Supply and demand; economics of households and firms; determination of product and factor prices under varying market structures.
3 hr./wk.
General equilibrium theory, capital theory, welfare economics, mathematical models in microeconomics, game theory.
3 hr./wk.
The course offers an introduction to the insights gained from incorporating psychology into economic modeling and analysis, an approach referred to as behavioral economics. We will gain an overview over the topics in this new and fast-growing field by sampling original contributions. Thus, the course is expected to involve a lot of reading, complemented by exams, presentations, and problem sets intended to drill students’ abilities to digest and communicate the content of the journal articles involved. Interested students may also be given the option to develop an original piece of research in behavioral economics.
3 hr./wk.
Factors determining level of national income, output and employment, business cycle theories and policies to stabilize employment and price level.
3 hr./wk.
Monetary theory, macroeconomic models, growth theory, capital markets, business cycle theory.
3 hr./wk.
Applications of statistical methods to economic research; description and inference; variance analysis and correlation; statistical induction and testing of hypotheses; time series; index numbers, simple regression analysis.
3 hr./wk.
Econometrics and regression analysis, use of computers in empirical research in economics. Basic knowledge of computer language, operations research methods.
3 hr./wk.
Sources of metropolitan area finance, desirable distribution of public services among different governments, revenue sharing, taxation effects on land use, cost-benefit analysis. Changing economic significance of government expenditures, taxation, and debt management. Macro- and micro-criteria for financial operations. Administrative problems and intergovernmental relations.
3 hr./wk.
This graduate seminar equips students with strategies, concepts, and ideas for solving social problems such as inequality, environmental pollution, crime, and health care disparities through individual, corporate, and institutional action.
3 hr./wk.
This course equips students to make decisions through an enriched understanding of data sources with application to professional roles in risk management, finance, customer and competitive analysis, and business strategy.
3 hr./wk.
This course equips students to make decisions through an enriched understanding of data sources with application to professional roles in risk management, finance, customer and competitive analysis, and business strategy.
3 hr./wk.
Problems and issues in wages, hours and working conditions; wage policy; relation of labor organizations to management decisions and economic change.
3 hr./wk.
An introduction to the field of health policy with an emphasis on the economics of health. Health is arguably one of the most important areas of public policy where economic and political issues interact. The course can be divided into three broad parts – a) developing toolkit b) economic analysis of healthcare issues and c) policy implications of academic research. Having completed this course, students should be able to analyze some core economic issues of health like production and consumption of health, insurance and public health.
3 hr./wk.
Evolution of trade unionism in the U.S. Analysis of union government, strategy, economic objectives and political action.
3 hr./wk.
Structure of the American economy; governmental policies aiming at preservation of competition in industrial markets and regulation of trade practices.
3 hr./wk.
The general management function. Organizational objectives and long-range forecasting. Implementation of organizational strategy for operations, control, expansion, recovery. Social responsibility of corporations. Term project required.
3 hr./wk.
Theories, models, and strategic factors of development, domestic and international policy.
3 hr./wk.
Theories and models of economic growth under varying structural and behavioral assumptions.
3 hr./wk.
Studies the legal business environment, regulations on intellectual property rights and product safety related to international business, and the dispute settlement mechanism under the WTO trading framework.
3 hr./wk.
Gains from trade; theory and practice of protection; nature, disturbance, and adjustment of the balance of payments; development of international economic institutions and the world economy.
3 hr./wk.
Contemporary practices, policies and issues involving commercial banks, other depository institutions and non-deposit financial intermediaries.
3 hr./wk.
Expected utility maximizing, state preference theory, mean-variance analysis, capital asset pricing model, arbitrage pricing theory, pricing contingent claims and option pricing theory. Applications of agency theory and asymmetric information and game theory to finance.
3 hr./wk.
Theoretical and practical aspects of futures, forwards, and options; role of these instruments in the economy; determination of pricing.
3 hr./wk.
Macroeconomic theory and policy in the open economy. Issues associated with balance of payments disequilibrium, fluctuating currency values, international factor flows and international capital mobility. Extensions of the Keynesian model; monetary and fiscal policy for internal and external balance; macro policy coordination.
3 hr./wk.
Studies the markets of foreign exchange and currency derivatives, risk management of foreign exchange exposure, international financial assets and the financial management practice for the multinational firm.
3 hr./wk.
Theories and institutional background of current interdependent world economies. Foreign exchange markets, balance of payments problems, multinational enterprise and international trade and investment.
3 hr./wk.
This is the first course of a sequence that provides a complete introduction to the Chinese political system, economy, and geography. Topics include the governance structure of the contemporary Chinese political system, China's transition to a market economy, recent developments in China's economy, and the geographic setting of China.
3 hr./wk.
Focusing not only on denotation but also connotation of Chinese business, this course prepares students for Chinese business environments and promotes their understanding of Sino-Western socio-cultural/political differences, including dining etiquette in Chinese business meals, Chinese copyright policy, Chinese product safety scandals, Shanghai stock market, Beijing real estate, communist governmental propaganda, Hong Kong as an international financial center, etc.
3 hr./wk.
Emphasis on the identification and analysis of competencies to launch new ventures.Topics include: the study of entrepreneurial behavior, characteristics of successful entrepreneurs, scanning for unique ideas, methods and techniques for analyzing the competitive environment, writing a business plan, and understanding the challenges of managing a startup organization through various stages of growth.
3 hr./wk.
A research seminar for candidates specializing in development, with particular reference to a specific region or area.
Permission of instructor.
2 hr./wk., plus conf.
It is the second course of a courses' sequence that provides complete introduction to Chinese political system, economy and geography. The course features seminars given by outside business leaders covering current topics on doing business with China.
3 hr./wk.
3 hr./wk.
Oral reports and written exercises will be required.
Covers basic economic theories covering the existence and nature of cities. Examines urban issues related to housing, transportation, crime, segregation, rent control, and zoning. Course focuses on issues relevant to the New York region.
3 hr./wk.
3 hr./wk.
3 hr./wk.
3 hr./wk.
3 hr./wk.
3 hr./wk.
3 hr./wk.
3 hr./wk.
Overview of managerial finance: Capital budgeting techniques; capital structure and cost of capital; dividend policy; long and short term financing; working capital management, financial analysis, planning, and control; and mergers and acquisitions.
3 hr./wk.
Analysis of organization and operation of U.S. financial system: money and capital markets, commercial banking; relationship between financial and economic activity, including monetary and fiscal policy.
3 hrs. wk.
Meaning, measurements and relationship of risk. Portfolio analysis, alternative approaches to valuation, determination of asset values in open market, internal and external rates of return, objectives of investment decision.
3 hr./wk.
Integration of microeconomics and quantitative methods so as to make sound managerial decisions.
3 hr./wk.
The modern corporation and its historic development: principal functions of management and its social role; structure of the management decision process; choice of management tools for analyzing decisions and coping with outcome uncertainty.
3 hr./wk.
Investigation of production systems; application of analytical techniques to product and process design, optimal plant location, efficient plant design, inventory and production systems.
3 hr./wk.
Distribution and sale of goods and services from production to final consumption; changing buying behavior; institutional structures; marketing channels; product life cycle; and merchandising.
3 hr./wk.
Business influence and response to government regulation. Process models and analytical methods. Advisability of (proactive) corporate social responsibility.
3 hr./wk.
Drill applications to economic problems.
3 hr./wk.
Concepts and techniques of accounting for business transactions and preparation of financial statements.
3 hr./wk.
The student will pursue a program under the direction of a member of the Department with approval of the Chair. Credit may be from 1-4 credits, determined before the approval of the Department Chair. Students may repeat course up to 6 credits.
3 hr./wk.
In order to take this course, the student must have completed at least 27 MA level credits. (These must include the four core courses for the MA.) The student must meet with a faculty mentor and complete a form similar to the one required for Independent Study courses. The form must be signed off by the mentor, and reviewed and signed by the MA Program Director and the Department Chair. The faculty mentor will decide the minimal requirements that must be attained and completed before a grade may be granted for this course. These requirements will be explicitly stated in the form mentioned above. At a minimum, the requirements must include a clear statement of the title of the proposed thesis.
The following must be provided:
- A clear statement of hypothesis.
- A clear statement of a methodology. Typically, this will include an explicitly articulated model.
- A clear explanation of how inferences will be drawn from the model.
- A clear statement of the data that will be used, including the source.
3 hr./wk.
Examines human effects on the environment and the use of natural resources from an economic perspective, including how such effects may be moderated or managed.
3 hr./wk.
3 hr./wk.
3 hr./wk.
3 hr./wk.
3 hr./wk.