GRADUATE COURSES
ECONOMIC STATISTICS (ECO502M/ECO506C)
This course introduces the students to statistics and probability theory, distributions, large sample theory, statistical inference and tests of hypotheses.
SEMINAR ON DEVELOPMENT POLICY RESEARCH (ECO605C)
This course covers policy research and issues in economic development, multidimensional aspects of economic development and issues in economic growth.
DEVELOPMENT ISSUES IN MICROECONOMICS (ECO608C)
This course discusses selected development issues in microeconomics. It focuses on the application of microeconomic theory to issues and policy formulation in economic development. In particular, this course aims to provide students an understanding of the phenomena related to underdevelopment through the application of microeconomic theories in line with the increasing attention on the behavior of individuals in the study of economic development focusing on the collection and analysis of individual data rather than regional or national level data. It also covers the tools researchers use to study development issues and to design related policy interventions aimed at improving the wellbeing of the poor in developing countries.
DEVELOPMENT ECONOMICS (ECO803M)
This course deals with the economic aspects of development in low-income countries. It discusses the multidimensional aspects of development of selected economies of the world, including the Philippines. It aims to provide students an understanding of the various problems and issues faced by developing countries, as well as the factors propelling economic growth of developing countries.
POVERTY ECONOMICS (ECO831M)
This course tackles the nature, extent, causes and consequences of poverty and inequality, particularly in developing countries. It discusses poverty concepts and measurement, as well as some inequality measures. The course involves conduct of poverty and inequality analyses using actual household data.
METHODS OF RESEARCH (ECO619D) (For PhD Students)
COMMUNITY-BASED MONITORING
This course is offered to Advanced Masters students of the Institute of Development Policy (IOB), University of Antwerp in Belgium. I co-teach this course with Prof. Nathalie Holvoet (IOB). After taking this course, students are expected to have knowledge of the theoretical and policy debate on community based monitoring. They are able to classify different CBM instruments and position CBM in the landscape of accountability & learning initiatives. Students are able to analyse the effectiveness and impact of CBM from a theory-of-change perspective and identify the different (theoretical) assumptions. Students are familiar with and capable to critically analyse different methods and approaches used in CBM data collection, data analysis and dissemination/use of CBM findings. Students are aware of innovation in CBM and understand the importance of taking into account heterogeneity in different stages of CBM initiatives. They are able to apply some methods of CBM data collection and analysis.
ECONOMIC STATISTICS (ECO502M/ECO506C)
This course introduces the students to statistics and probability theory, distributions, large sample theory, statistical inference and tests of hypotheses.
SEMINAR ON DEVELOPMENT POLICY RESEARCH (ECO605C)
This course covers policy research and issues in economic development, multidimensional aspects of economic development and issues in economic growth.
DEVELOPMENT ISSUES IN MICROECONOMICS (ECO608C)
This course discusses selected development issues in microeconomics. It focuses on the application of microeconomic theory to issues and policy formulation in economic development. In particular, this course aims to provide students an understanding of the phenomena related to underdevelopment through the application of microeconomic theories in line with the increasing attention on the behavior of individuals in the study of economic development focusing on the collection and analysis of individual data rather than regional or national level data. It also covers the tools researchers use to study development issues and to design related policy interventions aimed at improving the wellbeing of the poor in developing countries.
DEVELOPMENT ECONOMICS (ECO803M)
This course deals with the economic aspects of development in low-income countries. It discusses the multidimensional aspects of development of selected economies of the world, including the Philippines. It aims to provide students an understanding of the various problems and issues faced by developing countries, as well as the factors propelling economic growth of developing countries.
POVERTY ECONOMICS (ECO831M)
This course tackles the nature, extent, causes and consequences of poverty and inequality, particularly in developing countries. It discusses poverty concepts and measurement, as well as some inequality measures. The course involves conduct of poverty and inequality analyses using actual household data.
METHODS OF RESEARCH (ECO619D) (For PhD Students)
COMMUNITY-BASED MONITORING
This course is offered to Advanced Masters students of the Institute of Development Policy (IOB), University of Antwerp in Belgium. I co-teach this course with Prof. Nathalie Holvoet (IOB). After taking this course, students are expected to have knowledge of the theoretical and policy debate on community based monitoring. They are able to classify different CBM instruments and position CBM in the landscape of accountability & learning initiatives. Students are able to analyse the effectiveness and impact of CBM from a theory-of-change perspective and identify the different (theoretical) assumptions. Students are familiar with and capable to critically analyse different methods and approaches used in CBM data collection, data analysis and dissemination/use of CBM findings. Students are aware of innovation in CBM and understand the importance of taking into account heterogeneity in different stages of CBM initiatives. They are able to apply some methods of CBM data collection and analysis.
UNDERGRADUATE COURSES
ECONOMIC STATISTICS (ECOSTAT)
This course is an introductory course in statistical data analysis. Emphasis is given to the understanding of basic statistical tools and techniques as used by practicing economists. The course will cover concepts from introductory statistics and probability theory, discrete and continuous random variables, expectations, tests of hypotheses and applications.
METHODS OF RESEARCH (METRESE)
This is a core course that gives students an opportunity to integrate their coursework in economics and, as a group, produce a complete, professional-standard research proposal.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (ECONDEV)
This course covers development theories and growth models, policy alternatives, economic development and growth experience of countries and some comparative studies.
CONTEMPORARY NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CONADEV)
Introduction to multidimensional aspects of the development trajectories of selected economies of the world, problems and issues in propelling economic growth of low-income countries, economic growth models for developed and developing economies, references to Philippine development experience in the twentieth century.
INTRODUCTION TO MICROECONOMICS (COBECON)
This is an introductory course in economic analysis at the undergraduate level. Students must be able to develop an “economic” mindset that connects basic theories and concepts in economics to their application on current national and international economic concerns. The course focuses on the economic activities of individual decision-making units in society, specifically on households and firms. Consumer choice is examined using demand and consumer theories, and an evaluation of the economic behavior of firms is conducted using the theory of production and cost. A general understanding of how firms behave under different market structures caps off the course. Overall, the course outline simplifies the study of consumer and firm behavior into a comprehensive framework that begins from the choice and decision-making behavior of consumers and firms and ends at the application of firm market structures.
MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS (COBMECO)
This course tackles the fundamental microeconomic principles to gain economic tools and analytic approaches for decision making in the context of managing a business. Topics include pricing, demand analysis, production and cost analysis, market structures, market equilibrium, and some relevant macroeconomic concepts and policies that affect the business environment. It focuses on analyzing the functioning of markets, the economic behavior of firms and other economic agents under various market structures, and the economic and social implications of resulting outcomes. It takes the perspective of a manager and focuses on understanding and developing profit-maximizing and competitive firm strategies. The course thus serves as a foundation for further studies in management, accounting, finance, and marketing.
UNDERGRADUATE MENTORING/ADVISING
ECONOMICS AND RESEARCH PROJECT STUDY (THSECO1/THS1ECO)
This course discusses the thesis proposal stage writing process where students meet their panel advisers to present their research proposal.
ECONOMICS AND RESEARCH PROJECT STUDY (THSECO2/THS2ECO)
This course is a continuation of Thesis Writing 1 where students meet regularly with their panel advisers to present their thesis.
ECONOMICS SEMINAR (ECOSEM1)
This course discusses the thesis proposal stage writing process where students meet their panel advisers to present their research proposal.
ECONOMICS AND RESEARCH PROJECT STUDY (THSECO2/THS2ECO)
This course is a continuation of Thesis Writing 1 where students meet regularly with their panel advisers to present their thesis.
ECONOMICS SEMINAR (ECOSEM1)