Current Students - Do You Like the Direction the College is Headed?

JBStillFlying
Thu, 11 Apr 2019 05:02:05 +0000

“Going forward I really wish to see the department offer rigorous courses around behavioral economics and microeconomic theory. The macroeconomists have 3 graduate level courses that are highly challenging and taught by esteemed professors and the microeconomists have none!!! Almost all the economics electives that are micro-related do not really prepare you for serious graduate study. But macro folks get 3!!!”

@Skyrior-which three macro courses are you referring to?

For Micro, there do seem to be several courses in various topics. Crime, Labor, one or two Game Theory and a few decision science/experimental courses. That’s more than enough electives! If someone is beyond the level of analysis put forth in those courses, then yeah - price theory will keep 'em busy. The Econ. Dept. actually recommends that you get the proper exposure to math and programming and also broaden your knowledge and perspective of social science problems and challenges by taking courses from other departments in the division. It may not be necessary to load up with a ton of near-grad-level MIcro courses yet, even if you are headed for a PhD in economics.