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Res Mthds&procedure Econ

The basic procedures and methods of research in in economics are considered from the standpoint of their applicability to problem solving and discovery of new scientific facts and generalizations in economics. Definition of the problem, statement of hypothesis, research design, data collection methods, and data analysis constitute the major topics. Attention is given to proper style and preparation of research reports in economics.

Managerial Economics

This course applies economic theory to managerial decision making and analysis. It employs many of the traditional tools of microeconomics and shows how they can be used to evaluate practical business problems. Particular attention is paid to the strategy of firms in the marketplace. ECO 610 is a core course in the MBA program and is intended to help students understand basic economic concepts that underlie the business process modules and advanced learning bundles later in the program.

Managerial Economics

This course applies economic theory to managerial decision making and analysis. It employs many of the traditional tools of microeconomics and shows how they can be used to evaluate practical business problems. Particular attention is paid to the strategy of firms in the marketplace. ECO 610 is a core course in the MBA program and is intended to help students understand basic economic concepts that underlie the business process modules and advanced learning bundles later in the program.

Managerial Economics

This course applies economic theory to managerial decision making and analysis. It employs many of the traditional tools of microeconomics and shows how they can be used to evaluate practical business problems. Particular attention is paid to the strategy of firms in the marketplace. ECO 610 is a core course in the MBA program and is intended to help students understand basic economic concepts that underlie the business process modules and advanced learning bundles later in the program.

Managerial Economics

This course applies economic theory to managerial decision making and analysis. It employs many of the traditional tools of microeconomics and shows how they can be used to evaluate practical business problems. Particular attention is paid to the strategy of firms in the marketplace. ECO 610 is a core course in the MBA program and is intended to help students understand basic economic concepts that underlie the business process modules and advanced learning bundles later in the program.

Teaching Methods In Business

A three part course that examines what constitutes good teaching and explores effective techniques for college instruction. Seminars emphasize practical information for both the principal activities and the details of teaching. Departmental discussions allow students to discuss issues that arise in their teaching practice. Reviews of classroom performance provide professional feedback in order to enhance on-the-job learning. Seminar, two hours per week.

Health Economics

This course rigorously examines the organization, financing, and management of the US health care system and programs, and emphasizes economic analysis contemporary health policy concerns. By the end of the semester, students should have the institutional knowledge and analytic tolls needed to contribute to current public policy debates about health and medical care. This course and ECO 724 Environmental Economics are the two courses that are the basis for the area in Environmental and Health Economics in the Ph.D. program in Economics.

Labor Economics I

The theory and estimation of the demand for and the supply of labor are introduced. Topics include demographic changes, minimum wages, retirement, and secular trends in labor force participation. The concept of human capital is examined, including applications to income distribution. Theory and evidence on the structure of wages in the U.S. is considered. Topics include compensating wages and race and gender differences.

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