Recent recorded grades — Fall 2011: 3.58 GPA, 77.8% A/AB (n=18 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.
Fall 2026
Labor Economics
ECON 750 covers theoretical and empirical analysis of labor markets, mobility, earnings, employment, and household labor supply.
Summary
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The course is demanding, requiring students to engage deeply with the material as Kennan does not spoon-feed answers, though he ensures students are never left stranded.
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Professors
Fall 2026John Kennan is described as insightful, demanding, and possessing exceptional clarity of thought and memory. Reviewers note he is generous with time and funny, though his feisty demeanor and refusal to spoon-feed answers may challenge some students.
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2022: 3.90 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=10 letter grades); Fall 2023: 3.89 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=9 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.93 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=7 letter grades).
Historical instructors & teaching patterns
CHAO FU is recorded teaching in Fall 2011. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
JOHN KENNAN is recorded teaching in Fall 2008, Fall 2009, Fall 2010, Fall 2011, Fall 2012, Fall 2014, Fall 2016, Fall 2017, Fall 2018, Fall 2019, Fall 2020, Fall 2021, Fall 2022, Fall 2023, Fall 2024. 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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Fall 2026Schedule loads here as you scroll.
| Section | Mode | Enrolled / capacity | Waitlist |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEC 001 | Classroom Instruction | 12 / 20 | 0 |
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Student experience
the class
John Kennan is an insightful and highly regarded instructor who demonstrates exceptional clarity and generosity, though his demanding nature and feisty demeanor may challenge some students.
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 3.89 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=9 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.93 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=7 letter grades); Fall 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=9 letter grades).
difficulty & workload
The course is demanding, requiring students to engage deeply with the material as Kennan does not spoon-feed answers, though he ensures students are never left stranded.
Students appreciate Kennan's clarity, humor, and willingness to provide time and support, finding his teaching style both engaging and effective for learning.
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Labor Economics
Recorded 2026-09-07Raw records
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