Master’s Course Offerings:
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Fall 2017 courses:
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Economics 700- Mathematics for Economists
Mathematics for Economists (UW Course Guide)
Mathematical techniques used in economics analysis at a Master level. Topics include: proof techniques, optimization, introductory topology, functional analysis, linear algebra for microeconomists and differential equations.
Lecture 001: MW 11:00am-12:15pm | Instructor: David Hansen
Credits: 3
Pre-req: 3 semesters calculus (Math 234), linear algebra (Math 340) or consent of instructor -
Economics 701- Microeconomics 1
Microeconomics I (UW Course Guide)
First course in a two-semester sequence covering: consumer theory, producer theory, and markets under partial and general equilibrium, and with externalities or market power. The sequence will include an introduction to decision theory and game theory, and applications to auction theory and partially informed trade.
Lecture 001: MW 1:00-2:15pm | Instructor: Lones Smith
Credits: 3
Pre-req: 3 semesters calculus (Math 234), linear algebra (Math 340) & Graduate standing, or consent of instructor -
Economics 704- Econometrics 1
Econometrics I (UW Course Guide)
Econometric methods, theory, and applications. Matrix algebra will be used. Topics include linear regression, least-squares estimation, inference, and hypothesis testing. Suitable for graduate (master’s level) students.
Lecture 001: MW 9:30-10:45am | Instructors: Jack Porter and Bill Sandholm
Credits: 3
Pre-req: 3 semesters calculus (Math 234), linear algebra (Math 340), mathematical statistics or consent of instructor -
Economics 706- Econometrics III
Econometrics III (UW Course Guide)
This course focuses on using econometric methods to address empirical questions, conduct empirical research, and write empirical papers in economics.
Lecture 001: TR 1:00-2:15pm and 2:30-3:45pm | Instructors: Chris Taber and Bruce Hansen
Credits: 3
Pre-req: Econ 705 or consent of instructor
Spring 2017 courses:
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Economics 702- Macroeconomics 1
Macroeconomics I (UW Course Guide)
First master’s level macroeconomics course. A mathematical approach to the study of aggregate output determination, including analysis of consumption, labor markets, economic growth, and business cycles. Analysis of fiscal and monetary policies and their interactions.
Lecture 001: MW 2:30-3:45pm | Instructor: Noah Williams
Credits: 3
Pre-req: 3 semesters calculus (Math 234), linear algebra (Math 340) or consent of instructor -
Economics 705- Econometrics II
Econometrics II (UW Course Guide)
Econometric methods, theory, and applications. Topics include instrumental variables, GMM, panel data, limited dependent variables, time series, and vector autoregressions.
Lecture 001: MW 9:30-10:45am | Instructor: Jack Porter
Credits: 3
Pre-req: Econ 704 or consent of instructor. -
Economics 708- Microeconomics II
Microeconomics II (UW Course Guide)
Second course in a two-semester sequence covering: consumer theory, producer theory, and markets under partial and general equilibrium, and with externalities or market power. The sequence will include an introduction to decision theory and game theory, and applications to auction theory and partially informed trade.
Lecture 001: MW 1-2:15pm | Instructor: Raymond Deneckere
Credits: 3
Pre-req: Econ 701 or consent of instructor