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73 courses with the subject ECON, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

ECON 200SBasic Economics3

Philosophy and Ethics 3

Subject: ECON
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

ECON 201SPrinciples of Macroeconomics3

Select one of the following: 3

Subject: ECON
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

ECON 202SPrinciples of Microeconomics3

or GEOG 100S Human Geography 3 Total Credit Hours 15 3 * Meets information literacy and research requirement. 3 Political Science 300-400 level electives The BA program requires that at least nine hours are at the 400 level and a minimum of nine hours in each of two areas of study: American politics/ public law and international relations/comparative politics. The BA in 8 International Affairs and Global Politics requires students to take a different set of elective requirements tailored to that major. For the BA in Political 3 Science and the BA in International Affairs and Global Politics, no more than three hours can be taken from POLS 367 and POLS 368 and no more than three hours can be taken from POLS 497. One elective must be writing intensive. All majors must complete and submit to the department a capstone paper in the junior or senior year. POLS: 300-400 level electives 12 POLS: 300-400 level writing intensive (W) course * 3 POLS: 400-level electives 9 Total Credit Hours 24 * C or better required. See course listings in this Catalog for elective choices.

Subject: ECON
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

ECON 226SHonors: Principles of Macroeconomics ()3

Open only to students in the Honors College. A special honors section of ECON 201S.

Subject: ECON
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

ECON 227SHonors: Principles of Microeconomics ()3

Open only to students in the Honors College. A special honors section of ECON 202S.

Subject: ECON
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

ECON 301Managerial Economics3

4 Spring 3 FIN 331 Legal Environment of Business 3 14-17 IT 360T Principles of Information 3

Subject: ECON
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

ECON 304Intermediate Microeconomic Theory ()3

Develops methods of microeconomic analysis beyond the principles level. Major emphasis is placed on consumer behavior and demand, production and cost, market organization, distribution theory, and welfare theory. ECON 202S, along with a declared major in the University or permission of the Dean's Office

Subject: ECON
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: MATH 200 or equivalent and a graded of C or better in

ECON 305Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory ()3

Provides an overall 'big picture' of the economy, focusing on the central problems of unemployment, inflation, the business cycle, and economic growth. Important issues include national income accounting, fiscal policy, monetary policy, the money supply, the money market, interest rates, saving rates, labor markets, productivity, budget surpluses/deficits, trade deficits, and exchange rates. ECON 201S and ECON 202S, along with a declared major at the University or permission of the Dean's Office

Subject: ECON
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: MATH 162M or equivalent, and a grade of C or better in

ECON 311Analytical Tools for Economists ()3

In this course, students will learn how to build statistical models and use data to answer real-world questions. Through hands-on work with modern statistical software, students will learn to visualize, estimate, interpret, evaluate, and articulate relationships in data. Students will obtain real, tangible skills such as experience with statistical software as well as develo their economic intuition.

Subject: ECON
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: ECON 202S or equivalent

ECON 368Internship ()1-3

Supervised internship in economics. Approval for enrollment and allowable credits is determined by the department. Credit for internship and practicum in economics may not both be applied to meeting requirements for the major. the University or permission of the Dean's Office

Subject: ECON
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: ECON 304 and ECON 305, along with a declared major at

ECON 369Practicum in Economics ()3

Application of economic theory and principles to a practical problem of interest to a sponsoring community organization. (Qualifies as a CAP experience.) along with a declared major at the University or permission of the Dean's

Subject: ECON
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: ECON 304 and ECON 305; BNAL 206 and BNAL 306,

ECON 395Topics in Economics ()1-3

A study of selected topics, the title of which will appear in the course schedule. declared major at the University or permission of the Dean's Office

Subject: ECON
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: ECON 200S and ECON 201S or ECON 202S, along with a

ECON 396Topics in Economics ()1-3

A study of selected topics, the title of which will appear in the course schedule. declared major at the University or permission of the Dean's Office

Subject: ECON
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: ECON 200S and ECON 201S or ECON 202S, along with a

ECON 400From Correlation to Causation3

3 Applied Causal Inference 3 Credit Hours 16 3 Spring Literature 3 Nature of Science II 4 Impact of Technology 3 3 Information Literacy and Research (Can be met in the major by 3 HIST 201 or POLS 308) 3 Elective course 3 3 Credit Hours 16

Subject: ECON
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

ECON 402Transportation Economics3

hree ECON 445W Urban Economics 3

Subject: ECON
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

ECON 407W/507 Labor Market Economics ()3

Economic analysis of various facets of labor markets. Emphasis is placed on the analysis of labor supply, labor demand, wage determination, earnings differentials and inequality, occupational choice, human capital investment, labor market discrimination, mobility and immigration, impact of unions, and unemployment. This is a writing intensive course. ENGL 231C, ECON 202S (or ECON 200S and permission of the instructor), along with a declared major at the University or permission of the Dean's

Subject: ECON
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in ENGL 211C or ENGL 221C or

ECON 410/510 Economics for Managers ()3

Managerial economics applies key economic principles to decision making in business organizations. This course provides insight into consumer and business behavior and allows an improved understanding of how the external p business environment can shape how businesses operate. Economics is, at its core, a way of thinking about problems, courses of action, and the impact of decisions. Economics stresses the importance of incentives as determinants of consumer and business behavior and stresses the interaction between costs and benefits in the margin with respect to decision making.

Subject: ECON
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: Instructor permission

ECON 421/521 Public Economics ()3

This course examines the interaction between government and the economy, with particular emphasis on the role of the federal government. Topics that address the motivation for government involvement in the economy include market failure, income inequality, and redistribution of income. Specific programs studied include Medicare/Medicaid, welfare programs, and the social security system. the University or permission of the Dean's Office Old Dominion University Undergraduate Catalog 2025-2026 872

Subject: ECON
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: ECON 201S and ECON 202S, along with a declared major at

ECON 425Introduction to Mathematical Economics ()3

The course focus is on the use of differential and integral calculus, matrix algebra, difference equations and classical optimization theory in the presentation and development of economic theory. along with a declared major at the University or permission of the Dean's

Subject: ECON
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: ECON 201S, ECON 202S, and MATH 200 or equivalent,

ECON 427/527 Industrial Organization and Public Policy (3

Subject: ECON
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

ECON 431/531 Money and Banking ()3

Examines the nature and functions of money and credit, the commercial banking system, the Federal Reserve System, the quantity theory of money, the theory of income determination, the balance of payments and exchange rates, and the history of monetary policy in the United States. the University or permission of the Dean's Office

Subject: ECON
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: ECON 201S and ECON 202S, along with a declared major at

ECON 435Health Economics: A Global Perspective3

3 ECON 447W Natural Resource and Environmental 3 2 Economics

Subject: ECON
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

ECON 436/536 Sports Economics ()3

This course introduces the student to the economics of sports in America. The course will emphasize institutional features of the sport industry. Specific topics included are: sports franchises as profit-maximizing firms; monopoly and antitrust rules as applied to the sports industry; public finance of sports; costs and benefits of a sports franchise to a city: the labor economics of professional sports; discrimination in sports; and the economics of college sports. This course may not be applied toward the major in economics as an economics elective or toward the minor in economics or the M.A. in economics. (It could, however, be used as a non- economics elective for the major.) University or permission of the Dean's Office

Subject: ECON
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: ECON 202S or equivalent and a declared major at the

ECON 445W/545 Urban Economics ()3

An analysis of the economic factors which give rise to the formation of urban centers and which contribute to the following problems: urban poverty, housing conditions, traffic congestion, and the fiscal crisis faced b modern cities. This is a writing intensive course. ENGL 231C, ECON 202S (or ECON 200S and permission of the instructor), and a declared major at the University or permission of the Dean's Office

Subject: ECON
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in ENGL 211C or ENGL 221C or

ECON 447WNatural Resource and Environmental

Subject: ECON
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

ECON 450International Economics ()3

An analysis of the principles of trade theory and policy with an overall exposition of the principles of international finance. The main objective of the course is to provide knowledge of analytical tools used by economists in analyzing contemporary international economic problems. the University or permission of the Dean's Office

Subject: ECON
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: ECON 201S and ECON 202S, along with a declared major at

ECON 451/551 History of Economic Thought ()3

A study of the history of economic theory with attention to the economic ideas and philosophy of Adam Smith, David Ricardo, Karl Marx, J.M. Keynes and other major figures in the development of economics. declared major at the university or permission of the Dean's Office

Subject: ECON
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: ECON 201S (or ECON 200S) and ECON 202S, along with a

ECON 454W/554 Economic Development ()3

This course is intended to provide an introduction to the problems of economic development in the Third World, including the problems of economic growth, income distribution, poverty, urbanization, uneven development, agricultural policy, economic planning, industrial policy, trade policy, balance of payments, finance, and currency crises. To illustrate these issues we will examine the problems of certain individual countries, such as Brazil, Korea, Philippines, India, Mexico, Kenya, Indonesia, and Thailand. The course tries to strike a balance between economic theory and institutional economics. This is a writing intensive course. ENGL 231C; ECON 201S and ECON 202S; junior standing or permission of the chief departmental advisor; and a declared major at the university or permission of the Dean’s Office

Subject: ECON
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in ENGL 211C or ENGL 221C or

ECON 455/555 Comparative Economic Systems ()3

This course examines and compares different economies from around the world, including such economies as the UK, France, Germany, Sweden, Japan, India, Korea, Russia, and China. Students look at the economic growth, GDP per capita, unemployment, inflation, income distribution, economic efficiency, institutions, policies, industrial structure, legal infrastructure, and international trade of these economies. Students study the functioning of markets and the problems of market and government failure. The course addresses the question, what is the best way to organize society. university or permission of the Dean's Office

Subject: ECON
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: ECON 201S, ECON 202S and a declared major at the

ECON 495Selected Topics in Economics (Asian1-3

content)

Subject: ECON
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

ECON 499Readings in Economics ()3

Designed to provide the advanced student in economics an opportunity to do independent study under the guidance of a member of the faculty. standing, a declared major in Economics, and permission of the Chief

Subject: ECON
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: ECON 201S, ECON 202S, ECON 304, ECON 305, senior

ECON 502Transportation Economics ()3

A survey of the transportation system in the United States including its development, pricing, and regulation. Special attention is given to railroads, highways, pipeline, water and air transportation; and the roles that these modes of transportation play in economic development.

Subject: ECON
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

ECON 507Labor Market Economics ()3

Subject: ECON
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

ECON 510Economics for Managers ()3

Managerial economics applies key economic principles to decision making in business organizations. This course provides insight into consumer and business behavior and allows an improved understanding of how the external business environment can shape how businesses operate. Economics, at its core, a way of thinking about problems, courses of action, and the impact of decisions. Economics stresses the important of incentives as determinants of consumer and business behavior and stresses the interaction between costs and benefits in the margin with respect to decision making. program office/instructor

Subject: ECON
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: Admission to the MBA program OR approval by the MBA

ECON 521Public Economics ()3

Subject: ECON
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

ECON 527Industrial Organization and Public Policy (3

Subject: ECON
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

ECON 531Money and Banking ()3

Subject: ECON
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

ECON 535Health Economics: A Global Perspective ()3

This course introduces the student to the economics of health care and the application of health economics to health care problems, the issues surrounding those problems, and the potential solutions to those problems. The course will emphasize institutional features of the health care industry, the market for health care, the political economy of health care, and government involvement in the delivery of health care. Further, the course will survey the delivery of health care in other countries and provide a global perspective on selected health care issues such as AIDS, water and air quality, and the aging of the population.

Subject: ECON
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

ECON 536Sports Economics ()3

Subject: ECON
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

ECON 545Urban Economics ()3

Subject: ECON
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

ECON 547Natural Resource and Environmental Economics (3

Subject: ECON
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

ECON 551History of Economic Thought ()3

Subject: ECON
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

ECON 554Economic Development ()3

This course is intended to provide an introduction to the problems of economic development in the Third World, including the problems of economic growth, income distribution, poverty, urbanization, uneven development, agricultural policy, economic planning, industrial policy, trade policy, balance of payments, finance, and currency crises. To illustrate these issues we will examine the problems of certain individual countries, such as Brazil, Korea, Philippines, India, Mexico, Kenya, Indonesia, and Thailand. In the course we try to strike a balance between economic theory and institutional economics.

Subject: ECON
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

ECON 555Comparative Economic Systems ()3

Subject: ECON
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

ECON 595Selected Topics in Economics ()1-3

Taught on an occasional basis. A study of selected topics, the title of which will appear in the course schedule.

Subject: ECON
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor

ECON 620Economic Decision-Making ()3

This course examines the economics of successful businesses and successful business strategies. During this course, students will examine the sources of competitive advantage, how competition evolves over time, and the dynamics of competitive advantage. Students will explore how firms interact with each other and how these strategic interactions shape markets. At the end of this course, students will have a broader understanding of how firms operate in markets and the interactions between consumer and business behavior.

Subject: ECON
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: ECON 510, or MBA 606 and ECON 607

ECON 625Mathematical Economics ()3

This course focuses on the use of mathematical techniques in solving complex economic problems. Primary emphasis is given to matrix algebra, differential calculus, constrained optimization techniques and dynamic optimization techniques.

Subject: ECON
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

ECON 650International Economics ()3

An analysis of international trade theory, commercial policy, foreign exchange markets, open economy macroeconomics, and balance of payments. The course provides the theoretical basis to understand contemporary international economic issues. (Credit may not be applied toward the M.A. in economics.)

Subject: ECON
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

ECON 668Economics Internship ()1-3

The course is a practicum in the field of economics applying theories, concepts, and quantitative tools in a professional environment. program director

Subject: ECON
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: Twelve hours of economics and permission of the graduate

ECON 695Selected Topics in Economics ()1-3

Advanced topics in economics specifically designed for school teachers. (Credit may not be applied toward the M.A. in economics or the MBA.) y

Subject: ECON
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor

ECON 696Selected Topics in Economics ()1-3

Advanced topics in economics are covered in this course.

Subject: ECON
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

ECON 697Readings in Economics ()3

Individual readings in a selected field under the direction of a faculty member of the department.

Subject: ECON
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

ECON 698Economic Methodology and Research ()3

Students writing the capstone empirical research paper will take this course. Under the supervision of a faculty member, students will discuss theoretical models, analytical techniques, data analysis, and policy recommendations resulting from their capstone research project.

Subject: ECON
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

ECON 699Thesis ()6

Directed research for thesis. Old Dominion University Graduate Catalog 2025-2026 494

Subject: ECON
Credits (min): 6
Credits (max): 6
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

ECON 700Economic Analytics ()3

This course provides the skills necessary to successfully identify, acquire, manage, and analyze economic data. The course primarily focuses on the application of statistical methods in support of economic analysis. During the course, students will (1) develop research hypotheses; (2) identify data to test the hypotheses; (3) utilize coding to access and obtain data, (4) use descriptive statistics to discuss the properties of the data, (5) explore the bivariate least squares estimator, and (6) interpret and present the results of economic analysis.

Subject: ECON
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

ECON 701Advanced Microeconomic Analysis ()3

This course considers microeconomic theory as a means of organizing the behavior of individuals and firms in economic settings. The course provides the theoretical framework for microeconomic research in business and in government. The theory of the household and the theory of the firm will be presented in detail along with consideration of distribution theory and welfare theory. The material will be presented with the aid of graphical techniques, logic, calculus, matrix algebra, and optimization techniques. Pre- or corequisite: ECON 625 or equivalent

Subject: ECON
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

ECON 703Advanced Macroeconomic Analysis ()3

This course presents classical and modern macroeconomic models, including the Solow growth model, the Ramsey infinite horizon model, the overlapping generations model, and the endogenous growth model. The course also explores classical and modern models of monetary policy. This course provides students with mathematical and analytical tools and techniques to analyze macroeconomic issues including the impact of monetary and fiscal policy and the interaction among inflation, unemployment, and interest rates. Pre- or corequisite: ECON 625 or equivalent

Subject: ECON
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

ECON 706Econometrics I ()3

Single-equation econometric models; serial correlation, heteroscedasticity, specification error, missing observations, and errors-in-variables and forecasting. Pre- or corequisite: ECON 625 or equivalent

Subject: ECON
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

ECON 707Econometrics II ()3

Multi-equation econometric models; problems such as identification, single- equation estimation, estimation of equation systems, and model evaluation techniques; time-series models such as autoregressive and moving average models; forecasting with time-series models.

Subject: ECON
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: ECON 706 or equivalent

ECON 708Econometrics III3

Restricted Electives 6 Select two of the following:

Subject: ECON
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

ECON 752International Trade ()3

Pure theory of international trade, mathematical models of trade, instruments of trade policy, theory and practice of economic integration, trade liberalization issues from international and regional viewpoints.

Subject: ECON
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: ECON 604 or ECON 650 or equivalent

ECON 754Economic Development ()3

Introduction to the problems of economic development in the third world, including the problems of economic growth, income distribution, poverty, urbanization, uneven development, agricultural policy, economic planning, industrial policy, trade policy, balance of payments, finance, and currency crises.

Subject: ECON
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: ECON 604 or ECON 650

ECON 795Selected Topics in Economics ()1-3

Designed to provide the advanced student with an opportunity to study independently or in small groups and investigate specific topics of current interest in the field of economics. 495 ECON - Economics

Subject: ECON
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: Ph.D. standing and permission of the chair and coordinator

ECON 801Advanced Microeconomic Analysis ()3

Subject: ECON
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: ECON 607 or equivalent

ECON 803Advanced Macroeconomic Analysis ()3

Subject: ECON
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: ECON 618 or equivalent

ECON 806Econometrics I ()3

Subject: ECON
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

ECON 807Econometrics II ()3

Subject: ECON
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: ECON 806 or equivalent

ECON 808Econometrics III ()3

Issues in cross-section and panel data, focuses on problems such as selection bias, heterogeneity, unobserved heterogeneity, treatment effects, truncation and censoring. The course covers multivariate techniques such as principal component analysis and factor analysis, along with event studies and nonparametric and semiparametric estimators. Pre- or corequisite: ECON 806 or equivalent

Subject: ECON
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

ECON 852International Trade ()3

Subject: ECON
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: ECON 604 or ECON 650 or equivalent

ECON 854Economic Development ()3

Subject: ECON
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: ECON 604 or ECON 650

ECON 895Selected Topics in Economics ()1-3

Designed to provide the advanced student with an opportunity to study independently or in small groups and investigate specific topics of current interest in the field of economics.

Subject: ECON
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: Ph.D. standing and permission of the chair and coordinator

ECON 998Master's Graduate Credit ()1

This course is a pass/fail course for master's students in their final semester. It may be taken to fulfill the registration requirement necessary for graduation. All master's students are required to be registered for at least one graduate credit hour in the semester of their graduation.

Subject: ECON
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

ECON 999Doctoral Graduate Credit ()1

This course is a pass/fail course doctoral students may take to maintain active status after successfully passing the candidacy examination. All doctoral students are required to be registered for at least one graduate credit hour every semester until their graduation.

Subject: ECON
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

Source: Eastern Virginia Medical School's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59