Spring 2027

Intermediate Microeconomic Theory

Intermediate Microeconomic Theory covering contemporary theory of consumption, production, pricing, and resource allocation.

offering recorded4 credits
Recorded instructors · Spring 2027 Korinna Hansen3.9/5Rebecca Glawtschew2.9/5

Summary

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Past student reviews · Rebecca Glawtschew

The class involves weekly problem sets that can be long and challenging, alongside a 75-minute lecture format that delivers a high volume of information.

What you’ll be able to do

  • apply economic models to understand household and firm behavior and market outcomes

  • specify and adapt microeconomic models to analyze economic environments

  • solve economic decision problems using tools of mathematical optimization

  • understand the role of these models as the foundation for more advanced analysis

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Prerequisites

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(ECON 101, 111,A A E 101, or 215 prior to Fall 2024) and (MATH 213, 217, 221,ECON 205, or MATH 211prior to Fall 2024). Not open to students with credit forECON 311.

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Professors

Spring 2027
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Raw average: 3.96/5 from 242 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

For this course: 4.3/5 raw quality · 3.9/5 difficulty · 17 reviews

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Past student reviews · Korinna Hansen

Korinna Hansen taught a calculation-heavy course where students found the first exam challenging and the final easier. She provided detailed notes on Canvas and unlimited attempts for problem sets, though students noted the workload required consistent effort to succeed.

Recent recorded grades — Fall 2016: 2.80 GPA, 37.5% A/AB (n=216 letter grades); Fall 2017: 3.01 GPA, 46.2% A/AB (n=195 letter grades); Spring 2020: 3.46 GPA, 68.1% A/AB (n=91 letter grades).

Rebecca Glawtschew

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Raw average: 2.78/5 from 92 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

For this course: 2.2/5 raw quality · 4.0/5 difficulty · 44 reviews

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Past student reviews · Rebecca Glawtschew

Rebecca Glawtschew teaches ECON 301 with weekly problem sets and discussion sections that students found helpful for exam preparation. Several reviewers praised her knowledge and office hours, noting that she broke down dense material effectively. Others described the multiple-choice exams as testing algebra accuracy more than economic concepts, with some finding the lectures less engaging.

Recent recorded grades — Fall 2024: 3.08 GPA, 47.1% A/AB (n=85 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.04 GPA, 44.7% A/AB (n=123 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.04 GPA, 47.7% A/AB (n=109 letter grades).

Historical instructors & teaching patterns

Past student reviews · Fran Flanagan

Fran Flanagan's teaching was described as traditional and clear, with no formal homework but practice problems. Lectures were posted online with written notes, and students reported no surprises on quizzes or tests, though one noted unusual notation.

ANDREA WILSON is recorded teaching in Fall 2014, Fall 2015. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

CHRISTOPHER MCKELVEY is recorded teaching in Fall 2011, Fall 2013. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

FRAN FLANAGAN is recorded teaching in Fall 2009, Fall 2023, Fall 2024, Fall 2025. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

KORINNA HANSEN is recorded teaching in Spring 2008, Fall 2010, Fall 2013, Fall 2016, Fall 2017, Spring 2020. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

LORENZO MAGNOLFI is recorded teaching in Fall 2016, Spring 2018, Fall 2019, Fall 2020, Fall 2021, Fall 2022, Fall 2024, Fall 2025. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

MAREK WERETKA is recorded teaching in Spring 2007, Spring 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Fall 2017, Fall 2022, Fall 2023. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

MATTHEW FRIEDMAN is recorded teaching in Fall 2018, Fall 2019. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

REBECCA GLAWTSCHEW is recorded teaching in Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Fall 2024, Spring 2025, Spring 2026. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

Calendar & sections

Spring 2027

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SectionModeEnrolled / capacityWaitlist
LEC 001Classroom Instruction0 / 1680
DIS 301Classroom Instruction0 / 240
DIS 302Classroom Instruction0 / 240
DIS 323Classroom Instruction0 / 240
DIS 324Classroom Instruction0 / 240
DIS 303Classroom Instruction0 / 240
DIS 322Classroom Instruction0 / 240
LEC 002Classroom Instruction0 / 1920
DIS 321Classroom Instruction0 / 240
DIS 305Classroom Instruction0 / 240
DIS 306Classroom Instruction0 / 240
DIS 325Classroom Instruction0 / 240
DIS 326Classroom Instruction0 / 240
DIS 327Classroom Instruction0 / 240
DIS 328Classroom Instruction0 / 240
DIS 308Classroom Instruction0 / 240
DIS 304Classroom Instruction0 / 240

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Student experience

the class

Past student reviews · Rebecca Glawtschew

Rebecca Glawtschew teaches this course with a focus on breaking down complex economic concepts, though students noted the material can feel jargon-heavy at times.

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.12 GPA, 48.6% A/AB (n=354 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.07 GPA, 45.4% A/AB (n=489 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.15 GPA, 45.5% A/AB (n=308 letter grades).

difficulty & workload

Past student reviews · Rebecca Glawtschew

The class involves weekly problem sets that can be long and challenging, alongside a 75-minute lecture format that delivers a high volume of information.

Past student reviews · Rebecca Glawtschew

Students expressed frustration that multiple-choice exams often tested algebra accuracy more than economic knowledge, which felt mismatched for a math-based course.

Topics

  • Consumption and production theory
  • Pricing and resource allocation

Skills

  • Apply economic models to analyze household and firm behavior.
  • Specify and adapt microeconomic models for different environments.
  • Solve economic decision problems using mathematical optimization.

Grades

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The course’s semester-average GPA, not an individual student’s grade. The center uses 5 same-season terms, weighted toward recent results.

The range uses the finite-sample 80th-percentile rank of absolute errors from earlier same-season forecasts. Each forecast uses only records from earlier terms. At least four forecasts are required; bounds are rounded outward and limited to 0–4. This is an empirical estimate: changing instructors or grading policies can reduce its coverage.

8 earlier forecasts · 0.17 GPA average error.

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Sources & history

UW–Madison

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Selected offering source records
ECON 301 · Spring 2027

Intermediate Microeconomic Theory

Recorded 2026-10-14
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Dataset & model

Recorded 2026-10-14

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