ECON 531

Fall 2016 Part of Term 1

Part of Term 1
Aug 22-Dec 7

Credit: 4 hours.

Introduces students to a variety of dynamic general equilibrium models that currently dominate the study of growth and economic fluctuations. These models include: neoclassical growth models, overlapping generations models, CAPM models, search models, and endogenous growth models. In covering these models, the course also seeks to develop a set of techniques for students to use. These techniques include discrete time optimization, continuous time optimization, dynamic programming and model calibration.

Prerequisite: ECON 302 and ECON 303, or equivalent; calculus.

ECON 531 class schedule data for fall 2016
CRN Type Section Time Day Location Instructor Section Details
64719
Discussion/
Recitation
Lecture
A1
A1
8:00AM -9:20AM
1:00PM -2:50PM
F
MW
David Kinley Hall
David Kinley Hall
Parente, S
Baerlocher Carvalho, D
Parente, S
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/22/16-12/07/16
Credit:
4 hours
Restriction(s):
Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.
Restricted to students in the Economics department.
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