Economics 397LE - ST-Econ/Big Data: Liars' Econ

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 Open only to ECON/ STPEC/ RES-ECON/MGRECON primary majors until after juniors enroll, then open to all on November 18.