Academic Foundation

This course examined the structure of the banking system, the mechanics of financial markets, and the mathematical foundations behind lending, interest rates, and monetary policy. I analyzed how banks create money, evaluate credit risk, and influence economic activity through lending practices. The course strengthened my understanding of financial instruments, central banking operations, and the relationship between monetary policy and broader economic outcomes.

This course focused on applied economic data analysis using SAS to manage, clean, and analyze large datasets. I developed practical skills in statistical modeling, regression analysis, and data interpretation to evaluate economic relationships. The class emphasized transforming raw data into actionable insights through structured programming and analytical reasoning.

This course builds on core microeconomic principles with deeper mathematical and graphical analysis of firm behavior, consumer optimization, and market equilibrium. The course emphasizes advanced cost analysis, production theory, and strategic interaction under varying market structures. Through formal modeling and rigorous problem-solving, I strengthened my ability to analyze economic decision-making at a high theoretical level.

This course examined how human behavior and cognitive biases shape economic outcomes. By analyzing real-world case studies and experimental research, I developed a deeper understanding of decision-making under uncertainty and the role of incentives in influencing behavior.

This course examined current economic challenges through the analysis of academic and policy research papers. I evaluated contemporary issues such as inflation, labor markets, inequality, fiscal policy, and global economic trends by critically assessing empirical evidence and policy arguments. The course strengthened my ability to interpret research, compare competing viewpoints, and apply economic theory to real-world policy debates.

This course examined how individuals and firms make strategic decisions under uncertainty. Through the analysis of auction theory, bidding behavior, and digital advertising markets, I studied how incentives, information asymmetry, and competitive dynamics shape economic outcomes. The course strengthened my ability to model strategic interactions and evaluate real-world market mechanisms.

This course examined the role of microfinance in promoting economic development within low-income and developing countries. I studied microcredit institutions, group lending models, financial inclusion strategies, and the empirical evidence surrounding poverty alleviation efforts. The course strengthened my ability to evaluate development policy interventions through both theoretical frameworks and real-world case studies.

This course explored economic decision-making through controlled experiments designed to test behavioral and theoretical models. By studying variations in utility, incentives, and strategic interaction, I analyzed how real-world behavior compares to traditional economic predictions. The course emphasized experimental design, data interpretation, and evaluating how individuals respond to changing incentive structures.

This course expanded on foundational econometric methods with an emphasis on hypothesis testing, causal inference, and applied data analysis. Using tools such as Excel and Python, I analyzed datasets to estimate treatment effects, interpret regression results, and evaluate empirical research questions. The course strengthened my ability to translate statistical output into meaningful economic conclusions.

This course introduced core econometric principles with a focus on hypothesis testing, probability theory, and regression analysis using Excel. I applied statistical methods to real datasets, learning how to calculate probabilities, conduct significance testing, and interpret empirical results. The course built a strong quantitative foundation for analyzing economic data and drawing evidence-based conclusions.

This course examined the theoretical foundations of macroeconomics, including economic growth, inflation, unemployment, and business cycle dynamics. I analyzed formal models explaining aggregate output, fiscal policy, and monetary policy, and evaluated how macroeconomic forces influence national and global economies. The course strengthened my ability to interpret large-scale economic trends and assess policy trade-offs.

This course examined how firms compete within different market structures, including perfect competition, monopoly, oligopoly, and monopolistic competition. I analyzed pricing strategies, market power, barriers to entry, and regulatory policy through applied microeconomic frameworks. The course strengthened my understanding of competitive strategy, antitrust considerations, and how firm behavior shapes market outcomes.

This course examined the economic role of government, focusing on fiscal policy, taxation, public expenditures, and the interaction between monetary and fiscal policy. I analyzed how governments design tax systems, allocate resources, and implement pricing strategies to influence economic outcomes. The course strengthened my understanding of policy trade-offs, efficiency, equity considerations, and the economic impact of public sector decisions.

This course examined the core principles of microeconomic theory, focusing on consumer behavior, firm decision-making, and market equilibrium. Through mathematical and graphical analysis, I studied utility maximization, profit maximization, cost structures, and different market forms. The course strengthened my ability to analyze how individuals and firms respond to incentives and how markets allocate resources efficiently.

This course examined the structure of the banking system, the mechanics of money creation and circulation, and the role of the Federal Reserve in regulating economic stability. I studied how commercial banks operate, how monetary policy tools influence interest rates and inflation, and how financial institutions impact broader economic conditions. The course strengthened my understanding of central banking, financial intermediation, and the relationship between money supply and macroeconomic outcomes.