ECON 493

Students are introduced to current research issues in economics and will read and critically analyze significant historical or recent research papers. They will also be exposed to the art of presenting research findings, as department faculty and visiting speakers will present their latest research. In the past, students have been exposed to topics such as: macroeconomic data revisions; economic impact of climate change; European financial integration; matching models; and the economics of the non-profit sector. Three credits.