COURSE CURRICULUM

Graduate training in economic policy equips individuals with the skills and knowledge necessary to apply economic theory and empirical analysis to the formation, evaluation, and refinement of public policies. Graduates are expected to understand how to use economic tools to assess the effectiveness, efficiency, and equity of policy measures in a variety of contexts, including fiscal, monetary, labor, health, and environmental policy. They are trained to consider both intended and unintended consequences of policy interventions and to support decision-making with sound economic reasoning.A critical component of this training is the ability to evaluate complex policy issues not only within a national framework but also in the context of international coordination. Globalization, economic integration, and intergovernmental agreements require policymakers to align domestic objectives with international responsibilities and constraints. Graduates gain an appreciation for the institutional, political, and economic factors that shape policy coordination and conflict across borders.Graduates are also expected to engage deeply with academic literature on economic policy. This involves the critical analysis of theoretical models and empirical studies to understand how current debates and findings inform real-world policy challenges. The ability to conduct independent research at the graduate level is central to this process. Students learn to collect and analyze relevant data, apply econometric methods, and extract economic intuition from quantitative results.Equally important is the capacity to communicate findings effectively. Graduates are trained to convey the economic effects of policy changes clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences, including policymakers, business leaders, academics, and the general public. Whether working in government, research institutions, or the private sector, they are equipped to contribute to informed policy discussions and play a constructive role in shaping economic outcomes through evidence-based recommendations.