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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Economics

Offered by: Economics     Degree: Doctor of Philosophy

Program Requirements

The Ph.D. in Economics focuses on microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics. Specialization in three fields of economics is offered.

Thesis

A thesis for the doctoral degree must constitute original scholarship and must be a distinct contribution to knowledge. It must show familiarity with previous work in the field and must demonstrate ability to plan and carry out research, organize results, and defend the approach and conclusions in a scholarly manner. The research presented must meet current standards of the discipline; as well, the thesis must clearly demonstrate how the research advances knowledge in the field. Finally, the thesis must be written in compliance with norms for academic and scholarly expression and for publication in the public domain.

Required Courses (20 credits)

Revision, July 2022. Start of revision.
  • ECON 662 Econometrics 1 (3 credits)

    Offered by: Economics (Faculty of Arts)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    Overview

    Economics (Arts) : A broad treatment of linear methods: OLS, GLS, and IV mainly, and show how to apply the bootstrap to these models, with particular reference to parametric specification testing, and diagnostic testing (autocorrelation, heteroskedasticity, normality, parameter constancy).

    Terms: Fall 2022, Winter 2023

    Instructors: Davidson, Russell (Fall) Chaudhuri, Saraswata; Wang, Endong (Winter)

    • Restriction: Not open to students who have taken ECON 662D1/D2

  • ECON 663 Econometrics 2 (3 credits)

    Offered by: Economics (Faculty of Arts)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    Overview

    Economics (Arts) : Topics include: non-linear regression, maximum likelihood, generalised method of moments (GMM), and non-stationary processes, basically tests for unit roots and cointegration.

    Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2022-2023 academic year.

    Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2022-2023 academic year.

  • ECON 701 Ph.D. Comprehensive Examination 1

    Offered by: Economics (Faculty of Arts)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    Overview

    Economics (Arts) : An examination that must be passed by all doctoral candidates in order to continue in the doctoral program.

    Terms: Fall 2022, Summer 2023

    Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2022-2023 academic year.

  • ECON 702 Ph.D. Comprehensive Examination 2

    Offered by: Economics (Faculty of Arts)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    Overview

    Economics (Arts) : An examination that must be passed by all doctoral candidates in order to continue in the doctoral program.

    Terms: Winter 2023, Summer 2023

    Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2022-2023 academic year.

  • ECON 703 Ph.D. Field 1 Synthesis

    Offered by: Economics (Faculty of Arts)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    Overview

    Economics (Arts) : Milestone assessment of mastery in a field area of economics, demonstrating ability to read, understand, critically assess frontier research work, and make significant original contributions in the field.

    Terms: Winter 2023

    Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2022-2023 academic year.

    • Prerequisites: Two field courses, which vary depending on the field chosen the by the students. These courses are approved by the GPD at the start of the academic year.

  • ECON 704 Ph.D. Field 2 Synthesis

    Offered by: Economics (Faculty of Arts)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    Overview

    Economics (Arts) : Milestone assessment of mastery in a field area of economics, demonstrating ability to read, understand, critically assess frontier research work, and make significant original contributions in the field.

    Terms: Winter 2023

    Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2022-2023 academic year.

    • Prerequisite: Two field courses, which vary depending on the field chosen the by the students. These courses are approved by the GPD at the start of the academic year.

  • ECON 709 Microeconomic Theory 3 (3 credits)

    Offered by: Economics (Faculty of Arts)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    Overview

    Economics (Arts) : Doctoral-level microeconomic theory.

    Terms: Fall 2022

    Instructors: Baumann, Leonie (Fall)

  • ECON 711 Microeconomic Theory 2 (3 credits)

    Offered by: Economics (Faculty of Arts)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    Overview

    Economics (Arts) : This course is the second part of a two-semester doctoral level microeconomic theory sequence.

    Terms: Winter 2023

    Instructors: Dutta, Rohan (Winter)

  • ECON 712 Macroeconomic Theory 1 (3 credits)

    Offered by: Economics (Faculty of Arts)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    Overview

    Economics (Arts) : This course is the first part of a two-semester doctorals level macroeconomic theory sequence.

    Terms: Fall 2022

    Instructors: Barczyk, Daniel (Fall)

  • ECON 713 Macroeconomic Theory 2 (3 credits)

    Offered by: Economics (Faculty of Arts)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    Overview

    Economics (Arts) : This course is the second part of a two-semester doctoral level macroeconomic theory sequence

    Terms: Winter 2023

    Instructors: Castro, Rui (Winter)

  • ECON 770 PhD Research Seminar 1 (1 credit)

    Offered by: Economics (Faculty of Arts)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    Overview

    Economics (Arts) : Presentation of PhD research.

    Terms: Fall 2022

    Instructors: Benchekroun, Hassan (Fall)

    • Prerequisites: All comprehensive and field examinations are to be completed.

    • ECON 770 must be taken before ECON 771.

  • ECON 771 PhD Research Seminar 2 (1 credit)

    Offered by: Economics (Faculty of Arts)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    Overview

    Economics (Arts) : Presentation of PhD research.

    Terms: Winter 2023

    Instructors: Benchekroun, Hassan (Winter)

    • Prerequisites: All comprehensive and field examinations are to be completed. ECON 770 must be taken before ECON 771.

Revision, July 2022. End of revision.

Elective Courses (18 credits)

18 credits of elective courses at the 600 level or higher in consultation with the Graduate Program Director.

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