Applies the techniques of analytical economics to the study of environmental issues. Topics include externalities and the cost of environmental pollution, public goods, property rights, direct and indirect costs and benefits of abatement schemes, public regulation, and environmental policies in Canada. Prerequisites: AP/ECON 1000 3.00 or equivalent. Course Credit Exclusions: None. Prior to Fall 2009: […]
Examines the economic impact of trade unions, labour legislation, and industrial organization of the labour market. Prerequisites: AP/ECON 3240 3.00 or AP/ECON 3249 3.00, or equivalent. Course Credit Exclusions: GL/ECON 3550 3.00, (AP/ECON 3250 3.00 is an exclusion to AP/ECON 3259 3.00 (vice versa)). Prior to Fall 2009: Course credit exclusions: AK/ECON 3600 6.00, AS/ECON […]
Applies economic theory to labour markets. Topics include labour force participation, hours of work, investment in education and training, worker mobility, demand for and supply of labour, the effects of market structure on wages and employment, and theories of trade unions and collective bargaining. Prerequisite: AP/ECON 1000 3.00 and AP/ECON 1010 3.00 or equivalents. Course […]
Examines the economic performance of urban areas and applies economic theory to study contemporary metropolitan problems such as poverty and welfare, housing and land, transportation and traffic, and pollution and the urban environment. Considers theories of location to understand the existence and location of cities and the spatial distribution of alternative activities within cities. Prerequisite: […]
Introduces the theory and practice of empirical analysis of economic models. Develops tools to estimate economic relationships involving two or more variables and to test their significance. Relies on the use of Canadian data sets and statistical software packages to show how linear regression analysis is applied. Prerequisites: AP/ECON 2500 3.00. Course Credit Exclusions: HH/PSYC […]
Studies the non-strategic and strategic behaviour of firms and industrial organizations under different markets structures, with emphasis on imperfectly competitive markets. Topics include pricing and non-pricing strategies, vertical and horizontal restraints, entry deterrence, advertising, investment, and innovation. Prerequisites: AP/ECON 1000 3.00 or equivalent. Course Credit Exclusions: GL/ECON 3370 3.00. Prior to Fall 2009: Course credit […]
Explores approaches to the global economy, emphasizing structural and policy-related aspects. Course Credit Exclusions: AP/POLS 3270 3.00, AP/POLS 3275 3.00, AP/POLS 3700 6.00. (AP/ECON 3190 3.00 is an exclusion to AP/ECON 3199 3.00 (vice versa)). Prior to Fall 2009: Course credit exclusions: AK/POLS 3700 6.00, AS/ECON 3190 3.00, AS/ECON 3199 3.00, AS/POLS 3270 3.00, AS/POLS […]
Studies the microeconomic aspects of international trade, tracing its historical development from the theory of comparative costs to the theory of customs unions and tariffs. Topics include trade patterns, trade barriers and free trade versus protectionism, economic growth and development in the international economy, and international institutions. Prerequisites: AP/ECON 1000 3.00 and AP/ECON 1010 3.00 […]
Cross-listed to: AP/ADMS 3352 3.00 This course deals with different sampling techniques and their applications to management problems. Survey design, pilot surveys, use of focus groups, in-person interviews, mail surveys and polling, will also be dealt with. Prerequisite: AP/ECON 2500 3.00 or AP/ADMS 2320 3.00, or, for students with equivalent preparation, permission of the coordinator. […]
Cross-Listed To: AP/ADMS 3351 3.00 Management of operations in today's business environment usually involves mathematical and statistical modeling. This course provides a working understanding of the operations management models and techniques such as process analysis, quality management, aggregate planning, inventory control, and material requirements planning. Prerequisite: AP/ADMS 2320 3.00 or AP/ECON 2500 3.00, or equivalent. […]