This is a capstone course for the economics major that is designed to integrate microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics. Coursework and classroom discussion require students to apply theoretical concepts and models from the major's toolbox courses, electives, and the core curriculum to policy issues inherent to the provision of national security. The course prepares students to address the broader economic challenges of national security and provides them with a baseline understanding of the economic underpinnings and ramifications of defense policy. Students use relevant databases, econometrics, and the skills they have learned as economics majors to prepare and present term research papers that analyze major defense and public policy decisions.
