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Announcement (10-14):
See links below to additional readings for October 19 lecture.
Announcement (10-4):
Prof. Eichengreen's office hours have changed from Wednesday 1-3 to Monday 12-2 for the remainder of the semester.
Announcement (9-7):
John Mondragon's office hours have changed from Tuesday 2-4 to Thursday 4-6.
Announcement (8-31):
Please note the following changes to the syllabus: this class does not have sections; no mid-term or final exam; electronic devices are allowed during lecture. An updated syllabus was posted Aug. 23.
Announcement (8-23):
No reader will be available; all readings can be accessed online.
Economics 196, Special Topics in Economic Research
This course discusses recent research and policy developments. The core objective is to expose students to different aspects of research in economics and how it influences policy. The course is taught jointly by a number of faculty members in the Economics Department and by two acting instructors. This fall the course discusses developments in international economics, behavioral economics, labor economics, finance, and the economics of education. The course consists of 42 hours of lectures, 2 short papers (12-15 pages), and required weekly readings.