Seth Neumuller
Associate Professor of Economics
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Research in applied macroeconomics, with an emphasis on issues related to consumer finance and labor markets.
Current and upcoming courses
Corporate Finance
ECON321
This course analyzes the major financial decisions facing firms from the perspective of a manager making choices about what investments to undertake, how to finance these projects, and how best to manage their risks. This course is particularly focused on the underlying economic models that are relevant for making these choices. Topics include capital budgeting, links between real and financial investments, optimal capital structure, dividend policy, and firm valuation. Additional topics may include corporate risk management, corporate governance, corporate restructuring, such as mergers and acquisitions, and start-up/entrepreneurial financing.
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Intermediate Macroeconomic Analysis
ECON202
Intermediate macroeconomic theory: analysis of fluctuations in aggregate income and growth and the balance of payments. Analysis of policies to control inflation and unemployment.