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.
• Minors & Medials: Students can also pursue minor or medial programs in economics.
• Economics Degree Pathways: The department provides guidance on degree pathways for students.

Graduate Programs

• MA: The Master's program in Economics offers advanced training in economic theory, econometrics, and research methods.
  • Awards & Prizes: Graduate students are eligible for various awards and prizes, including the Scarthingmoor MA Essay Prize.
• PhD: The PhD program in Economics provides rigorous training for students pursuing academic or research careers.
  • Awards & Prizes: PhD students are eligible for awards such as the Curtis Prize, David C. Smith Prize, and the Scarthingmoor PhD Thesis Prize.

Courses

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

• ECON 110 - Principles of Economics
• ECON 111 - Introductory Microeconomics
• ECON 112 - Introductory Macroeconomics
• ECON 212 - Microeconomic Theory I
• ECON 222 - Macroeconomic Theory I
• ECON 310 - Microeconomic Theory II
• ECON 320 - Macroeconomic Theory II
• ECON 850 - Econometrics I
• ECON 851 - Econometrics II
• ECON 857 - Dynamic Economic Theory: This course covers the mathematics used in dynamic economic theory and its application to various topics.
  • Prerequisites: ECON 856 or permission of the instructor
• ECON 910 - Advanced Topics in Microeconomics
• ECON 915 - Advanced Topics in Macroeconomics
• ECON 999 - Ph.D. Thesis Seminar

Research Areas

The department has research expertise in:

• Econometrics and Quantitative Methods
• Economic History, Law and Economics
• Financial Economics
• Industrial Organization
• International Economics
• Labour, Health, Education and Welfare
• Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics
• Microeconomics
• Public and Development Economics
• Urban, Environmental and Natural Resource Economics

Conferences and Workshops

The department hosts various conferences and workshops, including:

• QED Frontiers of Macroeconomics Workshop
• Financial Intermediation and Regulation Conference
• Canadian Macroeconomic Study Group (CMSG) Meeting

Prizes and Distinctions

The department awards several prizes to students, including:

• Douglas D. Purvis Memorial Prize
• The Dan Usher Prize for Excellence in Economic Research