Advanced treatment of intermediate macroeconomic theory using a mathematical approach to national income, savings, consumption, investment, employment, inflation, and stabilization.
Past student reviews · Simeon Alder
The course required significant effort with a large volume of homework, including proof and Excel assignments. Students reported the derivations and overall workload were demanding, with one noting it was among the hardest classes they had taken.
Use disaggregated data to inform the construction of economic models and policy.
Critically evaluate economic models using publicly available data.
Use mathematical methods to characterize economic relationships.
Distinguish between short-run and long-run macroeconomic theories and their corresponding policy objectives.
Use numerical methods to solve and evaluate dynamic macroeconomic models.
Identify how international trade and capital flows affect the macroeconomy and macroeconomic policy.
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MATH 222 and (ECON 101 and 102) or ECON 111. Not open to students who have credit forECON 302
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Raw average: 2.87/5 from 63 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: 4.1/5 raw quality · 4.0/5 difficulty · 9 reviews
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Past student reviews · Simeon Alder
Simeon Alder’s ECON 312 had heavy homework, with proofs and Excel assignments that students found time-consuming or hard. Some reported clear lectures and helpful office hours, while another found him rude and hard to reach outside class.
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2024: 3.48 GPA, 74.1% A/AB (n=27 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.63 GPA, 86.8% A/AB (n=38 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.71 GPA, 83.3% A/AB (n=24 letter grades).
Past student reviews · Noah Williams
Noah Williams taught ECON 312 during multiple terms. Students found the course moved quickly and covered advanced material, with challenging homework but fair exams. While some praised his accessibility and office hours, others criticized his dry lecture style and reliance on confusing slides. Feedback on grading varied, with some noting generous curves while others felt the exams tested algebra over economic understanding.
ANANTH SESHADRI is recorded teaching in Spring 2008. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
KENICHI FUKUSHIMA is recorded teaching in Spring 2011. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
NOAH WILLIAMS is recorded teaching in Spring 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2016, Spring 2017. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
SIMEON ALDER is recorded teaching in Spring 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 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.
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Past student reviews · Simeon Alder
Alder delivers engaging lectures that integrate daily examples, though his fast pace can be difficult to follow. Students described the course as rigorous and appropriate for honors-level study.
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2024: 3.48 GPA, 74.1% A/AB (n=27 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.63 GPA, 86.8% A/AB (n=38 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.71 GPA, 83.3% A/AB (n=24 letter grades).
Past student reviews · Simeon Alder
The course required significant effort with a large volume of homework, including proof and Excel assignments. Students reported the derivations and overall workload were demanding, with one noting it was among the hardest classes they had taken.
Past student reviews · Simeon Alder
Student experiences with accessibility varied; some found Alder supportive during study sessions, while another found him difficult to reach via email. One student recommended finding friends to help manage the workload.
Latest available · Spring 2026— not enough history to project Spring 2027.
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Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory - Advanced Treatment
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