Current Graduate Classes
Schedule as of December 21, 2024
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 | MW 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM | Yuting Yang - yutingyang@unm.edu | 3 | 10 |
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 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM | Jingjing Wang - wangj@unm.edu | 3 | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCELLED 002 | 66383 | Lecture | Staff | 3 | 11 Fees: $ 25 |
| 003 | 79652 | TR 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM | Alok K Bohara - bohara@unm.edu | 3 | 3 |
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 | MW 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM | Benjamin A Jones - bajones@unm.edu | 3 | 8 Fees: $ 25 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 77702 | MW 11:00
AM - 12:15 PM | Brady P Horn - bhorn@unm.edu | 3 | 8 |
| T: Policy & Evaluation Lab | |||||
| 002 | 75253 | M 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Audrey E Cooper - aleanos@unm.edu | 3 | 3 |
| 003 | 77192 | | Benjamin A Jones - bajones@unm.edu | 3 | 5 |
Dynamic optimization and optimal control theory applications with an emphasis on empirical. Models of natural resource utilization. Energy, minerals, fisheries, forest resources, ground- and surface water, and environmental and ecological stocks. Prerequisite: 501 and 504.
| # | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 78855 | TR 9:30
AM - 10:45
AM | Jingjing Wang - wangj@unm.edu | 3 | 6 |
(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 | Section Full |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCELLED 003 | 10233 | Independent Study | Staff | 1 TO 3 | Section Full |
| 004 | 34456 | | Melissa Binder - mbinder@unm.edu | 1 TO 3 | 5 |
| 005 | 10235 | Independent Study | Alok K Bohara - bohara@unm.edu | 1 TO 3 | 4 |
| 007 | 10237 | Independent Study | Andrew L Goodkind - agoodkind@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 | 3 |
| 013 | 40317 | | Yuting Yang - yutingyang@unm.edu | 1 TO 3 | Section Full |
| 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 | | Xiaoyang Wang - xiaoyangwang@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 | 5 |
| 023 | 79721 | | Manuel R Montoya - mrmonto@unm.edu | 1 TO 3 | 3 |
Advanced topics in public economics. Topics will vary; course can be repeated for credit if topics differ. Restriction: permission of instructor.
| # | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 77715 | TR 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM | Sarah S Stith - ssstith@unm.edu | 3 | 11 |
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. 12, 2024 - Aug. 19, 2024 | Jingjing Wang - wangj@unm.edu | 1 | 4 |
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 | 5 |
| CANCELLED 004 | 10280 | Thesis | Staff | 1 TO 6 | Section Full |
| 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 | | Xiaoyang Wang - xiaoyangwang@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 | 5 |
| 003 | 10302 | Dissertation | Melissa Binder - mbinder@unm.edu | 3 TO 12 | 4 |
| 004 | 38916 | | David van der Goes - dvandergoes@unm.edu | 3 TO 12 | 3 |
| CANCELLED 006 | 10308 | Dissertation | Staff | 3 TO 12 | Section Full |
| 007 | 10310 | Dissertation | Xiaoyang Wang - xiaoyangwang@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 | 3 |
| 017 | 44345 | | Brady P Horn - bhorn@unm.edu | 3 TO 12 | 3 |
| 018 | 46657 | | Jingjing Wang - wangj@unm.edu | 3 TO 12 | Section Full |
| 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 | 3 |
| 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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 79492 | TR 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM | Yuting Yang - yutingyang@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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 52547 | TR 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM | Matias Fontenla - fontenla@unm.edu | 3 | 17 |
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 | TR 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM | Alok K Bohara - bohara@unm.edu | 3 | 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 52526 | W 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM | Andrew L Goodkind - agoodkind@unm.edu | 3 | 14 |
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 II | |||||
| 001 | 79495 | MW 11:00
AM - 12:15 PM | Manuel R Montoya - mrmonto@unm.edu | 3 | 12 |
Causes and consequences of environmental externalities. Design and implementation of alternative policy instruments. Theory and methods to measure economic value of market and non-market environmental services. Prerequisite: 501 and 504.
| # | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 79491 | M 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM | Robert P Berrens - rberrens@unm.edu | 3 | 8 |
(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 3:30 PM - 5:15 PM | Jingjing Wang - wangj@unm.edu | 4 | Section Full Waitlist: 2 |
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 | Manuel R Montoya - mrmonto@unm.edu | 1 TO 3 | 4 |
| 003 | 29484 | Independent Study | Yuting Yang - yutingyang@unm.edu | 1 TO 3 | 4 |
| 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 | 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 |
Introduction to advanced study of public economics, including theoretical and empirical analysis of market failures and government interventions. Topics include externalities and public goods, social insurance programs, education policies, optimal taxation, income distribution, and government expenditures. Prerequisite: 501 and 508.
| # | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 79493 | TR 9:30
AM - 10:45
AM | Xiaoxue Li - lix@unm.edu | 3 | 12 |
Role of foreign direct investment, foreign aid, remittances, and other financial flows for economic development and growth. Causes and consequences of currency and financial crises in developing countries. Balance of payments problems, international debt, and structural adjustment programs. Prerequisite: 501 and 506.
| # | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 79494 | TR 11:00
AM - 12:15 PM | Alok K Bohara - bohara@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: Policy and Evaluation Lab | |||||
| 001 | 61752 | M 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Audrey E Cooper - aleanos@unm.edu | 3 | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 002 | 29496 | Thesis | Staff | 1 TO 6 | 5 |
| 003 | 29497 | Thesis | Melissa Binder - mbinder@unm.edu | 1 TO 6 | 5 |
| 004 | 29498 | Thesis | Staff | 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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 |
| 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 | 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 | 4 |
| 019 | 37489 | | Brady P Horn - bhorn@unm.edu | 3 TO 12 | 5 |
| 020 | 41444 | | Kira Villa - kmvilla@unm.edu | 3 TO 12 | 4 |
| 021 | 44033 | | Xiaoxue Li - lix@unm.edu | 3 TO 12 | 2 |
| 022 | 48967 | | Sarah S Stith - ssstith@unm.edu | 3 TO 12 | 5 |
