http://www.utdallas.edu/epps/eco/
Professors: Sheila Amin Guti�rrez de Pi�eres, Daniel G. Arce, Kurt J. Beron, Brian J. L.
Berry (Dean), Rachel Croson, Lloyd J. Dumas,
Catherine Eckel, Donald A. Hicks, James Murdoch, Todd Sandler, Barry J. Seldon, Wim P.M. Vijverberg
Associate Professors:, Nathan Berg, Susan Williams McElroy, Kevin Siqueria
Assistant Professors: Chetan Dave, Xiu (Sherry) Li
The
mission of the Ph.D. in Economics is to provide a cutting-edge education in
micro- and macro-economic theories, in the development of a rigorous toolkit of
mathematical and econometric techniques, and in various research areas in
economics. This education allows students to think critically about how to
approach the analysis of economic problems and to contribute to the knowledge
base of the discipline
Students
have access to the computing facilities in the School of Economic, Political
and Policy Sciences and the University�s Computing Center. The School has two
computing laboratories which have over 50 computers that are network linked and
equipped with major social science software packages, including E-Views, R,
Rats, SPSS and STATA. A computerized geographic information system, the Lexis Nexis Database, and WestLaw are
also available for student use. The University�s Computing Center provides
personal computers and UNIX Workstations. Many important data and reference
materials are also available online via the library�s and school�s memberships
in numerous organizations.
The
University�s general admission requirements are discussed here.
Applicants
will be judged and evaluated by the existing admission standards as set forth
by the University in its Graduate Catalog. These standards include a bachelor�s
degree from an accredited institution or its equivalent, fluency in written and
spoken English, a grade average of 3.25 or better in upper-division and
graduate course work in economics and related courses, submission of official
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores: GRE scores in the verbal and
quantitative components of the exams should total to at least 1200. Students
may also wish to consider submitting their score from the writing component of
the GRE test as additional evidence of their writing skills. A score of at
least 4.5 in analytical writing is considered desirable.
Standardized
tests scores are only one of the factors taken into account in determining
admission. Given the demands that will be placed on the student in his/her
study of economics, a strong background in calculus, linear algebra, and mathematical
statistics is highly desirable.
Students
should submit all transcripts, three letters of recommendation, and a one-page
essay outlining the applicant�s background, education, and personal objectives.
Students
who lack the necessary background to start the program are advised to take
courses at the School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences to strengthen
their preparation, but they will not receive credit towards their Ph.D.
program. The following courses may be used to gain the prerequisite knowledge (i) ECON 3310 Intermediate Microeconomics; (ii) ECON 3311
Intermediate Macroeconomics; (iii) ECON 4351 Mathematical Economics; (iv) POEC
5316 Advanced Regression Analysis or ECON 4355 Econometrics; (v) POEC 5313
Basic and Inferential Statistics or equivalent.�
It is also necessary to have had undergraduate courses in calculus and
matrix or linear algebra. Additional math courses, such as differential
equations, mathematical statistics and real analysis, are useful.
The
University�s general degree requirements are discussed here.
Students
seeking the Ph.D. in Economics must (i) complete core
courses with an average GPA of 3.00; (ii) pass comprehensive exams in micro-
and macroeconomic theory and in econometrics (although the econometrics exam
will be waived for students who complete each of the required econometrics
courses with a grade of A); (iii) be certified in two research areas within the
science of Economics; and (iv) submit an approved dissertation. The following
paragraphs elaborate on these requirements.
Students
are required to complete the following core courses:
ECON 5301
Microeconomics Theory I
ECON 6307 Microeconomics Theory II
ECON 6317 Microeconomics Theory III
ECON 5302 Macroeconomics Theory I
ECON 6308 Macroeconomics Theory II
ECON 5309 Mathematical Economics
ECON 6109 Econometrics I Lab
ECON 6311 Statistics for Econometrics
ECON 6309 Econometrics I
ECON 6310 Econometrics II
ECON 6312 Econometrics III
In addition, they are required to register for the following courses at the
appropriate stages of their study:
ECON 7V01 Survey/Research Seminar
ECON 8V01 Dissertation Seminar
In order to assure
that the student progresses satisfactorily, each student is required to consult
with the Director of Graduate Studies (DGS)of Economics
Programs prior to registration in every semester.
�For research area certification, the student
must select the two research areas, preferably during the second year of study,
and advise the (DGS) of the selection. The DGS will, in conjunction with the
Economics Curriculum Committee, advise the student
regarding the appropriate certification requirements. The general guidelines
for certification consist of (i) making a grade of B
or better in three courses within each area; (ii) writing a major literature
survey on a topic in one area; and (iii) writing an acceptable research paper
in one area.
The
submission of an approved dissertation will complete the course of study for
the Ph.D. degree in Economics. The procedure for approval of the dissertation
is outlined in the U.T.Dallas Graduate Catalog.� See Graduate
Registration Requirements.