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• ECON 6280: Cost-Benefit Anlysis

  3.00 Credits

  Clemson University

  
  Develops techniques for the appraisal of public expenditure programs with particular emphasis on investment in infrastructure. Topics include choice of an appropriate discount rate and the calculation of social costs and benefits in the presence of market distortions. Preq: ECON 3140 or consent of instructor.
  ShareECON 6280 - Cost-Benefit Anlysis

• ECON 6290: Economics of Energy Markets

  3.00 Credits

  Clemson University

  
  This course examines the economics of energy markets and energy policy. The unique features and characteristics of these important and interrelated markets are explored, and participants gain practical experience in connecting economic concepts to recent energy-related events and energy policy issues. Preq: ECON 3140.
  ShareECON 6290 - Economics of Energy Markets

• ECON 6300: Topics in Math Econ

  3.00 Credits

  Clemson University

  
  This course develops the mathematical tools underlying economic analysis and prepares students for doing advanced theoretical work in economics. The topics covered in this course provide excellent preparation for advanced economics courses, and lay the foundation for doing quantitative analysis associated with both career work and graduate study in economics. Preq: ECON 3140; and either MATH 1080 or MATH 2070.
  ShareECON 6300 - Topics in Math Econ

• ECON 6400: Game Theory

  3.00 Credits

  Clemson University

  
  Introduction to the formal analysis of strategic interaction among rational, self-interested rivals. Basic theoretical aspects of games are discussed and applied to such topics as bargaining, voting, auctions, and oligopoly. Preq: ECON 3140 and MATH 1060; or ECON 3140 and MATH 1020 and MATH 2070; or ECON 4300; or consent of instructor.
  ShareECON 6400 - Game Theory

• ECON 6550: Applied Micro Resrch

  3.00 Credits

  Clemson University

  
  Students conduct research in applied microeconomics. Topics vary according to student and professor interests. Students read papers in the literature, formulate their own economic hypotheses, and collect and analyze data to test those hypotheses. May be repeated for a maximum of nine credits, but only if different topics are covered. Preq: ECON 3140; and one of ECON 4050 or ECON 6050; or consent of instructor.
  ShareECON 6550 - Applied Micro Resrch

• ECON 6580: Natural Res Use in Global Econ

  3.00 Credits

  Clemson University

  
  This course covers the application of microeconomic concepts and models to the use of natural resources in the global economy. Students evaluate the efficiency and sustainability of natural resource use, as well as the extent to which the use promotes economic development. Focus is on uses of energy resources, recyclable resources, land, and water and evaluation of policies that affect their use. Preq: AGRB 3570 or ECON 3140; and MATH 1020 or MATH 1060.
  ShareECON 6580 - Natural Res Use in Global Econ

• ECON 7510: Selected Topics

  3.00 Credits

  Clemson University

  
  Current economic policy issues such as inflation, regulation, protectionism and energy policy. Emphasis is on the presentation of these topics to secondary school students. Topics vary from year to year. May be repeated for credit. Preq: ECON 2000 and ECON 2110.
  ShareECON 7510 - Selected Topics

• ECON 8000: History of Economic Thought

  3.00 Credits

  Clemson University

  
  Development of economic thought from early Greek to Keynesian economics; writings of major economists such as Smith, Ricardo, Marx, Marshall and Keynes; development of major economic theories. May also be offered as APEC 8000.
  ShareECON 8000 - History of Economic Thought

• ECON 8010: Microeconomic Theory

  3.00 Credits

  Clemson University

  
  Microeconomic theory and its use to analyze and predict the behavior of industries, firms and consumers under various market conditions. Offered fall semester only. May also be offered as APEC 8010.
  ShareECON 8010 - Microeconomic Theory

• ECON 8020: Adv Econ Concepts and Applic I

  3.00 Credits

  Clemson University

  
  Rigorous development of price theory under alternative product and resource market structures. May also be offered as APEC 8020. Preq: Consent of instructor.
  ShareECON 8020 - Adv Econ Concepts and Applic I