• ECON 5380: Exp Mthds In Economics

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Accepted experimental techniques in behavioral economics are studied. Critical review of previous experimental work is used to learn proper procedure. The value of subject control and creative construction is stressed. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
  ShareECON 5380 - Exp Mthds In Economics

• ECON 5390: Math Microeconomics

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  This course provides a broad set of practical tools that allow an analysis of important economic problems. The mathematical tools analyze human behavior and predict the response of economic systems to changes in circumstances and alternative policies, for applications such as investment project evaluation, capacity expansion, production decisions, or demand for various goods. Dual listed with ECON 4390. Prerequisites: ECON 3010, 3020, MATH 2205 or 2355.
  ShareECON 5390 - Math Microeconomics

• ECON 5400: Adv Res & Env Econ

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  An analysis of resource development projects and environmental change. Included are cost-effectiveness analysis and other quantitative techniques used in evaluating resource projects and public policy issues concerning the environment. Prerequisite: ECON 3020, 4400 or consent of instructor.
  ShareECON 5400 - Adv Res & Env Econ

• ECON 5410: Sem: Adv Res and Env Econ

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  This course explores recent theoretical and empirical advances in natural resources and environmental economic. The lectures and seminars will be organized around the following key topics: land use and soil erosion, forestry for timber and non-timber benefits, valuing non-market ecological functions, trade and resources use, resource management under uncertainty, and sustainable development. Prerequisite: ECON 4400 and ECON 5020.
  ShareECON 5410 - Sem: Adv Res and Env Econ

• ECON 5520: Advanced Public Economics

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  This course examines when and what policies maximize welfare, and their distributional impact. It addresses market failures and behavioral biases as potential justifications for government intervention. It also addresses preferences for redistributions, benefit-cost analysis, the economics of taxation, information and nudges. Prerequisite: ECON 5010, 5020 or equivalent.
  ShareECON 5520 - Advanced Public Economics

• ECON 5530: Computational Economics

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  An introduction to computational tools used to analyze economic data and policies. Provides operational knowledge of how to formulate numerical economic models to conduct analyses of consumer behavior, markets, trade, and state and local fiscal administration. Special emphasis on applications to Wyoming problems. Dual listed with ECON 4530. Prerequisite: admission to the Master's program in Economics.
  ShareECON 5530 - Computational Economics

• ECON 5640: Financial Economics I

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Focuses on theoretical topics. Covers optimal portfolio selection under uncertainty and differential information as well as fundamental theoretical issues in banking and financial intermediation. In the latter part of the semester, students have an opportunity to present one of the assigned articles in class and lead a discussion on it, with active participation by the entire class. Prerequisites: PhD level microeconomics class (5020) and at least one 4000-level finance class.
  ShareECON 5640 - Financial Economics I

• ECON 5650: Financial Economics II

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Topics include corporate finance, capital structure and the theoretical valuation of financial securities; also, asset pricing and financial econometrics. Prerequisite: ECON 5640.
  ShareECON 5650 - Financial Economics II

• ECON 5700: Adv Econ Devel

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Explores basic growth theory, "economic history" models of economic expansion, theories of natural resource based development and trade-resource models, the role of institutions and public policy in influencing development, and the effects of population, trade and finance on development. Prerequisite: ECON 5010, 5020.
  ShareECON 5700 - Adv Econ Devel

• ECON 5720: Adv Internatl Econ

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Studies the economics of trade between nations. Important trade theories are studied along with their empirical evaluation. Time is devoted to the importance of international trade growth. Government trade policies are given theoretical and empirical evaluation. Prerequisite: ECON 5020.
  ShareECON 5720 - Adv Internatl Econ