Economic Research

Students will use college-level economic theory and models to analyze the financial impact on the global economy. The economic tutor will provide students with the models and tools necessary to write an economic research paper. The economic research project encourages students to integrate their acquired knowledge of economic theory, phenomenon, data, and policy.

Designed for

Students who already have a foundation in economics

Level

Intermediate

Class Format

Small group

Class Hours

2 classes per week, 90 minutes each class, a total of 10 classes

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Understand the concepts of opportunity cost, incentives, and tradeoffs
Use supply and demand analysis to predict how businesses and consumers will respond to changing market conditions
Understanding profit maximization and cost structures for businesses
Compare firms in different market structures – perfect and imperfect competition