ECONOMICS AT
ALBANY
State University of New York
News About Courses for Spring 2008
Waivers/Reductions in Prerequisites
For Spring 2008 the following courses will waive or reduce prerequisites:
Eco 381 (8644) Economics of Health Care – prerequisites reduced to "Eco 110 and 111".Note: The Department may strictly enforce prerequisite requirements in its courses. Students who have not completed the required courses with passing grades may be deregistered, and this may occur as late as the end of the semester. The Registrar will give a W grade to deregistered students.
Eco 480 (8676) Advanced Microeconomics: Microeconomic Perspectives on Distributive Justice – prerequisites reduced to "Eco 300".
Notes on New or Special Courses
Eco 380 (Class Nbr. 6277) Anti-Trust and Regulation – a topic of Contemporary Economic Issues
This course describes and analyzes the efforts of governments to control
the market power of business enterprises. Topics include predation,
oligopolistic cooperation, vertical restraint, merger, and regulation.
Emphasis is placed on American antitrust cases and regulations. Students
should be prepared to participate frequently in class discussions.
Prerequisite(s): Eco 110 and 111.
Offered MWF 9:20-10:15AM in SS 116. Prof. Kwon
Eco 398W Discourse in Economics (1 credit)
Various sections of this one-credit course operate in conjunction with
designated companion courses at the 300 or 400 level to provide oral discourse
and writing intensive opportunities for a limited number of economics majors.
Permission of the department is required. S/U graded. [OD,WI]
Information is provided in the department office and on the
Eco 398W website.
Eco 480 (Class Nbr. 8676) Advanced Microeconomics: Microeconomic Perspectives on Distributive Justice – a section of Topics in Economics
What can economic theory contribute to discussions of fairness or equity?
This course will explore alternative notions of fairness and their relation
to economic efficiency and collective welfare.
The focus will be on developing appropriate analytical tools and applying
them to a wide range of allocation problems, including market exchange,
bargaining, cost-sharing, bankruptcy, estate division, and collective
decision-making.
Prerequisite(s): Eco 300.
Offered MWF 12:35-1:30PM in BA 213. Prof. Laurence Kranich
See also:
Course Announcement.
Eco 496 (Class Nbr. 2075) Economics Internship
The Economics Internship is designed to give students hands-on experience
in economic research and activity in business, government, and non-profit
agencies in the Capital District area. Participation is limited
to Economics majors with senior class standing. University regulations require
an overall g.p.a. of 2.50 or higher. As a course: Eco 496 carries 3 credits,
may be taken only once, and is graded on an S/U basis.
Information is provided in the department office and on the
Internship Website.
Last updated: 27 October 2007