ECON 490

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Topics in Economics

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Credit: 3 OR 4 hours.

Special topics in advanced economics within a variety of areas. See course schedule for topics.

3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. May be repeated in the same or separate terms to a maximum of 9 undergraduate hours or 8 graduate hours if topics vary. Prerequisite: ECON 202; ECON 302 or ECON 303; MATH 220 or MATH 221 or other Calculus course. Some topics may require additional prerequisites, read the section text for each topic.

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ECON 490 class schedule data for fall 2018
CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
69169	Lecture-Discussion	A3	11:00AM -12:20PM	MW	113 David Kinley Hall	Poloni Sant Anna, V	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/27/18-12/12/18 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: International Trade Section Info: ** Find Information about restrictions and overrides: http://go.economics.illinois.edu/CoursesUndergrad ** This course applies economic theory to analyze the trends and patterns of international trade and to understand the interaction between economic development, government policy, and trade. The course will also cover a number of topics of current interest, including the effects of trade barriers such as tariffs and quotas, migration, and offshoring. Restriction(s): Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign.
63647	Lecture-Discussion	B3	12:30PM -1:50PM	MW	209 David Kinley Hall	Bonomo, M	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/27/18-12/12/18 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Brazilian Economic Policy Section Info: Full Title: Brazilian economic policy in the last 30 years: In pursuit of microeconomic stability, social justice and growth. Our aim is to analyze several of the unique aspects of the Brazilian economic experience of the last 30 years. We will start with an overview of Brazilian economic and political history from the 1994 inflation stabilization up to now. In the remaining part we get into more details in the analysis of current important issues for the Brazilian economy. The first set of issues is related to macroeconomic stability, enclosing monetary and fiscal aspects. Then, we will tackle subjects related to social fairness: the social rights created by the Brazilian Constitution, the educational system and policies, and the social programs created in Cardoso and Lula governments. Finally, we will discuss possible causes of the current fiscal crisis and economic stagnation, and proposed reforms. Required: ECON 202 (Econ Statistics I); ECON 302 (Inter Micro Theory) or ECON 303 (Inter Macro Theory); MATH 220/221 (Calculus I) or other Calculus course; Highly Recommended: ECON 203 (Econ Statistics II)- empirical and use regression analysis necessary for papers
59656	Lecture-Discussion	C3	2:00PM -3:20PM	TR	209 David Kinley Hall	Gahvari, F	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/27/18-12/12/18 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Welfare, Income & Govt Role Section Info: ** Find Information about restrictions and overrides: http://go.economics.illinois.edu/CoursesUndergrad ** Social Welfare, Income Inequality, and the Role of Government: This course presents certain economic perspectives on concepts of distributive justice, inequality and social welfare; it also studies attempts at quantifying them. It goes on to examine, in light of the said objectives and the various resource and informational constraints the economy faces, the government’s role in designing redistributive tax and expenditure policies. In the process, it discusses economic consequences of these policies highlighting the tradeoff between the society’s equity concerns and economic efficiency. Prerequisites: Econ 302 (Intermediate micro) Math 231 (calculus II) or a more advanced course in calculus.
61740	Lecture-Discussion	C4	2:00PM -3:20PM	TR	209 David Kinley Hall	Gahvari, F	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/27/18-12/12/18 Special Approval: Advisor Approval Required Credit: 4 hours Section Title: Welfare, Income & Govt Role Section Info: ** Find Information about restrictions and overrides: http://go.economics.illinois.edu/CoursesUndergrad ** Social Welfare, Income Inequality, and the Role of Government: This course presents certain economic perspectives on concepts of distributive justice, inequality and social welfare; it also studies attempts at quantifying them. It goes on to examine, in light of the said objectives and the various resource and informational constraints the economy faces, the government’s role in designing redistributive tax and expenditure policies. In the process, it discusses economic consequences of these policies highlighting the tradeoff between the society’s equity concerns and economic efficiency. Prerequisites: Econ 302 (Intermediate micro) Math 231 (calculus II) or a more advanced course in calculus. Restriction(s): Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.
69172	Lecture-Discussion	I3	2:00PM -3:20PM	TR	125 David Kinley Hall	Shakiba, M	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/27/18-12/12/18 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Economic Growth Section Info: ** Find Information about restrictions and overrides: http://go.economics.illinois.edu/CoursesUndergrad ** This course provides a theoretical and empirical examination of economic growth and income differences across countries. The course focuses on both the historical experience of countries that are currently wealthy and the process of catch-up by poor countries. Students are introduced to the latest theoretical tools, data, and insights on economic growth. Restriction(s): Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign.
66611	Lecture-Discussion	J3	11:00AM -12:20PM	TR	125 David Kinley Hall	Baerlocher Carvalho, D	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/27/18-12/12/18 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Economic Growth Section Info: ** Find Information about restrictions and overrides: http://go.economics.illinois.edu/CoursesUndergrad ** This course provides a theoretical and empirical examination of economic growth and income differences across countries. The course focuses on both the historical experience of countries that are currently wealthy and the process of catch-up by poor countries. Students are introduced to the latest theoretical tools, data, and insights on economic growth. Restriction(s): Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign.
66591	Lecture-Discussion	K3	2:00PM -3:20PM	TR	113 David Kinley Hall	Quigley, D	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/27/18-12/12/18 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Political Economy Section Info: Political Economy studies how self-interested, rational policy-makers make choices in an institutionalized environment. In this course, students will utilize utility-maximization theories and tools of microeconomics to understand behavior of rational and goal driven political actors. Students will study political outcomes and the interaction between the actors within the institutional constraints of their environment. We will attempt to explain why the government behaves as it does and how its behavior influences and is in turn influenced by the behavior of private citizens. We will also investigate the effects of political institutions on political and economic outcomes and assess the relative performance of different political systems. ** Find Information about restrictions and overrides: http://go.economics.illinois.edu/CoursesUndergrad ** Restriction(s): Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign.
59653	Lecture-Discussion	Z11	12:30PM -1:50PM	TR	113 David Kinley Hall		Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/27/18-12/12/18 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Elective 12
59654	Lecture-Discussion	Z12	12:30PM -1:50PM	MW	113 David Kinley Hall		Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/27/18-12/12/18 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Elective 11 Restriction(s): Restricted to Economics major(s). Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign.
68429	Lecture-Discussion	Z15	3:30PM -4:50PM	TR	113 David Kinley Hall		Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/27/18-12/12/18 Section Title: ELECTIVE 14
63645	Lecture-Discussion	Z16	11:00AM -12:20PM	TR	111 David Kinley Hall		Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/27/18-12/12/18 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: ELECTIVE 10
61400	Lecture-Discussion	ZY1	11:00AM -12:20PM	MW	115 David Kinley Hall		Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/27/18-12/12/18 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: ELECTIVE 15 Restriction(s): Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign.
60161	Lecture-Discussion	ZY6	12:30PM -1:50PM	MW	115 David Kinley Hall		Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/27/18-12/12/18 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: ELECTIVE 16 Restriction(s): Restricted to Economics major(s). Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign.
60162	Lecture-Discussion	ZY7	2:00PM -3:20PM	MW	115 David Kinley Hall		Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/27/18-12/12/18 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: ELECTIVE 17 Restriction(s): Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign.
63419	Lecture-Discussion	ZY8	3:30PM -4:50PM	MW	115 David Kinley Hall		Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/27/18-12/12/18 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: ELECTIVE 18 Restriction(s): Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign.
63472	Lecture-Discussion	ZY9	9:30AM -10:50AM	TR	115 David Kinley Hall		Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/27/18-12/12/18 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: ELECTIVE 19 Restriction(s): Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign.
66337	Lecture-Discussion	ZYA	11:00AM -12:20PM	TR	115 David Kinley Hall		Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/27/18-12/12/18 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: ELECTIVE 20
59655	Lecture-Discussion	ZYB	12:30PM -1:50PM	TR	115 David Kinley Hall		Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/27/18-12/12/18 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: ELECTIVE 21 Restriction(s): Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign.
59697	Lecture-Discussion	ZYC	2:00PM -3:20PM	TR	115 David Kinley Hall		Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/27/18-12/12/18 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: ELECTIVE 22
60330	Lecture-Discussion	ZYD	3:30PM -4:50PM	TR	115 David Kinley Hall		Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/27/18-12/12/18 Credit: 4 hours Section Title: ELECTIVE 23 Restriction(s): Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.
66872	Lecture-Discussion	ZYI	2:00PM -3:20PM	TR	223 David Kinley Hall		Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/27/18-12/12/18 Credit: 4 hours Section Title: ELECTIVE 28 Restriction(s): Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.
66875	Lecture-Discussion	ZYJ	3:30PM -4:50PM	MW	223 David Kinley Hall		Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/27/18-12/12/18 Credit: 4 hours Section Title: ELECTIVE 29 Restriction(s): Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.
70164	Lecture-Discussion	ZYK	3:30PM -4:50PM	TR	223 David Kinley Hall		Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/27/18-12/12/18 Section Title: ELECTIVE 30
59651	Lecture-Discussion	ZZ1	12:30PM -1:50PM	TR	223 David Kinley Hall		Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/27/18-12/12/18 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: ELECTIVE 1 Restriction(s): Restricted to students in the Economics department. Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign.
58146	Lecture-Discussion	ZZ2	9:30AM -10:50AM	TR	113 David Kinley Hall		Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/27/18-12/12/18 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: ELECTIVE 8 Restriction(s): Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign.
65815	Lecture-Discussion	ZZ8	8:00AM -9:20AM	TR	119 David Kinley Hall		Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/27/18-12/12/18 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: ELECTIVE Restriction(s): Restricted to MS:Economics:Policy Econ -UIUC.