This course introduces students to the study of microeconomics. Topics include: demand and supply, price determination, market structure and resource allocation; the behaviour of consumers and firms; and market intervention by government. Selected economic topics are examined such as: welfare programs, environmental regulation, the economics of discrimination, pay equity, and taxation. Students may not hold credit for ECON 1010 and any of: ECON 1011 or ECON 1210 or ECON 1211 or ECON 1220 or ECON 1221 or the former ECON 1200 or the former ECON 1201.

This course introduces students to the study of macroeconomics. Topics include: aggregate performance and policy; the determinants of national income, employment and the price level, the role of monetary and fiscal policies in stabilizing the economy and promoting economic growth. Students may not hold credit for ECON 1020 and any of: ECON 1021 or ECON 1210 or ECON 1211 or ECON 1220 or ECON 1221 or the former ECON 1200 or the former ECON 1201.

A survey of some major principles underlying, and influences acting upon the Canadian economy and its regions. Students may not hold credit for ECON 1210 and any of: ECON 1211 or ECON 1010 or ECON 1011 or ECON 1020 or ECON 1021 or the former ECON 1200 or the former ECON 1201.

A survey of some major principles and policies characterizing the world economy and the environment. Students may not hold credit for ECON 1220 and any of: ECON 1221 or ECON 1010 or ECON 1011 or ECON 1020 or ECON 1021 or the former ECON 1200 or the former ECON 1201.

This course builds on ECON 1010 to examine in greater detail microeconomic concepts of supply, demand, and industry structure. The course also includes the study of externalities, public goods, information asymmetries, and risk and uncertainty. Students may not hold credit for ECON 2010 and any of: ECON 2451, the former ECON 2450, or the former ECON 2700.

A study of classical macroeconomic models of the determination of economic aggregates such as national income, consumption, investment, government spending, exports, imports, and economy-wide variables such as the interest rate, the foreign exchange rate, the price level and inflation, and the unemployment rate. The influence of fiscal and monetary policies on the aggregate economy is examined. Students may not hold credit for ECON 2020 and any of: ECON 2471, the former ECON 2470, or the former ECON 2800.

Introduction to mathematical methods used in economic analysis including differentiation, matrix algebra, comparative statics, and optimization. Students may not hold credit for both ECON 2030 and the former ECON 2530.

An introduction to statistical methods relevant to Economics, which include: descriptive statistics; probability and probability distributions; hypothesis testing; and ordinary least squares regression. The use of contemporary econometric software is required. Students may not hold credit for both ECON 2040 and the former ECON 3170.

This computer-based course will introduce basic economic analytics such as index numbers, cost-revenue-profit relationships, demand/supply dynamics, decision-making using probability models, investment decisions, time-value of money, seasonal adjustment of data, forecasting, measures of poverty/inequality, and optimization methods such as linear programming. Students will also gain proficiency in numerical computation such as Excel, an important analytical tool used in business, government, and academic research for managing and analyzing data. Students may not hold credit for both ECON 2050 and the former ECON 2610 when titled "Measurement and Computation in Economics."

Application of economic theory to a broad range of problems such as agriculture, trade, foreign ownership, regional disparities, competition policy, education. Students may not hold credit for both ECON 2310 and ECON 2311.

A study of the economic development problems of northern and Indigenous communities in Manitoba. Students may not hold credit for ECON 2350 and any of: INDG 3120 or the former NATV 3120 or the former NATV 4310.

This course will use both neo-classical and feminist economic theory to explore how gender differences may lead to different economic outcomes for men and women, both within families and in the marketplace. Topics covered may include gender aspects of production (both inside and outside the household), leisure, marriage and divorce, fertility, childcare, education, migration, aging and development. Students may not hold credit for both ECON 2362 and the former ECON 2360.

The economics of management of water, air and land resource quality, and the economics of conservation. The economic implications of environmental standards, licensing, criteria and pollution charges will be illustrated by current issues. Students may not hold credit for both ECON 2390 and ABIZ 2390.

A study of the economic relationships in energy production, consumption, demand and supply, pricing and conservation, energy policy and the development of new and renewable energy sources.

Application of economic theory to the historical development and present structure of the provincial economy.

A study of the Ukrainian economy in Eastern Europe: socioeconomic history, state and structure of the Ukrainian economy within the former Soviet Union, prospects and problems of economic restructuring.

Economic analysis of current issues in professional and amateur sports, and leisure.

A study of the theories, institutions, policies and relations of power in national and global economic society with reference to the production of market and non-market goods and services and the distribution of necessary and surplus output. Particular attention will be given to the role of the state in the regulation of markets and the distribution of surplus.

A study of the theories, institutions, policies and relations of power in national and global economic society with reference to economic growth, international trade and finance, economic fluctuations, inflation and unemployment. Particular attention will be given to the role of the state in the regulations of macroeconomic activity.

This course will vary from year to year depending on the needs of students and the interests and availability of instructors. The course content may vary. Students can earn multiple credits for this course only when the topic subtitle is different.

This course will vary from year to year depending on the needs of students and the interests and availability of instructors. The course content may vary. Students can earn multiple credits for this course only when the topic subtitle is different.

An examination of the world's economies from a broad-based economics perspective (including economic theories, institutional perspectives and historical evidence) to explain the development and limits of the world's changing and differing economies, and economic growth patterns in the light of the private business sector, labour relations and the role of the state. Students may not hold credit for both ECON 2630 and ECON 2620 Special Topics in Economics when titled Introduction to the World's Economies.

An introduction to how income, and its accumulation as wealth, is distributed between individuals, as well as between classes of economic actors. Measures of income inequality, wealth and poverty are introduced. Empirical data and theories aimed at explaining the distribution of income and broad trends that have emerged over time are reviewed. Redistributive policies undertaken by governments and various normative approaches to the economic analysis of income inequality are also examined, with an emphasis on modern policy options and challenges. Students may not hold credit for both ECON 2670 and ECON 2610 when offered with the topic "Income Distribution".

This course uses basic calculus and optimization techniques to study consumer and firm behaviour, demand and supply theory, monopoly, monopolistic competition, oligopoly, and the Edgeworth Box analysis of an exchange economy. Students may not hold credit for ECON 3010 and any of: ECON 2461, the former ECON 2460, or the former ECON 3700.

Theories of national income, employment, inflation, balance of payments, stabilization policy, and economic growth within the framework of macroeconomic models of an open economy with particular attention to empirical evidence from Canada, the U.S., and other countries. This course requires the use of calculus. Students may not hold credit for ECON 3020 and any of: ECON 2481, the former ECON 2480, or the former ECON 3800.

Mathematical methods used in economic analysis. Topics will include optimization with constraints, exponential and logarithmic functions, integrals, dynamic analysis, basic differential equations, and Hamiltonians. Students may not hold credit for both ECON 3030 and the former ECON 3730.

This course builds on ECON 2040 by introducing: multivariate ordinary least squares regression using matrices; heteroscedasticity; and autocorrelation. Additional topics may include: instrumental variables; binary choice models; and panel data models. Students may not hold credit for ECON 3040 and either ABIZ 3080 or the former ECON 3180.

An introduction to the economic foundations of managerial decision making, which includes pricing strategies, boundaries of the firm, investment in human capital, and incentive contract design. Also offered by Management as GMGT 3160. May not be held with GMGT 3160.

An introduction to labour economics, including labour supply, labour demand and the determination of wages and employment. Students may not hold credit for both ECON 3362 and the former ECON 3360.

Analysis of topics in labour economics such as unemployment, immigration, gender discrimination and the impact of unions. Students may not hold credit for both ECON 3364 and the former ECON 3360.

The study of the role of government in the economy, government budget and expenditure evaluation issues, benefit-cost analysis, as well as government intervention regulation, public pricing, and ownership issues. Students may not hold credit for both ECON 3374 and the former ECON 3370.

A study of the principles of taxation, tax policy in Canada and elsewhere, government deficit and debt issues and fiscal federalism with emphasis on inter-governmental finance issues. Students may not hold credit for both ECON 3376 and the former ECON 3370.

The definition and major challenges of development and an introduction to theories of growth and development. Students may not hold credit for both ECON 3392 and the former ECON 3390.

Processes and problems of development policies to accelerate change. Economic relations between developed and developing regions. May not be held with the former ECON 3390 or ECON 4432.

This reading course will vary from year to year depending on the needs of students and the interests of instructors. The course content may vary. Students can earn multiple credits for this course only when the topic subtitle is different.

This reading course will vary from year to year depending on the needs of students and the interests of instructors. The course content may vary. Students can earn multiple credits for this course only when the topic subtitle is different.

Flows of funds through the financial system; savings and investment and asset choices of households and firms; intermediation by financial institutions; arbitrage between and within countries, government financial policy, with special reference to Canada. Students may not hold credit for ECON 3640 and any of: ECON 3641 or FIN 3460.

Demand for and supply of money; term structure of interest rates; tools of central banking; design and conduct of monetary policy. Students may not hold credit for both ECON 3650 and ECON 3651.

A study of the theory of international trade and modern trade issues including the effect of economic integration on growth, distribution, national policy and the environment.

A study of the theory of international financial markets and issues in open economy macroeconomics focusing on the balance of payments, exchange rates and the effects of international financial integration on national economies.

The structure, functioning and financing of the Canadian health care delivery system and the demand for health care in Canada.

The objective of this course is to provide an economics perspective on the epidemiological transition from infectious to chronic disease. This course will contrast the biomedical, consumer choice and political economy approaches and their policy implications.

An examination of the theory and practice of economic sustainability, ecological sustainability, and social sustainability, with emphasis on analysing current issues and designing policies to achieve sustainable development.

An introduction to the study of the determinants of the spatial distribution of economic activity among urban centres and regions. Particular attention will be paid to such contemporary Canadian problems as regional disparities, urban and environmental decay, and urban renewal, and the policy issues involved in dealing with these problems.

Market structure and firms' strategic decisions will be analyzed. Topics may cover monopoly pricing strategies such as price discrimination; non-pricing strategies such as advertising, quality decisions and differentiated products; dynamic oligopoly models; mergers; anti-competitive behaviour; and auctions. This course assumes students have a sound background in economic theory, as well as single-variable calculus and basic statistics. Students may not hold credit for both ECON 3742 and the former ECON 3740.

A survey of Post-Keynesian, Cambridge, Marxian, and institutionalist approaches to macroeconomic fluctuations, contrasting their theoretical and policy frameworks with those of mainstream macroeconomics.

An intensive study of advanced microeconomic analysis using optimization techniques involving multivariate calculus. Topics will include consumer theory, producer theory, general equilibrium, intertemporal choice, risk and insurance markets, and asymmetric information (moral hazard and adverse selection).

An intensive review of selected topics in advanced microeconomic theory. The course content may vary. Students can earn multiple credits for this course only when the topic subtitle is different.

An intensive review of selected topics in advanced macroeconomic theory. The course content may vary. Students can earn multiple credits for this course only when the topic subtitle is different.

An applied course with a research component that incorporates real-world data and contemporary econometric software with an emphasis on the application of econometrics to a range of microeconomic and macroeconomic problems. Topics may include: endogeneity; instrumental variables; generalized method of moments; generalized least squares; limited dependent variable models; univariate and multivariate time series models; and panel data models. Students may not hold credit for ECON 4040 and any of: ABIZ 4120 or the former ECON 4120.

This is a theoretical course that addresses more advanced econometric topics with the intent of preparing students for graduate-level studies in econometrics. Standard topics will be examined in more depth. Students may not hold credit for both ECON 4042 and the former ECON 4130.

A seminar course on the history of economic thought up to 1870. Attention is given to the evolution and significance of major theoretical concepts and approaches, the people who developed them and the attendant social, intellectual and economic context. Students may not hold credit for both ECON 4050 and the former ECON 4410.

A seminar course on the history of economic thought since 1870. Attention is given to the evolution and significance of major theoretical concepts and approaches, the people who developed them, and the attendant social, intellectual and economic context. Students may not hold credit for both ECON 4052 and the former ECON 4410.

This is a course in applied micro-economic policy analysis using the techniques of cost-benefit analysis as its foundation. Students will learn the welfare foundations of cost-benefit analysis, techniques for decision-making under conditions of risk and uncertainty, and how these techniques may be applied to public policy. The course will include examples from all areas of public policy, including health, education, social services, criminal justice, etc.

Students will be introduced to some of the main challenges facing developing countries, their effort to achieve economic development, and various approaches to those challenges. May not be held with ECON 3394 or the former ECON 4430.

Introduction and examination of salient topics in Development Economics. The course content may vary. Students can earn multiple credits for this course only when the topic subtitle is different.

This readings course will vary from year to year depending on the needs of students and the interests of instructors. The course content may vary. Students can earn multiple credits for this course only when the topic subtitle is different.

This readings course will vary from year to year depending on the needs of students and interests of instructors. The course content may vary. Students can earn multiple credits for this course only when the topic subtitle is different.

A seminar to be taken concurrently with ECON 4620 in which each student will relate theory and practice. This course is also offered as GPE 4510 and LABR 4510. Students may not hold credit for ECON 4610 and either GPE 4510 or LABR 4510. Intended for students in the Economics Single Advanced Major (Economics and Society Stream) or Honours (Economics and Society Stream).

An educationally directed field experience in which the student will undertake specific tasks and assignments in some aspects of Community Economic Development and/or economic policy. Field placement options include community-based organizations, government departments and agencies, policy and research organizations, unions, and other employers. This course is also offered as GPE 4520 and LABR 4520. Students may not hold credit for ECON 4620 and either GPE 4520 or LABR 4520. Intended for students in the Economics Single Advanced Major (Economics and Society Stream) or Honours (Economics and Society Stream).

In depth examination of policy issues on selected topics such as unemployment, inflation, international trade, transfer payments, health care, the environment. A major research paper will be expected of all students. Registration is restricted to students who have formally declared an Advanced Major in Economics or Honours Economics. Students may not hold credit for ECON 4820 and any of: ECON 4822 or the former ECON 4830.

This is the capstone course for students in their final year of the B.A. (Adv.) major in Economics. The aim of this course is to develop some of the research, analytical, and writing skills that will allow students to utilize knowledge and quantitative skills acquired in previous economics courses. Students may not hold credit for ECON 4822 and any of: ECON 4820 or the former ECON 4830. Registration is restricted to students who have formally declared an Advanced Major in Economics or Honours Economics.