Topics in Economics
2–4 creditsA course covering topics in economic theory and policy.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
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Spring 2023–Spring 2026Current instructor
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A course covering topics in economic theory and policy.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2023–Spring 2026Directed Study allows advanced undergraduate students to study specific topics or conduct research as arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Fall 2024 · limited sampleCausal Estimation in Economics covers the basic causality issue and contemporary econometric methods for identifying and estimating causal effects of policies, programs, or decisions.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2026: 3.58 GPA, 76.9% A/AB (n=13 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.
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Spring 2026–Spring 2026 · limited sampleApplied Econometrics covers applied cross section and panel methods.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2019: 3.88 GPA, 90.9% A/AB (n=33 letter grades); Spring 2022: 3.90 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=26 letter grades); Spring 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=29 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.
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Spring 2023–Spring 2026 · limited sampleECON 990 Thesis involves independent research and writing for graduate students under the supervision of a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
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