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 Program

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

Graduate Program

• 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

ECON675: Environmental Economics

This course develops a framework for an economic assessment of environmental problems and policy design with respect to market failures and the valuation of environmental resources. Focus is on policy issues, economic incentives, and instruments and valuation of nonmarket goods.

Prerequisites/Rules

Prerequisite: ECON 641 and ECON 645 (can be taken concurrently with ECON 645)

Credits and Grading Method

• Credits: 3
• Grading Method: Regular, Audit

Department of Economics

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