CSUEB Catalog 2009-2010: Economics (Graduate)

Economics

	Department Information
	M.A. in Economics
	Certificate
	Graduate Courses

Department Information

Department of Economics
College of Business and Economics
Office: Valley Business & Technology Center, VBT 342
Phone: (510) 885-3265


Professor Emeritus David J. St. Clair, Ph.D. University of Utah Professors James C. W. Ahiakpor, Ph.D. University of Toronto (Canada) Gregory B. Christainsen, Ph.D. University of Wisconsin, Madison Leo Kahane, Ph.D. Columbia University Anthony K. Lima, Ph.D. Stanford University Jane E. Lopus, Ph.D. University of California, Davis Nan L. Maxwell (Chair), Ph.D. Florida State University Lynn C. Paringer, Ph.D. University of Wisconsin, Madison Stephen Shmanske, Ph.D. University of California, Los Angeles Assistant Professors Ming-Hsuan (Michelle) Lee, Ph.D. Boston University Nicolae Stoian, Ph.D. University of Arizona

Graduate Advisor: Leo H. Kahane

Please consult the 2010-2011 online catalog for any changes that may occur.

M.A. in Economics

Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission, students must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and have a grade point average of 2.75 or better over the last 90 quarter units of their undergraduate program. A student who does not meet the grade point requirements may be admitted at the discretion of the department pending receipt of other evidence of the student's academic achievement.

International students must show English proficiency by posting an official TOEFL score of 580 or above (237 on the Computer-Based TOEFL), or by posting an official transcript showing graduation with a bachelor's degree from a U.S. college or university, or an international college or university where English is the principal language of instruction, or by an official letter from the college or university certifying that English was the language of instruction.

Students enrolling in the program are expected to have completed the equivalent of MATH 1810 and ECON 4000 (mathematical economics) or a two-course sequence in calculus; STAT 1000 or 2010 or equivalent; and at least one course in intermediate micro-economics and one course in intermediate macro-economics. Students who have not completed the Economics prerequisites may enroll in the undergraduate courses to fulfill the prerequisites.

Student Learning Outcomes
Students graduating with an M.A. in Economics from Cal State East Bay will: (1) demonstrate an advanced understanding of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory; (2) be able to apply economic theory and methods at an advanced level to selected economic topics through independent research; (3) demonstrate the ability to present orally a coherent, logical economic argument grounded in economic theory; (4) demonstrate the ability to present in writing a coherent, logical economic argument grounded in economic theory and methods in writing; (5) use appropriate computer technologies to develop research problems and present written and oral economic arguments.


Classification in the Program There are three levels of advancement for students within the M.A. program: "Conditionally Classified Graduate" standing, "Classified Graduate" standing, and Advancement to Candidacy. Note: If a student is in post-baccalaureate status but has not been accepted into a graduate degree program s(he) is an "Unclassified Post-baccalaureate" student. Admission to the university as an "Unclassified Post-baccalaureate" student in no way implies acceptance to a graduate degree program.


A.	Conditionally Classified Graduate Standing
	A student who has been admitted to a graduate degree program but who has not satisfied all prerequisite coursework or other requirements such as the University Writing Skills Requirement is a "Conditionally Classified Graduate" student. A student may be admitted to a graduate degree program as a "Conditionally Classified" graduate student upon:
		1.	submission of a written application, with required supporting documents, to the Admissions Office declaring an intent to pursue the M.A. degree in Economics;
		2.	acceptance by the department; and
		3.	completion of other appropriate requirements as specified in the Graduate and Post-baccalaureate Studies chapter at the beginning of the graduate section of this catalog.
B.	Classified Graduate Standing
	A student who has been admitted to the M.A. program by meeting the requirements established in item 1 above; has fulfilled all prerequisite coursework and other requirements such as the University Writing Skills Requirement (UWSR); and has a strong background in economics may begin as a "Classified Graduate" student. Students admitted into the program but lacking such background will be designated as "Conditionally Classified Graduate" students until deficiencies are made up and they are recommended for "Classified Graduate" standing by the department. The student must have satisfied the University Writing Skills Requirement (UWSR) to become a "Classified Graduate" student. For information on meeting the University Writing Skills Requirement, see the testing Web site at www.testing.csueastbay.edu or call 510.885.3661.
C.	Advancement to Candidacy
	To be Advanced to Candidacy in the M.A. program a student must:
	1.	be a "Classified Graduate" student in good standing;
	2.	have filed an approved program of study with the department;
	3.	have completed at least 12 quarter units in Economics considered applicable by the department toward the M.A. degree requirements, including at least 8 quarter units of graduate level (6100-6999 series) work in residence at Cal State East Bay; and
	4.	have been recommended for Advancement to Candidacy by the department.
For information on transfer credit, please see the College of Business & Economics policy on transfer credit for foundation and other coursework at: http://cbegrad.csueastbay.edu. Requirements for Graduation To be eligible for the M.A. degree in economics a student must:
A.	have been Advanced to Candidacy;
B.	have completed 45 quarter units of graduate work as indicated in (C) below, of which:
	1.	all must have been earned within the five years just preceding the completion of the requirements for the degree;
	2.	not fewer than 32 must have been completed in residence;
	3.	not fewer than 28 must have been in Economics courses in the 6100-6999 series;
	4.	not more than 5 may have been for a thesis (ECON 6910);
	5.	not more than 13 have been taken in "Unclassified Post-baccalaureate" status and/or for extension and/or transfer course credit, as approved by the department;
	6.	each course must have a grade of "C" or better and all 45 units must result in at least a 3.00 GPA;
C.	have completed a satisfactory program of study (45 units) as approved by the department and the graduate coordinator, to include:
	1.	Required Courses (20 units)
		ECON 6101, 6102 Seminar: Micro-Economic Theory I, II (8) ECON 6105 Seminar: Macro-Economic Theory (4) ECON 6400 Seminar: Econometrics (4) ECON 6511 Advanced Applied Econometrics (4)
	2.	Five Seminars from: ECON 6200, 6250, 6315, 6370, 6520, 6680, 6700, 6710 (20 units)
	3.	Choice of the following (5 units):
		a.	ECON 6896 Research Methods (5)
		b.	ECON 6910 University Thesis (5)
	4.	Pass a two-part comprehensive exam: one in micro-economic theory and one in macro-economic theory
	5.	Satisfy the other university requirements for graduation described in the Graduate and Postbaccalaureate Studies chapter at the beginning of the graduate section in this catalog. These include a 3.00 GPA and the University Writing Skills Requirement. For information on meeting the University Writing Skills Requirement, see the testing Web site at www.testing.csueastbay.edu or call 510.885.3661.

Certificate


Graduate Economics Studies (45 units)

To be eligible for the Certificate in Graduate Economics Studies a student must complete a satisfactory program of study (45 units) as approved by the department and the graduate coordinator, to include:


A.	Required Courses (25 units)
	ECON 6101, 6102 Seminar: Micro-Economic Theory I, II (8) ECON 6105 Seminar: Macro-Economic Theory (4) ECON 6400 Seminar: Econometrics (4) ECON 6511 Advanced Applied Econometrics (4)
B.	Five Seminars from: ECON 6200, 6250, 6315, 6370, 6520, 6680, 6700, 6710 (20 units):
C.	Maintain a 3.00 overall GPA and a 2.5 GPA in the required courses listed under section "A" above and meet the University Writing Skills Requirement.

Graduate Courses

The course prefix for the following courses is ECON.

Students who are not graduate students in the College of Business and Economics must consult with the instructor before registering for a graduate course in Economics. (See last page of this chapter for all footnotes.)


6101	Seminar: Micro-Economic Theory I (4) First of two-quarter sequence: Selected topics in periodical literature in consumer behavior; price determination; and resource allocation patterns in a decentralized economy. Prerequisites: ECON 3005; ECON 3000 or 3551; and the math admission requirements for the M.A. in Economics.
6102	Seminar: Micro-Economic Theory II (4) Second of two-quarter sequence: Selected topics in periodical literature in general equilibrium; welfare theory and economic efficiency; capital theory. Prerequisite: ECON 6101.
6105	Seminar: Macro-Economic Theory (4) Develops the tools of modern macroeconomics for an understanding of the macroeconomics literature. Topics include growth theory; Keynesian and modern micro-based theories of economic fluctuations; unemployment, monetary policy and fiscal policy. Prerequisites: ECON 3005; ECON 3000 or 3551; and the math admission requirements for the M.A. in Economics.
6106	Macroeconomics for Business (4) Understanding the nature and causes of fluctuations in business cycles, employment and unemployment, the price level and inflation, interest rates, exchange rates, and the effects of fiscal and monetary policies on the business environment. Interpreting and analyzing the government's and Fed's role in the economy. Prerequisite: ECON 2302, with grade no lower than a "C." May not be counted toward the M.A. in Economics degree.
6107	Global Economic Analysis (4) Analysis of the microeconomics and macroeconomics of global trade, investment, foreign exchange markets, and international capital movements, global competitiveness, economic growth and global development. Prerequisite: ECON 2301, with grade no lower than a "C". May not be counted toward the M.A. in Economics degree.
6150	Economic History of the United States (4) The development of the American economy and economic institutions; emphasis on factors affecting economic growth, problems, and policies. Prerequisite: ECON 3005 and one of the following: ECON 3000, 3551, or consent of instructor. Not open to students with credit for ECON 3150.
6200	Seminar: Comparative Economic Systems (4) Selected problems and approaches to resource allocation, income distribution, economic development, and planning in alternative economic systems. Prerequisites: ECON 3005; ECON 3000 or 3551; and the math admission requirements for the M.A. in Economics.
6215	Economics for Managers in a Global Economy (4) Economics for business managers - economic systems; supply, demand, prices and decision making in a global economy; interest rates and the value of currencies; the money supply process, business cycles, and inflation; market structures and production decisions; long-term economic growth determinants. Prerequisites: All CBE and University proficiencies, including the UWSR, and all MBA fundamental courses. A-F grading only.
6250	Seminar: Project Analysis (4) Benefit-cost analysis applied to resource allocation and planning. Applications to such areas as education, manpower programs, medical care, transportation, and non-profit enterprises. Prerequisites: ECON 3005; ECON 3000 or 3551; and the math admission requirements for the M.A. in Economics.
6315	Seminar: Monetary Theory (4) Review of periodical literature on static and dynamic issues of the supply and demand for money. Prerequisites: ECON 3005; ECON 3000 or 3551; and the math admission requirements for the M.A. in Economics.
6370	Seminar: Public Sector Economics (4) Economic analysis as applied to the public sector including public finance, welfare economics, public expenditure evaluation, theories of taxation, analysis of the U.S. tax structure, public choice, and policy issues. Prerequisites: ECON 3005; ECON 3000 or 3551; and the math admission requirements for the M.A. in Economics.
6400	Seminar: Econometrics (4) Statistical analysis of economic relationships. Regression analysis and simple time series analysis in economic applications. Prerequisites: ECON 3005; ECON 3000 or 3551; STAT 2010 or 1000.
6511	Advanced Applied Econometrics (4) Applied Statistical Models, including multiple regression, simultaneous equation models, time series models, and logistic regression/binary choice models. Prerequisite: ECON 6400 or STAT 6509. Cross-listed with STAT 6511. A-F grading only.
6520	Seminar: Industrial Organization and Public Policy (4) Selected topics in industrial organization and public policy including antitrust policy. Prerequisites: ECON 3005; ECON 3000 or 3551; and the math admission requirements for the M.A. in Economics.
6680	Seminar: Labor Economics (4) Theoretical and empirical analysis of labor market operations with applications to public policy. Topics include investment in human capital, wages and wage determination, labor supply, employment and unemployment.. Prerequisites: ECON 3005; ECON 3000 or 3551; and the math admission requirements for the M.A. in Economics.
6700	Seminar: International Trade (4) Selected topics in the modern theory of international trade and investment, multinational enterprise, commercial policy and international trading systems and methods. Prerequisites: ECON 3005; ECON 3000 or 3551; and the math admission requirements for the M.A. in Economics.
6710	Seminar: International Economic Development (4) Selected topics in the theory and practice of international economic development with a focus on the nature and causes of development in specific areas and nations of the world. Prerequisites: ECON 3005; ECON 3000 or 3551; and the math admission requirements for the M.A. in Economics.
6896	Research Methods (5) Research methodologies, data analysis, and report writing. Provides students with analytic and research tools to increase their capacity to pose, answer, and critically evaluate research questions. Culminates in research project that synthesizes research methods, statistical analysis, and reporting of empirical results. Prerequisites: ECON 6101, 6105, 6400, and at least one graduate seminar in Economics and co-enrollment or completion of ECON 6102. Four hrs. lect., 2 hrs. lab.
6898	Cooperative Education (1-4) Supervised work experience in which student completes academic assignments integrated with off-campus paid or volunteer activities within the quarter enrolled. Prerequisites: at least 3.0 GPA; departmental approval of activity. No units may be counted toward any CBE graduate degree. May be repeated for credit, for a maximum of 8 units. CR/NC grading only.
6900	Independent Study (1-4)
6910	University Thesis (1-6) Development and writing of a formal research paper for submission to the University in the specified bound format. Supervision by a departmental committee, at least one of whom must be a Cal State East Bay faculty member. Oral defense normally required. (See also "University Thesis Writing Guide," available in WA 859). Prerequisites: Advancement to Candidacy and an officially appointed thesis director or committee. Maximum of 6 units per student.
6999	Issues in Economics (4) Readings, discussion, and research on contemporary and/or significant issues in economics. May be repeated for credit when content varies, for a maximum of 8 units.

Footnotes

	Enrollment in this course is restricted to "Classified" and "Conditionally Classified Graduate" students. The course is a graduate program prerequisite, and its units cannot be applied to the 45 units required for any CBE graduate degree.
	Enrollment in these courses is restricted to "Classified" and "Conditionally Classified Graduate" students.
	Undergraduate, upper division course plus a graduate tutorial module. Not open to students who have completed the parallel-numbered undergraduate course at Cal State East Bay for credit.