In this course students will read a variety of current writings concerning economics and policy.

An examination of selected topics in the areas of economics.

Public Choice or Political Economy uses economic analysis to study the behavior of political actors and the outcomes of the political process. The behaviors of voters, politicians, bureaucrats, and lobbyists are analyzed. 

Seminar-based course that requires students to demonstrate mastery in economic theory, economic policy analysis, empirical research, and critical thinking in the discipline of economics.  There is also a focus on ethical economic decision-making.

The purpose of this course is to connect economic theory with business decision-making. The course is concerned with the application of economic models to business decisions and employs quantitative decision making tools.

A course using economic analysis to explain the underlying behavioral causes of environmental and natural resource problems and to evaluate the policy responses to them. Topics include air and water pollution, the allocation of renewable and exhaustible resources, and sustainable development.

Game theory is the formal analysis of strategic decision making. It provides a structured approach to the problems of strategic interactions and the process of making tactical decisions. This course considers the decision making process of individuals and institutions performing economic functions.

Explores major figures in history of economic thought and the theories they created. Covers economic thought from the 1900 to the present. Covers neoclassical, Keynesian, Institutional, Austrian, and other contemporary schools of thought. Emphasizes the differences across schools of thought and challenges to mainstream economic thought and method.

Behavioral economics applies the findings of experimental psychology to economic theory to improve its predictive power. Although human behavior may diverge from the traditional rational agent model, the departure often occurs in predictable ways. Studying this pattern of behavior and incorporating it into economic analysis improves both decision-making and policy prescriptions. 

This course considers the costs of crime and crime prevention to society, public policies dealing with crime, and the decision making process of criminals. It deals with crime statistics, the economic repercussions of crime, and uses economic tools to analyze current issues in crime.