Program Overview

University of Maryland Program Information

Overview

The University of Maryland offers various programs in the field of economics, including undergraduate and graduate degrees.

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

ECON673: Information, Game Theory and Market Design

This course focuses on strategic decision-making and the theory and practice of market design. Topics include experimental economics, spectrum auctions, labor markets, electricity markets, and environmental auctions.

Prerequisites/Rules

• Prerequisite: ECON 641 and ECON 644 (can be taken concurrently with ECON 644)
• Credits: 3
• Grading Method: Regular, Audit