This concentration exposes students to the analysis of government policies and regulations through the lens of economic efficiency and equity. Courses will teach students how to critically evaluate arguments for and against particular government actions based on the theory of welfare economics.
This coursework will enable graduates to compete successfully for positions in government, public policy research firms, and other organizations, as well as for admission into leading graduate programs in public policy. It will also appeal to students interested in pursuing a career in law.
Select 3 courses from below:
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits | ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECON 8080 | Money and Financial Institutions | 3 | n/a |
| ECON 8210 | Applied Managerial Economics | 3 | n/a |
| ECON 8216/4210 | Industrial Organization | 3 | ↓ |
| ECON 8246/4240 | Labor Economics | 3 | n/a |
| ECON 8326/4320 | Natural Resource Economics | 3 | n/a |
| ECON 8336/4330 | Environmental Economics and Sustainability | 3 | n/a |
| ECON 8576/4570 | Economic Conditions Analysis | 3 | n/a |
| ECON 8856/4850 | Economics of Urban and Regional Development | 3 | n/a |
| ECON 8666/4660 | International Economic Development | 3 | n/a |
| PA 8300 | Policy Design and Implementation | 3 | n/a |
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For additional details contact:
Dr. Zhigang Feng | Mammel Hall 332BB | 402.554.2786 | zfeng@unomaha.edu