BUEC 432 - Labour Economics, Work, and Inequality

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

This course applies the principles of labour economics to examine differential work conditions, wage inequality, and other forms of inequality for historically disadvantaged groups in various business sectors, industries, and occupations in developed and developing countries. The course reviews historical changes in laws, regulations, reporting requirements, sustainability guidelines, union practices, and societal values, and the implications of these changes for business, the economy, and society. Prerequisite: BUEC 211 or 311 or ECON 281

BUEC 488 - Selected Topics in Business Economics

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Normally restricted to third- and fourth-year Business students. Prerequisites: BUEC 311 or ECON 281, or consent of Department. Additional prerequisites may be required.

BUEC 503 - Economic Foundations

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

This course focuses on economic decision making at the level of the firm and consumer, utilizing demand and supply analysis to help understand a variety of economic and managerial issues. Formal models of managerial economic problems will be developed and used for purposes of analysis. The course will also deal with public economics, regulatory economics and introduce issues of information economics and strategic behavior. The theory of public choice and public goods will be used to analyze a variety of public economic issues. The course will also cover macroeconomic issues including: measuring macroeconomic variables, sources of economic growth, business cycles, interest rates, exchange rates, government debt, and other topics. Credit will not be given for both BUEC 502 and 503.

BUEC 686 - Selected Topics in Business Economics

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Topics may vary from year to year. Students should check with the MBA Office for pre/corequisites of specific sections.

BUEC 563 - Energy Industries and Markets

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

This course provides a broad introduction to the energy industries and markets, focusing on market structure, firm strategy and behavior, regulation and public policy. The evolving nature of industries and markets, including technological challenges, environmental constraints and globalization, are discussed. The course includes a number of site visits and guest speakers. Prerequisite: BUEC 502 or 503. Not open to students with credit in BUEC 560.