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John Brauer

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Raw average: 3.67/5 from 3 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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What students say

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ECON 570
Quality 4/5Difficulty 3/5
John is very fair when you attend class. He is not actively trying to sabotage you, and is a very understanding professor who is TRYING to give his students partial credit. I think if you go to class and try to pay attention you will have a enjoyable time in this course. Overall I was happy how this course went.
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ECON 570
Quality 5/5Difficulty 1/5
Coming from Data Science, this class is extremely easy. At the same time, there is a lot of really good content that he gives you, which I felt has made my Python skills better. No attendance required. Overall easy A, low stress and 4 credits.
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ECON 570
Quality 2/5Difficulty 5/5
Listen, Prof. Brauer is a nice guy. But beware of ECON570 if it's the only thing you do. The only prereqs listed are ECON301 and 310, but this class is basically impossible if you haven't taken CS220 and some econometrics. He explains almost zero code and essentially the entire class is coding econometrics ideas in python. Horribly mislabled.
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Classes with John Brauer

ECON 570

Fundamentals of Data Analytics for Economists

3–4 credits

Introduction to data underlying quantitative economic analysis. Covers formulating research questions, accessing economic data sources, conducting preliminary and formal analysis, and reporting findings professionally.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Past student reviews · John Brauer

John Brauer’s ECON 570 required coding econometrics in Python. One student found it impossible without CS220 and econometrics, noting minimal code explanation, while another with data science background found it easy and valuable for improving Python skills.

John Brauer

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Spring 2023–Spring 2026

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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2027ECON 570Fundamentals of Data Analytics for Economists
Fall 2026ECON 321Sports Economics
Fall 2026ECON 570Fundamentals of Data Analytics for Economists

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