Jeremy Fox

Numerical methods most commonly used in economics and their application to frontier research projects in economic modeling. Topics include optimization theory and numerical integration. Cross-list: STAT 604.

Examines economic models of competition and industry structure. These include models of demand, supply, investment and entry. Special attention is paid to economic statistical modeling of industries and the use of price and game theory in industrial organization. Matching and market design are also covered.

Seminars on advanced topics in macroeconomics, microeconomics, econometrics and applied microeconomic theory, presented through guest lectures by leading researchers. Repeatable for credit. Repeatable for Credit.

Assists students in the dissertation writing process. Students must write an independent and original piece of quantitative research that is of sufficient quality to merit publication in an academic economics journal. Towards this objective, faculty mentor evaluate and critique the research of PhD students who are either preparing research before formally selecting a dissertation topic or actively engaged in dissertation research. Repeatable for Credit.

Numerical methods most commonly used in economics and their application to frontier research projects in economic modeling. Topics include optimization theory and numerical integration. Cross-list: ECON 504.