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Jason Allen

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Raw average: 4.50/5 from 2 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.

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FIN305 · course not matched
Quality 4/5Difficulty 2/5
I would recommend taking Jason's class for 305. Lectures/slides were pretty dense and not always the most entertaining, but we covered lots of important topics and were tested on what we learned in class. 3 exams and 6 homework canvas quizzes made up our entire grade. Go to class, take good notes, and study- a good grade is very attainable.
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FIN305 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Lectures were helpful, but everything you need to know is on the posted slides. Tested on things you were taught, no curveballs
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Classes with Jason Allen

FINANCE 974

Advanced Topics Seminar-finance Phd

3 credits

An advanced PhD seminar discussing current topics in financial economics and analyzing new methodologies.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2026: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=7 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.

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Spring 2026–Spring 2026 · limited sample

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