This course is a part of the IO sequence in the graduate level introduction to empirical industrial organization. The emphasis is heavily on recent, cutting-edge research done in the field of structural estimation of IO models. The aim is to provide the tools necessary to write a solid dissertation in empirical industrial organization. The techniques in this class will also be useful to students from other fields like labor, health and environmental economics.

Application of industrial organization and strategic behavior to industry, consumer and policy issues. Empirical analysis of market power, including market structure and performance, price discrimination, product differentiation, vertical control, cartel formation and sustainability, mergers, strategic behavior and firm organizations. Applied topics include branding, advertising, antitrust policy, consumer behavior and environmental applications.

The first course in the graduate environmental and natural resource economics sequence. The course covers dynamic optimization with environmental and natural resource applications, the basics of the theory of environmental regulation, and a survey of methods and results from current empirical research in environmental and natural resource economics. Prerequisites include graduate training in microeconomics and econometrics.

Theory and applications of basic econometric methods. The focus is on linear models with multiple independent variables: Least Squares Regressions, including problems caused by violations of model assumptions and possible solutions; hypothesis testing; linear panel data models; treatment effect analysis; introduction to estimating systems of equations. At the end of the class, students will be able to conduct their own empirical research in a wide variety of applications and will be prepared for Res-Econ 703.

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Independent study and research on selected problems in resource economics.

Independent study and research on selected problems in resource economics.

Independent study and research on selected problems in resource economics.

The Commonwealth Honors College thesis or project is intended to provide students with the opportunity to work closely with faculty members to define and carry out in-depth research or creative endeavors. It provides excellent preparation for students who intend to continue their education through graduate study or begin their professional careers. The student works closely with their 499Y Honors Research sponsor to pursue research on a topic or question of special interest to them in preparation for writing a 499T Honors Thesis or completing a 499P Honors Project.

Honors Thesis expectations are high. The intended end-product is a traditional research manuscript with accompanying artifact(s), all theses: - are 6 credits or more of sustained research on a single topic, typically conducted over two semesters. - begin with creative inquiry and systematic research. - include documentation of substantive scholarly endeavor. - culminate in an oral defense or other form of public presentation.