Teaching

Economics 100: The Economics of Public Policy

Description

This course will provide in-depth analysis of current key public-policy issues using elementary economic principles that will be taught in the class. Topics will change yearly depending on public policy. Recent topics included Welfare Reform and Poverty, Policies to Promote International Global Competitiveness, Minimum Wages, and Health Care Reform. Reading and in-class lectures and discussion will be supplemented by visits from key policy makers.

Economics 304: Introduction to Econometrics

Description

Development of econometric theory introduced in Economics 203. Includes topics such as ordinary least squares estimation, weighted least squares estimation, estimation of models with nonlinear forms, instrumental variables, and maximum likelihood estimation. Emphasis will be on application of econometric techniques to real economic and social policy issues such as the optimality of speed limit control, AIDS awareness and behavior modification, labor market discrimination, and worker productivity. Students will be expected to use data sets to evaluate policy issues and will be required to make a final presentation of findings in class. Prerequisite: Economics 203.

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