In the first semester of the senior seminar, students make connections across their previous economics courses through readings and discussions on globalization and history of economic thought. Students gain a better understanding of how economic theories and policies shape the world in which we all live and which future generations will inhabit. A principal course objective is to prepare each student for the preparation and presentation of the senior thesis. To this end, students read and evaluate professional journal articles, review and enhance their understanding of the research methods used by economists, and identify ways to use these methods in their own research. The final assignment for the class is a senior thesis proposal. In the second semester, there is preparation and presentation of a senior thesis. Hours credit: 4. Prerequisite: major core.
- Teacher: Elizabeth Sizemore