Economics 337 - Economics/Age of Big Data

Spring
2026
02
3.00
Enes Isik

M W 5:30PM 6:45PM

UMass Amherst
77620
Machmer Hall room E-33
eisik@umass.edu
This course 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 Primary majors in Econ, Stpec, Res-Econ, and MgrEcon until November 17. Then open to all.

Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.
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