2020 Economics Summer Courses
ECON 1
Session 1
For all interested students as well as prospective economics majors. Examines how markets allocate resources in different kinds of economies. Topics include competitive markets, monopoly, financial markets, income distribution, market failures, the environment, and the role of government. (General Education Code(s): PE-H.)
If you are completing the prerequisites in Session 1 for a Session 2 course, email summer@ucsc.edu for a permission code for the Session 2 class anytime after you enroll in the Session 1 class(es).
Proposed Instructor - Julie Gonzalez
ECON 2
Session 2
For all interested students and prospective economics majors. Examines how the overall level of national economic activity is determined, including output, employment, and inflation. Explores the roles of monetary and fiscal policies in stabilizing the economy and promoting growth, with a focus on contemporary policy debates (General Education Code(s): PE-H.)
Proposed Instructor - Dongwan Choo
ECON 10A
Session 1
Online only class.
Introduction to accounting principles and practice; preparation and analysis of financial statements; study of internal control procedures. Courses 10A and 10B satisfy the Accounting 1A-B requirement at UC Berkeley.
Note: Course includes additional fee for online exam proctoring.
If this class is a prerequisite for a Session 2 course you want to take, email summer@ucsc.edu for a permission code anytime after you enroll.
This course will be hosted online in Canvas at canvas.ucsc.edu. It will be available the week before the class starts. Be sure to check your UCSC email for specific instructions!
Proposed Instructor - Kevin Jones
ECON 10B
Session 2
Online only course.
Managerial accounting emphasizing analysis and control; accounting for corporations; introduction to taxation, budgeting, and equity/debt financing; management decision making. Courses 10A and 10B satisfy the Accounting 1A-B requirement at UC Berkeley. Prerequisite(s): ECON 10A.
If you need to take the prerequisite in Session 1, enroll in that course first, then email summer@ucsc.edu for a permission code to enroll in this course.Visiting Students - prerequisites are lifted in summer. Contact summer@ucsc.edu for a permission code to enroll.Note: Course includes additional fee for online exam proctoring.
This course will be hosted online in Canvas at canvas.ucsc.edu. It will be available the week before the class starts. Be sure to check your UCSC email for specific instructions!
Proposed Instructor - Kevin Jones
ECON 100A-01
Session 1
Covers major theoretical issues arising in the study of resource allocation, the function of markets, consumer behavior, and the determination of price, output, and profits in competitive, monopolistic, and oligopolistic market structures. Also considers issues of welfare and public policy. Students cannot receive credit for this course and course 100M.
Prerequisite(s): ECON 1 and ECON 2; and ECON 11B or AM 11B or MATH 22 or MATH 23A.
If this class is a prerequisite for a Session 2 course you want to take, email summer@ucsc.edu for a permission code anytime after you enroll.
Proposed Instructor - Subhra Saha
ECON 100A-02
Session 2
Online only course.
Covers major theoretical issues arising in the study of resource allocation, the function of markets, consumer behavior, and the determination of price, output, and profits in competitive, monopolistic, and oligopolistic market structures. Also considers issues of welfare and public policy. Students cannot receive credit for this course and course 100M.
Prerequisite(s): ECON 1 and ECON 2; and ECON 11B or AM 11B or MATH 22 or MATH 23A.
If you need to take the prerequisite in Session 1, enroll in that course first, then email summer@ucsc.edu for a permission code to enroll in this course.
Proposed Instructor - Kristian Lopez Vargas
ECON 100B
Session 2
Covers major theoretical issues arising in the study of income, employment, interest rates, and the price level. Examines the role of monetary and fiscal policy in economic stabilization. Also considers these issues as they relate to the global economy. Students cannot receive credit for this course and course 100N.
Prerequisite(s): ECON 1 and ECON 2; and ECON 11B or AM 11B or MATH 22 or MATH 23A.
UCSC Students - If you need to take the prerequisite in Session 1, enroll in that course first, then email summer@ucsc.edu for a permission code to enroll in this course.
Visiting Students - prerequisites are lifted in summer. Contact summer@ucsc.edu for a permission code to enroll.
Proposed Instructor - Gerald McIntyre
ECON 101
Session 1
Analysis of the theory and practice of decision making in business firms, applying the concepts and techniques of microeconomics. Topics may include pricing schemes, non-price competition, internal organization of firms, incentive contracts, asymmetric information, and game theory. Case studies are used to illustrate some topics.
Prerequisite(s): ECON 100A or ECON 100M; and ECON 113.
Visiting Students - prerequisites are lifted in summer. Contact summer@ucsc.edu for a permission code to enroll.
Proposed Instructor - Jay Chen
ECON 104
Session 2Applies the techniques of econometrics and experimental economics to the understanding of economics. A hands-on course where real economic data is used in an interactive way so that students develop the art of empirical analysis.ECON 113-01
Session 1
Practical methods for organizing and analyzing economic data, testing economic hypotheses, and measuring economic relationships. Regression analysis is the main empirical method, and basic statistical and probability theory is included. Students gain hands-on computer experience with an econometric software package. Students cannot receive credit for this course and Applied Mathematics and Statistics 113. (General Education Code(s): SR.)
Prerequisite(s): ECON 1 and ECON 2; STAT 5 or 7; and one of the following: ECON 11B, AM 11B, MATH 22, or MATH 23A. ECON 100A or ECON 100B strongly recommended as preparation.
If this class is a prerequisite for a Session 2 course you want to take, email summer@ucsc.edu for a permission code anytime after you enroll.
Visiting Students - contact instructor for approval to enroll - P. Arora, parora@ucsc.edu. Provide proof of prerequisite material.
Proposed Instructor - Prateek Arora
ECON 113-02
Session 2
Practical methods for organizing and analyzing economic data, testing economic hypotheses, and measuring economic relationships. Regression analysis is the main empirical method, and basic statistical and probability theory is included. Students gain hands-on computer experience with an econometric software package. Students cannot receive credit for this course and Applied Mathematics and Statistics 113. (General Education Code(s): SR.)
Prerequisite(s): ECON 1 and ECON 2; STAT 5 or 7; and one of the following: ECON 11B, AM 11B, MATH 22, or MATH 23A. ECON 100A or ECON 100B strongly recommended as preparation.
If you need to take the prerequisite in Session 1, enroll in that course first, then email summer@ucsc.edu for a permission code to enroll in this course.
Proposed Instructor - Aaron Meininger
ECON 125
Session 1
The development of the American economy from colonial times to the present, with emphasis on the interaction between institutional structure and economic development. Topics include the economics of slavery, the rise of big business, and the causes of the Great Depression.
Prerequisite(s): ECON 1 and ECON 2. Related coursework in history also helpful. Enrollment is restricted to juniors and seniors.
All students - restrictions are lifted in summer. Contact summer@ucsc.edu for a permission code to enroll.
Proposed Instructor - Aaron Meininger
ECON 133
Session 2
Online only class.
An examination of all major financial markets: equities, bonds, options, forwards, and futures. Uses modern financial theory, including asset pricing models such as CAPM and APT.
Prerequisite(s): ECON 100A or ECON 100M, and ECON 113.
Visiting Students - prerequisites are lifted in summer. Contact summer@ucsc.edu for a permission code to enroll.
Proposed Instructor - Kai Pommerenke
ECON 136
Session 1
The strategic management process, techniques for analyzing single-business and diversified companies, implementing strategy, organization, business planning, financial strategy, competitive analysis, entrepreneurial skills.
Prerequisite(s): ECON 10A; and ECON 100A or ECON 100M.
Visiting Students - prerequisites are lifted in summer. Contact summer@ucsc.edu for a permission code to enroll.
Proposed Instructor - Gerald McIntyre
ECON 161A
Session 2
Online only class.
The evolution of markets and marketing; market structure; marketing cost and efficiency; public and private regulation; the development of marketing programs including decisions involving products, price, promotional distribution. (Formerly course 161.) Prerequisite(s): ECON 100A or ECON 100M.
If you need to take the prerequisite in Session 1, enroll in that course first, then email summer@ucsc.edu for a permission code to enroll in this course.
Visiting Students - prerequisites are lifted in summer. Contact summer@ucsc.edu for a permission code to enroll.
Proposed Instructor - Steve Owen
ECON 197-01
Session 1
Economics students are expected to learn to effectively communicate economic theory and evidence relating to economic policy to audiences that do not have economics degrees. The skills to be learned are both written and oral communication. Students learn to present convincing policy arguments in position papers, executive summaries, and in oral presentation that may include charts and other means of communication.
Prerequisite(s):Entry Level Writing & Composition requirement; one of the following: ECON 100A,ECON 100M, ECON 100B, ECON 100N, or ECON 113. Restricted to sophomore, junior, and senior economics, business-management economics, global economics and combined economics/math majors.
Proposed Instructor - Julie Gonzalez
ECON 197-02
Session 2
Economics students are expected to learn to effectively communicate economic theory and evidence relating to economic policy to audiences that do not have economics degrees. The skills to be learned are both written and oral communication. Students learn to present convincing policy arguments in position papers, executive summaries, and in oral presentation that may include charts and other means of communication.
Prerequisite(s):Entry Level Writing & Composition requirement; one of the following: ECON 100A,ECON 100M, ECON 100B, ECON 100N, or ECON 113. Restricted to sophomore, junior, and senior economics, business-management economics, global economics and combined economics/math majors.
If you need to take the prerequisite in Session 1, enroll in that course first, then email summer@ucsc.edu for a permission code to enroll in this course.
Proposed Instructor - David Bryan
Introductory Microeconomics: Resource Allocation and Market Structure (5 credits)
Introductory Macroeconomics: Aggregate Economic Activity (5 credits)
Economics of Accounting I (online) (5 credits)
Economics of Accounting II (online) (5 credits)
Intermediate Microeconomics (5 credits)
Intermediate Microeconomics (online) (5 credits)
Intermediate Macroeconomics (5 credits)
Managerial Economics (5 credits)
Is There Truth in Numbers: The Role of Statistics in Economics (5 credits)
Introduction to Econometrics (5 credits)
Introduction to Econometrics (5 credits)
Economic History of the U.S (5 credits)
Security Markets and Financial Institutions (online) (5 credits)
Business Strategy (5 credits)
Marketing (online) (5 credits)
Economic Rhetoric: Using Economic Theory and Empirical Evidence in Arguing Policy (5 credits)
Economic Rhetoric: Using Economic Theory and Empirical Evidence in Arguing Policy (5 credits)
