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B.S. in Economics and Statistics

The major in Economics and Statistics is a collaborative effort between the Department of Statistics and the Undergraduate Economics Program. It provides an interdisciplinary course of study aimed at students with a strong interest in the empirical analysis of economic data. The major's curriculum provides student with a solid foundation in the theories and methods of both fields. Students in this major are trained to advance the understanding of economics issues through the analysis, synthesis, and reporting of data using the advanced empirical research methods of statistics and econometrics.

The degree is administered through the Department of Statistics. Prof. Oded Meyer (Statistics) and Prof. Carol Goldburg (Economics) jointly advise students pursuing this degree. The degree is administered through the Department of Statistics; therefore, to declare a major in Economics and Statistics, students should contact Prof. Oded Meyer.

I. PREREQUISITES

84 Units
1. Writing Prerequisite
Choose One:
73-270:   Professional Writing for Economists
76-270:   Writing in the Professions
76-271:   Introduction to Professional and Technical Writing

9 Units

9 units
9 units
9 units

2. Mathematical Foundations
21-120:   Differential and Integral Calculus
21-122:   Integration, Differential Equations, and Approximation
21-256:   Multivariate Analysis and Approximation
21-241:   Matrix Algebra

38 Units
10 units
10 units
9 units
9 units

3. Economics Foundations
73-100:   Principles of Economics

9 Units
9 units

4. Statistical Foundations
36-201:   Introduction to Statistical Reasoning and Practice*
and one of the following:
36-202:   Introduction to Statistical Methods
36-208:   Regression Analysis
36-309:   Experimental Design for Behavioral and Social Sciences

*Acceptable equivalents for 36-201 are: 36-207, 36-330, and 36-247

18 Units
9 units

9 units
9 units
9 units

5. Programming Prerequisite
15-100:   Introductory/Intermediate ProgrammingA

10 Units
10 units

II. DISCIPLINARY CORE

111 Units
1. Economics Core
73-150:   Microeconomics
73-200:   Macroeconomics
73-252:   Advanced Microeconomic Theory
73-253:   Advanced Macroeconomic Theory
73-261:   Econometrics

39 units
9 units
9 units
6 units
6 units
9 units

2. Statistics Core
36-225:   Introduction to Probability and Statistics I
36-226:   Introduction to Probability and Statistics II
36-401:   Modern Regression
36-402:   Advanced Data Analysis (Project Course)

36 Units
9 units
9 units
9 units
9 units

3. Economics Electives
Students must take two advanced economics elective courses. Advanced elective courses are those courses numbered 73-300 through 73-495.B

18 Units

4. Statistics Electives
Students must take two courses at the 36-300 level or above.

18 Units

A: Beginning in Fall 2009, either 15-110 (formerly known as 15-100) or 15-117 will fulfill the programming requirement for the B.S. in Economics and Statistics.
B: 73-407 (cross-listed as 36-310) is not considered an advanced elective course.

 

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