Department of Economics, 4-101 Hanson Hall, 1925 4th Street South, Minneapolis MN 55455 (612-625-6833; fax: 612-624-0209)

The economics graduate program offers degree work in both theoretical and applied fields of economics. It is possible to pursue thesis research in microeconomic or macroeconomic theory. In addition, the following fields of specialization are offered: econometrics, economic growth and development, financial economics, game theory, industrial organization, international economics, labor economics, mathematical economics, monetary economics, and public economics. Students are admitted only for the Ph.D.; the M.A. is an optional part of the Ph.D. program.

A master's minor consists of 6 credits in 4xxx, 5xxx, or 8xxx economics courses, all taken A-F and completed with grades of B or better (one 8xxx course may carry a grade of C). The 6 credits must include two courses in either the 4161-4164 sequence or the 4165-4168 sequence, or more advanced courses in economic theory. The economic theory requirement may be waived if, in the judgment of the director of graduate studies, the student's previous work in economics has included courses equivalent to 4xxx economic theory courses, though the requirement to complete 6 credits would still stand. Requirements for a doctoral minor include five or more from among the following courses: ECON 8001-8004 or 8101-8104, and 8105-8108; plus completion of at least two 8xxx courses in economics other than those listed above. All courses must be taken A-F, with no grade lower than C and no more than two course grades of C. In addition, students must pass the microeconomics preliminary exam for minors or majors and either the macroeconomics preliminary exam for minors or majors, or a preliminary exam for majors in one of the fields listed under the program description above.