
EY
Unit: College of Arts and Sciences
Department: Department of Economics
Office location and address
Monroe Hall, Room 224
248 McCormick Rd
Charlottesville,
Virginia
22904
Education
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Washington & Lee University
Master of Science (MS), Carnegie Mellon University
Master of Arts (MA), Southern Methodist University
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Carnegie Mellon University
Master of Science (MS), Carnegie Mellon University
Master of Arts (MA), Southern Methodist University
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Carnegie Mellon University
Publications
Courses
Credits: 3
Studies macroeconomic theory and policy; includes an analysis of the forces determining employment, income, and the price level. Prerequisite: ECON 2020 and 3010 or 3110, or instructor permission.
Credits: 4
Introduces macroeconomic theory, emphasizing economic growth and the business cycle. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or instructor permission.
Credits: 4
Studies advanced topics in the theory of money and income. Prerequisite: ECON 7020 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
Advanced study of selected topics in macro- and monetary economics, with and emphasis on theoretical and computational issues. Prerequisite: ECON 7040 or instructor permission.
Credits: 1
The class presents modern numerical methods for solving mathematical problems common in economics. Examples include functional approximation, nonlinear maximization and root finding, and numerical integration and differentiation. Applications include the solution of dynamic decision problems, computing equilibria of dynamic economies and games, and nonlinear estimation.
Credits: 3
The course focuses on developing research ideas into a formal paper. Students work in small groups with the instructor, completing writing assignments that form the body of a scholarly paper and offering critical evaluations of other students' assignments. Prerequisite: Third-year status or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
Advanced research into specific economic problems under detailed faculty supervision.
Credits: 1–12
For doctoral dissertation, taken under the supervision of the first reader or prospective first reader.