Departmental Notes
Subject Code for Applied Economics: APEC
Subject Code for Economics: ECON
Subject Code for Politics-Philosophy-Economics: PPEC
World Wide Web Address: www.econ.queensu.ca/
Head of Department: Sumon Majumdar
Department Manager: Alex Fox
Undergraduate Office: Dunning Hall, Room 221
Departmental Telephone: 613-533-2250
Departmental Fax: 613-533-6668
Chair of Undergraduate Studies: Michael Barber
Undergraduate Office Telephone: 613-533-2296
Undergraduate Office E-Mail Address: econugrd@queensu.ca
Coordinator of Graduate Studies: Amy Sun
Graduate Office Telephone: 613-533-2259
Graduate Office E-Mail Address: econgrdc@queensu.ca
Overview
The Economics Department at Queen's has a long tradition as one of Canada's leading teaching and research centres in economics. The undergraduate programs we offer promote a comprehensive investigation of many aspects of the subject, with an emphasis on contemporary analytical principles and methods. Those who pursue a concentration in economics or applied economics will take courses in advanced economic analysis, statistical techniques, the historical background of today's economies, and the application of economic theory to public finance, international relations, natural resources and the environment, business cycles, labour markets, and the economic systems of other countries. Economics students at Queen's acquire a diverse portfolio of analytical, quantitative, computational, and communications skills that provide excellent preparation for a wide range of post-graduation education and career opportunities. Our recent graduates have pursued graduate studies in economics and professional programs such as finance, business administration, public administration, law, industrial relations, information technology, and resource management, and they have embarked on careers in the private sector, with non-governmental organizations and with the public sector in key positions of responsibility at all three levels of government.
Advice to Students
First Year Mathematics
All Economics Plans require a supporting course in first year calculus. Normally this course is taken in first year. Students choose MATH 126 (for those without any prior knowledge of calculus) or MATH 121 (for those who have taken calculus in high school). The calculus courses MATH 120 or (MATH 123 and MATH 124) may also be accepted. Note that first year calculus is a corequisite for ECON 212, ECON 222, and ECON 250 and a prerequisite for ECON 255 and all third- and fourth-year economics courses.
Elective Courses
The Department provides several options for students studying other subjects who wish to take one or more courses in economics. Students wishing to take a 200-level course should take ECON 111 or ECON 112 as required, followed by the 200-level course of interest. All Economics Plans require ECON 110, or ECON 111 and ECON 112.
Special Study Opportunities
Study Abroad Option at Bader College, UK or on Exchange
Economics Majors and Joint Honours who plan to attend Bader College or go on exchange should do so before their fourth year. These students should plan to have completed by the end of their third year:
Faculty
For more information, please visit: https://www.econ.queensu.ca/people
- Brant Abbott
- Michael Barber
- Ugurhan Berkok
- Mons Chan
- Robert Clark
- Christopher Cotton
- Ian Cromb
- Fr. Raymond de Souza
- Weili Ding
- Christopher Ferrall
- Devon Garvie
- Anya Hageman
- Allen Head
- Shota Ichihashi
- Bahman Kashi
- Ian Keay
- Mike Kennedy
- Thorsten Koeppl
- Beverly Lapham
- Steven Lehrer
- Sitian Liu
- Huw Lloyd-Ellis
- James G. MacKinnon
- Sumon Majumdar
- Frank Milne
- Gregor W. Smith
- Amy Hongfei Sun
- Ruqu Wang
- Ming Xu
- Karen Ye
- Jan Zabojnik
- Nahim Bin Zahur
Courses
Economics (ECON)
NOTE ECON 111 and ECON 112 together, are equivalent to ECON 110.
NOTE Also offered online. Consult Arts and Science Online. Learning Hours may vary.
NOTE Also offered at the Bader International Studies Centre, Herstmonceux. Learning Hours may vary.
NOTE ECON 111 and ECON 112 together, are equivalent to ECON 110.
NOTE Also offered online. Consult Arts and Science Online, Learning Hours may vary.
NOTE Also offered at the Bader International Studies Centre, Herstmonceux, Learning Hours may vary.
NOTE A grade of C in this course is required as a prerequisite for ECON 310.
NOTE Also offered online. Consult Arts and Science Online. Learning Hours may vary.
NOTE A grade of C in this course is required as a prerequisite for ECON 320.
NOTE Also offered online. Consult Arts and Science Online, Learning Hours may vary.
NOTE Offered only at the Bader International Study Centre, Herstmonceux.
NOTE Also offered online. Consult Arts and Science Online, Learning Hours may vary.
NOTE A grade of C in this course is required as a prerequisite for ECON 351/3.0.
NOTE This course is repeatable for credit under different topic titles.
NOTE Fourth year ECON Joint Honours students with fewer than 30.0 ECON units and fourth year APEC students without ECON 320 should contact the department before May 1 to obtain permission to register in this course.
NOTE Fourth year ECON Joint Honours students with fewer than 30.0 ECON units and fourth year APEC students without ECON 320 should contact the department before May 1 to obtain permission to register in this course.
NOTE Fourth year ECON Joint Honours students with fewer than 30.0 ECON units and fourth year APEC students without ECON 320 should contact the department before May 1 to obtain permission to register in this course.
NOTE Fourth year ECON Joint Honours students with fewer than 30.0 ECON units and fourth year APEC students without ECON 320 should contact the department before May 1 to obtain permission to register in this course.
NOTE Fourth year ECON Joint Honours students with fewer than 30.0 ECON units and fourth year APEC students without ECON 320 should contact the department before May 1 to obtain permission to register in this course.
NOTE Fourth year ECON Joint Honours students with fewer than 30.0 ECON units and fourth year APEC students without ECON 320 should contact the department before May 1 to obtain permission to register in this course.
NOTE Fourth year ECON Joint Honours students with fewer than 30.0 ECON units and fourth year APEC students without ECON 320 should contact the department before May 1 to obtain permission to register in this course.
NOTE Fourth year ECON Joint Honours students with fewer than 30.0 ECON units and fourth year APEC students without ECON 320 should contact the department before May 1 to obtain permission to register in this course.
NOTE Fourth year ECON Joint Honours students with fewer than 30.0 ECON units and fourth year APEC students without ECON 320 should contact the department before May 1 to obtain permission to register in this course.
NOTE Fourth year ECON Joint Honours students with fewer than 30.0 ECON units and fourth year APEC students without ECON 320 should contact the department before May 1 to obtain permission to register in this course.
NOTE Fourth year ECON Joint Honours students with fewer than 30.0 ECON units and fourth year APEC students without ECON 320 should contact the department before May 1 to obtain permission to register in this course.
NOTE Fourth year ECON Joint Honours students with fewer than 30.0 ECON units and fourth year APEC students without ECON 320 should contact the department before May 1 to obtain permission to register in this course.
NOTE Fourth year ECON Joint Honours students with fewer than 30.0 ECON units and fourth year APEC students without ECON 320 should contact the department before May 1 to obtain permission to register in this course.
NOTE Fourth year ECON Joint Honours students with fewer than 30.0 ECON units and fourth year APEC students without ECON 320 should contact the department before May 1 to obtain permission to register in this course.
NOTE Fourth year ECON Joint Honours students with fewer than 30.0 ECON units and fourth year APEC students without ECON 320 should contact the department before May 1 to obtain permission to register in this course.
NOTE Requests for such a program must be received one month before the start of the first term in which the student intends to undertake the program.
NOTE Also offered at Bader College, UK.
NOTE Requests for such a program must be received one month before the start of the first term in which the student intends to undertake the program.
NOTE Requests for such a program must be received one month before the start of the first term in which the student intends to undertake the program.
NOTE Requests for such a program must be received one month before the start of the first term in which the student intends to undertake the program.
Politics, Philosophy, and Economics (PPEC)
NOTE This course is the required third-year core course for the PPEC degree plan, but it is open to other students with the prerequisites.
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Distinguish normative from empirical questions, while also recognizing that empirical theories may bring with them normative assumptions.
- Formulate arguments both for and against contemporary policy proposals by appealing to different normative standards.
- Identify and think from the perspective of different ideological positions, including positions one rejects.