ECON 490

Spring 2013 All Classes

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Topics in Economics

Credit: 3 OR 4 hours.

Treatment of special topics in economics.

3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. May be repeated in the same term to a maximum of 6 undergraduate hours or 8 graduate hours. May be repeated in separate terms to a maximum of 9 undergraduate hours or 8 graduate hours. Prerequisite: ECON 302 or consent of instructor.

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ECON 490 class schedule data for spring 2013
CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
59281	Lecture-Discussion	BE3	3:00PM -4:20PM	TR	David Kinley Hall	Set, E	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/14/13-05/01/13 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Behavioral Economics Section Info: In this course we will look at differences between typical models of economic actors and how people actually make choices, with an emphasis on experimental methods. The course is aimed at advanced undergraduates in economics, and coursework will reflect this. Besides surveying behavioral economics proper, we will also take fruitful detours into neuroeconomics, as well as familiarize ourselves with the methods of experimental economics. Readings will consist primarily of journal articles. Prior exposure to expected utility and game theory is helpful, but not required. Restriction(s): Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign.
59280	Lecture-Discussion	CE3	11:00AM -12:20PM	MW	David Kinley Hall	Bernotas, D	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/14/13-05/01/13 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Comparative Economics Systems Section Info: This course will cover various economic systems: (i.e. capitalism, socialism, etc.), particularly in the United States, the former Soviet Union, and Japan and evaluate their economic performance and welfare implications. We will also study some of the transitional countries, including Russia, China and Cuba.
59143	Lecture-Discussion	EM3	3:00PM -6:00PM	T	David Kinley Hall	Gottheil, F	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/14/13-05/01/13 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Economics at the Movies Restriction(s): Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign.
59144	Lecture-Discussion	EM4	3:00PM -6:00PM	T	David Kinley Hall	Gottheil, F	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/14/13-05/01/13 Credit: 4 hours Section Title: Economics at the Movies Restriction(s): Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.
54771	Lecture-Discussion	ER3	2:00PM -3:20PM	MW	David Kinley Hall	Sahakyan, Z	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/14/13-05/01/13 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Economics of Risk Section Info: This course is restricted to Economics majors until after 9:00 am on November 19, 2012. Restriction(s): Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign.
54772	Lecture-Discussion	ER4	2:00PM -3:20PM	MW	David Kinley Hall	Sahakyan, Z	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/14/13-05/01/13 Credit: 4 hours Section Title: Economics of Risk Restriction(s): Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.
59279	Lecture-Discussion	GT3	9:30AM -10:50AM	TR	David Kinley Hall	Wang, Y	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/14/13-05/01/13 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Game Theory Section Info: This course is the introduction of game theory and strategic decision making. We will cover basic concepts and tools in modern game theory, such as Nash equilibrium, dominance, credibility, adverse selection, etc, which has broad applications in economics, politics, psychology, and everyday life. Restriction(s): Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign.
59220	Lecture-Discussion	IM3	3:30PM -4:50PM	MW	David Kinley Hall	Bernotas, D	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/14/13-05/01/13 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Immigration Section Info: Examine the impact of immigration on the U.S. economy, empirical evidence on the labor market and fiscal impacts of immigration, and consequences of U.S. immigration policies on the economy. Essentially we answer the following questions about immigration: who migrates?, why do they migrate?, and how does immigration affect us?
59202	Lecture-Discussion	ISR	11:00AM -12:20PM	TR	David Kinley Hall	Gottheil, F	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/14/13-05/01/13 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Israeli Economy
57365	Lecture-Discussion	ME3	2:00PM -3:20PM	TR	David Kinley Hall	Esfahani, H	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/14/13-05/01/13 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Bus and Eco Env in the Mideast Section Info: Topic: Business and Economic Environment in the Middle East. This course provides students with an understanding the business and economic conditions in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The course is primarily intended to serve advanced undergraduate and master?s-level students who are interested in the MENA region. The aim is to provide a framework for understanding the business and economic developments in MENA and to enable the students to analyze current business and economic conditions for academic and professional purposes. The instruction will assume that the students have an introductory knowledge about economics. This coures is restricted to Economics majors until after 9:00 am on November 19, 2012. Restriction(s): Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign.
57366	Lecture-Discussion	ME4	2:00PM -3:20PM	TR	David Kinley Hall	Esfahani, H	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/14/13-05/01/13 Credit: 4 hours Section Title: Bus and Eco Env in the Mideast Section Info: Topic: Business and Economic Environmnet in the Middle East. This course provides students with an understanding the business and economic conditions in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The course is primarily intended to serve advanced undergraduate and master?s-level students who are interested in the MENA region. The aim is to provide a framework for understanding the business and economic developments in MENA and to enable the students to analyze current business and economic conditions for academic and professional purposes. The instruction will assume that the students have an introductory knowledge about economics. Restricted to students in the MSPE program. Restriction(s): Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.
59299	Lecture-Discussion	PI3	10:00AM -11:20AM	TR	Speech & Hearing Science Bldg	Belluzzo, W	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/14/13-05/01/13 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Topics in Econometrics Section Info: (Program Impact Evaluation) We will study how empirical information can be used to access the impacts of programs and policies created by government and non-government organizations. The topics to be discussed include the general framework of evaluation, the design of evaluation studies, the use of observational data, and basic econometric approaches to identify impact. For each concept taught we will discuss real world impact evaluations of programs related to health, education, labor economics. The objective is to develop expertise to conduct impact analysis, and to critically access the work of others. Prerequisites: ECON 202 (or equivalent) and ECON 302. Background in Econometrics strongly recommended.
54975	Lecture-Discussion	SK	12:30PM -1:50PM	MW	David Kinley Hall	Krasa, S	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/14/13-05/01/13 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Financial Economics Section Info: Financial Economics The course provides a quantitative overview of capital markets for upper level undergraduate students. We will discuss (i) the mean variance model of portfolio choice, (ii) bond pricing and the term structure of interest rates, and (iii) pricing of derivatives (options and futures). The class focuses on both theory and application. Prerequisites: Econ 102, Econ 103, Econ 202, Econ 203, Econ 302. Good quantitative skills (linear algebra and calculus) are essential to understanding the theoretical models used in the course. No finance backgrond is needed. THE COURSE IS RESTRICTED TO ECON MAJORS ONLY UNTIL THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS. Restriction(s): Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign.
54978	Lecture-Discussion	SK4	12:30PM -1:50PM	MW	David Kinley Hall	Krasa, S	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/14/13-05/01/13 Credit: 4 hours Section Title: Financial Economics Section Info: Financial Economics The course provides a quantitative overview of capital markets for graduate students. We will discuss (i) the mean variance model of portfolio choice, (ii) bond pricing and the term structure of interest rates, and (iii) pricing of derivatives (options and futures). The class focuses on both theory and application. Prerequisites: Econ 102, Econ 103, Econ 202, Econ 203, Econ 302. Good quantitative skills (linear algebra and calculus) are essential to understanding the theoretical models used in the course. No finance backgrond is needed. THE COURSE IS RESTRICTED TO MSPE STUDENTS ONLY. Restriction(s): Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.