Special Research Topics in Economics . ECON 290
Faculty led seminar focusing on graduate student research in various fields of specialization within Economics. Students will typically produce a research draft each quarter. Second year students will be required to produce a formal written proposal for a research paper, which will be evaluated and enforced within the working group structure. Proposal must clearly articulate a research question of interest and the methodological approach. Written proposals must receive a passing grade (B or above) no later than the end of winter quarter of the second year.
Prerequisites: Second year Ph.D. in Economics graduate student standing.
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UnitsPass no pass
Grading1, 2, 3
PasstimeGraduate students only
Level LimitLetters and science
CollegeThese majors only econ esm
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I love this man so much, great professor.
This class was really interesting, and you can tell that Professor Oprea is passionate about economics. If you follow the lectures or textbook, you should be able to get an A- or A. Do be warned though, you have to put in the effort and study hard for his tests and final.
Honestly one of the best professors at UCSB. Really nice guy who doesn't try to push his own opinions on you but rather values what students have to think. Really straightforward. Utilize office hours for projects.
Professor Oprea did a great job of teaching this class and you can tell he cares a lot about his students. He genuinely loves economics, and it shows through his lectures. 3 online midterms, which managed to be somewhat difficult despite being online. The final was the most difficult. Definitely do the practice tests, as the tests are very similar.
Peter Kuhn
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Peter Rupert
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Olivier Deschenes
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Antony Millner
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Alisa Tazhitdinova
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