Course Descriptions
MMSS 311-2 – Topics in Formal Models in Social Science
The final social science course in the MMSS Program and is meant to be a capstone couse that addresses substantive issues in a social science discipline other than economics, using the formal modeling and/or statistical analysis tools that students have learned in their previous MMSS coursework.Courses Primarily for First-Year, Sophomore, and Junior Students
MATH 285-1,2,3 – Accelerated Mathematics for MMSS
First Year: 1. Linear algebra. 2. Continuation of linear algebra; multivariable differential calculus. 3. Multivariable integral calculus. Prerequisite: first-year standing in MMSS.
MATH 385-0 – Probability and Statistics for MMSS
This course covers the structure of probability theory and provides many examples of the use of probabilistic reasoning. It discusses hypothesis testing among the realtionship among (economic) variables. Prerequisite: second-year standing in MMSS.
MATH 386-1,2 – Econometrics for MMSS
386-1 focuses on the multi-variate linear regression model, covering both economic theory and applications. 386-2 Intented to be an applied class using econometrics in writing empirical papers. Topics covered include time series, applied regression and instrumental variable analysis, discrete dependent variables, panel data, and treatment effect methods. Prerequisite: second-year standing in MMSS.
MMSS 211-1 – Intermediate Microeconomics
A fast-paced mathematical treatment of intermediate microeconomics designed for mathematically sophisticated students. No previous training in microeconomics is assumed. Topics covered include consumer and producer behavior in market economies, equilibrium in competitive and monopolistic markets, public goods and externalities, and welfare analysis.
MMSS 211-2 – Introduction to Game Theory
The first course of the two quarter MMSS game theory sequence. It covers static and dynamic games of complete information and evolutionary game theory. It considers examples drawn from economics and the other social sciences.
MMSS 211-3 – Formal Models in Political Science
This course provides an introduction to positive political theory and describes how formal methods may be used to analyze politics and political institutions. Topics covered include preference aggregation, social choice, voting theory, and executive legislative relations. A goal of the course is to demonstrate how formal models and methods can be applied to questions of substantive interest. The course emphasizes the identification of relevant questions worthy of investigation, and the intuition behind models and methods.
MMSS 300 – Foundations of Mathematical Social Science
Formal methods in Social Science are diverse but all are built on a common foundational set of tools ranging from models of individual decision-making to theories of collective action. This course will expose MMSS students to these tools in a mathematically rigorous way in order to prepare them for the advanced Social Science applications of second-year MMSS coursework.MMSS 311-1 – Advanced Game Theory
It covers static and dynamic games of incomplete information including auctions, signaling games and cheap talk games.Courses Primarily for Seniors
MMSS 398-1,2,3 – Senior Thesis Seminar
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