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 minors or medials in economics, which provide a foundation in economic theory and analysis.
• Economics Degree Pathways: The department offers various degree pathways, including a four-year honors degree and a three-year general degree.

Graduate Programs

• MA: The Master of Arts in Economics program provides advanced training in economic theory, econometrics, and research methods.
• PhD: The Doctor of Philosophy in Economics program is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in research and academia.
• Executive Programs: The department also offers executive programs for working professionals who want to advance their knowledge and skills in economics.

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 behavior of individual economic units, such as households and firms.
• ECON 112 - Introductory Macroeconomics: A course that examines the performance of the economy as a whole, including topics such as inflation, unemployment, and economic growth.
• ECON 212 - Microeconomic Theory I: A course that provides a more advanced treatment of microeconomic theory, including topics such as consumer behavior and market structure.
• ECON 222 - Macroeconomic Theory I: A course that provides a more advanced treatment of macroeconomic theory, including topics such as national income accounting and fiscal policy.
• ECON 310 - Microeconomic Theory II: A course that covers more advanced topics in microeconomic theory, including general equilibrium theory and welfare economics.
• ECON 320 - Macroeconomic Theory II: A course that covers more advanced topics in macroeconomic theory, including monetary policy and international trade.

Research Areas

The department has a strong research focus, with faculty members working in a variety of areas, including:

• Econometrics and Quantitative Methods: The application of statistical and mathematical techniques to economic data.
• Economic History, Law and Economics: The study of the historical development of economic systems and the relationship between economics and law.
• Financial Economics: The study of financial markets and instruments, including topics such as asset pricing and risk management.
• Industrial Organization: The study of the behavior of firms and markets, including topics such as competition and regulation.
• International Economics: The study of international trade and finance, including topics such as trade policy and exchange rates.
• Labour, Health, Education and Welfare: The study of the economics of labor markets, health, education, and social welfare programs.
• Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics: The study of the performance of the economy as a whole, including topics such as inflation, unemployment, and economic growth.
• Microeconomics: The study of the behavior of individual economic units, such as households and firms.
• Public and Development Economics: The study of the economics of public policy and economic development, including topics such as taxation and economic growth.
• Urban, Environmental and Natural Resource Economics: The study of the economics of urban areas, environmental policy, and natural resource management.

Awards and Prizes

The department offers several awards and prizes to students, including:

• Douglas D. Purvis Memorial Prize: An award given to the student who achieves the highest standing in the fourth year of the honors economics program.
• The Dan Usher Prize for Excellence in Economic Research: An award given to the student who submits the best research paper in economics.
• Curtis Prize: An award given to the student who achieves the highest standing in the PhD program.
• Scarthingmoor PhD Thesis Prize: An award given to the student who submits the best PhD thesis in economics.