Economics

Bard College

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In Annandale (USA)

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  • Type

    Course

  • Level

    Intermediate

  • Location

    Annandale (USA)

  • Duration

    Flexible

  • Start date

    Different dates available

The basic methodological approach of economics is to analyze the ubiquitous problem of human choice among alternative uses of limited resources. Economics examines how decisions are influenced by incentives, opportunities, and resource constraints, and explores the interacting consequences of those choices in our private and public lives.

The Bard Economics Program emphasizes the policy applications of economic theory at the local, national, and global levels. A wide range of courses in economic theory, applied economics, quantitative research methods, economic history, and economic thought are regularly offered. For students who wish to pursue a career in the financial world, Bard offers a five-year program leading to a BS degree in economics and finance and a BA degree in any other program.

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About this course

Three economics courses are required for Moderation, including Economics 100 and two 200-level courses. At Moderation students identify an area of focus and discuss their preliminary ideas for the Senior Project. Graduation requirements include: (1) The theory sequence (Principles of Economics, Intermediate Microeconomics, and Intermediate Macroeconomics); (2) Introduction to Econometrics; (3) a course in economic history; (4) a course in economic thought;

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Subjects

  • Approach
  • Economics
  • Global
  • Economic Theory
  • Principles
  • Introductory
  • Special interest
  • Political Studies
  • Historical Studies
  • Sociology
  • Environmental
  • Studies

Course programme

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Students typically begin their study of economics by taking Principles of Economics (Economics 100). The 200-level courses typically assume knowledge of introductory theory and are of special interest to students in political studies, historical studies, sociology, philosophy, human rights, global and international studies, social policy, and environmental and urban studies. Students who have completed introductory theory are encouraged to take at least one 200-level applied course before proceeding to more advanced course work. The 300-level Upper College courses and seminars provide advanced treatment of theory, research methodology, and applications for moderated economics majors. Students are encouraged to construct their academic program in a sequence of cognate courses that culminates in a Senior Project.

Students contemplating graduate school in economics are encouraged to take advanced theory courses and to develop their quantitative skills with additional courses such as Mathematical Economics (Economics 205), Advanced Econometrics (Economics 329), and related courses in mathematics (Linear Algebra, Proofs and Fundamentals, Probability, and Mathematical Statistics).

Recent Senior Projects in Economics

  • “Are Immigrants the Next Great Appliance? The Effects of Immigration on Female Labor Force Participation”
  • “Debt-Based Justice: Systematizing Human Valuation through the Lens of Criminal Justice”
  • “Refining the Wealth Effect: A Macroeconomic Approach”
  • “Two Essays on the Stability of the Auto Lending Market”

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