Program Overview

University Programs

The university offers various programs for students, including the Summer Session, Summer Institute in Social Research Methods, Summer Research Residency Program (SRRP), Summer Language Institute (SLI), and Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL).

Courses

• Introductory Game Theory (Session 3)
  • Course Code: ECON
  • Course Description: This course explores Games of Strategies and how lessons learned from such games can guide one's thinking in everyday strategic interactions. It covers topics such as bidding at auctions, firm behavior with market power, R&D races, and presidential nominations.
  • Course Criteria: Prerequisites include ECON 10000/20000/20010.
  • Instructor(s): Tomer Yehoshua-Sandak
  • Session: Session 3
  • Course Dates: July 20th - August 21st
  • Class Days: Monday, Wednesday
  • Class Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Modality: In-Person
• Introduction to Macroeconomic Analysis: A Data Driven Approach
  • This course offers a comprehensive exploration of neoclassical macroeconomic models, designed for students who have previously studied the principles of macroeconomics.
  • The course is divided into five key modules:
    • economic growth and production
    • consumption and savings
    • government finances
    • money and the price level
    • unemployment
  • Throughout each module, relevant data is utilized to enhance the understanding of theoretical concepts.
• Introduction to Econometrics
  • The objective of this course is to introduce students to the practice of econometrics.
  • The course focuses on the use of multiple regression as a tool to establish causal relations.
  • The course emphasizes all steps of the process of empirical research: data collection, analysis, and presentation, both written and oral.

Other Programs

• Summer Institute in Social Research Methods
• Summer Research Residency Program (SRRP)
• Summer Language Institute (SLI)
• Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL)