Economics PhD

The following requirements are in addition to, or further elaborate upon, those requirements outlined in The Graduate School Policy Guide.

The department does not normally admit students for a terminal MA degree. Doctoral students who complete the ECON 410, ECON 411, and ECON 480* sequences with a B average and achieve an "MA Pass" on the written qualifying examinations are eligible to receive the MA degree.

Courses Units Core Courses ECON 410-1 Microeconomics 1 ECON 411-1 Macroeconomics 1 ECON 480-1 Introduction to Econometrics* 1 Economic History or Development: One of those listed below 1 ECON 315 Topics in Economic History ECON 322 Evolution of the Global Economy ECON 323-1 or -2 Economic History of the United States ECON 324 Western Economic History ECON 325 Economic Growth and Development ECON 326 The Economics of Developing Countries ECON 420-1 Advanced Topics in American Economic History ECON 420-2 Advanced Topics in European Economic History Electives 5 Economics (300- or 400-level) or approved related courses Total required units:variable, depending on whether student enters with master's degree 9

* ECON 480 is not required of students in the bachelor’s/master’s dual degree program. Students should consult with the Economics program for a suitable substitution.

• Examinations: final oral examination
• Research/Projects: none specified
• Master's Thesis: none specified
• Other: paper in one course carrying graduate credit

Courses Units Core Courses ECON 410-1,2,3 Microeconomics 3 ECON 411-1,2,3 Macroeconomics 3 ECON 480-1,2,3 Introduction to Econometrics 3 Nine Approved Field Courses that must include:
(a) At least one course in Economic History (ECON 420-1 Advanced Topics in American Economic History (or) ECON 420-2 Advanced Topics in European Economic History ), and
(b) Three field sequences of at least two-quarters each. A field sequence consists of two or three quarter-length courses as determined by the department. 9 Total required units: 18

• Examinations: preliminary examinations in economic theory (microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics); oral examination for approval of dissertation prospectus
• Research/Projects: two research papers presented in the student seminar (ECON 501) or equivalent
• PhD Dissertation: original, independent research
• Final Evaluations: oral dissertation defense