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Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2026
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ECON 471 001 (CRN: 25692)
DATA ANALYSIS FOR MKT DESIGN
Long Title: DATA ANALYSIS FOR MARKET DESIGN AND POLICY
Department: Economics
Instructor: Kong, Yunmi
Meetings:
8:00AM - 9:15AM TR (12-JAN-2026 - 24-APR-2026)
6:00PM - 6:50PM M (12-JAN-2026 - 24-APR-2026)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 4
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 209 AND (ECON 300 OR ECON 305 OR ECON 470)
Section Max Enrollment: 25
Section Enrolled: 4
Total Cross-list Max Enrollment: 45
Total Cross-list Enrolled: 4
Enrollment data as of: 24-NOV-2025 8:59PM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Description: This advanced course integrates economic theory with data analysis methods to study the workings of markets and discover ways to improve their design. Examples include auctions---ranging from natural resource auctions to treasury auctions---matching markets, and bargaining; specific markets studied may vary. Students will be active users of computational software. Cross-list: ECON 616. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for ECON 471 if student has credit for ECON 616.