Economics 397LE - ST- Liar's Economics

Spring
2018
01
3.00
Jackson Allison
TU TH 4:00PM 5:15PM
UMass Amherst
62341
Liars' Economics will introduce students to skeptical and effective consumption and production of information in the era of big data. Students will learn how to spot and avoid statistical pitfalls, irrational decisions, fake news, information out of context, and blind faith. The course will draw from historical examples and current events and from contemporary debates in economics and political economy. Students will practice interpreting, visualizing, and writing about big data.
ECON 103/RES-ECON 102 &ECON104
Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.