ECON 250CApplied Microeconomics III
Covers topics in applied microeconomics, with an emphasis on labor topics not covered in ECON 250A and ECON 250B. Students read and evaluate current research, discuss applications of advanced econometric techniques for causal identification, and develop an independent research agenda.
Prerequisite(s): ECON 204C and ECON 211C. ECON 250A and ECON 250B are strongly recommended as preparation. Enrollment is restricted to economics Ph.D. students.
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When it runs
Spring 2026Open Spring 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 5:20pm–6:55pm | Soc Sci 2 137 | J. Marion | Open 8/10 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Marion | 2.3 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 38% | 51 |
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