ECON 156
Topics in Applied Economics
The objective of this course is to integrate and apply the economic insights learned in the major to various topics of real-world relevance. Topics are presented from theoretical and empirical perspectives, and ethical considerations will be discussed. Possible topics include antitrust and collusion, statistical and preference-based discrimination, affirmative action, and the design of markets.
Topics
- antitrust and collusion
- statistical and preference-based discrimination
- affirmative action
- and the design of markets
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027