Program Overview

University Program Information

The Queen's University Economics Department offers various programs for undergraduate and graduate students.

Undergraduate Programs

• Major in Applied Economics (APEC): This program focuses on the application of economic principles to real-world problems.
• Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PPEC): This interdisciplinary program combines the study of politics, philosophy, and economics to provide a comprehensive understanding of social and economic issues.
• Minors & Medials: Students can pursue minors or medials in economics to supplement their major program.
• Economics Degree Pathways: The department offers various degree pathways for students to tailor their education to their interests and career goals.

Graduate Programs

• MA: The Master of Arts program in economics provides advanced training in economic theory, econometrics, and research methods.
  • Awards & Prizes: The department offers several awards and prizes to MA students, including the Scarthingmoor MA Essay Prize.
• PhD: The Doctor of Philosophy program in economics is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in academic or professional research.
  • Awards & Prizes: The department offers several awards and prizes to PhD students, including the Curtis Prize, David C. Smith Prize, and Scarthingmoor PhD Thesis Prize.

Courses

The department offers a wide range of courses in economics, including:

• ECON 110 - Principles of Economics: An introductory course covering the fundamental principles of microeconomics and macroeconomics.
• ECON 111 - Introductory Microeconomics: A course focusing on the principles of microeconomics, including consumer behavior, production, and market structures.
• ECON 112 - Introductory Macroeconomics: A course covering the principles of macroeconomics, including national income accounting, inflation, and unemployment.
• ECON 212 - Microeconomic Theory I: A course providing an in-depth analysis of microeconomic theory, including consumer behavior, production, and market structures.
• ECON 222 - Macroeconomic Theory I: A course providing an in-depth analysis of macroeconomic theory, including national income accounting, inflation, and unemployment.
• ECON 846 - Industrial Organization II: A course focusing on the theory and practice of industrial organization, including regulation, competition policy, and quantitative studies.

Research Areas

The department has several research areas, including:

• Econometrics and Quantitative Methods: The application of statistical and mathematical methods to economic data.
• Economic History, Law and Economics: The study of economic history, law, and their intersection with economics.
• Financial Economics: The study of financial markets, institutions, and instruments.
• Industrial Organization: The study of the structure and behavior of firms and industries.
• International Economics: The study of international trade, finance, and economic development.
• Labour, Health, Education and Welfare: The study of labor markets, health economics, education, and social welfare policy.
• Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics: The study of macroeconomic theory, monetary policy, and financial systems.
• Microeconomics: The study of individual economic units, including consumers, firms, and markets.
• Public and Development Economics: The study of public policy, economic development, and international trade.
• Urban, Environmental and Natural Resource Economics: The study of urban economics, environmental economics, and natural resource management.

Conferences and Workshops

The department hosts several conferences and workshops throughout the year, including:

• QED Frontiers of Macroeconomics Workshop: A workshop featuring presentations on cutting-edge research in macroeconomics.
• Financial Intermediation and Regulation Conference: A conference focusing on the latest research in financial intermediation and regulation.
• Canadian Macroeconomic Study Group (CMSG) Meeting: A meeting of Canadian macroeconomists to discuss current research and policy issues.