recent developments in International Financial Markets. Topics include foreign exchange market mechanics, currency futures, swap, and option markets, and international bond, equity, and money markets.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2261A/B.
Extra Information: 3 hours
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 2165F/G, Economics 3364F/G.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2261A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 2165F/G, Economics 3364F/G.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2261A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course introduces students to current research and methods used in the study of empirical questions in Industrial Organization. Answering these questions involves combining theory from microeconomics and tools from econometrics with real data. Topics covered include: demand estimation, methods for measuring market power, price discrimination, and production function analysis.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2223A/B, and Economics 2260A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This essay course will provide a survey of major contributions to political economy including voting, the functions of democratic institutions, bureaucracy and dictatorship.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2150A/B or Economics 2260A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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An introduction to the modern theory of Industrial Organization. This course introduces the principles of game theory and applies them to the oligopoly problem. It also discusses issues such as: reasons for the existence of firms; the problem of vertical integration; and the incentives for cooperative behavior among firms.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 2165F/G, Economics 3357A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2261A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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A basic course applying economic theory to the law and to legal and economic institutions. Topics covered include: the evolution and efficiency of property rights; crime and punishment; the modern corporation; torts; contracts; and non-contractual arrangements. No previous knowledge of law is required.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 2176A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2261A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 2164A/B, Economics 3353A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2221A/B
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 2164A/B, Economics 3353A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2220A/B or Economics 2152A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 2154A/B, Economics 3330A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2221A/B
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 2154A/B, Economics 3330A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2221A/B
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course presents the economic theory of asset pricing. Topics covered include decision making under uncertainty, mean-variance analysis, Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM), Arbitrage Pricing Theory (APT), Equity Premium Puzzle, Bonds, and The Term Structure of Interest Rates.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2300A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Topics to be posted by School.
Prerequisite(s): Consult the School for prerequisite(s) each year. Students without the stated prerequisite(s) MUST seek permission of the School or risk removal from the course.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Students may not count more than one full or equivalent special topics course in Economics toward a degree without special permission from the Department.
Course Weight: 0.50
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The aim of this course is to develop the economist's approach to environmental problems and natural resource use and to evaluate the effectiveness of various policies that governments have used to solve environmental problems and improve natural resource use.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 2172A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2221A/B and Economics 2261A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Major current environmental issues (climate change, pollution, environmental degradation, and resource depletion) are increasingly demanding greater levels of international cooperation and more effective international institutions. The course applies the tools of economic analysis (graphical analysis, formulas, game theory) to the problems of global environmental issues.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 2172A/B, Economics 3374A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2261A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Topics to be posted by School.
Prerequisite(s): Consult the School for prerequisite(s) each year. Students without the stated prerequisite(s) MUST seek permission of the School or risk removal from the course.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Students may not count more than one full or equivalent special topics course in Economics toward a degree without special permission from the Department.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Topics to be posted by School.
Prerequisite(s): Consult the School for prerequisite(s) each year. Students without the stated prerequisite(s) MUST seek permission of the School or risk removal from the course.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Students may not count more than one full or equivalent special topics course in Economics toward a degree without special permission from the Department.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course discusses the inference for classical linear regression models and their extensions, using basic matrix algebra, statistical theory, and numerical methods. Estimators, including least squares and maximum likelihood, are introduced. Additional topics may be included at the instructor's discretion.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 3313E, Economics 3388A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2223A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Theories of expected utility and uncertainty, game theory, oligopoly behavior and industrial organization.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 3382A/B
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2261A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours
Course Weight: 0.50
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Theories of expected utility and uncertainty, game theory, oligopoly behavior and industrial organization.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 3382A/B
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2261A/B or Economics 2151A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours
Course Weight: 0.50
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Theories of expected utility and uncertainty, and game theory.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 3381A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2261A/B; and Economics 2210A/B, OR both of the former Linear Algebra 1600A/B and Calculus 1501A/B.(Calculus 1301A/B with a mark of at least 85% will be allowed as a substitute for Calculus 1501A/B.)
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course presents financial market data analysis using empirical methods. Topics include financial time series analysis, econometric asset pricing modelling, statistical inference on option price data, mean-variance analysis, and value at risk. The course focuses on inference using real world data. Theoretical concepts will be illustrated via empirical examples.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course presents econometrics models and techniques that are widely used in modern time series econometrics. Topics will include uni-route test, integration, co-integration, and forecasting.
Antirequisite(s): Statistical Sciences 4861A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2223A/B or Economics 2123A/B.
Extra Information: 3 hours
Course Weight: 0.50
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The aim of this course is to give students extended practical experience in applying the techniques studied in Economics 2222A/B and Economics 2223A/B. Topics include data gathering and the use of popular computing packages to estimate the parameters of various static linear models.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2223A/B.
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 1 laboratory hour.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course is an introduction to machine learning and big data for use in economic analysis. Machine learning employs techniques for analyzing large data sets with an emphasis on making predictions. The econometric methods covered in Economics 2222A/B and Economics 2223A/B are extended to common machine learning methods such as random forest and artificial neural networks.
Antirequisite(s): Data Science 3000A/B, the former Computer Science 4414A/B, and the former Software Engineering 4460A.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2223A/B.
Extra Information: 1 lecture hour, 2 laboratory hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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An analysis of current topics in Economics.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2220A/B, Economics 2260A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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An analysis of current topics in Microeconomics. Topics to be posted by the Department.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2221A/B or Economics 2153A/B; Economics 2223A/B or Economics 2123A/B; Economics 2261A/B or Economics 2151A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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An analysis of current topics in Macroeconomics. Topics to be posted by the Department.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Topics to be posted by Department.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Topics to be posted by Department.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours
Course Weight: 0.50
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An analysis of current topics in Economics.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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An analysis of current topics in Economics.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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An analysis of current topics in Economics.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course focuses on an in-depth discussion of research articles in various Economics and Finance research areas. It will be jointly taught by faculty from the School. The professors will provide the suggested research articles separately based on their expertise.
Antirequisite(s): Economics 3313E.
Extra information: 3 lecture hours.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 3378A/B or Economics 3385A/B.
Course Weight: 0.50
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An analysis of current topics in Economics.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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A full-year course in which students write a substantial research paper under the guidance of faculty members. Students present and discuss their research in a seminar setting.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2223A/B, Economics 2261A/B, and Economics 2221A/B. Student must be in their 4th year of an Honours Specialization module.
Pre-or Corequisite(s): Economics 3388A/B.
Extra Information: 2 seminar hours.
Course Weight: 1.00
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Individual guidance in the selection of a topic, research methodology and the writing of a thesis.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 3313E
Course Weight: 1.00
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Individual guidance in the selection of a topic, research methodology and the writing of a thesis.
Course Weight: 1.00
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Selected topics of current interest in Economics.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in fourth year of the Honours Specialization in Economics or honours standing in a Major/ Major combination including the Major in Economics, or permission of the Department.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics of current interest in Economics.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in fourth year of the Honours Specialization in Economics or honours standing in a Major/ Major combination including the Major in Economics, or permission of the Department.
Extra Information: 3 hours
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics of current interest in Economics.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in fourth year of the Honours Specialization in Economics or honours standing in a Major/ Major combination including the Major in Economics, or permission of the Department.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics of current interest in Economics.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in fourth year of the Honours Specialization in Economics or honours standing in a Major/ Major combination including the Major in Economics, or permission of the Department.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics of current interest in Economics.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in fourth year of the Honours Specialization in Economics or honours standing in a Major/ Major combination including the Major in Economics, or permission of the Department.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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An analysis of current topics in Economics.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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An analysis of current topics in Economics.
Prerequisite(s): Economics 2221A/B, Economics 2223A/B and Economics 2261A/B or the permission of the Department.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.