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ID: U29348077 NAME: TADIMALLA,AYUR,SRIKUMAR
CAS EC 501 Microeconomic Theory
Covers the basic concepts and mathematical methods of microeconomic theory. Topics include consumer
demand and its foundation on preferences and budget constraints, economics of uncertainty and
imperfect information, production theory, applied competitive equilibrium analysis, elementary game
theory, and imperfect competition.
FALL 2018
4.0 Credits
CAS EC 502 Macroeconomic Theory
Brief overview of macroeconomics, leading to mathematical models on long-run economic growth and
inflation, and on short-run fluctuations with emphasis on the role of fiscal and monetary policy. Readings
from research journals; introduction to analysis of macroeconomic data.
SPRG 2019
4.0 Credits
CAS EC 505 Elementary Mathematical Economics
Stresses the formulation of economic problems in mathematical terms. Topics covered include partial
derivation, total differentials, constrained maximization, matrix algebra, dynamic analysis, and
discounting. Cannot be taken for credit by concentrators in Mathematics or Economics and Mathematics.
FALL 2018
4.0 Credits
CAS EC 507 Statistics for Economists
Covers descriptive statistics, measures of association, dispersion, frequency distribution, probability,
sampling distributions, estimation, and hypothesis tests. Introduces multivariate regression analysis, with
emphasis on specification, testing, and interpretation of econometric models. Requires working with data
and use of statistical software.
FALL 2018
4.0 Credits
CAS EC 508 Econometrics
Standard econometric methods for empirical economic research in academic or business settings. Basic
concepts: quantification of uncertainty using confidence intervals, inference of causal relationships in
regressions, and prediction based on regression estimates. Working with data and use of statistical
software.
SPRG 2019
4.0 Credits
CAS EC 513 Game Theory
Mathematical models of decision-making and strategic interactions: basic equilibrium notions in normal
form games, including signaling games and repeated games. Applications include auctions, foreign
policy, takeover bids, entry deterrence, cooperation and conflict, financial markets, and public goods.
FALL 2018
4.0 Credits
CAS EC 517 Economic Models of Social Learning and Coordination

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Economic models and mathematical analysis of the relationship between rational economic decisions and
flows of information, with diverse micro- and macro- economics.
SPRG 2019
4.0 Credits
CAS EC 541 Topics in Monetary Theory and Macroeconomics
Combines monetary economics, macroeconomics, and finance. Mathematical models and quantitative
analysis of the interactions among money, interest rate, and consumption and their consequences for
monetary policy and asset prices (bonds, stocks, and currencies). Real-world data and econometric
methods are also used.
SPRG 2019
4.0 Credits
CAS IR 501 Conflict and Cooperation in Asia
Meets with CAS PO 554. Investigates patterns of conflict and cooperation in South and East Asia
surrounding issues ranging from water resources and health to borders and war. Analyzes how such
issues contribute to instability in the region, as well as methods of cooperation.
Summer Notes: Investigates patterns of conflict and cooperation in South and East Asia surrounding
issues ranging from water resources and health to borders and war. Analyzes how such issues contribute
to instability in the region, as well as methods of cooperation.
SUM1 2019
4.0 Credits

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