Teaching

Environmental Economics. (EC360, EC660 Clarkson University) This course explores the application of economics to problems of the environment and natural resources. We will explore the failings of the “invisible hand” as they relate to environmental problems, and show how economic incentives can be exploited to help ameliorate these failings. A primary emphasis is on using economics as a tool in the formation of environmental policy.

Economics of Innovation. (EC370 Clarkson University) This course will introduce you to economic concepts relating to innovation, economic growth with technical progress, R&D investment, technology adoption, and intellectual property protection. Various economic models of innovation are addressed. Topics include: history of modern economic growth, value of information, incentives to innovate, market effects of innovation, and models of firm behavior and investment in innovation under conditions of uncertainty, and the importance of network effects/externalities in technology adoption.

Introduction to Econometrics. (EC311 Clarkson University) Econometrics is the application of statistical methods in economics. An econometrician is able to translate data into models to make forecasts and to support economic decision making in a wide variety of fields, ranging from finance and marketing to policy analysis. This course introduces you to econometric theory, techniques and practical tools to analyze real economic data. We will focus on estimation and hypothesis testing of linear regression models. This course requires programming in R. 

Mathematical Economics. (EC313 Clarkson University) This course aims to have students be able to understand and apply mathematical concepts and techniques in the context of economics. The course will build upon basic economic theory and mathematical concepts to focus on topics such as: static/equilibrium analysis, comparative statics, unconstrained and constrained optimization, cost-benefit analysis, and applications involving uncertainty and strategic behavior. A key component of this course is a real company project that requires intense student involvement. Students will work with a company collaborator to set up goals and apply skills (writing and analytical) to accomplish these goals.