ECON 690 covers various topics in economic theory and policy.
The grading distribution is heavily weighted toward exams, with 45% for the midterm and 45% for the final, leaving only 10% for homework.
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Raymond Deneckere is described as nice and supportive, with easy grading. However, the course structure relies heavily on midterm and final exams, and the content is reported as dense and dry. Attendance is critical to avoid falling behind.
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2025: 3.67 GPA, 89.7% A/AB (n=29 letter grades).
Matthew Friedman's historical section was described as extremely difficult, with weekly problem sets taking up to 20 hours and a demanding white paper project. Reviewers criticized the lack of coding instruction and high workload, noting the course was poorly executed and confusing.
CORINA MOMMAERTS is recorded teaching in Fall 2017, Fall 2018, Fall 2019. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
FRAN FLANAGAN is recorded teaching in Fall 2023, Spring 2025, Spring 2026. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
MATTHEW FRIEDMAN is recorded teaching in Fall 2019. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
RAYMOND DENECKERE is recorded teaching in Fall 2025. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
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| Section | Mode | Enrolled / capacity | Waitlist |
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| LEC 001 | Classroom Instruction | 14 / 45 | 0 |
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Raymond Deneckere is a nice instructor who grades easily, but the course content is dense and boring, leading to a strong recommendation against taking the class.
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.74 GPA, 92.5% A/AB (n=40 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.54 GPA, 79.5% A/AB (n=73 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.45 GPA, 70.7% A/AB (n=41 letter grades).
The grading distribution is heavily weighted toward exams, with 45% for the midterm and 45% for the final, leaving only 10% for homework.
Lectures are described as dry, and missing class causes students to fall behind, making attendance critical despite the unengaging material.
Latest available · Spring 2026— not enough history to project Fall 2026.
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Topics in Economics
Recorded 2026-09-07Auctions and Market Design
Recorded 2026-09-07Economics of Education
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