Teaching

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Notes for all of my classes are available at the link below. For students enrolled in my class, you can also participate in course quizzes, practice questions, and problem sets through the Learning Hub

Course Descriptions

Econ 11: Microeconomic Theory I

Econ 11 covers the standard perfect competition model in a rigorous, calculus-based setting. Students are introduced to the main tools of mathematical economic analysis. The first half of the course studies consumers and the demand side of the economy, while the second half introduces firms and the supply side. The course culminates in partial and general equilibrium models of perfectly competitive markets.

Econ 101: Microeconomic Theory II

Econ 101 expands on the foundation developed in Econ 11, relaxing many of the assumptions of the perfectly competitive model. The course is divided into three units. Unit 1 covers market failure and market power, introducing externalities, monopoly, price discrimination, and oligopoly models. The second unit covers Game Theory and strategic interactions. The final unit looks at risk and uncertainty, with a focus on insurance markets and asymmetric information models.

Econ 102: Macroeconomic Theory

Econ 102 serves as the macroeconomic complement to Econ 11 and 101. The first half of the class focuses on developing neoclassical macroeconomic models, with a focus on the Solow growth model, saving and interest rates, and classical labor market models. The second half of the class introduces Keynesian models and introduces a culminating policy model based on aggregate supply and aggregate demand.

Econ 162: Monetary Policy

Econ 162 is a course designed to prepare students for the Fed Challenge, a national competition that takes place every Fall that asks students to analyze the economy and present a policy recommendation to the Federal Reserve. The course uses macroeconomic history to provide context for current debates relevant for monetary policy while asking students to prepare presentations and participate in Q&As related to the economy and monetary policy. The course is offered every Spring quarter and requires an application. To be eligible for enrollment in the class, students must be willing and able to participate in the Fed Challenge competition the following Fall (as a result, current seniors are not eligible to take the class)

Econ 165: History of Capitalism in America

Econ 165 examines how the capitalist economic system functions in the context of American history. The class aims to explore different perspectives on the appropriate role of government in the economy and how the government's role in the US economy has changed over time. The class emphasizes working with data and writing and presenting economic arguments on controversial issues.

Econ 187: Applications of Economic Theory

Econ 187 is designed to show students how economics can be applied in business and research settings. The first unit of the class introduces the main tools of causal inference (regression, difference in differences, regression discontinuity, instrumental variables) in an intuitive and applied setting. The second unit applies those tools to applications in industry settings (consulting, tech, etc.) through case study style assignments. The final unit asks students to produce an independent research project on a topic of their choosing.