ECON 1270 Using Big Data to Solve Economic and Social Problems 3.0 Credits
This course shows how "big data" can be used to address pressing social and economic problems, including: economic and racial inequality; education and upward mobility; health insurance and health outcomes; climate change; criminal justice; automation and globalization. Students gain an overview of "what economists do" plus hands-on introduction to data science and econometrics—skills useful for other classes and valued in the job market. Topics are presented intuitively without requiring prior coursework in data science or econometrics, making the course ideal for students exploring economics and data science for the first time, as well as advanced students who want to see apply concepts learned in other classes. As an elective, it provides additional depth for interested students.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit