Fall 2026

International Macroeconomics

ECON 461 covers international macroeconomics, focusing on financial instruments and cross-border policy spillovers.

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Summary

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Historical reviews of Stella Chan: Reviewers consistently describe the course as extremely difficult or very hard, with one noting a normal amount of content compressed into the first month. Some cite a heavy volume of formulas and low exam averages.

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Prerequisites

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ECON 302 or 312

ECON 461

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Professors

Fall 2026

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Historical reviews for Stella Chan describe her as an enthusiastic and approachable lecturer who provides clear expectations and useful practice materials. While many students found her exams predictable and manageable, others reported that the content is dense, lectures can be confusing, and attendance is critical for success.

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Student experience

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Historical reviews for Stella Chan describe her as an enthusiastic and approachable lecturer who provides clear expectations and predictable exams. Students generally recommend the course as a manageable elective with a fair workload.

Recent recorded grades — Fall 2024: 3.01 GPA, 40.7% A/AB (n=86 letter grades); Spring 2025: 2.92 GPA, 39.8% A/AB (n=88 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.01 GPA, 40.3% A/AB (n=77 letter grades).

difficulty & workload

Historical reviews of Stella Chan: Reviewers consistently describe the course as extremely difficult or very hard, with one noting a normal amount of content compressed into the first month. Some cite a heavy volume of formulas and low exam averages.

Historical reviews of Stella Chan: Attendance is consistently emphasized as critical, with lectures described as essential for understanding material and avoiding falling behind. Some students find lectures confusing or unrecorded, while others appreciate the clear examples and helpful office hours.

Topics

  • International exchange of financial instruments.
  • Currencies, bonds, equities, and derivatives.
  • Cross-border policy spillovers.

Skills

  • Analysis of international financial instruments.
  • Analysis of international policy spillovers.

Grades

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1283 courses over the same term, each with at least 30 recorded letter grades. Cross-listed courses count once. GPA is not a measure of difficulty or teaching quality. The typical course is the median by recorded grade count; tied values are not counted as lower. Grade counts describe course scale, not unique students or typical section size.

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Sources & history

UW–Madison

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