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Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2026
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ECON 577 001 (CRN: 24518)
TOPICS IN ECONOMIC THEORY I
Long Title: TOPICS IN ECONOMIC THEORY I
Department: Economics
Instructor: Loch-Temzelides, Ted
Meeting: 1:00PM - 3:30PM W (12-JAN-2026 - 24-APR-2026)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Prerequisites: ECON 501 AND ECON 502
Section Max Enrollment: 25
Section Enrolled: 3
Enrollment data as of: 25-NOV-2025 2:11AM
Final Exam: GR Course-Dept Schedules Exam
Description: This is an advanced topics PhD course for PhD students in Economics. It will cover advanced topics in economic theory, including applications of calculus of variations and optimal control theory, differential games, and mean-field games to economics and finance. Repeatable for Credit.