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

• Program Information and Advising
• Courses
• Internships and Career Exploration
• Undergraduate Research
• Graduation
• Preparing for Graduate School
• Department and Co-curricular Opportunities

Graduate Programs

• Ph.D. Program Description
• Prospective Ph.D. Student Information
• Information for Current Ph.D. Students
• About Our Ph.D. Students
• Master of Science in Applied Economics

Research Areas

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

Course Details

ECON460: Industrial Organization

Examines different theoretical models of firm behavior in markets with varying amounts of market power. Relates theory to specific industries and examines how market structure evolves over time.

Prerequisites/Rules:

Minimum grade of C- in ECON326; and 1 course with a minimum grade of C- from (ECON321, STAT401). Restriction: Must be in one of the following programs (Economics Bachelor of Science; Economics minor).

Credits and Grading Method:

• Credits: 3
• Grading Method: Regular, Pass-Fail, Audit

Course Offerings

• Fall 2021: Instructor: Andrew Sweeting

Department Information

The Department of Economics is located at 3114 Tydings Hall, 7343 Preinkert Dr., College Park, MD 20742.