Program Overview

University of Maryland Department of Economics

The Department of Economics at the University of Maryland offers various programs for undergraduate and graduate students.

Undergraduate Programs

• The Economics Bachelor of Arts program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of economic principles and theories.
• The Economics minor program allows students to explore economic concepts and their applications in various fields.
• The Social Data Science-Economics program combines economic analysis with data science techniques to equip students with skills in data-driven decision-making.

Graduate Programs

• The Ph.D. Program in Economics is designed for students who wish to pursue advanced research in economics.
• The Master of Science in Applied Economics program focuses on the practical application of economic theories and models.

Course Offerings

• ECON371: Economic Analysis of Good, Evil, and Fairness
  • Examines how economic tools can be used to analyze and better understand issues of "Good", "Evil" and "Fairness".
  • Considers questions such as: What is the relation between fairness and equal treatment? Between fairness and equality? What makes an economic or political system "fair" or "unfair"? What makes a system "good"?
  • Prerequisites/Rules:
    • Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C- in ECON200 and ECON201.
    • Restriction: Must be in one of the following programs (Economics Bachelor of Arts; Economics minor; Social Data Science-Economics).
  • Credits: 3
  • Grading Method: Regular, Pass-Fail, Audit
  • Course Offerings:
    • Fall 2025 ♦ Instructor: Allan Drazen
    • Fall 2024 ♦ Instructor: Allan Drazen
    • Fall 2023 ♦ Instructor: Allan Drazen
    • Fall 2022 ♦ Instructor: Allan Drazen

Research Areas

• Development, Labor, and Public Economics
• Macroeconomics and International Economics
• Microeconomic Theory, Behavioral Economics, Industrial Organization
• Econometrics
• Economic History, Institutions, and Political Economy