Students taking economics elective courses during the summer can benefit in several ways. They can catch up or get ahead in their academic program, offering the opportunity for greater flexibility in scheduling future semesters. They can satisfy economics elective credit for their academic program in less than one-third the time of a regular semester. And by focusing on only one or two courses in a concentrated time period, many students retain more of the material, applications, and concepts from their summer courses.

Industrial Relations
ECON 3105
Young Davis
Summer Session I

Welcome to the real world! An economics course with virtually no economic theory? “No Way!”, you say, but it is true! Someday you will be placed in a position of authority. How will you coordinate and manage the activities of others? Now is the best time to learn these crucial skills and Industrial Relations is the course to teach them to you in a real world context. This course may be of particular interest to students wishing to pursue a career in human resource development or collective bargaining.  Industrial Relations will count as an elective for economics majors in both tracks, and for economics minors.

Econometrics
ECON 3112
Ron Madsen
Summer Session I

This is a great course for those who want to learn how to use quantitative analysis to identify relationships between variables and to improve business decision making. The focus of the course is on learning how to use regression analysis to address questions in economics and business. Students will also learn how to use SAS (software) to assist in their analysis. Employers are strongly interested in students with good quantitative skills and this course helps build these skills. This course may be of particular interest to students wishing to pursue a career in marketing, finance, economic or statistical research, or are considering graduate school.  Econometrics will count as an elective for economics minors.

Mathematical Economics
ECON 4100
 Gaines Liner
Summer Session I

This course is for students who wish to combine their knowledge of principles of economics and basic calculus to gain an understanding of the more complex interactions of economic issues. This course is particularly useful for students preparing to enter a graduate program in economics, business administration, or finance. Additionally, this course is of value to students wishing to pursue a career involving economic or financial analysis.  Mathematical Economics will count as an elective for economics majors in both tracks, and for economics minors.

Money and Banking
ECON 3115
Michael Goode
Summer Session II

A sage once said that money greases the wheels of the engines of commerce. What is it that makes money fundamental for a smooth running economy? This is just one of many important issues tackled in Money and Banking. Other questions covered in this course are: How do banks and other financial institutions affect economic welfare? Does government regulation of financial institutions improve economic welfare? Why do interest rates rise and fall? What determines the value of a country's currency? What role does the Federal Reserve play in financial markets and the economy? To foster a comprehensive understanding of the answers to these questions, we also will study the history of money and banking in the United States. This course may be of particular interest to students planning a career in the financial services sector.  Money and Banking will count as an elective for economics majors in both tracks, and for economics minors.
 

Industrial Organization & Public Policy
ECON 4180
Ted Amato
Summer Session I

This course examines the empirical relationships between the structure of an industry (the number of sellers, product differentiation, cost structure, extent of vertical integration, etc.), the conduct of firms within the industry (pricing, advertising, research and development, etc.), and the performance of the industry (efficiency, distribution, profits, the ratio of price to marginal cost, etc). The course also presents the theoretical concepts and analytical foundations necessary to organize and comprehend the empirical evidence. Finally, the course evaluates some of the public policy options (antitrust action, taxes and subsidies, quality standards, monopoly franchising, etc.) which might improve market performance. This course may be of particular interest to students wishing to pursue a career in public policy.  Industrial Organization & Public Policy will count as an elective for economics majors in the liberal arts track, and for economics minors.

International Business Economics
ECON 3171
 Carol Stivender
Summer Session II

This course deals with some very tough and controversial issues in today’s increasingly integrated world – Is free trade good or bad for our nation? Should US industries be protected from foreign competition with tariffs and quotas? How does the value of the dollar relative to world currencies impact the US economy? International Business Economics provides students the theoretical tools they need to understand current issues and problems that have international implications, and be able to assess world trade and foreign exchange issues using relevant economic theory. This course offering particularly fits with the needs of students who have diverse backgrounds and are interested in international areas.  International Business Economics will count as an elective for economics majors in both tracks, and for economics minors.