ECON

Covers economic incentives that drive science and scientists in creating new knowledge and effect of scientific-technological advance on the economy. Will give special attention to teams of scientists and AI agents as research frontier. First part of...

Analyses the libertarian perspective on economic and social policy. This perspective differs from both liberal and conservative views, arguing for minimal government in most arenas. Policies addressed include drug prohibition, gun control, public...

Examines the life and work of African-American geniuses – both historic and contemporary – in social justice, academics, the arts, and education with a particular focus on how their life and work affects economic thought and our understanding of human...

This course will show how "big data" can be used to understand and address some of the most important social and economic problems of our time. The course will give students an introduction to frontier research and policy applications in economics and...