ECO 531 - Advanced Econometrics and Applications [Past Syllabus, Class Map]

Course description: This course provides an introduction to econometric techniques commonly used in applied microeconomics research. Course content spans several broad topics: non-linear and maximum likelihood estimation; regression approaches tailored to discrete data, limited dependent variables, and fractional data; and contemporary econometric models and applications including computational approaches. By linking theoretical textbook readings with journal articles featuring applications, the course strives to provide students with a broad understanding of multiple advanced econometric models and techniques. The course design stresses independent and active learning, integrating student applied econometrics research projects into the course design.

Prerequisites: A “B” or better in ECO 530 or permission.

Credits: 3

Past student comments:

• “This is one of the most useful courses I took. Keith has an excellent sense of his students’ stress levels and pulse on everyone’s understanding. He spends a tremendous amount of time prepping materials and it shows. Keith is very excited to teach and share knowledge. He tries to give us skills/tools/foundations that are intuitive so we can succeed in his course, other courses, and after grad school.”

• “Keith is an exemplary instructor. Even at 8am he is always enthusiastic and well-prepared. His presentations are the best I’ve seen from any instructor, with clear, concise slides shared ahead of time. His use of Google Classroom is ideal. He’s accessible outside of class and provides good feedback on homework and projects. His standards are very high – the class was challenging but we considered a large amount of material and I feel like I developed significant skills as a result. No major suggestions for improvements – Keith is outstanding.”

ECO 477 - Natural Resource Economics and Policy [syllabus coming soon]

Course description: This course explores ways in which economic analysis can be used to inform and improve the management of natural resources. The goal of this course is to introduce students to the concepts of economics and how they related to natural resource management. This course will cover topics, such as: how economists view the natural environment; economic theory of resource exploitation (renewable and nonrenewable resources); the use of natural resources and their regulation; and the effect of economic activity on the natural environment (and vice versa).

General Education Requirements:

Prerequisites: C- or better in ECO 350 or ECO 420.

Credits: 3

Including courses described above:

• SMS 564 - Marine Resource Management [graduate; syllabus]

• SMS 598 - Special Topics in Marine Sciences - Marine Resource Economics [graduate]

• ECO 385/485 - Introductory Econometrics [undergraduate; syllabus]

• ECO 420 - Intermediate Microeconomics with Calculus [undergraduate; syllabus]

• ECO 514 -Microeconomic Theory [graduate]

• ECO 531 - Advanced Applications of Economics [graduate; syllabus]