http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/33985 Economics (14) http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/49828 14.30 Introduction to Statistical Method in Economics, Spring 2003 Ellison, Sara Fisher This course will provide a solid foundation in probability and statistics for economists and other social scientists. We will emphasize topics needed in the further study of econometrics and provide basic preparation for 14.32. No prior preparation in probability and statistics is required, but familiarity with basic algebra and calculus is assumed. http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/49516 14.771 Development Economics: Microeconomic Issues and Policy Models, Fall 2002 Duflo, Esther, 1972- Banerjee, Abhijit Kremer, Michael Agricultural issues: peasant behavior, land tenancy, and interlinked markets. Credit and insurance market problems and institutions. Health, nutrition, and productivity. Gender bias. Education. Technological change. Government failures. http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/46357 14.384 Time Series Analysis, Fall 2002 Kuersteiner, Guido M. Theory and application of time series methods in econometrics, including representation theorems, decomposition theorems, prediction, spectral analysis, estimation with stationary and nonstationary processes, VARs, unit roots, and cointegration. From the course home page: Course Description The course is an introduction to univariate and multivariate time series models. It starts by introducing basic concepts and progresses to more complicated models. The course intends to meet two goals. It provides tools for empirical work with time series data and is an introduction into the theoretical foundation of time series models. http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/46344 17.884J / 14.296J Collective Choice I, Fall 2005 Snyder, James M. Examines political institutions from a rational choice perspective. The now burgeoning rational choice literature on legislatures, bureaucracies, courts, and elections constitutes the chief focus. Some focus on institutions from a comparative and/or international perspective. Graduate students are expected to pursue the subject in greater depth through reading and individual research. Advanced undergrads may take subject with faculty approval. From the course home page: Course Description This is an applied theory course covering topics in the political economy of democratic countries. This course examines political institutions from a rational choice perspective. The now burgeoning rational choice literature on legislatures, bureaucracies, courts, and elections constitutes the chief focus. Some focus will be placed on institutions from a comparative and/or international perspective.