Program Overview

University Program Information

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 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 is a research-based program that provides advanced training in economic theory and methodology.
• PhD: The Doctor of Philosophy in Economics is a research-based program that provides advanced training in economic theory and methodology, with a focus on original research.
• Executive Programs: The department also offers executive programs for working professionals, which provide advanced training in economics and business.

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 economics.
• ECON 111 - Introductory Microeconomics: A course that covers the principles of microeconomics, including consumer behavior and market structure.
• ECON 112 - Introductory Macroeconomics: A course that covers the principles of macroeconomics, including economic growth and inflation.
• ECON 212 - Microeconomic Theory I: A course that covers advanced microeconomic theory, including consumer behavior and market structure.
• ECON 222 - Macroeconomic Theory I: A course that covers advanced macroeconomic theory, including economic growth and inflation.
• ECON 310 - Microeconomic Theory II: A course that covers advanced microeconomic theory, including general equilibrium and welfare economics.
• ECON 320 - Macroeconomic Theory II: A course that covers advanced 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 methods to economic data.
• Economic History, Law and Economics: The study of economic history, law, and institutions.
• Financial Economics: The study of financial markets and instruments.
• Industrial Organization: The study of firm behavior and market structure.
• International Economics: The study of international trade and finance.
• Labour, Health, Education and Welfare: The study of labor markets, health, education, and welfare economics.
• Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics: The study of economic growth, inflation, and monetary policy.
• Microeconomics: The study of consumer behavior, market structure, and general equilibrium.
• Public and Development Economics: The study of public policy, economic development, and institutional economics.
• Urban, Environmental and Natural Resource Economics: The study of urban economics, environmental economics, and natural resource economics.

Awards and Prizes

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

• Douglas D. Purvis Memorial Prize: An award for outstanding academic achievement in economics.
• The Dan Usher Prize for Excellence in Economic Research: An award for outstanding research in economics.
• Scarthingmoor MA Essay Prize: An award for the best MA essay in economics.
• Curtis Prize: An award for outstanding academic achievement in economics.
• David C. Smith Prize: An award for outstanding research in economics.
• Martin F. J. Prachowny Prize: An award for outstanding academic achievement in economics.
• R.E. Olley Graduate Award: An award for outstanding graduate students in economics.
• Richard S. Malone Prize: An award for outstanding academic achievement in economics.
• Scarthingmoor PhD Thesis Prize: An award for the best PhD thesis in economics.
• The E. Gay Mitchell Prize: An award for outstanding academic achievement in economics.
• The Neil Morrison Prize: An award for outstanding research in economics.
• The Tripp-Smith Family Prize: An award for outstanding academic achievement in economics.
• The Mac Urquhart PhD Prize: An award for the best PhD thesis in economics.