Program Overview

University Programs

The Queen's University Department of Economics 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 its applications.
• 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 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 and the David C. Smith 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 and market structures.
• ECON 112 - Introductory Macroeconomics: A course that covers the principles of macroeconomics, including national income accounting and monetary policy.
• ECON 212 - Microeconomic Theory I: A course that provides an in-depth analysis of microeconomic theory, including consumer behavior and general equilibrium.
• ECON 222 - Macroeconomic Theory I: A course that covers the principles of macroeconomic theory, including national income determination and monetary policy.
• ECON 310 - Microeconomic Theory II: A course that provides advanced training in microeconomic theory, including game theory and information economics.
• ECON 320 - Macroeconomic Theory II: A course that covers advanced topics in macroeconomic theory, including economic growth and business cycles.

Research Areas

The department has a strong research focus, with faculty members working in various 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 and the application of economic principles to legal issues.
• Financial Economics: The study of financial markets and instruments, including stocks, bonds, and derivatives.
• Industrial Organization: The study of the structure and behavior of firms and industries.
• International Economics: The study of international trade and finance, including trade policies and exchange rates.
• Labour, Health, Education and Welfare: The study of labor markets, health economics, education, and welfare economics.
• Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics: The study of national income determination, monetary policy, and business cycles.
• Microeconomics: The study of individual economic units, including consumers and firms.
• Public and Development Economics: The study of public policy and economic development, including poverty reduction and economic growth.
• 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 throughout the year, including:

• QED Frontiers of Macroeconomics Workshop: A workshop that brings together leading researchers in macroeconomics to discuss current topics and issues.
• Financial Intermediation and Regulation Conference: A conference that focuses on financial intermediation and regulation, including banking and financial markets.
• Canadian Macroeconomic Study Group (CMSG) Meeting: A meeting of Canadian macroeconomists to discuss current research and issues in macroeconomics.