Each colloquium is conducted by means of directed discussion, with emphasis on close reading and the writing of short analytical essays. Priority will be given to incoming students in the fall-semester sections of the colloquia. Other students should consult the course director about possible openings. Enrollment in each section limited to 20. Reading of short stories from the point of view of the would-be writer, with special attention to such problems as dialogue, narration, characterization and style. Writing includes analysis and original stories.

Open to seniors by permission of the department.

A study of the curriculum and the application of the principles of teaching in the elementary school. Two class hours and a practicum involving directed classroom teaching. Prerequisite: three courses in the department taken previously, including 235 and 238, grade of B- or better in education courses. Admission by permission of the department.

Admission by permission of the department, normally for majors and minors who have had four semester courses in economics above the introductory level. Students contemplating a special studies should read the guidelines for special studies in the department's "Handbook for Prospective Majors." on the departments webpage: www.smith.edu/economics. This is a full-year course.

Admission to special studies is by permission of the department, normally for majors who have had four semester courses in economics above the introductory level. Students contemplating a special studies should read the guidelines for special studies in the department's "Guidebook for Prospective Majors" on the department's webpage: www.smith.edu/economics.

An examination of current macroeconomic policy issues, including the short and long-run effects of budget deficits, the determinants of economic growth, causes and effects of inflation, and the effects of high trade deficits. The course focuses on what, if any, government (monetary and fiscal) policies should be pursued in order to achieve low inflation, full employment, high economic growth and rising real wages.

An examination of current macroeconomic policy issues, including the short and long-run effects of budget deficits, the determinants of economic growth, causes and effects of inflation, and the effects of high trade deficits. The course focuses on what, if any, government (monetary and fiscal) policies should be pursued in order to achieve low inflation, full employment, high economic growth and rising real wages.

An examination of current macroeconomic policy issues, including the short and long-run effects of budget deficits, the determinants of economic growth, causes and effects of inflation, and the effects of high trade deficits. The course focuses on what, if any, government (monetary and fiscal) policies should be pursued in order to achieve low inflation, full employment, high economic growth and rising real wages.

How and how well do markets work? What should government do in a market economy? How do markets set prices, determine what will be produced and decide who will get the goods? We consider important economic issues including preserving the environment, free trade, taxation, (de)regulation and poverty.