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 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 four-year honors degree, a three-year general degree, and a minor in economics.

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 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 advanced treatment of microeconomic theory, including consumer behavior, production, and market structures.
• ECON 222 - Macroeconomic Theory I: A course that provides an advanced treatment of macroeconomic theory, including national income accounting, inflation, and unemployment.

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, 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, education, and welfare economics.
• Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics: The study of macroeconomic theory, policy, and monetary economics.
• Microeconomics: The study of microeconomic theory, including consumer behavior, production, and market structures.
• Public and Development Economics: The study of public economics, development economics, and economic policy.
• 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 recent advances in the field.
• Financial Intermediation and Regulation Conference: A conference that focuses on the latest research in financial intermediation and regulation.
• Canadian Macroeconomic Study Group (CMSG) Meeting: A meeting that brings together researchers and policymakers to discuss issues in macroeconomic policy.

Prizes and Distinctions

The department offers various prizes and distinctions to students, including:

• Douglas D. Purvis Memorial Prize: A prize awarded to the student with the highest standing in the fourth-year honors program.
• The Dan Usher Prize for Excellence in Economic Research: A prize awarded to the student who submits the best research paper in economics.