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AP/ECON3810 3.00 The Economics of Project Appraisal and Feasibility

Covers pre-feasibility and feasibility studies of proposed projects, forecasting of demand and plant capacity, estimation of production, sales, costs, and revenues, alternative commercial profitability criteria (net present value, rate of return) for project evaluation and selection, and sensitivity analysis under risk and uncertainty. Prerequisites:  Grade 12U Advanced Functions, AP/ECON 1000 3.00, and AP/ECON 1010 3.00, […]

AP/ECON3790 6.00 Women in the North America Economy

Focuses on women's economic activities and the economic position of women in the North American economy. Includes an analysis of household work as well as labour force activity. Note: This course counts as a major course in women's studies and health studies. It is a multidisciplinary course for students in economics, health studies, women's studies, […]

AP/ECON3700/3709 3.00 Economics of Gender (Writing)

Introduces students to gender gaps and discrimination, especially in connection with labour markets, policy towards gender equality, and features of family economics such as issues of power within the family. Examines some empirical evidence, but in a non-technical way.  Prerequisites: AP/ECON 1000 3.00 and AP/ECON 1010 3.00 or equivalents. Recommended Prior Completion:  AP/ECON 2300 3.00. […]

AP/ECON3650 3.00 Canadian Economic Policy

Cross-listed to: AP/PPAS 3480 3.00 Identifies contemporary economic problems facing Canada and examines the economic policy options that are available for addressing these issues. These issues include government transfer payments, industrial productivity, unemployment, health care, economic growth and inflation, and globalization. Prerequisite:  AP/ECON 1000 3.00 and AP/ECON 1010 3.00 or equivalents. Course Credit Exclusion:  NONE. […]

AP/ECON3620 3.00 Economics of Unemployment

Studies the post-war unemployment in Canada and discusses policy options to reduce unemployment. Includes an analysis of the effects of demographic changes, social security and minimum wage legislation, unions, technological change, cyclical changes, and industrial restructuring on unemployment. Prerequisite:  AP/ECON 1010 3.00 or equivalent.   Course Credit Exclusions: None. Prior to Fall 2009: Course credit exclusion: […]

AP/ECON3590 3.00 Economics of Education and Training

Examines economic aspects of educational/training systems and their links to the labour market. Topics include the effects of education/training on wages, distribution of earnings and economic growth, school-to-work transition, job-education mismatch, occupational projections, and the financing of post-secondary education. Prerequisites:  AP/ECON 1000 3.00 and AP/ECON 1010 3.00 or equivalents.  Course Credit Exclusions: None. Prior to […]

AP/ECON3580 3.00 International Monetary Economics

This course introduces students to international monetary economics. Topics include the exchange rate and exchange rate regimes, the automatic adjustment process, open economy macroeconomics and policy, international financial markets, and economic integration. Prerequisites: AP/ECON 1000 3.00 and AP/ECON 1010 3.00 or equivalents.   Course Credit Exclusions: None. Prior to Fall 2009: Course credit exclusions: AK/ECON 3580 […]

AP/ECON3560/3569 3.0 Economic Policy in Developing Countries (Writing)

Cross-listed to: AP/PPAS 3560/9 3.0 Examines policy issues arising from development planning. Topics include agriculture versus industry, international trade, monetary and fiscal policies, foreign investment, foreign aid and self-reliance, and global issues. Prerequisites: AP/ECON 1000 3.00 and AP/ECON 1010 3.00 or equivalents. Course Credit Exclusions: AP/ECON 3560 3.00/ is an exclusion to AP/ECON 3569 3.00 […]

AP/ECON3550/3559 3.00 Economic Growth and Development (Writing)

Studies the economic problems of poor countries and poor communities. Explores the meaning of development by considering the characteristics of economic underdevelopment, poverty, income and wealth distribution, rural versus urban development, population growth, and unemployment and migration. Additional topics include theories of development, growth and technological change, strategies for environmentally sustainable development, education, and health. […]

AP/ECON3530 3.00 Intermediate Mathematics for Economists

Develops and demonstrates the mathematics commonly used in the analysis of static economic models. Topics range from concavity and convexity to constrained optimization and comparative static analysis including the implicit function and envelope theorems. Prerequisites:  AP/ECON 1530 3.00 and AP/ECON 1540 3.00 or equivalents. Course Credit Exclusions:  None.      Prior to Fall 2009: Course credit exclusion: […]