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ECON 4113 Energy Economics: Traditional and Renewable Energy Markets Prerequisites: ECON 2103 or ECON 2003 and either MATH 2103 or MATH 2144. Description: This course examines economic theory, empirical perspectives, and the political economy of energy supply and demand. It discusses aspects of local, national and global markets for oil, natural gas, coal, electricity, nuclear power, and renewable energy. In the course, we will examine public policies affecting energy markets including taxes, price regulation, energy efficiency, and control of emissions. Same course

ECON 4353 Austrian Economics: Theory & History Prerequisites: ECON 2013.

Description: Explore the Austrian school of economics, its origins, history and theory. Austrian economics views the market as a dynamic process with entrepreneurship as its driving force. In contrast to competing paradigms, the Austrian school consistently applies value subjectivity, acknowledges the highly heterogeneous nature of productive capital and relies primarily on a method that is specific for the social sciences. Same course as EEE 4103. May not be used for degree credit with EEE 5103 or ECON 5353. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Economics&Legal Studie ECON 4643 International Economic Development (IS) Prerequisites: Three credit hours in economics. ECON 1113 or ECON 2103. Description: Problems of underdeveloped economics related to the world economy; obstacles to economic growth and policies for promoting growth. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Economics&Legal Studie General Education and other Course Attributes: International Dimension, Social & Behavioral Sciences ECON 4850 Applied Studies in Economics Prerequisites: 12 credit hours in economics and consent of instructor. Description: Structured internship or field project with supporting academic study. Offered for variable credit,1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours. Credit hours: 1-6

as ECON 5733. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3

Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Economics&Legal Studie ECON 4213 Econometric Methods Prerequisites: Three hours of economics and three credit hours in statistics. Description: Basic quantitative methods used in economic analysis emphasizing applications to economic problems and interpretation of empirical results. Statistical analyses, regression and forecasting techniques using computer programs. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3

Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lecture

Department/School: Economics&Legal Studie ECON 4223 Business and Economic Forecasting Prerequisites: Three hours of economics and three credit hours in statistics. Description: Forecasting business and economic variables. Regression models and time series models such as exponential smoothing models, seasonal models, and Box-Jenkins models. Evaluation of methods and forecasting accuracy. Application of methods using computer programs. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Economics&Legal Studie ECON 4233 Econometric Applications Prerequisites: ECON 2203 and 3 hours of statistics. Description: Econometric applications and data analysis used to conduct economic research and policy analysis. Econometric methods include the basics of linear regression, hypothesis testing, panel data, differences- in-differences, instrumental variables, and quantile regression. The emphasis is on the development of intuition and application rather than econometric theory. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3

Contact hours: Other: 1 Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Independent Study

Department/School: Economics&Legal Studie ECON 4913 Urban and Regional Economics Prerequisites: Three credit hours in economics.

Description: Theoretical, historical, and empirical examination of the economic forces that shape growth, development, land use, and location decisions in towns, cities and regions. Presents economic explanation for several urban problems such as sprawl, segregation, crime, pollution, traffic congestion, and inadequate housing and education. The role of state and local governments in addressing these problems is discussed. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Economics&Legal Studie

Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Economics&Legal Studie