Economics

• CAS EC 405: Applied Econometrics: Time Series
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: CASEC 201 (or EC 221), CASEC 202 (or EC 222), and CASEC 204 (or EC 224). - Studies commonly used econometric models used with cross-sectional and panel data. Covers binary response models (Logit, Probit), panel data methods and instrumental variables estimation. The emphasis is on applications and data analysis using Stata. Effective Fall 2023, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Writing-Intensive Course, Quantitative Reasoning II, Research and Information Literacy.
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  • Quantitative Reasoning II
  • Research and Information Literacy
  • Writing-Intensive Course
• CAS EC 406: Applied Econometrics: Cross-Sectional
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: CASEC 201 (or EC 221), CASEC 202 (or EC 222), and CASEC 204 (or EC 224). - Studies commonly used econometric models used with cross-sectional and panel data. Covers binary response models (Logit, Probit), panel data methods and instrumental variables estimation. The emphasis is on applications and data analysis using Stata. Effective Fall 2023, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Writing-Intensive, Quantitative Reasoning II, Research and Information Literacy.
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  • Quantitative Reasoning II
  • Research and Information Literacy
  • Writing-Intensive Course
• CAS EC 411: Economics Practicum 1
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: students required to find internships independently and then locate an Economics advisor to instruct the practicum. Consent of faculty required. - For students who wish to receive credit towards graduation for internships related to economics. Studies the interaction of academic studies and work experience.
• CAS EC 412: Economics Practicum 2
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: students required to find internships independently and then locate an Economics advisor to instruct the practicum. Consent of faculty required. - For students who wish to receive credit towards graduation for internships related to economics. Studies the interaction of academic studies and work experience.
• CAS EC 421: Understanding the Fed 1
  Prerequisites: CASEC 101, EC 102, and EC 203. - First course in a two-course sequence (CASEC 421 and EC 422) designed to support the BU annual Fed Challenge team.
• CAS EC 422: Understanding the Fed 2
  Prerequisites: CASEC 101, EC 102, EC 203, and EC 421. - Second course in a two-course sequence (CASEC 421 and EC 422) to designed to support the BU annual Fed Challenge team.
• CAS EC 436: Economics of Corporate Organization
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: CASEC201; and CASMA121 or CASMA123 or CASMA127; and CASEC305 or CASMA2 13; and CASMA214, or SMGSM221. - Economic analysis of the architecture of firms and other organizations. Topics include firm boundaries, the allocation of ownership and control, integration and outsourcing, corporate governance, performance evaluation, and compensation. Effective Spring 2024, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU HUB areas: Quantitative Reasoning II, Social Inquiry II, Critical Thinking.
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  • Critical Thinking
  • Quantitative Reasoning II
  • Social Inquiry II
• CAS EC 445: Economics of Risk and Uncertainty
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASEC201 & CASEC202 & CASEC203 & CASEC204) and CAS MA 121 or CAS MA 123 (or equivalent). - For advanced undergraduates. Economics of risk, with a focus on financial markets. Topics include expected utility, portfolio choice and the capital asset pricing model, interest rates and monetary policy, the relation between the real economy and the stock market. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Quantitative Reasoning I, Social Inquiry II.
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  • Quantitative Reasoning I
  • Social Inquiry II
• CAS EC 490: Special Topics in Economics
  May be repeated for credit as topic varies. Further information and topics can be found in each section's notes.
• CAS EC 491: Directed Study in Economics
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• CAS EC 492: Directed Study in Economics
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