Program Overview

Department of Economics

The Department of Economics offers various programs for undergraduate and graduate students.

Undergraduate Program

The undergraduate program in economics provides students with a comprehensive understanding of economic principles, theories, and practices.

• Major Requirements:
  • To Declare a Major
  • Double Major with Data Science
• Minors:
  • Minor in Economics
  • Minor in Quantitative Economics
  • Minor in Data Science
  • Minor in Philosophy, Politics and Economics
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• Certificates in Economics:
  • Certificate in Computational Economics and Data Analytics
  • Certificate in Economic Theory
  • Certificate in Financial Economics
  • Certificate in Global Economics
  • Certificate in Public Policy Economics
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Course Descriptions

01:220:463 Economics of Taxation (3)

• Course Code: 01:220:463
• Credits: 3
• Course Type: Upper Level Elective for Major
• Certificate: Certificate in Public Policy Economics, Minor in Philosophy, Politics and Economics
• Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring Structure of U.S. tax system. Effects on the allocation of resources and economic growth; distribution of the burden of taxation across income groups. Prerequisites: 01:220:320 and 322. (Credit not given for both this course and 01:220:363)