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One of the best professors I've ever had. He is very likeable and his teaching style was incredibly clear. He knows exactly which topics need time while not using lecture time on concepts that don't need it, and he answers questions very clearly. Take 302 with him for sure.Rate My Professors ↗
This guy knows macroeconomics. Can be unclear at times regarding course concepts, but towards exams he makes it known what you need to know for the exams. I'd suggest reading the book before going to lecture, otherwise it might not make too much sense.Rate My Professors ↗
Take 302 with him. He is INCREDIBLE. His lectures were digestible and easy to understand. He made sure to repeat difficult concepts multiple times so you weren't left with any questions. He encourages participation and was very helpful during office hours. He is one of the few profs who will actually TEACH you rather than you teach yourself.Rate My Professors ↗
Impressive free market economist! The lecture was very clear, he knew exactly what he wanted the students to learn, what was important, and what was worth thinking about. He would introduce practical problems. If a model was important and hard to understand, he would repeat the part at least three times, each time in more depth.Rate My Professors ↗
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The man is about as smart as they come. Quirky in a good way. Take him if you have a chance.Rate My Professors ↗
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Intermediate macroeconomic theory covering national income determination, savings, consumption, investment, and their relation to employment, inflation, and stabilization.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Past student reviews · Ananth Seshadri
Ananth Seshadri’s lectures were described as crystal clear and engaging, with students noting he often previewed exam questions and provided practice tests that closely matched the real exams. Reviews indicated the course was challenging, with difficult long-form essay questions and a generous curve, while some students found the textbook unhelpful and emphasized attending lectures to succeed. Seshadri was frequently praised for being accessible, patient during office hours, and dedicated to ensuring students understood the material.
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Spring 2026HONORS THESIS: Students will work on their honor thesis.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Senior thesis involving faculty guided original research.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Directed Study: independent study of topics or research at an advanced undergraduate level, arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Directed Study allows advanced undergraduate students to study specific topics or conduct research as arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2023: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=7 letter grades); Spring 2024: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=8 letter grades); Fall 2024: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=6 letter grades).
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Fall 2024 · limited sampleSecond course in the Macroeconomics Sequence covering asset pricing, fiscal/monetary policy, mechanism design, and estimation/calibration of business cycle models.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2012: 3.57 GPA, 76.7% A/AB (n=30 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.41 GPA, 48.3% A/AB (n=29 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.52 GPA, 70.4% A/AB (n=27 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2023–Spring 2026ECON 990 Thesis involves independent research and writing for graduate students under the supervision of a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Independent work consisting of directed study projects for graduate students, arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=1 letter grades).
No recorded grade history
Distinct courses recorded per term
Explore courses taught by this instructor →| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2027 | ECON 302 | Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory |
| Spring 2027 | ECON 581 | Honors Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | ECON 692 | Senior Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | ECON 698 | Directed Study |
| Spring 2027 | ECON 699 | Directed Study |
| Spring 2027 | ECON 714 | Economic Theory; Macroeconomics Sequence |
| Spring 2027 | ECON 990 | Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | ECON 999 | Independent Work |
| Fall 2026 | ECON 691 | Senior Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | ECON 698 | Directed Study |
| Fall 2026 | ECON 699 | Directed Study |
| Fall 2026 | ECON 990 | Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | ECON 999 | Independent Work |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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