This page last updated: 2021.
Comparative Institutional Economics Field: This field is administered by Peter Murrell
The courses are:
Economics 681, Comparative Institutional Economics I
At the current time this course is not offered as a formal course by the Economics Department. But Peter Murrell is willing to offer a readings course in comparative institutions for students committed to the field (either as a major or minor field).
Econ 681 was last offered in Fall 2013. The syllabus for that semester can be found here.
Economics 682, Comparative Institutional Economics II
At the current time this course is not offered as a formal course by the Economics Department. But Peter Murrell is willing to offer a readings course in comparative institutions for students committed to the field (either as a major or minor field).
Official Economics Graduate Program Field Requirements
Major field: Econ 681 and 682 plus one other course. If Econ 681 or 682 is not offered then an appropriate substitution would be a readings course in institutional economics. Other options can be discussed with faculty members in the field. The third course would be a complementary course from another field. Average grade of B+ or better in the three courses. Either a field paper or field exam covering Econ 681 and 682 (or an alternative course if one is not offered). The decision on which option to take should be in consultation with pertinent faculty. Normally the paper would constitute beginning work on the dissertation, a substantial paper due by the middle of Spring of the third year. A satisfactory field paper must be completed for a faculty member to commit to be the student's dissertation advisor. The dissertation topic would normally follow from the paper, but it is possible that an acceptable paper would lead to the conclusion that a different topic should be pursued.
Minor Field: Econ 681 and 682. If Econ 681 or 682 is not offered then an appropriate substitution would be a readings course in institutional economics. Other options can be discussed with faculty members in the field. Average grade of B+ or better in the courses.