Current Classes
Schedule as of November 30, 2023
Macroeconomics is the study of national and global economies. Topics include output, unemployment and inflation; and how they are affected by financial systems, fiscal and monetary policies. Prerequisite for most upper-division courses. Meets New Mexico General Education Curriculum Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences.
# | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
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002 | 75836 | MWF 11:00
AM - 11:50
AM | David van der Goes - dvandergoes@unm.edu | 3 | 68 |
011 | 65610 | MWF 9:00
AM - 9:50
AM | Nikhil Ganvir - nikhilganvir2010@unm.edu | 3 | 26 |
014 | 65612 | TR 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM | Margo Gustina - mgustina@unm.edu | 3 | 6 |
CANCELLED 015 | 74826 | Lecture | Staff | 3 | 4 |
016 | 72829 | MWF 10:00
AM - 10:50
AM | Stephen Owusu - stowusu@salud.unm.edu | 3 | 14 |
019 | 65248 | TR 11:00
AM - 12:15 PM | Matias Fontenla - fontenla@unm.edu | 3 | 87 |
This course will provide a broad overview of microeconomics. Microeconomics is the study of issues specific to households, firms, or industries with an emphasis on the role of markets. Topics discussed will include household and firm behavior, demand and supply, government intervention, market structures, and the efficient allocation of resources.Prerequisite for most upper division courses. Meets New Mexico General Education Curriculum Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences.
# | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
001 | 65261 | TR 9:30
AM - 10:45
AM | Kira Villa - kmvilla@unm.edu | 3 | 6 |
CANCELLED 002 | 75835 | Lecture | Staff | 3 | 75 |
005 | 65636 | TR 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM | Andrew L Goodkind - agoodkind@unm.edu | 3 | 21 |
008 | 69438 | TR 11:00
AM - 12:15 PM | Sarah S Stith - ssstith@unm.edu | 3 | 6 |
011 | 72826 | MWF 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM | Ewa Z Olszowka - zuzia@unm.edu | 3 | 21 |
015 | 65264 | TR 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM | Richard Santos - santos@unm.edu | 3 | 3 |
017 | 74827 | MWF 9:00
AM - 9:50
AM | Casey Leek - caseyleek1@unm.edu | 3 | 35 |
Intermediate analysis of microeconomic theory and concepts. Topics include consumer behavior and demand, production and costs, price and output under both perfect competition and pure monopoly. Prerequisite: 2110 and 2120 and (307 or MATH 1430 or MATH 1512).
# | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
005 | 72834 | MW 11:00
AM - 12:15 PM | Yuting Yang - yutingyang@unm.edu | 3 | 13 |
Theories of national income determination in explaining business cycles; aggregate supply; and the role of expectations. Role of monetary and fiscal policies in stabilizing the economy. Prerequisite: 2110 and 2120 and (307 or MATH 1430 or MATH 1512).
# | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
001 | 72830 | TR 9:30
AM - 10:45
AM | Xiaoyang Wang - xiaoyangwang@unm.edu | 3 | 26 |
Introduces math, data, and writing skills that are essential for understanding, interpreting and communicating economics concepts. Prerequisite: MATH 1220 or MATH 1240 or ACT Math =>26 or SAT Math Section =>620 or ACCUPLACER College-Level Math =>100. Pre- or corequisite: 2110 or 2120.
# | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
005 | 57146 | TR 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM | Melissa Binder - mbinder@unm.edu | 3 | 17 |
Introductory statistics, probability, probability distributions and hypothesis testing. Basic econometric techniques emphasizing estimation of economic relationships and the use of econometric models in forecasting. Prerequisite: 2110 and 2120 and MATH 1350.
# | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
003 | 72898 | MW 8:30
AM - 9:45
AM | David van der Goes - dvandergoes@unm.edu | 3 | 1 |
005 | 74855 | TR 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM | Kira Villa - kmvilla@unm.edu | 3 | 1 |
Explores trends in income distribution especially across and within groups and examines theories explaining behavior and outcomes. Public policy concerning poverty and discrimination is studied and discussed. Prerequisite: 300.
# | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
001 | 74858 | T 6:00 PM - 8:45 PM | Richard Santos - santos@unm.edu | 3 | 5 |
Nature of modern firms and markets: relationship of market structure, conduct and performance, including analysis of antitrust policy, public utility regulation and 'deregulation' of some industries. Prerequisite: 300.
# | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
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001 | 74856 | TR 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM | Sarah S Stith - ssstith@unm.edu | 3 | 22 |
Development of the principle economic doctrines and schools of economic thought from the Physiocrats to Keynes. Prerequisite: 2110 and 2120.
# | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
001 | 69434 | MWF 10:00
AM - 10:50
AM | Manuel R Montoya - mrmonto@unm.edu | 3 | 15 |
A survey course designed to develop those mathematical results and methods which find frequent use in economic analysis. Prerequisite: 300 and 303.
# | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
001 | 74861 | TR 11:00
AM - 12:15 PM | Jingjing Wang - wangj@unm.edu | 3 | 13 |
Focus on public policy and regulation. Specialized issues such as development and management of water, mineral, energy, air quality, forest and fishery resources, resource scarcity, sustainability, non-stationary pollution, water quality and global resource distribution. Prerequisite: 300 and 309.
# | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
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T: Water Resour I Contemp Issu | |||||
001 | 72837 | TR 4:00 PM - 6:15 PM | Robert P Berrens - rberrens@unm.edu | 3 | Section Full |
For senior students wishing to study topics not covered in an existing course or in more detail. Requirements will be agreed upon between student and instructor. Prerequisite: 300 and 303 and 309.
# | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
001 | 10145 | Independent Study | Melissa Binder - mbinder@unm.edu | 1 TO 3 | 5 |
002 | 10146 | Independent Study | Andrew L Goodkind - agoodkind@unm.edu | 1 TO 3 | 5 |
005 | 10151 | Independent Study | Alok K Bohara - bohara@unm.edu | 1 TO 3 | 5 |
007 | 52193 | | Sarah S Stith - ssstith@unm.edu | 1 TO 3 | 5 |
008 | 10156 | Independent Study | Janie Chermak - jchermak@unm.edu | 1 TO 3 | 5 |
009 | 10157 | Independent Study | Robert P Berrens - rberrens@unm.edu | 1 TO 3 | 5 |
011 | 10159 | Independent Study | Brady P Horn - bhorn@unm.edu | 1 TO 3 | 5 |
013 | 35729 | Independent Study | Benjamin A Jones - bajones@unm.edu | 1 TO 3 | 5 |
014 | 43266 | | Richard Santos - santos@unm.edu | 1 TO 3 | 5 |
CANCELLED 015 | 55633 | Independent Study | Staff | 1 TO 3 | Section Full |
016 | 58377 | | Kira Villa - kmvilla@unm.edu | 1 TO 3 | 5 |
017 | 76475 | | Manuel R Montoya - mrmonto@unm.edu | 1 TO 3 | 4 |
A faculty-directed exploration of a specific topic through reading, discussion, and critique. Open to juniors or seniors with an overall grade point average of at least 3.2 and approval of the department. Prerequisite: 309. Restriction: junior or senior standing and permission of department.
# | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
002 | 10202 | Independent Study | Robert P Berrens - rberrens@unm.edu | 3 | 5 |
004 | 10206 | Independent Study | Janie Chermak - jchermak@unm.edu | 3 | 5 |
005 | 10207 | Independent Study | Andrew L Goodkind - agoodkind@unm.edu | 3 | 5 |
006 | 10208 | Independent Study | Alok K Bohara - bohara@unm.edu | 3 | 5 |
007 | 28354 | Independent Study | Benjamin A Jones - bajones@unm.edu | 3 | 5 |
008 | 44337 | | Jingjing Wang - wangj@unm.edu | 3 | 5 |
009 | 44338 | | Brady P Horn - bhorn@unm.edu | 3 | 5 |
010 | 67578 | | Melissa Binder - mbinder@unm.edu | 3 | 5 |
011 | 74312 | | Kira Villa - kmvilla@unm.edu | 3 | 5 |
Faculty-supervised investigative study that results in the development and writing of an undergraduate Senior-level thesis. Prerequisite: 498.
# | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
003 | 10219 | | Melissa Binder - mbinder@unm.edu | 4 | 5 |
004 | 10220 | | Andrew L Goodkind - agoodkind@unm.edu | 4 | 5 |
005 | 10221 | | Brady P Horn - bhorn@unm.edu | 4 | 5 |
CANCELLED 008 | 33311 | Independent Study | Staff | 4 | Section Full |
009 | 33548 | | Janie Chermak - jchermak@unm.edu | 4 | 5 |
010 | 55753 | | Alok K Bohara - bohara@unm.edu | 4 | 5 |
011 | 68193 | | Xiaoxue Li - lix@unm.edu | 4 | 5 |
Topics include producer and consumer theory, duality and welfare measures, competitive markets and monopoly and decision making under uncertainty. Restriction: admitted to M.A. Economics or Ph.D. Economics.
# | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
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003 | 66377 | MW 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM | Yuting Yang - yutingyang@unm.edu | 3 | 9 |
Calculus and matrix theory as applied to macro and micro models. Unconstrained and constrained optimization; static and comparative static analysis; introduction to dynamic analysis. Restriction: admitted to M.A. Economics or Ph.D. Economics.
# | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
002 | 66380 | TR 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM | Jingjing Wang - wangj@unm.edu | 3 | 4 |
Discrete and continuous probability distributions; expectations; joint, conditional marginal distributions; hypothesis testing; least squares estimators; violation of the least squares principle. Econometric software with applications. Restriction: admitted to M.A. Economics or Ph.D. Economics.
# | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
002 | 66383 | TR 9:30
AM - 10:45
AM | Alok K Bohara - bohara@unm.edu | 3 | Section Full Fees: $ 25 |
Simultaneous equation methods, nonlinear least squares, maximum likelihood method, qualitative dependent variable models, asymptotic properties and test statistics. Emphasis on computer modeling. Prerequisite: 509.
# | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
001 | 59367 | TR 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM | Alok K Bohara - bohara@unm.edu | 3 | 7 Fees: $ 25 |
Industrial organization is the study of firms and markets. Course covers firms internal organization and the interactions of firms in markets that are competitive, oligopolistic or monopolistic. Prerequisite: 501 and 504.
# | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
001 | 74828 | M 4:00 PM - 6:45 PM | Brady P Horn - bhorn@unm.edu | 3 | 6 |
Special topics in applied economics as they pertain to the major fields and support courses. Available for use by visiting faculty. Prerequisite: 501 and 504. Restriction: permission of instructor.
# | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Applied Economic Analysis I | |||||
001 | 74853 | MW 11:00
AM - 12:15 PM | Brady P Horn - bhorn@unm.edu | 3 | 4 |
T: Policy & Evaluation Lab | |||||
002 | 75253 | M 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Claudia Diaz Fuentes - cdiazfuentes@salud.unm.edu | 3 | 8 |
003 | 77192 | | Kira Villa - kmvilla@unm.edu | 3 | 3 |
Special topics in environmental and natural resource economics. Credit can be earned more than once, as the topic and content will vary by instructor. Prerequisite: 501.
# | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
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001 | 74854 | M 1:00 PM - 3:45 PM | Andrew L Goodkind - agoodkind@unm.edu | 3 | 4 |
(Also offered as WR 571) Students examine contemporary issues in water resource systems, including water quality; ecosystem health; stakeholder concerns; economics; and water supply, policy, management and allocation. Emphasis on teamwork, cooperation, and oral, written and graphic communication. {Fall}
# | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
001 | 73807 | TR 4:00 PM - 6:15 PM | Robert P Berrens - rberrens@unm.edu | 4 | 4 |
An independent study course on economic problems or issues. The study is carried out under the supervision of an economics faculty member. Restriction: permission of instructor.
# | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
003 | 10233 | Independent Study | Janie Chermak - jchermak@unm.edu | 1 TO 3 | 5 |
004 | 34456 | | Melissa Binder - mbinder@unm.edu | 1 TO 3 | 5 |
005 | 10235 | Independent Study | Alok K Bohara - bohara@unm.edu | 1 TO 3 | 5 |
007 | 10237 | Independent Study | Andrew L Goodkind - agoodkind@unm.edu | 1 TO 3 | 4 |
010 | 10240 | Independent Study | Robert P Berrens - rberrens@unm.edu | 1 TO 3 | 5 |
011 | 55316 | | Kira Villa - kmvilla@unm.edu | 1 TO 3 | 5 |
012 | 29112 | Independent Study | Benjamin A Jones - bajones@unm.edu | 1 TO 3 | 5 |
013 | 40317 | | Yuting Yang - yutingyang@unm.edu | 1 TO 3 | 5 |
016 | 42488 | | Brady P Horn - bhorn@unm.edu | 1 TO 3 | 5 |
019 | 44341 | | David van der Goes - dvandergoes@unm.edu | 1 TO 3 | 5 |
020 | 46355 | | Richard Santos - santos@unm.edu | 1 TO 3 | 5 |
021 | 57445 | | Xiaoxue Li - lix@unm.edu | 1 TO 3 | 5 |
022 | 77146 | | Jingjing Wang - wangj@unm.edu | 1 TO 3 | 4 |
Economic growth and development, poverty and inequality, population growth. Credit markets and microfinance, risk and insurance. Role of government in development. Urbanization and rural-urban migration. Prerequisite: 501 and 506.
# | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
001 | 74857 | TR 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM | Matias Fontenla - fontenla@unm.edu | 3 | 9 |
Research problems. Student presentations of methodology and results. Research projects may be student-directed or undertaken in conjunction with regular and/or visiting faculty. Offered on a CR/NC basis only. Restriction: permission of instructor.
# | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
W: Applied Economics Bootcamp | |||||
001 | 72899 | Aug. 14, 2023 - Aug. 21, 2023 | Kira Villa - kmvilla@unm.edu | 1 | 7 |
Faculty-supervised investigative study that results in the development and writing of a master’s thesis. Offered on a CR/NC basis only.
# | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
003 | 10277 | Thesis | Melissa Binder - mbinder@unm.edu | 1 TO 6 | 4 |
004 | 10280 | Thesis | Janie Chermak - jchermak@unm.edu | 1 TO 6 | 5 |
005 | 51451 | | Brady P Horn - bhorn@unm.edu | 1 TO 6 | 5 |
006 | 10284 | Thesis | Alok K Bohara - bohara@unm.edu | 1 TO 6 | 5 |
008 | 10286 | Thesis | Andrew L Goodkind - agoodkind@unm.edu | 1 TO 6 | 5 |
009 | 10287 | Thesis | Robert P Berrens - rberrens@unm.edu | 1 TO 6 | 5 |
011 | 36426 | Thesis | Yuting Yang - yutingyang@unm.edu | 1 TO 6 | 5 |
013 | 28974 | Thesis | David van der Goes - dvandergoes@unm.edu | 1 TO 6 | 5 |
015 | 36869 | | Richard Santos - santos@unm.edu | 1 TO 6 | 5 |
017 | 44344 | | Benjamin A Jones - bajones@unm.edu | 1 TO 6 | 5 |
018 | 68194 | | Kira Villa - kmvilla@unm.edu | 1 TO 6 | 5 |
Faculty-supervised investigative study that results in the development and writing of a doctoral dissertation. Offered on a CR/NC basis only.
# | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
002 | 10301 | Dissertation | Alok K Bohara - bohara@unm.edu | 3 TO 12 | 4 |
003 | 10302 | Dissertation | Melissa Binder - mbinder@unm.edu | 3 TO 12 | 4 |
004 | 38916 | | David van der Goes - dvandergoes@unm.edu | 3 TO 12 | 4 |
006 | 10308 | Dissertation | Janie Chermak - jchermak@unm.edu | 3 TO 12 | 5 |
007 | 10310 | Dissertation | Richard Santos - santos@unm.edu | 3 TO 12 | 5 |
011 | 10315 | Dissertation | Yuting Yang - yutingyang@unm.edu | 3 TO 12 | 5 |
012 | 10317 | Dissertation | Robert P Berrens - rberrens@unm.edu | 3 TO 12 | 4 |
017 | 44345 | | Brady P Horn - bhorn@unm.edu | 3 TO 12 | 3 |
018 | 46657 | | Jingjing Wang - wangj@unm.edu | 3 TO 12 | 3 |
019 | 46658 | | Kira Villa - kmvilla@unm.edu | 3 TO 12 | 4 |
020 | 57446 | | Xiaoxue Li - lix@unm.edu | 3 TO 12 | 4 |
021 | 60631 | | Matias Fontenla - fontenla@unm.edu | 3 TO 12 | 2 |
023 | 68049 | | Sarah S Stith - ssstith@unm.edu | 3 TO 12 | 4 |
024 | 68412 | | Andrew L Goodkind - agoodkind@unm.edu | 3 TO 12 | 5 |
025 | 71731 | | Benjamin A Jones - bajones@unm.edu | 3 TO 12 | 5 |
Macroeconomics is the study of national and global economies. Topics include output, unemployment and inflation; and how they are affected by financial systems, fiscal and monetary policies. Prerequisite for most upper-division courses. Meets New Mexico General Education Curriculum Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences.
# | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
001 | 50036 | MWF 10:00
AM - 10:50
AM | Manuel R Montoya - mrmonto@unm.edu | 3 | 143 |
016 | 60817 | TR 11:00
AM - 12:15 PM | Matias Fontenla - fontenla@unm.edu | 3 | 136 |
017 | 55971 | TR 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM | Stephania Alarcon Alcala - stephalarcon1997@unm.edu | 3 | 11 |
019 | 55966 | MWF 11:00
AM - 11:50
AM | Ben P Cornelius - bcornelius@unm.edu | 3 | 22 |
This course will provide a broad overview of microeconomics. Microeconomics is the study of issues specific to households, firms, or industries with an emphasis on the role of markets. Topics discussed will include household and firm behavior, demand and supply, government intervention, market structures, and the efficient allocation of resources.Prerequisite for most upper division courses. Meets New Mexico General Education Curriculum Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences.
# | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
011 | 50146 | TR 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM | Robert P Berrens - rberrens@unm.edu | 3 | 115 |
012 | 60816 | TR 9:30
AM - 10:45
AM | Sarah S Stith - ssstith@unm.edu | 3 | 155 |
013 | 52602 | MWF 11:00
AM - 11:50
AM | Ewa Z Olszowka - zuzia@unm.edu | 3 | 9 |
021 | 55964 | MWF 9:00
AM - 9:50
AM | Casey Leek - caseyleek1@unm.edu | 3 | 27 |
Introduces students to environmental and natural resource issues of both global and local scale. No prior economics coursework is required; basic economic tools will be introduced and then applied to a variety of environmental problems. This course will cover a variety of topics, including water and energy conservation, pollution taxes, tradable pollution permits and global warming.
# | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
001 | 60819 | MW 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM | Janie Chermak - jchermak@unm.edu | 3 | 31 |
Intermediate analysis of microeconomic theory and concepts. Topics include consumer behavior and demand, production and costs, price and output under both perfect competition and pure monopoly. Prerequisite: 2110 and 2120 and (307 or MATH 1430 or MATH 1512).
# | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
001 | 60820 | TR 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM | Yuting Yang - yutingyang@unm.edu | 3 | 17 |
Theories of national income determination in explaining business cycles; aggregate supply; and the role of expectations. Role of monetary and fiscal policies in stabilizing the economy. Prerequisite: 2110 and 2120 and (307 or MATH 1430 or MATH 1512).
# | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
001 | 45181 | TR 9:30
AM - 10:45
AM | Xiaoyang Wang - xiaoyangwang@unm.edu | 3 | 13 |
Introduces math, data, and writing skills that are essential for understanding, interpreting and communicating economics concepts. Prerequisite: MATH 1220 or MATH 1240 or ACT Math =>26 or SAT Math Section =>620 or ACCUPLACER College-Level Math =>100. Pre- or corequisite: 2110 or 2120.
# | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
002 | 37844 | TR 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM | Melissa Binder - mbinder@unm.edu | 3 | 27 |
Introductory statistics, probability, probability distributions and hypothesis testing. Basic econometric techniques emphasizing estimation of economic relationships and the use of econometric models in forecasting. Prerequisite: 2110 and 2120 and MATH 1350.
# | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
003 | 60833 | MW 11:00
AM - 12:15 PM | Alok K Bohara - bohara@unm.edu | 3 | 9 |
005 | 55965 | TR 11:00
AM - 12:15 PM | David van der Goes - dvandergoes@unm.edu | 3 | 18 |
Introduction to economics of environmental management problems, conceptual tools and policy applications: resource scarcity and sustainability, efficiency and equity, property rights and externalities, benefit-cost analysis and discounting, provision of public goods and nonmarket valuation. Prerequisite: 2110 and 2120.
# | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
001 | 60823 | TR 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM | Yuting Yang - yutingyang@unm.edu | 3 | 12 |
Taxation, governmental borrowing, financial administration and public expenditures. Prerequisite: 300.
# | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
001 | 60824 | MW 11:00
AM - 12:15 PM | Xiaoxue Li - lix@unm.edu | 3 | 13 |
Topics will vary. Offered on an occasional basis. For course content, consult the economics department. Course may be repeated without limit provided the topics differ. Prerequisite: 300 and 303.
# | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sem: Hlth Econ Politics&Policy | |||||
001 | 61604 | W 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM | Richard Santos - santos@unm.edu | 3 | 6 |
This course develops fundamental economic theory using differential calculus and linear algebra and emphasizes the methodology of constructing and applying appropriate models in quantitative analysis with an emphasis on static and dynamic optimization. Pre-requisites: 300, 303, and 309 or permission of instructor.
# | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
001 | 60827 | TR 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM | David van der Goes - dvandergoes@unm.edu | 3 | 8 |
For senior students wishing to study topics not covered in an existing course or in more detail. Requirements will be agreed upon between student and instructor. Prerequisite: 300 and 303 and 309.
# | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
001 | 29453 | Independent Study | Melissa Binder - mbinder@unm.edu | 1 TO 3 | 2 |
004 | 35838 | Independent Study | Brady P Horn - bhorn@unm.edu | 1 TO 3 | 2 |
005 | 29457 | Independent Study | Alok K Bohara - bohara@unm.edu | 1 TO 3 | 2 |
008 | 29461 | Independent Study | Janie Chermak - jchermak@unm.edu | 1 TO 3 | 2 |
009 | 29462 | Web Enhanced - Independent Study | Robert P Berrens - rberrens@unm.edu | 1 TO 3 | 2 |
010 | 29463 | Independent Study | Richard Santos - santos@unm.edu | 1 TO 3 | 5 |
011 | 29464 | Independent Study | Xiaoxue Li - lix@unm.edu | 1 TO 3 | 2 |
013 | 35663 | | David van der Goes - dvandergoes@unm.edu | 1 TO 3 | 2 |
014 | 37383 | | Matias Fontenla - fontenla@unm.edu | 1 TO 3 | 2 |
016 | 36956 | | Jingjing Wang - wangj@unm.edu | 1 TO 3 | 2 |
017 | 38073 | | Sarah S Stith - ssstith@unm.edu | 1 TO 3 | 2 |
018 | 41626 | | David S Dixon - ddixon@unm.edu | 1 TO 3 | 2 |
020 | 61606 | Independent Study | Kira Villa - kmvilla@unm.edu | 1 TO 3 | 2 |
021 | 61607 | Independent Study | Manuel R Montoya - mrmonto@unm.edu | 1 TO 3 | 2 |
A faculty-directed exploration of a specific topic through reading, discussion, and critique. Open to juniors or seniors with an overall grade point average of at least 3.2 and approval of the department. Prerequisite: 309. Restriction: junior or senior standing and permission of department.
# | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
001 | 37384 | | Matias Fontenla - fontenla@unm.edu | 3 | 2 |
002 | 39578 | | Janie Chermak - jchermak@unm.edu | 3 | 2 |
003 | 39579 | | Alok K Bohara - bohara@unm.edu | 3 | 2 |
004 | 39941 | | Kira Villa - kmvilla@unm.edu | 3 | 2 |
005 | 44520 | Independent Study | Manuel R Montoya - mrmonto@unm.edu | 3 | 2 |
006 | 49206 | | Xiaoxue Li - lix@unm.edu | 3 | 5 |
Faculty-supervised investigative study that results in the development and writing of an undergraduate Senior-level thesis. Prerequisite: 498.
# | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
003 | 29478 | | Melissa Binder - mbinder@unm.edu | 4 | 2 |
004 | 29479 | | Alok K Bohara - bohara@unm.edu | 4 | 2 |
005 | 29480 | | Robert P Berrens - rberrens@unm.edu | 4 | 2 |
006 | 29481 | | Janie Chermak - jchermak@unm.edu | 4 | 2 |
008 | 34935 | | Matias Fontenla - fontenla@unm.edu | 4 | 2 |
009 | 37846 | | Sarah S Stith - ssstith@unm.edu | 4 | 2 |
010 | 38181 | | Brady P Horn - bhorn@unm.edu | 4 | 2 |
011 | 39943 | | Andrew L Goodkind - agoodkind@unm.edu | 4 | 2 |
012 | 49163 | | Xiaoxue Li - lix@unm.edu | 4 | 5 |
013 | 60308 | | Kira Villa - kmvilla@unm.edu | 4 | 5 |
This course develops fundamental economic theory using differential calculus and linear algebra and emphasizes the methodology of constructing and applying appropriate models in quantitative analysis with an emphasis on static and dynamic optimization. Restriction: admitted to M.A. Economics or Ph.D. Economics or permission or instructor.
# | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
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001 | 60828 | TR 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM | David van der Goes - dvandergoes@unm.edu | 3 | 10 |
Micro foundations of macroeconomics. Introduction to dynamic macroeconomics; optimal economic policy; and theories of economic growth. Restriction: admitted to M.A. Economics or Ph.D. Economics.
# | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
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001 | 52547 | TR 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM | Matias Fontenla - fontenla@unm.edu | 3 | 16 |
Theory and applications: ordinary and generalized least squares, hypothesis testing, dummy variable and distributed lag models; simultaneous equation and two stage least square models; forecasting. Emphasis on computer modeling. Prerequisite: 508.
# | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
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001 | 42953 | TR 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM | Kira Villa - kmvilla@unm.edu | 3 | 12 Fees: $ 25 |
Competitive equilibrium and welfare economics. Topics from imperfect competition, decision making under uncertainty, introduction to game theory and distribution theory. Prerequisite: 501 and 504.
# | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
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001 | 52526 | M 1:00 PM - 3:45 PM | Brady P Horn - bhorn@unm.edu | 3 | 13 |
Special topics in applied economics as they pertain to the major fields and support courses. Available for use by visiting faculty. Prerequisite: 501 and 504. Restriction: permission of instructor.
# | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
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Applied Economic Analysis II | |||||
002 | 60963 | MW 11:00
AM - 12:15 PM | Brady P Horn - bhorn@unm.edu | 3 | 15 |
Dynamic optimization and optimal control theory applications (deterministic and stochastic) and computation methods with an emphasis on renewable resources. Prerequisite: 501 and 504.
# | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
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001 | 60830 | TR 11:00
AM - 12:15 PM | Benjamin A Jones - bajones@unm.edu | 3 | 16 |
(Also offered as WR 572) Practical aspects of the different technical models used by water resources professionals; hydrological, economic, ecological, etc. Students use models to solve problems. Emphasis on oral, written and graphic communication. Prerequisite: (2120 or 300) and (CE 541 or CE 542 or EPS 562 or WR 576) and WR 571.
# | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
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001 | 34340 | TR 4:00 PM - 5:45 PM | Jingjing Wang - wangj@unm.edu | 4 | 8 |
An independent study course on economic problems or issues. The study is carried out under the supervision of an economics faculty member. Restriction: permission of instructor.
# | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
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001 | 29482 | Independent Study | Melissa Binder - mbinder@unm.edu | 1 TO 3 | 5 |
002 | 29483 | Independent Study | Richard Santos - santos@unm.edu | 1 TO 3 | 5 |
003 | 29484 | Independent Study | Janie Chermak - jchermak@unm.edu | 1 TO 3 | 5 |
005 | 29485 | Independent Study | Alok K Bohara - bohara@unm.edu | 1 TO 3 | 5 |
007 | 29487 | Independent Study | Andrew L Goodkind - agoodkind@unm.edu | 1 TO 3 | 5 |
010 | 29489 | Web Enhanced - Independent Study | Robert P Berrens - rberrens@unm.edu | 1 TO 3 | 5 |
011 | 29490 | Independent Study | Matias Fontenla - fontenla@unm.edu | 1 TO 3 | 5 |
012 | 35936 | Independent Study | Xiaoxue Li - lix@unm.edu | 1 TO 3 | 5 |
013 | 36394 | | David van der Goes - dvandergoes@unm.edu | 1 TO 3 | 5 |
014 | 36395 | | Sarah S Stith - ssstith@unm.edu | 1 TO 3 | 5 |
015 | 39580 | | Kira Villa - kmvilla@unm.edu | 3 | 1 |
016 | 36925 | | Brady P Horn - bhorn@unm.edu | 1 TO 3 | 2 |
017 | 41161 | | Jingjing Wang - wangj@unm.edu | 1 TO 3 | 5 |
018 | 61608 | Independent Study | Manuel R Montoya - mrmonto@unm.edu | 1 TO 3 | 2 |
Applications of economic theory and empirical analysis including information and agency problems, organization of markets for health care, and influence of government policies on medical innovation and population health. Prerequisite: 509 and 513.
# | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
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001 | 60831 | TR 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM | Sarah S Stith - ssstith@unm.edu | 3 | 6 |
Topics in international/sustainable development . Emphasis on empirical modeling and analysis, using data for developing countries. including large-scale surveys. Exposure to econometric methods, simulations, GIS applications, and macro/micro-development modeling tools. Prerequisite: 501 and 506 and 510.
# | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
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001 | 62454 | MW 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM | Alok K Bohara - bohara@unm.edu | 3 | 12 |
Overview of sustainable development concepts, models, and policy issues, with an emphasis on sustainable uses of all types of capital - physical, human, social, and environmental - in an international context. Prerequisite: 501 and 506.
# | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
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CANCELLED 001 | 60832 | Lecture | Staff | 3 | 12 |
Research problems. Student presentations of methodology and results. Research projects may be student-directed or undertaken in conjunction with regular and/or visiting faculty. Offered on a CR/NC basis only. Restriction: permission of instructor.
# | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
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W: Policy and Evaluation Lab | |||||
001 | 61752 | M 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Claudia Diaz Fuentes - cdiazfuentes@salud.unm.edu | 3 | 10 |
Faculty-supervised investigative study that results in the development and writing of a master’s thesis. Offered on a CR/NC basis only.
# | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
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002 | 29496 | Thesis | Richard Santos - santos@unm.edu | 1 TO 6 | 5 |
003 | 29497 | Thesis | Melissa Binder - mbinder@unm.edu | 1 TO 6 | 5 |
004 | 29498 | Thesis | Janie Chermak - jchermak@unm.edu | 1 TO 6 | 5 |
006 | 29499 | Thesis | Alok K Bohara - bohara@unm.edu | 1 TO 6 | 5 |
007 | 29500 | Thesis | Xiaoxue Li - lix@unm.edu | 1 TO 6 | 5 |
008 | 29501 | Thesis | Manuel R Montoya - mrmonto@unm.edu | 1 TO 6 | 5 |
009 | 29502 | Web Enhanced - Thesis | Robert P Berrens - rberrens@unm.edu | 1 TO 6 | 5 |
011 | 36277 | | Sarah S Stith - ssstith@unm.edu | 1 TO 6 | 5 |
012 | 34454 | Thesis | David van der Goes - dvandergoes@unm.edu | 1 TO 6 | 5 |
014 | 35664 | Thesis | Matias Fontenla - fontenla@unm.edu | 1 TO 6 | 5 |
016 | 38234 | | Brady P Horn - bhorn@unm.edu | 1 TO 6 | 5 |
017 | 39646 | | Kira Villa - kmvilla@unm.edu | 1 TO 6 | 5 |
Faculty-supervised investigative study that results in the development and writing of a doctoral dissertation. Offered on a CR/NC basis only.
# | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
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001 | 29511 | Dissertation | Manuel R Montoya - mrmonto@unm.edu | 3 TO 12 | 5 |
002 | 29512 | Dissertation | Alok K Bohara - bohara@unm.edu | 3 TO 12 | 5 |
003 | 29513 | Dissertation | Melissa Binder - mbinder@unm.edu | 3 TO 12 | 5 |
004 | 54726 | | Andrew L Goodkind - agoodkind@unm.edu | 3 TO 12 | 5 |
006 | 29516 | Dissertation | Janie Chermak - jchermak@unm.edu | 3 TO 12 | 5 |
007 | 29518 | Dissertation | Richard Santos - santos@unm.edu | 3 TO 12 | 5 |
011 | 29522 | Dissertation | Benjamin A Jones - bajones@unm.edu | 3 TO 12 | 5 |
012 | 29523 | Web Enhanced - Dissertation | Robert P Berrens - rberrens@unm.edu | 3 TO 12 | 5 |
014 | 35665 | Dissertation | Matias Fontenla - fontenla@unm.edu | 3 TO 12 | 5 |
015 | 35912 | Dissertation | David van der Goes - dvandergoes@unm.edu | 3 TO 12 | 5 |
016 | 36955 | | Jingjing Wang - wangj@unm.edu | 3 TO 12 | 5 |
019 | 37489 | | Brady P Horn - bhorn@unm.edu | 3 TO 12 | 5 |
020 | 41444 | | Kira Villa - kmvilla@unm.edu | 3 TO 12 | 5 |
021 | 44033 | | Xiaoxue Li - lix@unm.edu | 3 TO 12 | 2 |
022 | 48967 | | Sarah S Stith - ssstith@unm.edu | 3 TO 12 | 5 |
Schedule as of November 30, 2023
Macroeconomics is the study of national and global economies. Topics include output, unemployment and inflation; and how they are affected by financial systems, fiscal and monetary policies. Prerequisite for most upper-division courses. Meets New Mexico General Education Curriculum Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences.
# | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
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001 | 66035 | Online MAX UNM CANVAS | Samsun Naher - samsunnaher@unm.edu | 3 | 8 |
003 | 77271 | Online MAX UNM CANVAS | Cristina Reiser - creiser@unm.edu | 3 | 24 |
005 | 65249 | Online MAX UNM CANVAS | Samsun Naher - samsunnaher@unm.edu | 3 | 2 |
021 | 65250 | Online MAX UNM CANVAS | Samsun Naher - samsunnaher@unm.edu | 3 | 6 |
022 | 65251 | Online MAX UNM CANVAS | Samsun Naher - samsunnaher@unm.edu | 3 | 3 |
This course will provide a broad overview of microeconomics. Microeconomics is the study of issues specific to households, firms, or industries with an emphasis on the role of markets. Topics discussed will include household and firm behavior, demand and supply, government intervention, market structures, and the efficient allocation of resources.Prerequisite for most upper division courses. Meets New Mexico General Education Curriculum Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences.
# | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
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003 | 65265 | Online MAX UNM CANVAS | Tausifa H Tajalli - ttajalli@unm.edu | 3 | 3 |
004 | 66032 | Online MAX UNM CANVAS | Cristina Reiser - creiser@unm.edu | 3 | 12 |
006 | 66034 | Online MAX UNM CANVAS | Cristina Reiser - creiser@unm.edu | 3 | 9 |
CANCELLED 007 | 68674 | Online - Lecture | Staff | 3 | 1 |
009 | 77253 | Online MAX UNM CANVAS | Cristina Reiser - creiser@unm.edu | 3 | 45 |
016 | 65270 | Online MAX UNM CANVAS | Tausifa H Tajalli - ttajalli@unm.edu | 3 | 6 |
Intermediate analysis of microeconomic theory and concepts. Topics include consumer behavior and demand, production and costs, price and output under both perfect competition and pure monopoly. Prerequisite: 2110 and 2120 and (307 or MATH 1430 or MATH 1512).
# | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
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001 | 62597 | Online MAX UNM CANVAS | Cristina Reiser - creiser@unm.edu | 3 | 6 |
002 | 56548 | Online MAX UNM CANVAS | Cristina Reiser - creiser@unm.edu | 3 | 3 |
Theories of national income determination in explaining business cycles; aggregate supply; and the role of expectations. Role of monetary and fiscal policies in stabilizing the economy. Prerequisite: 2110 and 2120 and (307 or MATH 1430 or MATH 1512).
# | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
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002 | 56549 | Online MAX UNM CANVAS | Rex W Sitti - ReWSitti@salud.unm.edu | 3 | 4 |
003 | 63080 | Online MAX UNM CANVAS | Rex W Sitti - ReWSitti@salud.unm.edu | 3 | 10 |
Introduces math, data, and writing skills that are essential for understanding, interpreting and communicating economics concepts. Prerequisite: MATH 1220 or MATH 1240 or ACT Math =>26 or SAT Math Section =>620 or ACCUPLACER College-Level Math =>100. Pre- or corequisite: 2110 or 2120.
# | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
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001 | 62598 | Online MAX UNM CANVAS | Cristina Reiser - creiser@unm.edu | 3 | 5 |
002 | 62599 | Online MAX UNM CANVAS | Cristina Reiser - creiser@unm.edu | 3 | 9 |
Introductory statistics, probability, probability distributions and hypothesis testing. Basic econometric techniques emphasizing estimation of economic relationships and the use of econometric models in forecasting. Prerequisite: 2110 and 2120 and MATH 1350.
# | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
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001 | 62851 | Online MAX UNM CANVAS | David S Dixon - ddixon@unm.edu | 3 | 7 |
002 | 62852 | Online MAX UNM CANVAS | David S Dixon - ddixon@unm.edu | 3 | 18 |
Market concepts and health care issues. Economic assessment of the U.S. health care system. Explores physician supply and demand, hospitals, malpractice, pharmaceuticals, insurance and related topics. Prerequisite: 2110 and 2120.
# | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
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001 | 75116 | Online MAX UNM CANVAS | David van der Goes - dvandergoes@unm.edu | 3 | 3 |
002 | 75117 | Online MAX UNM CANVAS | David van der Goes - dvandergoes@unm.edu | 3 | 6 |
Determinants of patterns of international trade and comparative advantage. Trade restrictions and gains from trade. International factor movements. Prerequisite: 300 and 309.
# | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
002 | 73373 | Online MAX UNM CANVAS | Cristina Reiser - creiser@unm.edu | 3 | 8 |
003 | 73374 | Online MAX UNM CANVAS | Cristina Reiser - creiser@unm.edu | 3 | 1 |
Macroeconomics is the study of national and global economies. Topics include output, unemployment and inflation; and how they are affected by financial systems, fiscal and monetary policies. Prerequisite for most upper-division courses. Meets New Mexico General Education Curriculum Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences.
# | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
002 | 50125 | Online MAX UNM CANVAS | Tausifa H Tajalli - ttajalli@unm.edu | 3 | Section Full Waitlist: 24 |
003 | 50126 | Online MAX UNM CANVAS | Nikhil Ganvir - nikhilganvir2010@unm.edu | 3 | 10 |
004 | 50127 | Online MAX UNM CANVAS | Tausifa H Tajalli - ttajalli@unm.edu | 3 | 15 |
015 | 50130 | Online MAX UNM CANVAS | Nikhil Ganvir - nikhilganvir2010@unm.edu | 3 | Section Full Waitlist: 24 |
This course will provide a broad overview of microeconomics. Microeconomics is the study of issues specific to households, firms, or industries with an emphasis on the role of markets. Topics discussed will include household and firm behavior, demand and supply, government intervention, market structures, and the efficient allocation of resources.Prerequisite for most upper division courses. Meets New Mexico General Education Curriculum Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences.
# | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
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006 | 50143 | Online MAX UNM CANVAS | Wilfred P Osei - wosei@unm.edu | 3 | 14 |
007 | 50144 | Online MAX UNM CANVAS | Jingjing Wang - wangj@unm.edu | 3 | 12 |
015 | 50149 | Online MAX UNM CANVAS | Jingjing Wang - wangj@unm.edu | 3 | 5 |
018 | 50150 | Online MAX UNM CANVAS | Wilfred P Osei - wosei@unm.edu | 3 | 11 |
Intermediate analysis of microeconomic theory and concepts. Topics include consumer behavior and demand, production and costs, price and output under both perfect competition and pure monopoly. Prerequisite: 2110 and 2120 and (307 or MATH 1430 or MATH 1512).
# | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
002 | 40059 | Online MAX UNM CANVAS | Benjamin A Jones - bajones@unm.edu | 3 | 8 |
003 | 47835 | Online MAX UNM CANVAS | Benjamin A Jones - bajones@unm.edu | 3 | 8 |
Principles of money, credit and banking; organization and operation of the banking system; and the relationship between money, banking and the level of economic activity. Prerequisite: 303.
# | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
001 | 45773 | Online MAX UNM CANVAS | Colin B Sleeper - cbsleeper@salud.unm.edu | 3 | 13 |
002 | 47837 | Online MAX UNM CANVAS | Colin B Sleeper - cbsleeper@salud.unm.edu | 3 | 5 |
Computer modeling of economic time series using univariate Box-Jenkins models and multivariate vector autoregressive models. Intervention models to assess policy impacts such as gun control, environmental law, tax changes and social programs. Prerequisite: 309.
# | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
001 | 61898 | Online MAX UNM CANVAS | Xiaoyang Wang - xiaoyangwang@unm.edu | 3 | 11 |
002 | 61899 | Online MAX UNM CANVAS | Xiaoyang Wang - xiaoyangwang@unm.edu | 3 | 10 |