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ECON 111.3
Price Theory and Resource Allocation
1/2(3L)

Shows the student how to understand the individual consumption and production decisions which are made within a market economy, guided by prices and costs. Economic concepts of supply, demand, cost, response to price changes, production, equilibrium, and income distribution are analyzed.

ECON 114.3
Money and Income
2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): ECON 111 recommended.

Shows the student how to understand the collective problems in economic policy, and the choices which face a modern economy. Social accounting, national income, consumption, saving, government spending, taxation, investment, interest rates, money and banking, foreign trade, and balance of payments are analyzed.

ECON 204.6
Statistical Applications in Social Sciences
1&2(3L-1P)
Prerequisite(s): ECON 111.

An introduction to statistical methods and their application to problems in economics and related disciplines.

Note: Students who wish to use this course toward an Arts & Science credit should first refer to Statistics Course Regulations in the Arts & Science section of the Calendar.

ECON 211.3
Intermediate Microeconomic Theory
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): ECON 111.

Presents the student with a formal analysis of demand, elasticity, cost, production, firm and market equilibrium, competition, monopoly, oligopoly, factor demand and prices, general market equilibrium, and welfare.

Note: Students with credit for ECON 213 may not take this course for credit.

ECON 213.3
Applied Microeconomics
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): ECON 111.

Presents the student with an understanding of consumer and producer behaviour in the market place. Emphasis will be on applied problems and case studies.

Note: Students with credit for ECON 211 may not take this course for credit.

ECON 214.3
Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): ECON 111, 114, and 211 or 213.

Presents the student with a formal analysis of national accounting, the consumption function, investment, public expenditure, taxes, budgets, money and interest, IS-LM analysis of general equilibrium in an open economy, aggregate supply and demand, public policy, inflation, and the rudiments of growth theory.

ECON 221.3
Women and the Economy
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): ECON 111.

An examination of women's changing economic roles. Includes an analysis of labour force participation, wage inequality, gender differences in education, intra-household distribution of resources, economics of reproduction, and how technological change affects women.

ECON 223.3
Labour Economics
1(3L)
Prerequisite(s): ECON 111 and 114.

An economic analysis of the labour market. Topics discussed will include the allocation of the labour force among sectors, industries and occupations and the functions and nature of the labour market. The problem of unemployment and public policy will be considered.

ECON 227.3
Wage Determination
2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): ECON 111 and 114.

A study of the theories of wage determination in various institutional settings. Analysis of the general level of wages and employment will also be considered. Emphasis will be on theoretical models.

ECON 231.3
Co operatives
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): ECON 111.

The historical background, philosophy and development of co-operatives are studied with special reference to the experience and problems of the prairie economy. Economic problems peculiar to co-operative organization are analyzed.

ECON 234.3
Economics of Health Care
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): ECON 111.

An application of economic analysis to selected aspects of the health care delivery system. Emphasis will be placed upon an evaluation of the applicability of consumption and production theory to the delivery of physicians' services. Empirical work on the demand for and supply of physicians' services will be reviewed with particular reference to its significance for public policy.

ECON 254.3
International Trading System
1(3L)
Prerequisite(s): ECON 111.

A survey of the development of the international trading system with particular attention to its evolution in the post-World War II period.

ECON 256.3
International Monetary System
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): ECON 114.

A survey of the development of the international monetary system with particular attention to its evolution in the post-World War II period.

ECON 261.3
Economic History of Europe and British Isles from Roman Empire to European Expansion
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): ECON 111 and 114.

This is an analytically oriented survey of the economic development and growth of the European economy in the context of the world economy, beginning with a brief survey of the pre-historic economies. This course ends with an analysis of the economics of colonization and the expansion of international trade and how these impacted differentially on the economies of Western Europe.

ECON 263.3
Economic History of Europe and British Isles and Rise of Western Economies
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): ECON 111 and 114.

An analytically-oriented survey of the economic development and growth of the European economy in the context of the world economy, beginning with a comparative analysis of the economies of Europe in the 16th Century. This is followed by a discussion of the details of Britain's Industrial Revolution, the lessons to be learned from this experience and how it affected the rest of the world.

ECON 265.3
Economic History of Canada from Pre Contact Era to 18th Century
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): ECON 111 and 114.

Economic analysis of Canadian history from the pre-European era to the 18th century. The course focuses on the causes of differential economic development which occurred in Canada and how this discussion might improve our understanding of the process of economic development.

ECON 267.3
Economic History of Canada from Early 19th Century to Great Depression
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): ECON 111 and 114.

Economic analysis of the history of Atlantic colonies as well as of Quebec and Ontario, and the Western lands still controlled by the Hudson's Bay Company. Concludes with an analytical discussion of the process of Canadian economic development in the 19th and 20th Centuries in the context of the international economy.

ECON 270.3
Development in Non Industrialized Countries
1(3L)
Prerequisite(s): ECON 111 and 114.

A review of the economic development of selected countries. The relevance of resources, financial institutions, government action and regional differences to problems of industrialization in these countries will be studied in the light of past and current theories of economic development.

ECON 275.3
Economics of Natural Resources
1(3L)
Prerequisite(s): ECON 111 and 114.

The application of economic analysis to issues concerning the use of natural resources, their management and conservation, as well as environmental effects following therefrom. Policy problems related to the ownership of natural resources, their management, and taxation will also be discussed.

ECON 277.3
Economics of the Environment
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): ECON 111 and 114.

An introduction to the economic analysis of environmental issues. It will include analysis of environmental quality, benefit-cost analysis, and evaluation of different environmental policies and their application in Canada and Saskatchewan. It will conclude with analysis of global environmental issues.

ECON 280.3
Classical Economics
1(3L)
Prerequisite(s): ECON 111 and 114.

The history of classical economics: Adam Smith, David Ricardo and Karl Marx, among others, with emphasis on the theories of value, distribution, growth, population, money and trade.

ECON 285.3
Economics of Central American Development
2(2.5L-1.5S)
Prerequisite(s): ECON 111 and 114.

Part of the La Antigua, Guatemala Study Term Abroad. Examines selected aspects of the theory of development and its experience in Central America, with a particular emphasis on Guatemala. Through lectures and discussions, students will look at trade, technology, infrastructural investment, industrialization, agricultural efficiency and other issues.

300- and 400-level courses are advanced courses in economics. A junior course in calculus and ECON 111 are prerequisites for all 300- and 400-level courses. Additional prerequisites for specific courses are noted in the course description.

ECON 305.3
Quantitative Methods in Economics I
1(3L-3P)
Prerequisite(s): ECON 114.

An introduction to the application of quantitative methods in Economics.

Note: Students with credit for a course in linear algebra may not take this course for credit.

ECON 306.3
Quantitative Methods in Economics II
2(3L-3P)
Prerequisite(s): ECON 114 and ECON 305 or a course in Linear Algebra.

An introduction to comparative statistics and optimization methods in Economics.

Note: Students with credit for ECON 304 or a course in the calculus of multiple variables may not take this course for credit.

ECON 307.3
Economic Forecasting
2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): ECON 214 and a course in statistics taken previously or concurrently.

Presents forecasting techniques for the economic variables necessary for planning by business, government and NGOs. The course includes choosing forecasting techniques. The course discusses both how to prepare a forecast and how to attack or defend a forecast.

ECON 311.3
Money Banking and Capital Markets
1(3L)
Prerequisite(s): ECON 214.

A study of the evolution and kinds of money, its functions and its economic significance. Topics discussed include theories of the demand for money, the money supply process with particular emphasis on the role of chartered banks, central banking, and financial intermediation. The concepts developed in this analytical survey are then utilized to evaluate recent Canadian monetary policy.

ECON 316.3 (Formerly 216)
Portfolio Theory and Investment Analysis
1(3L)
Prerequisite(s): ECON 114, 204 or an equivalent course in statistics, and 211 or 213.

Concerned with the theory of asset choice under conditions of risk and uncertainty. It considers various models of portfolio analysis, and capital market equilibrium.

ECON 327.6
Economics of Pay Inequality
2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): ECON 211 or 213.

Addresses the causes and extent of pay inequality with special emphasis on pay differentials between men and women. The theoretical and empirical material available on pay inequality from the perspective of economics will be studied.

ECON 343.3
Industrial Organization
1(3L)
Prerequisite(s): ECON 211 or 213.

Extends the use of basic price theory to the study of market structure, conduct, and performance results. The major structural characteristics of industries in Canada, and their market conduct and performance in relation to general standards of economic welfare will also be discussed.

ECON 344.3
Industrial Regulation
2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): ECON 211 or 213.

An analysis of the rationale and the public policies designed to affect the market conduct and performance of firms in Canada. Includes an analysis of competition policies, economic regulations, crown corporations, and controls over multinational firms in Canada.

ECON 347.3
Design and Evaluation of Regional Economic Policy
1(3L)
Prerequisite(s): ECON 204; and 211 or 213

Considers the theory and practice of the evaluation of public regional policy initiatives.

Note: Students with credit for ECON 346 may not take this course for credit.

ECON 348.3
Urban Economics
2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): ECON 211 or 213.

A consideration of those factors which systematically influence the development and growth of cities, their spatial structure, the markets for selected public services, and some special problems of urban public finance. Selected reference is made to empirical studies of Canadian cities.

ECON 349.3
Regional Economic Models and Methods
2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): ECON 214.

Using the Arts Computer Lab examines a series of currently-used regional economic models and the practical applications of these models to data sets from various sorts of regions, both Industry-based and resource-based.

ECON 350.3
Economics of Public Expenditures
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): ECON 211 or 213.

A survey of the principles of resource allocation in the public sector in relation to the role and effect of expenditure policies on the achievement of the major economic objectives. Topics include public choice, cost-benefit analysis and major expenditure programs.

ECON 352.3
Economics of Taxation
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): ECON 211 or 213.

A survey of the principles of resource allocation in the public sector in relation to the role and effect of taxation policies on the achievement of the major economic objectives. Topics include the major taxes, fiscal federalism, and growth and the debt.

ECON 354.3
International Trade and Commercial Policy
1(3L)
Prerequisite(s): ECON 211 or 213.

A survey of the theory and practice of international trade and commercial policy. Topics include theories of the determinants of trade, the effects of customs unions, imperfect competition and growth on trading patterns and welfare, and the theory of trade policies.

ECON 356.3
International Monetary Economics
2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): ECON 214.

A survey of the theory and practice of the international monetary system. Topics examined include the determination of exchange rates, the international movements of capital, the conditions for balance of payments equilibrium, the process adjustment to disequilibria, and policy options in open economics.

ECON 380.3
History of Economic Thought after 1870
2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): ECON 214.

The marginal utility theory, marginal productivity theory, neoclassical monetary theory and Keynesian economics; Menger, Jevons, Walras, Wicksteed, Marshall, Wicksell and Keynes, among others.

ECON 387.3
Economics Career Internship
1/2(1S/1T/3P)
Prerequisite(s): ECON 211 or 213, and ECON 214 when necessary, and permission of the department

Designed to provide students with an opportunity to study economic policy development, the application of economic theory and quantitative methods, and general economic analysis from the perspective of public, private, and non-profit organizations through a combination of on-site observations, directed readings, research and analysis.

ECON 388.3
Selected Topics in Economics
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): ECON 214 and permission of the department.

Theoretical, empirical, and policy topics in microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, or economics history/economic thought. Selected topics are those which are not dealt with or are covered only at an elementary level in other courses.

ECON 389.3
Research Project in Economics
1/2(3S)
Prerequisite(s): ECON 214 and permission of the department.

Research work on theoretical, empirical, and policy topics in microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, or economics history/economic thought, under the supervision of members of the department.

ECON 404.6
Econometrics
1&2(3L-1P)
Prerequisite(s): ECON 204, 214 and 305.

An introduction to the application of econometric methods to the examination of economic problems. The necessary techniques will be examined in both their theoretical and empirical aspects.

Note: Students may not take both ECON 404 and STAT 344 for credit. Students with credit for ECON 404 may count this course for half credit toward a Statistics major.

ECON 410.3
Monetary and Fiscal Policy
1(3L)
Prerequisite(s): ECON 214.

Considers the performance, effectiveness and limitation of the tools of macroeconomic policy.

ECON 411.3
Monetary Theory
2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): ECON 214.

An examination of recent developments in the field of monetary theory. Topics include market-clearing and non-market-clearing models of business cycle fluctuations, rational expectations, the policy ineffectiveness debate, and the time inconsistency of optimal policy.

ECON 412.3
Welfare Economics and General Equilibrium
2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): ECON 114 and 211 or 213.

Basic principles of constructing general equilibrium models and systematic review of the principles of welfare theory.

ECON 414.3
Economic Growth
2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): ECON 214.

Looks at the fundamental principles and economic truths common to all countries which have set for themselves the objective of growth and development. This includes the economic obstacles to development and the economic means by which developing countries can raise their rates of growth of output and living standards.

ECON 417.3
Development Economics
Prerequisite(s): ECON 214.

Studies theories of economic development. Topics include human resources, financial institutions, sectoral composition, international trade, and income distribution.

ECON 450.3
Strategic Choice
1(3L)
Prerequisite(s): ECON 214.

A study of game theory - the analysis of choice in situations involving strategy, in which optimal behaviour depends explicitly on the behaviour of others. Covers the theories of bargaining games, both cooperative and non-cooperative games, both zero-sum and non-zero-sum games, and the analysis of uncertainty.

ECON 470.3
Economics of Behaviour and Behavioural Economics
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): ECON 214.

The economics of behaviour and the importance of behavioural assumptions for the analytical predictions of economic theory. The economics of behaviour also has significant implications for public and private economic policy and decision making, which will be discussed in some detail in this course in the context of an analysis of the overlapping and competing theoretical frameworks for human agency used by economists.

ECON 473.3
Mathematical Introduction to Micro Theory
1(3L)
Prerequisite(s): ECON 114 and 211 or 213.

Introduction to theories of consumer demand and of cost and production by means of the calculus and linear algebra. The necessary mathematical tools will be taught in the course. Recommended for potential honours and graduate students.

ECON 474.3
Mathematical Micro Theory
2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): ECON 473.

Some modern theories of consumer demand to be followed by linear models of the firm: revealed preference, demand under risk and uncertainty, characteristics theory of demand, input/output analysis and linear programming. This course is an extension of ECON 473.

ECON 488.3
Selected Topics in Economics
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): ECON 214 and permission the department.

Theoretical, empirical questions, or policy topics in microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, or economic history/economic thought. Selected topics are those which are not dealt with or are covered only at an elementary level in other courses.

ECON 489.3
Research Project in Economics
1/2(3S)
Prerequisite(s): ECON 214 and permission of the department.

Research work on theoretical, empirical, and policy topics in microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, or economics history/economic thought, under the supervision of members of the department.




Special Topics

These courses are offered occasionally by visiting faculty and in other special situations. Students interested in these courses should contact the department for more information.
ECON 298.3

1/2(3S)

ECON 299.3

1&2(3S)

ECON 398.3

1/2(3S)

ECON 399.6

1&2(3S)

ECON 498.3

1/2(3S)

ECON 499.6

1&2(3S)

GRADUATE COURSES
Department of Economics, College of Graduate Studies & Research
ECON 800.3
Micro Economic Theory
1(3L)

Studies theories of exchange, consumer demand, production and cost, and pricing.

ECON 801.3
Macro Economic Theory
1(3L)

A survey of macro-economic theory, and includes theories of the consumption function, theories of investment, money and interest rates, monetary and fiscal policy, and general equilibrium theory.

ECON 802.3
History of Economic Theory
2(3L)

Examines major developments in the history of economic theory.

ECON 803.6
Contemporary Economic Theory
1&2(3L)

Examines recent developments in theories of consumer demand and production

ECON 804.3
Research in Econometrics
1&2 (3L-3P)
Prerequisite(s): ECON 204, 305, 211, 214 or equivalents.

A research project serves as the primary tool to learn econometric techniques, but is augmented by a consideration of the theoretical aspects of econometrics.

ECON 805.3
Mathematical Analysis in Economics
1/2(3L)

A study of the mathematical formulation and investigation of economic relationships. Topics include the theory of consumer demand, theory of the individual firm, input-output analysis, models of aggregate economic activity and economic growth.

ECON 806.3
Monetary Theory
2(3L)

Examines the relationships between the stock of money and income, employment, and price levels.

ECON 807.3
Advanced Analysis of Economic Development
1/2(3L)

Studies of the economic developments of Canada and the United States are undertaken to apply modern methods, theories, and approaches to understanding Canadian and American economic development. Emphasizes understanding particularly Canadian economic and institutional trends.

ECON 808.3
Applied Econometrics Model Building and Estimation
1(3L)

Deals with Econometric techniques, construction of appropriate econometric models, development of data sets, and estimation and interpretation of results, as they apply to economic problems.

ECON 809.3
Advanced Techniques in Econometrics
2(3L)

Considers advanced topics in econometric techniques and examines recent developments in the field as they pertain to economic science.

ECON 811.3
International Trade Theory
1/2(3L)

Studies recent developments in the pure theory of trade. Topics include current explanations of patterns of trade and factor movements, the formation of regional free trade areas, commercial policies and international cartels.

ECON 812.3
International Monetary Economics
1/2(3L)

The nature of adjustment in open economics, under various international monetary systems, to real and monetary disturbances. The systems investigated will include fixed exchange rates, both with and without sterilization, flexible exchange rates and managed floating.

ECON 814.3
Economic Growth
1/2(3L)

The theory of economic growth with topics selected from: the role of technical progress in the growth process, vintage production functions, putty-clay and clay-clay models, Harrod-Domar, Neoclassical and Cambridge growth models.

ECON 815.3
Economic History of Europe 1815 to Present
1/2(3L)

Industrialization of England and the continent, related to developments in world trade, labour markets, business and labour organization, economic policies, and social institutions. Interwar stagnation, post-World War II recovery and the common market will be considered. The economic relationships between North America and Europe will be taken into account.

ECON 816.3
North American Economic History
1(3L)

Examination of economic development in North America since 1800 with particular reference to the role of government.

ECON 817.3
Economics of Developing Countries
1/2(3L)

Deals with the theories and policies of economic development primarily in developing countries of the Third World since 1945. Topics include agricultural development, industrial development, international trade, the financing of economic development, and income distribution.

ECON 820.3
Agricultural Policy
1(3L)

A study of recent developments in agricultural policy. Particular attention will be paid to the role of agriculture in programs to promote economic growth and development. Major differences in national approaches to the problems of agriculture will also be emphasized.

ECON 821.3
Industrial Organization and Public Policy
2(3L)

An analysis of the functioning of the price system in the market economy with different structures and conduct in order to assess market performance and economic welfare. The analysis will also include an examination of public policies and institutional constraints imposed on the Canadian market economy.

ECON 823.3
Labour Economics
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing in economics; or permission of the instructor.

The functioning of labour markets including labour supply, labour demand, accumulation of skills, contracts, and unemployment.

ECON 827.3
Public Utilities Economics
2(3L)

Analyzes the conduct and performance of telecommunications, airline, electric, pipeline, gas and railway utilities. It will focus on the economics of pricing practices, costing procedures, capitalization, depreciation policy, product strategy, peak loading, technological evolution, rate base definitions, and vertical and horizontal integration in the context of public utilities.

ECON 830.3
Topics in Public Finance
2(3L)

A study of modern theoretical constructs and some of their applications. Topics include cost-benefit analysis, fiscal policy, the public debt, analysis of taxes and intergovernmental fiscal relations.

ECON 831.3
Economics of Natural Resources
1/2(3L)

Examines the economic theories of natural resource use. Topics include: static and dynamic models of resource use; the problems arising from resource scarcities; criteria for intertemporal resource use; and public resource policies.

ECON 834.3
Health Economics
2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor.

Examines health economic issues and the functioning of health care markets using microeconomic theory. Topics include health insurance and demand for health, production of health, economic evaluation methods, economic explanations for the behavior of health care providers, functioning or insurance markets, cost efficiency and regulations in health care markets.

ECON 840.3
Canada United States Economics and Political Relations
1&2(3L)

Recent trends in the economic and political relations between Canada and the United States will be arranged with particular reference to agricultural policies; capital investment; economic fluctuations; energy resources; foreign trade; trade union links; transportation; defence; and institutional arrangements for dealing with joint problems.

ECON 845.3
Regional and Urban Development Theory
2(3L)

Topics include selected aspects of regional and urban development theory and a critical review of recent regional planning programs in advanced countries.

ECON 870.3
Topics in Behavioural Economics
1/2(3L)

Details the economics of behaviour and the importance of behavioural assumptions for the analytical predictions of economic theory, with special emphasis of the theory of the firm, household economics, experimental economics, rational choice analyses and public policy.

Note: Students may not receive credit for both ECON 470 and 870.

ECON 898.3
Special Topics
1/2(3L)

Reading, essays and discussions in an approved special field. This course will be offered only in special circumstances.

ECON 990
Seminar

Reports and discussion on current development and research. All graduate students in economics are required to register. Attendance and at least one paper is required for all postgraduate students during their time as a postgraduate student, whether for one year or more.

ECON 992.6
Project

A required course for students following the project M.A. option. A research paper on an approved topic must be submitted. The topic may be empirical in nature, or a critical review of the literature, or a critical analysis of some theoretical problem. The paper will be examined by a supervisor and two other members of the department.

ECON 994
Research

Students writing a Master's thesis must register for this course.

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