ECON 4720
Optimization and Economic Theory
An introduction to mathematical optimization and its applications within economics. The course is designed for, and should be taken by, all undergraduates considering graduate study in economics, but all interested students are welcome.
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Nachbar is fantastic: great at communicating complex ideas, deeply passionate about the material, and cares about his students' success. However, this class is NOT FOR EVERYONE. This class is entirely mathematical, employing heavy abstraction and requiring technical proofs. Take if looking for an introduction to graduate-level economic theory.
5/4/2018
Phenomenal professor. His lectures were fantastic, he covered a lot of material, and he gave weekly homeworks. That said, his office hours were incredibly useful and he made sure you understood the material. His grading scheme and expectations were clear. Professor Nachbar is my favorite professor I've had at Washu (and I'm a senior now).
9/28/2015