ECO-prefix courses

ECO 1000 - Introduction to Economics

A one-semester introduction to economics. Includes microeconomics: the economics of individual units in the economy, like households and firms; and macroeconomics: the economics of aggregate problems like inflation, unemployment, and growth. Does not substitute for either ECO 2013 or ECO 2023.

ECO 2013 - Principles of Macroeconomics

In this course, students will learn the foundations of macroeconomics as the branch of economics concerned with how decision-making, in an environment of scarcity, maps onto the aggregate economy. Students will examine theories and evidence related to the following core set of topics: national income determination, money, monetary and fiscal policy, macroeconomic conditions, international trade and the balance of payments, and economic growth and development.

ECO 2023 - Principles of Microeconomics

Introduction to economic analysis of individual units - households and firms. Operation of markets; supply and demand analysis.

ECO 3041 - Consumer Economics

Consumer behavior; advertising and other influences affecting demand. Patterns of consumer expenditure; effects of public policy on family incomes and consumption patterns. The consumer protection movement. Does not count as economics elective toward economics major.

ECO 3101 - Intermediate Microeconomics

Analysis of markets, theory of firm, demand and production theories, general equilibrium, and welfare economics. Prerequisites: ECO 2023 and (MAC 2311 or MAC 2233).

ECO 3202 - Applied Macroeconomics

Aggregate economic performance and business conditions analysis, nature and causes of economic expansions and recessions, inflation, balance of trade, balance of payments, and exchange rate problems, fiscal and monetary policies, short-run instability and long-run growth. Cannot be taken for credit concurrently with, or after taking ECO 3203. Prerequisite: ECO 2013.

ECO 3203 - Intermediate Macroeconomics 

Analysis of the aggregate economy in the long-run (full employment, economic growth, productivity) and the short-run (unemployment, business cycles); economic policy for short-run stability and long-run growth (monetary and fiscal policies, budget deficit, inflation, and debt); balance of payments and exchange rate. Prerequisite: ECO 2013.

ECO 3223 - Money and Banking 

Elements of monetary theory; relationships between money, prices, production, and employment; factors determining money supply; history and principles of banking, with special references to the United States. Prerequisite: ECO 2013.

ECO 3303 - Development of Economic Thought

Evolution of economic theory and doctrine. Contributions to economic thought from ancient times to J. M. Keynes. Emphasis on institutional forces shaping the continuum of economic thinking.

ECO 3304 - Economic Forces and the Development of Western Ideas

Analyzes the emergence and evolution of western views and doctrines in light of the interaction of market forces, technology, and key events.

ECO 3410 - Measurement and Analysis of Economic Activity

Covers statistical methods as applied in economics. Topics include estimation and hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, and single and multiple regression models. Satisfies requirement in computer literacy. Prerequisites: STA 2023 or STA 2122.

ECO 3703 - International Economics 

Explorations of why nations trade, effects of trade on distribution, commercial policy, balance of payments adjustment; exchange rate determination, Eurocurrency markets, and international institutions. Prerequisites: ECO 2013, ECO 2023.

ECO 3949 - Cooperative Education in Economics (1-3 credits)

A student majoring in Economics may spend one or two semesters fully employed in industry or government in a capacity relating to the major. Does not count as economics elective toward economics major.

ECO 4100 - Managerial Economics 

Economic analysis of problems managers of firms face, such as choosing production levels, deciding how much labor to hire, budgeting capital, and dealing with uncertainty. Prerequisites: ECO 3101, (MAC 2311 or MAC 2233), (STA 2122 or STA 2023).

ECO 4201 - Advanced Macroeconomics 

Analysis of the aggregate economy through advanced macroeconomic models, including Solow and Romer growth models, short-run models for business cycles that cover the Investment-Saving (IS) and Phillips Curves, and an introduction to dynamic stochastic general equilibrium (DSGE) models with an emphasis on optimization. Prerequisite: ECO 3203.

ECO 4224 - Issues in Money and Banking

Current controversies in the conduct of monetary policy; innovations in financial markets and instruments, and their impact on the targets and long-run goals of central banks. Prerequisites: ECO 3203 or ECO 3202.

ECO 4232 - Monetary Policy and Central Bank Decision Making

Central banks are essential to modern, fiat-money-based economies. Their rule-based monetary policy ensures sustainable growth and stability. This course explores the science and art of monetary policymaking, using the U.S. Federal Reserve as an example. Students will study the basics of monetary economics, the Fed's structure, and key documents like policy statements and FOMC minutes. The capstone project involves simulating a central bank policy meeting, applying the knowledge gained. Prerequisites: ECO 3202 or ECO 3203 or ECO 3223.

ECO 4237 - Money, Interest, and Capital

Economic analysis of the asset markets and the effect of monetary policy; interest rates and intertemporal choice; asset pricing; efficient market hypothesis and economic behavior models in asset markets. Prerequisites: ECO 3101, ECO 3203 or permission of the instructor.

ECO 4400 - Economics of Strategy and Information

Combines neoclassical economics with game theory and the economics of information to better understand markets in the real world. Prerequisites: (MAC 2311 or MAC2233), ECO3101, or permission of the instructor.

ECO 4401 - Introduction to Mathematical Economics

Mathematical formulation of economic theory. Mathematical treatment of maximizing and optimizing behavior; applications to consumer and business firm theory, value, economic strategies, growth and stability. Emphasis on understanding of analytical techniques. Prerequisites: (ECO 3101 or ECO 3203), (MAC 2311 or MAC 2233).

ECO 4421 - Introduction to Econometrics

Application of statistics and economic theory to formulating, estimating, and drawing inferences about relationships among economic variables. Coverage includes linear regression model, heteroscedasticity, serial correlation, multicollinearity, and simultaneous equations. Satisfies requirement in computer literacy. Prerequisites: ECO 3101, ECO 3203, ECO 3410 or permission of the instructor.

ECO 4465 - Quantitative Economics

An introduction to contemporary computational methods and numerical analysis in economics and econometrics using a modern structured programming language. Prerequisite: ECO 3101, ECO 3203, ECO 4421

ECO 4504 - Introduction to Public Finance

Describes the way resources are allocated in a market economy and cases where markets fail. Analyzes government expenditure policy, principles of taxation, and the various taxes in use today. Prerequisite: ECO 3101.

ECO 4622 - Economic History of the United States

The growth of the American economy from colonial times to the present. Special emphasis on market forces, institutional arrangements, and policies contributing to this expansion.

ECO 4623 - American Business History

The growth of American business from 1880 to present; integration, diversification, and foreign expansion. Business strategies and managerial structures.

ECO 4701 - World Economy

A broad overview of the international economy in historical perspective. Topics: economic demography, trade flows, capital movements, diffusion of technology, the emergence of transnational institutions. The student obtains a conception of how economic interdependence has developed.

ECO 4704 - International Trade Theory and Policy

Causes and consequences of international trade; effects of tariffs and quotas; strategic trade and industrial policies; political economy of protectionism; international economic integration; factor movements; and multinational firms. Prerequisite: ECO 3101.

ECO 4713 - International Macroeconomics

Analysis of output, inflation, business cycles and economic policy in open economy settings; exchange rate regimes (fixed versus flexible exchange rate); fiscal, monetary, and exchange rate policies. Prerequisite: ECO 3203.

ECO 4733 - Multinational Corporation

Growth and development of multinational enterprise. Theories of direct foreign investment. Impact on the United States and other developed and less developed nations. Policy implications relating to employment, economic growth, balance of payments, taxation, and national defense. National sovereignty and the multinational corporation.

ECO 4903 - Undergraduate Seminar

Small class in which students will discuss readings, write research paper, and defend research and ideas orally. Satisfies SACS requirement in oral competency. Prerequisites: ECO 3101, ECO 3203.

ECO 4906 - Undergraduate Tutorial (1-20 credits)

Supervised readings, individual tutorial, and preparation of reports. Requires consent of faculty supervisor and Department Chairperson. Does not count as economics elective toward economics major.

ECO 4932/4933 - Topics in Theory

Study of a particular topic or a selected number of topics in economics theory not otherwise offered in the curriculum. Prerequisites: ECO 3101, ECO 3203, (MAC 2311 or MAC 2233), or permission of the instructor.

ECO 4934 - Special Topics

A course designed to give students a particular topic or a limited number of topics not otherwise offered in the curriculum. May be repeated for credit with permission of Department. Prerequisite: ECO 3101, ECO3203.

ECO 4949 - Cooperative Education in Economics (1-3 credits)

A student majoring in economics may spend one or two semesters fully employed in industry or government in a capacity relating to the major. Does not count as economics elective toward economics major.

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ECP-prefix courses

ECP 3006 - Sports Economics

Introduces students to major topics in sports economics including the industrial organization of sports, public finance and sports, the labor market of sports, and sports in the not-for-profit sector. Prerequisite: ECO 2023.

ECP 3123 - Economics of Poverty

Poverty in the United States: its measurement and history. Theory of personal income distribution. Present and proposed policies to alleviate poverty.

ECP 3203 - Introduction to Labor Economics

Basic introduction to supply and demand for labor. Discusses labor markets in both historical and institutional context emphasizing why certain patterns have occurred and contemporary institutions developed. Prerequisite: ECO 2023.

ECP 3254 - Women, Men and Work in the USA

Analyzes the performance of women in comparison to men in the US labor market.

ECP 3302 - Introduction to Environmental Economics

Economic principles applied to environmental problems. Relationship of market and non-market forces to environmental quality. Development of tools for policy analysis. Prerequisites: ECO 2023 or permission of the instructor.

ECP 3410 - Introduction to Public Economics

An introduction to the applied economics of the public sector and the microeconomics of public policy making and administration. Prerequisite: ECO 2023.

ECP 3451 - Law and Economics

The relationship of economic principles to law and the use of economic analysis to the study of legal problems. Topics include: property rights and contracts, and economic analysis of legal decision making. Prerequisites: ECO 2013 and ECO 2023.

ECP 3533 - Health Systems Economics

Identification of health systems issues and basic instruments of health systems analysis including the market mechanism, insurance and cost-benefit analysis.

ECP 3555 - Women and the Economy

Study of women and the economy, paying attention to family, work, and pay. Prerequisite: ECO 2023.

ECP 3613 - Introduction to Urban Economics

Study of urban areas, their characteristics and economic functions. Topics include location decisions of firms and households, economies of agglomeration, transportation, land use, zoning, urban growth and development policies, urban dimensions of economic and social problems, and the public sector in urban areas.

ECP 4004 - Seminar on Current Economic Topics

Faculty and student discussion of contemporary economic and social issues.

ECP 4204 - Theory of Labor Economics

Neoclassical theory of labor demand and labor supply, human capital theory and critiques. Current programs of human resource development and income maintenance are discussed. Prerequisite: ECO 3101.

ECP 4314 - Natural Resource Economics

Natural resources and the economy; economics of renewable and nonrenewable resource harvesting and management; public policy options for influencing resource consumption and their environmental implications. Prerequisites: ECP 3302, ECO 3101 or permission of the instructor.

ECP 4403 - Industrial Organization

Theory of the firm, market structure; business strategies and conduct. Topics include information and advertising, product durability, technical change, antitrust and trade policies, and regulation. Prerequisite: ECO 3101.

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ECS-prefix courses

ECS 3013 - Introduction to Economic Development

Structural and institutional determinants of economic development; economic analysis and policy formation. Topics include theories of economic development, economic growth, income distribution, rural-urban migration, industry and agriculture, unemployment, education, international trade, economic reform, and the environment. Prerequisites: ECO 2013, ECO 2023.

ECS 3021 - Women, Culture, and Economic Development

Analysis of problems facing women in developing countries, focusing on gender and cultural issues and their relationships to economic development. Prerequisites: ECO 2013, ECO 2023 or permission of the instructor.

ECS 3200 - Economics of Asia

Economic analysis of the problems of poverty, malnutrition and income inequality in South Asia. Rural poverty and agricultural transformation. The East Asian Miracle. The Asian Crisis. Economic liberalization in Asia. Prerequisites: ECO 2013, ECO 2023, or permission of the instructor.

ECS 3401 - Brazilian Economy

Examines the evolution of Brazilian economy, focusing on the process of its industrialization in the 20th century, the policies to achieve it, its impact on the socioeconomic environment and the adjustments of institutions to the structural changes in the economy. Prerequisites: ECO 2013, ECO 2023.

ECS 3402 - The Political Economy of South America

An introduction to the political economy of the South American countries, with emphasis on the opening of the region's economies, privatization and deregulation, debt crisis, foreign investment, poverty, income distribution, human resources, and regional trade agreements. Prerequisites: ECO 2013, ECO 2023.

ECS 3403 - Economics of Latin America

Study of current economic issues facing Latin American countries, including population growth, poverty, inequality, inflation, trade and balance of payment problems, economic reform, and regional integration. Prerequisites: ECO 2013 and ECO 2023. (S)

ECS 3431 - Economics of the Caribbean Basin

Survey of the economic systems of the major countries of the Caribbean. Special attention devoted to current problems of economic growth and social transformation. Prerequisite: ECO 2013.

ECS 4011 - Development Economics I

Problems of poverty, malnutrition, inequality, and development. Population growth and development. Rural-urban resource flows. The urban informal sector. Credit markets in agriculture. Land-labor contracts. Prerequisites: ECO 3101, ECO 3203, or permission of instructor.

ECS 4014 - Development Economics II

Economic analysis of why some countries are rich and some are poor, why some countries grow fast and others do not. The role of ideas, infrastructure, R & D, and education play in economic growth. Prerequisites: ECO 3101, ECO 3203, or permission of the instructor.

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