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Class number:
3201
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Title: Big Data and Economics |
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Department: Economics |
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Career: Undergraduate |
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Component: Lecture |
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Session: Regular |
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Instructor's Permission Required: No |
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Grading Basis: Regular |
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Units: 1.00 |
| Enrollment limited to 29 |
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Current enrollment: 8 |
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Available seats: 21 |
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Start date: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 |
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End date: Thursday, December 21, 2023 |
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Mode of Instruction: In Person |
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Schedule: WF: 1:30PM-2:45PM, MC - 311 |
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Instructor(s): Jogani, Chitra |
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Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: C- or better in Economics 101. |
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Distribution Requirement: Meets Social Sciences Requirement |
Course Description:
With the rise of the internet, social media, and technology, there has been a shift in the availability and the power of data. Economists now have access to "big data" that can play a role in increasing economic activity and living standards. Examples include the development of new goods and services and faster innovation through a shorter research and development cycle, as a result of more and better data. Other benefits could affect our quality of life: fewer traffic jams and easier price comparisons. This course explores both the ways that "big data" has changed our understanding of the economy as well as the ethical issues related to the collection and use of these data. |