Current Graduate Classes
Schedule as of November 29, 2021
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 003 | 66377 | R 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM T 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM | Xiaoxue Li - lix@unm.edu | 3 | 6 |
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 | R 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM T 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM | Jingjing Wang - wangj@unm.edu | 3 | 6 |
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 | M 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM M 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM MW 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM | Xiaoyang Wang - xiaoyangwang@unm.edu | 3 | 4 |
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 TR 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM | Alok K Bohara - bohara@unm.edu | 3 | 14 |
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 | 70106 | TR 11:00
AM - 12:15 PM | Brady P Horn - bhorn@unm.edu | 3 | 9 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T: Policy and Evaluation Lab | |||||
| 001 | 54649 | M 1:20 PM - 3:50 PM | Claudia Diaz Fuentes - claudiadf@unm.edu | 3 | 8 |
| T: Applied Economics Review | |||||
| 002 | 72027 | | Kira Villa - kmvilla@unm.edu | 3 | 8 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 70406 | R 9:30
AM - 10:45
AM T 9:30
AM - 10:45
AM | Benjamin A Jones - bajones@unm.edu | 3 | 8 |
(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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 003 | 57912 | R 4:00 PM - 6:15 PM T 4:00 PM - 6:15 PM | Robert P Berrens - rberrens@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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 003 | 10233 | Independent Study | Janie Chermak - jchermak@unm.edu | 1 TO 3 | 5 |
| 004 | 34456 | | Melissa Binder - mbinder@unm.edu | 1 TO 3 | 4 |
| 005 | 10235 | Independent Study | Alok K Bohara - bohara@unm.edu | 1 TO 3 | 4 |
| 007 | 10237 | Independent Study | Philip T Ganderton - gandini@unm.edu | 1 TO 3 | 5 |
| 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 | | Robert O Valdez - ROValdez@salud.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@salud.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 |
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 | 65619 | M 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM W 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM | Matias Fontenla - fontenla@unm.edu | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W: Applied Economics Bootcamp | |||||
| 001 | 70167 | Aug. 16, 2021 - Aug. 20, 2021 Aug. 16, 2021 - Aug. 20, 2021 | Janie Chermak - jchermak@unm.edu | 1 | 1 |
| W: Policy Seminar | |||||
| 003 | 59561 | W 11:30
AM - 1:30 PM | Melissa Binder - mbinder@unm.edu | 1 | 10 |
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 | 5 |
| 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 | Philip T Ganderton - gandini@unm.edu | 1 TO 6 | 5 |
| 009 | 10287 | Thesis | Robert P Berrens - rberrens@unm.edu | 1 TO 6 | 5 |
| 011 | 36426 | Thesis | Robert O Valdez - ROValdez@salud.unm.edu | 1 TO 6 | 5 |
| 013 | 28974 | Thesis | David Van Der Goes - dvandergoes@salud.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 |
Offered on a CR/NC basis only.
| # | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 10300 | Dissertation | Philip T Ganderton - gandini@unm.edu | 3 TO 12 | 5 |
| 002 | 10301 | Dissertation | Alok K Bohara - bohara@unm.edu | 3 TO 12 | 2 |
| 003 | 10302 | Dissertation | Melissa Binder - mbinder@unm.edu | 3 TO 12 | 5 |
| 004 | 38916 | | David Van Der Goes - dvandergoes@salud.unm.edu | 3 TO 12 | 4 |
| 006 | 10308 | Dissertation | Janie Chermak - jchermak@unm.edu | 3 TO 12 | 7 |
| 007 | 10310 | Dissertation | Richard Santos - santos@unm.edu | 3 TO 12 | 5 |
| 011 | 10315 | Dissertation | Robert O Valdez - ROValdez@salud.unm.edu | 3 TO 12 | 5 |
| 012 | 10317 | Dissertation | Robert P Berrens - rberrens@unm.edu | 3 TO 12 | 5 |
| 017 | 44345 | | Brady P Horn - bhorn@unm.edu | 3 TO 12 | 1 |
| 018 | 46657 | | Jingjing Wang - wangj@unm.edu | 3 TO 12 | 4 |
| 019 | 46658 | | Kira Villa - kmvilla@unm.edu | 3 TO 12 | Section Full |
| 020 | 57446 | | Xiaoxue Li - lix@unm.edu | 3 TO 12 | 3 |
| 021 | 60631 | | Matias Fontenla - fontenla@unm.edu | 3 TO 12 | Section Full |
| 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 | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 52547 | MW 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM | Matias Fontenla - fontenla@unm.edu | 3 | 10 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 42953 | MW 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM | Kira Villa - kmvilla@unm.edu | 3 | 9 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 52526 | R 4:00 PM - 6:45 PM | Andrew L Goodkind - agoodkind@unm.edu | 3 | 10 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T: Policy and Evaluation Lab | |||||
| 001 | 40070 | M 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM | Claudia Diaz Fuentes - claudiadf@unm.edu | 3 | 10 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T: Envir Resrce & Energy Econ | |||||
| 001 | 56010 | T 4:00 PM - 6:45 PM | Yuting Yang - yutingyang@unm.edu | 3 | 9 |
(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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 34340 | TR 5:00 PM - 6:45 PM | Bruce Thomson - bthomson@unm.edu | 4 | 9 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Philip T Ganderton - gandini@unm.edu | 1 TO 3 | 5 |
| 010 | 29489 | 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@salud.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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 52524 | M 5:30 PM - 8:15 PM | David Van Der Goes - dvandergoes@salud.unm.edu | 3 | 11 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 52525 | MW 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM | Alok K Bohara - bohara@unm.edu | 3 | 10 |
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: Policy Seminar | |||||
| 002 | 45479 | W 11:30
AM - 1:30 PM | Melissa Binder - mbinder@unm.edu | 1 | 10 |
Offered on a CR/NC basis only.
| # | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Philip T Ganderton - gandini@unm.edu | 1 TO 6 | 5 |
| 009 | 29502 | 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@salud.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 |
Offered on a CR/NC basis only.
| # | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 29511 | Dissertation | Philip T Ganderton - gandini@unm.edu | 3 TO 12 | 5 |
| 002 | 29512 | Dissertation | Alok K Bohara - bohara@unm.edu | 3 TO 12 | 15 |
| 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 | 10 |
| 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 | Dissertation | Robert P Berrens - rberrens@unm.edu | 3 TO 12 | 5 |
| 014 | 35665 | Dissertation | Matias Fontenla - fontenla@unm.edu | 3 TO 12 | 4 |
| 015 | 35912 | Dissertation | David Van Der Goes - dvandergoes@salud.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 |
