printer friendly pageECON 1: Principles of Economics
This is an introductory course in economics. We will cover both microeconomics (investigating decisions by individuals and firms) and macroeconomics (examining the economy as a whole). The primary goal is to develop and then build on your understanding of the analytical tools and approaches used by economists. This will help you to interpret economic news and economic data at a much deeper level while also forming your own opinions on economic issues. The course will also provide a strong foundation for those of you who want to continue on with intermediate microeconomics and/or intermediate macroeconomics and possibly beyond.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 5
| UG Reqs: WAY-SI, GER:DB-SocSci
Instructors:
Clerici-Arias, M. (PI)
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Duggan, M. (PI)
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Leeson, R. (PI)
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Clerici-Arias, M. (PI)
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Duggan, M. (PI)
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Leeson, R. (PI)
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Morten, M. (PI)
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Zheng, Y. (PI)
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Tendall, M. (SI)
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Bell, N. (TA)
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Chung, J. (TA)
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Gong, K. (TA)
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Guo, A. (TA)
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He, Y. (TA)
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Malacrino, D. (TA)
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Nguyen, K. (TA)
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Oh, C. (TA)
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Park, L. (TA)
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Pons Benaiges, O. (TA)
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Tsirekidze, D. (TA)
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Waggoner, J. (TA)
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Xue, Q. (TA)
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Yoon, J. (TA)
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Zheng, Y. (TA)
ECON 5: Applying Economics: Career Options for Econ Majors
Econ majors go on to work for tech giants and startups, big Wall Street firms and nonprofits, legislatures and law firms, academic research and teaching, as well as a variety of "nontraditional" career paths. Each week, this course will bring a remarkable former Econ major back to campus to discuss their career path and how they have applied their econ background in their professional and personal lives. Short background readings on each speaker will be the only assigned work.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
4 times
(up to 4 units total)
Instructors:
Makler, C. (PI)
ECON 23N: Capitalism, Socialism and Democracy
We will explore the evolution and current performance of capitalist and socialist economies, their interaction with democracy, and the contemporary debate about the appropriate roles of individual vs. collective rights and responsibilities.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: WAY-SI
Instructors:
Boskin, M. (PI)
ECON 45: Using Big Data to Solve Economic and Social Problems
This course will show how "big data" can be used to understand and solve some of the most important social and economic problems of our time. The course will give students an introduction to frontier research in applied economics and social science in a non-technical manner. Topics include equality of opportunity, education, income inequality, racial segregation, innovation and entrepreneurship, social networks, urban planning, health, crime, and political partisanship. In the context of these topics, the course will also provide a non-technical introduction to basic statistical methods and data analysis techniques, including regression analysis, causal inference, quasi-experimental methods, and machine learning. Optional sections will provide a more advanced treatment of these methods for interested students. Each week, the course will include a guest lecturer from a Silicon Valley firm or government agency who will discuss real-world applications of data science.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 4-5
| UG Reqs: WAY-SI, WAY-AQR
Instructors:
Chetty, R. (PI)
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Makridis, C. (PI)
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Dodds, W. (TA)
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Chetty, R. (PI)
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Makridis, C. (PI)
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Dodds, W. (TA)
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Huang, J. (TA)
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Mast, E. (TA)
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Rios Rivera, J. (TA)
ECON 50: Economic Analysis I
Individual consumer and firm behavior under perfect competition. The role of markets and prices in a decentralized economy. Monopoly in partial equilibrium. Economic tools developed from multivariable calculus using partial differentiation and techniques for constrained and unconstrained optimization. Prerequisites:
Econ 1 or 1V, and
Math 51 or
CME 100 or
CME 100A.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 5
| UG Reqs: WAY-SI, WAY-FR, GER:DB-Math
Instructors:
Huang, J. (PI)
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Makler, C. (PI)
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Caddell, C. (TA)
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Hoong, J. (TA)
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Huang, J. (TA)
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Jabara, A. (TA)
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Liu, S. (TA)
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Meng, D. (TA)
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Nguyen, K. (TA)
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Pattabi, A. (TA)
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Wu, C. (TA)
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Zhang, L. (TA)
ECON 51: Economic Analysis II
Neoclassical analysis of general equilibrium, welfare economics, imperfect competition, externalities and public goods, risk and uncertainty, game theory, adverse selection, and moral hazard. Multivariate calculus is used. Prerequisite:
ECON 50.
Terms: Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 5
| UG Reqs: WAY-FR, WAY-SI
Instructors:
Makler, C. (PI)
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Santesteban, C. (PI)
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Chung, J. (TA)
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Instructors:
Makler, C. (PI)
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Santesteban, C. (PI)
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Chung, J. (TA)
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Huang, J. (TA)
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Martirena, G. (TA)
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Poon, W. (TA)
ECON 52: Economic Analysis III
Long-run economic growth and short-run economic fluctuations. Focus on the macroeconomic tools of government: fiscal policy (spending and taxes) and monetary policy, and their effects on growth, employment, and inflation. Prerequisites:
ECON 50.
Terms: Aut, Spr
| Units: 5
| UG Reqs: WAY-SI
Instructors:
Piazzesi, M. (PI)
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Tendall, M. (PI)
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Baisiwala, U. (TA)
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Instructors:
Piazzesi, M. (PI)
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Tendall, M. (PI)
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Baisiwala, U. (TA)
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Barrero, J. (TA)
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Chen, J. (TA)
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De la O, R. (TA)
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Zheng, Y. (TA)
ECON 101: Economic Policy Seminar
Economic policy analysis, writing, and oral presentation. Topics vary with instructor. Limited enrollment. Prerequisites:
Econ 51 and 52, 102B, and two field courses. Some sections require additional prerequisites.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 5
| UG Reqs: WAY-SI
| Repeatable
for credit
ECON 102B: Applied Econometrics
Hypothesis tests and confidence intervals for population variances, chi-squared goodness-of-fit tests, hypothesis tests for independence, simple linear regression model, testing regression parameters, prediction, multiple regression, omitted variable bias, multicollinearity, F-tests, regression with indicator random variables, simultaneous equation models and instrumental variables. Topics vary slightly depending on the quarter. Prerequisites:
Econ 102A or equivalent. Recommended: computer experience (course often uses STATA software to run regressions).
Terms: Win, Spr
| Units: 5
| UG Reqs: WAY-AQR, WAY-SI
Instructors:
Bergstrom, K. (PI)
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Gong, K. (PI)
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McKeon, S. (PI)
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Instructors:
Bergstrom, K. (PI)
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Gong, K. (PI)
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McKeon, S. (PI)
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Zhang, L. (PI)
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Bergstrom, K. (TA)
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Mills, B. (TA)
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Zhang, L. (TA)
ECON 106: World Food Economy (EARTHSYS 106, EARTHSYS 206, ECON 206, ESS 106, ESS 206)
The economics of food production, consumption, and trade. The micro- and macro- determinants of food supply and demand, including the interrelationship among food, income, population, and public-sector decision making. Emphasis on the role of agriculture in poverty alleviation, economic development, and environmental outcomes. (graduate students enroll in 206)
Terms: Spr
| Units: 5
| UG Reqs: WAY-SI
Instructors:
Burke, M. (PI)
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Naylor, R. (PI)
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Bieler, S. (TA)
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Budiansky, E. (TA)
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Maue, C. (TA)
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