ECON 401 - Research Seminar

Upper Division

Prerequisites
ECON 120, ECON 301, ECON 302; Minimum grade C-.

This seminar is designed to develop the student’s ability to evaluate professional, economic research through literature review and share ideas through seminar-like discussions. Methods of economic research are examined in theory and in actual practice, including their application in influential, published research. Students are expected to present this research in class and participate in discussions to deepen their understanding of how economists work and think. They are also required to develop their own areas of interest, appropriate to their choice of economics degree. This includes identifying a research project to be completed in the follow-on capstone class.

Repeatable
No

Additional Notes
Previous course number: ECON 120

Course credits: 4