Program Overview

University Programs

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

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): An interdisciplinary program that combines the study of politics, philosophy, and economics.
• Minors & Medials: Students can also pursue minors or medials in economics, which provide a foundation in economic theory and principles.
• Economics Degree Pathways: The department offers various degree pathways, including a major, medial, or minor in economics.

Graduate Programs

• MA: The Master of Arts program in economics provides 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 Doctor of Philosophy program in economics is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in research and academia.
  • Awards & Prizes: PhD students are eligible for various awards and prizes, including the Curtis Prize, David C. Smith Prize, and Martin F. J. Prachowny Prize.

Courses

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

• ECON 110 - Principles of Economics: An introductory course that covers the basic principles of microeconomics and macroeconomics.
• ECON 111 - Introductory Microeconomics: A course that focuses on the principles of microeconomics, including consumer behavior, production, and market structures.
• ECON 112 - Introductory Macroeconomics: A course that covers the principles of macroeconomics, including national income accounting, inflation, and unemployment.
• ECON 212 - Microeconomic Theory I: A course that provides an in-depth analysis of microeconomic theory, including consumer behavior, production, and market structures.
• ECON 222 - Macroeconomic Theory I: A course that provides an in-depth analysis of macroeconomic theory, including national income accounting, inflation, and unemployment.
• ECON 310 - Microeconomic Theory II: A course that builds on the principles of microeconomic theory, including general equilibrium and welfare economics.
• ECON 320 - Macroeconomic Theory II: A course that builds on the principles of macroeconomic theory, including monetary policy and international trade.
• ECON 351 - Introductory Econometrics: A course that introduces students to the principles of econometrics, including regression analysis and hypothesis testing.
• ECON 452 - Applied Econometrics: A course that applies econometric techniques to real-world problems, including data analysis and modeling.

Research Areas

The department has various research areas, including:

• Econometrics and Quantitative Methods: The application of statistical and mathematical techniques to economic data.
• Economic History, Law and Economics: The study of economic history, law, and their impact on economic development.
• 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 welfare economics.
• Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics: The study of macroeconomic theory, monetary policy, and international trade.
• Microeconomics: The study of microeconomic theory, including consumer behavior, production, and market structures.
• 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 economics.

Conferences and Workshops

The department hosts various conferences and workshops, including:

• QED Frontiers of Macroeconomics Workshop: An annual workshop that brings together leading researchers in macroeconomics.
• Financial Intermediation and Regulation Conference: A conference that focuses on financial intermediation and regulation.
• Canadian Macroeconomic Study Group (CMSG) Meeting: A meeting of Canadian macroeconomists to discuss current research and policy issues.
• WECAN Conference: A conference that focuses on women's economic empowerment and career advancement.