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Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2026
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ECON 489 001 (CRN: 24515)
ECONOMICS OF SOCIAL NETWORKS
Long Title: ECONOMICS OF SOCIAL NETWORKS
Department: Economics
Instructor: Thirkettle, Matt
Meeting: 6:30PM - 7:45PM MW (12-JAN-2026 - 24-APR-2026)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Prerequisites: ECON 200 AND ECON 209
Section Max Enrollment: 50
Section Enrolled: 15
Enrollment data as of: 25-NOV-2025 2:11AM
Final Exam: Scheduled Final Exam-OTR Room
Description: This course introduces research on social networks and analyzes how these networks affect our choices: the products we buy, the careers we follow, whom we marry, how we raise our children. Students will learn about network measurement and formation and the influence of social networks on our decisions.