Resource Economics 490A - AI in Economics
Fall
2026
01
3.00
Christian Rojas
TU TH 1:00PM 2:15PM
UMass Amherst
17532
Library Tower 1667-ComputerRm
rojas@resecon.umass.edu
This course introduces students to two key dimensions of artificial intelligence. First, it explores the historical evolution of AI, current advancements, core technologies, algorithms, capabilities, and essential terminology. Second, it emphasizes the practical application of AI as a tool to enhance skills and productivity, offering hands-on opportunities to integrate AI tools into real-world scenarios relevant to the workplace, education, and research.
RES-ECON 202 and 213 Students who are unable to enroll in this course because it is full can submit a RES-ECON waitlist form. A student may also try to receive consent of instructor with comparable prerequisites. The waitlist form can be found here: https://forms.gle/gH9Qm8PhBxcNzQrS6. Once the semester begins, students must contact the instructor to request permission to enroll.