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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Economics

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Offered by: Economics     Degree: Doctor of Philosophy

Program Requirements

The Ph.D. in Economics focuses on microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics. Specialization in three fields of economics is offered.

Thesis

A thesis for the doctoral degree must constitute original scholarship and must be a distinct contribution to knowledge. It must show familiarity with previous work in the field and must demonstrate ability to plan and carry out research, organize results, and defend the approach and conclusions in a scholarly manner. The research presented must meet current standards of the discipline; as well, the thesis must clearly demonstrate how the research advances knowledge in the field. Finally, the thesis must be written in compliance with norms for academic and scholarly expression and for publication in the public domain.

Required Courses (20 credits)

  • ECON 662D1 Econometrics (3 credits)

    Offered by: Economics (Faculty of Arts)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    Overview

    Economics (Arts) : A broad treatment of econometric methods, with particular reference to time series processes. Estimation of linear and non-linear models, GLS, IV, Maximum Likelihood, parametric specification testing for linear and non-linear hypotheses, diagnostic testing (autocorrelation, heteroskedasticity, normality, parameter constancy, etc.), modelling technique, non-stationary data processes.

    Terms: Fall 2021

    Instructors: Davidson, Russell (Fall)

  • ECON 662D2 Econometrics (3 credits)

    Offered by: Economics (Faculty of Arts)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    Overview

    Economics (Arts) : See ECON 662D1 for course description.

    Terms: Winter 2022

    Instructors: Galbraith, John W (Winter)

  • ECON 701 Ph.D. Comprehensive Examination 1

    Offered by: Economics (Faculty of Arts)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    Overview

    Economics (Arts) : An examination that must be passed by all doctoral candidates in order to continue in the doctoral program.

    Terms: Fall 2021

    Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2021-2022 academic year.

  • ECON 709 Microeconomic Theory 3 (3 credits)

    Offered by: Economics (Faculty of Arts)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    Overview

    Economics (Arts) : Doctoral-level microeconomic theory.

    Terms: Fall 2021

    Instructors: Baumann, Leonie (Fall)

  • ECON 711 Microeconomic Theory 2 (3 credits)

    Offered by: Economics (Faculty of Arts)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    Overview

    Economics (Arts) : This course is the second part of a two-semester doctoral level microeconomic theory sequence.

    Terms: Winter 2022

    Instructors: Dutta, Rohan (Winter)

  • ECON 712 Macroeconomic Theory 1 (3 credits)

    Offered by: Economics (Faculty of Arts)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    Overview

    Economics (Arts) : This course is the first part of a two-semester doctorals level macroeconomic theory sequence.

    Terms: Fall 2021

    Instructors: Barczyk, Daniel (Fall)

  • ECON 713 Macroeconomic Theory 2 (3 credits)

    Offered by: Economics (Faculty of Arts)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    Overview

    Economics (Arts) : This course is the second part of a two-semester doctoral level macroeconomic theory sequence

    Terms: Winter 2022

    Instructors: Ruge-Murcia, Francisco (Winter)

  • ECON 770 PhD Research Seminar 1 (1 credit)

    Offered by: Economics (Faculty of Arts)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    Overview

    Economics (Arts) : Presentation of PhD research.

    Terms: Fall 2021

    Instructors: Benchekroun, Hassan (Fall)

    • Prerequisites: All comprehensive and field examinations are to be completed.

    • ECON 770 must be taken before ECON 771.

  • ECON 771 PhD Research Seminar 2 (1 credit)

    Offered by: Economics (Faculty of Arts)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    Overview

    Economics (Arts) : Presentation of PhD research.

    Terms: Winter 2022

    Instructors: Benchekroun, Hassan (Winter)

    • Prerequisites: All comprehensive and field examinations are to be completed. ECON 770 must be taken before ECON 771.

Elective Courses (18 credits)

18 credits of elective courses at the 600 level or higher in consultation with the Graduate Program Director.

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