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: GER:DB-SocSci, WAY-SI
Instructors:
Clerici-Arias, M. (PI)
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Duggan, M. (PI)
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Taylor, J. (PI)
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Instructors:
Clerici-Arias, M. (PI)
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Duggan, M. (PI)
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Taylor, J. (PI)
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Araya Vergara, D. (TA)
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Behan, K. (TA)
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Ding, H. (TA)
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He, Y. (TA)
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Ju, Z. (TA)
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Kee, Y. (TA)
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Light, J. (TA)
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Maya, L. (TA)
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Tutuncu, C. (TA)
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Wang, L. (TA)
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Xue, Q. (TA)
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Yi, L. (TA)
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Yoon, J. (TA)
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Zhang, S. (TA)
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Zuckerman, D. (TA)
ECON 5: Frontiers in Economic Research and Policy
Interested in exploring how economics is used in professional, policy, and research settings? This course will feature weekly presentations from Stanford faculty and scholars and economists in government, non-profit, and business to demonstrate how economic analysis can be applied to a wide range of practical and policy problems. May be repeated for credit. Pre-requisites: none.
Terms: Win
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
4 times
(up to 4 units total)
Instructors:
Makler, C. (PI)
ECON 12: Economics of Artificial Intelligence
How will artificial intelligence and machine learning reshape the economy? This course examines the prospective impact of AI on jobs, wages, inequality, industrial power, and global competition. We begin by examining the effects of previous technological revolutions (from the Industrial Revolution to the digital age) on living standards, relative power of labor and capital, and organization of economic activity. We then review the tools and methods economists use to analyze the potential consequences of AI and machine learning. We conclude by assessing priorities for government policy, including opportunities for harnessing AI to create a more prosperous and equitable society.
Terms: Win
| Units: 1
ECON 44: The Modern Financial System
The purpose of the class is to introduce you to the modern financial system. What are the major financial instruments -- bonds, bank loans and also equity - and how are their prices determined. What are the key financial institutions that lend, provide liquidity and make markets. What role does the government play through regulation, monetary policy and special intervention in crisis time. We'll devote particular attention to the payments system: how do households and firms make payments, how do financial institutions organize these payments, and how could this business change with potential entry of new digital currencies, provided by central banks or the private sector. Prerequisites:
Econ 1 is recommended.
Terms: Win
| Units: 3
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
Math 51A or
CME 100 or
CME 100A.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 5
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-Math, WAY-FR, WAY-SI
Instructors:
Makler, C. (PI)
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Niederle, M. (PI)
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Carroll, G. (SI)
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Instructors:
Makler, C. (PI)
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Niederle, M. (PI)
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Carroll, G. (SI)
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Jackson, M. (SI)
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Li, E. (TA)
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Lim, S. (TA)
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Loo, A. (TA)
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Lu, C. (TA)
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Matoorian pour, N. (TA)
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Shiao, S. (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: Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 5
| UG Reqs: WAY-SI
Instructors:
Auclert, A. (PI)
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Kehoe, P. (PI)
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Klenow, P. (PI)
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Tendall, M. (PI)
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Klenow, P. (SI)
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Baksy, A. (TA)
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Chen, Z. (TA)
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Dobbin, C. (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
Instructors:
Goda, G. (PI)
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Hanson, W. (PI)
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Santesteban, C. (PI)
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Instructors:
Goda, G. (PI)
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Hanson, W. (PI)
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Santesteban, C. (PI)
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Toloui, R. (PI)
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Higgins, B. (TA)
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Pousada, B. (TA)
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Walton, D. (TA)
ECON 102A: Introduction to Statistical Methods (Postcalculus) for Social Scientists
Probabilistic modeling and statistical techniques relevant for economics. Concepts include: probability trees, conditional probability, random variables, discrete and continuous distributions, correlation, central limit theorems, point estimation, hypothesis testing and confidence intervals for both one and two populations. Prerequisite:
MATH 20 or equivalent.
Terms: Aut, Win, Sum
| Units: 5
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-Math, WAY-AQR, WAY-SI
Instructors:
McKeon, S. (PI)
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Hong, H. (SI)
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Imbens, G. (SI)
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Romano, J. (SI)
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Cao, Y. (TA)
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Caratelli, D. (TA)
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Goke, S. (TA)
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Qiu, X. (TA)
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Yany Anich, A. (TA)
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Zempleni, R. (TA)
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, Sum
| Units: 5
| UG Reqs: WAY-AQR, WAY-SI
ECON 102C: Advanced Topics in Econometrics
The program evaluation problem. Identifying and estimating the effects of policies on outcomes of interest (e.g., tax rates on labor supply, etc.). Identifying and estimating the effects of human capital on earnings and other labor market outcomes. Topics: Instrumental variables estimation; limited dependent variable models (probit, logit, Tobit models); Panel data techniques (fixed and random effect models, dynamic panel data models); Duration models; Bootstrap and Estimation by Simulation. Prerequisite:
Econ 102B
Terms: Win
| Units: 5
| UG Reqs: WAY-AQR, WAY-SI
Instructors:
Pistaferri, L. (PI)
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Pousada, B. (TA)
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