ECON 450 - Economics Research Lab

This course is designed to deepen understanding of economics research methods, including the use of economic theory, literature, data, and inference to answer critical economic questions. The class will involve reading and discussion of primary literature, with a focus on both methods and findings. This literature is drawn from recent economics research papers, and the theme of the readings will vary depending on the instructor’s expertise. Students will complete an original empirical research project, providing a deeper understanding of how economic research is conducted and evolves. Oral communication skills are developed through class discussion and presentations.

Unit(s): 1
Group Distribution Requirement(s): Distribution Group II
Prerequisite(s): ECON 311 or ECON 312 (ECON 312 may be taken concurrently)

Instructional Method: Conference
Grading Mode: Letter grading (A-F)
Group Distribution Learning Outcome(s):

Evaluate data and/or sources.
Analyze institutions, formations, languages, structures, or processes, whether social, political, religious, economic, cultural, intellectual or other.
Think in sophisticated ways about causation, social and/or historical change, human cognition, or the relationship between individuals and society, or engage with social, political, religious or economic theory in other areas.