Courses

The application of economic principles to provide a comprehensive overview of blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies. Topics considered include the basics of bitcoin and blockchain technology, a taxonomy of cryptoassets, valuation framework for cryptoassets, cryptotokens as micropayments, governance issues, and thedemocratization of entrepreneurship and innovation through digital tokens.

Theories and evidence on gender and race differences in labor market outcomes; labor supply and the role of family formation; the effect of human capital and discrimination on earnings; analysis of government policies; international comparisons.

Theories and evidence on gender and race differences in labor market outcomes; labor supply and the role of family formation; the effect of human capital and discrimination on earnings; analysis of government policies; international comparisons.

Such topics as the demand for government services, intergovernmental fiscal relations, the distribution of various public services within and between governmental jurisdictions, governmental budgeting processes, and sources of revenue.

The economic causes of environmental problems and the problems encountered in estimating the economic cost of environmental damages. Application of economic theory to establish the conditions for the best use of the environment, and to evaluate economic costs and benefits of current regulatory policy.

The economic causes of environmental problems and the problems encountered in estimating the economic cost of environmental damages. Application of economic theory to establish the conditions for the best use of the environment, and to evaluate economic costs and benefits of current regulatory policy.

This course will focus on the postwar structure and performance of the Greek economy. An examination of overall growth as well as growth of the agricultural, industrial, and service sectors will be pursued, taking into account the private- versus-public sector dichotomy. Special consideration will be given to external economic relations of Greece, its membership in the EEC, and balance of payments problems.

Baroque, Rococo and Neo-Classical trends in the art and architecture of France, England, Italy and Germany. Artistic practice and patronage are considered against the broader cultural backdrop of the Enlightenment and the Age of Revolution, including connections to literature and theater.

Interdisciplinary exploration of texts that focuses on social, economic, and political backgrounds. Topics and authors vary.

Interdisciplinary exploration of texts that focuses on social, economic, and political backgrounds. Topics and authors vary.