Teaching Materials
ECON 110: Introductory Economics
Economists employ simplified models to dissect and analyze the multifaceted phenomena that shape our daily experiences. This course serves as a comprehensive introduction to a diverse array of economic principles, theories, and analytical methodologies, spanning both microeconomics and macroeconomics. Taught at USF Fall 2026 and Spring 2027.
ECON 672: Economics of Development
Development economics: theoretical and empirical investigations of economic development issues, policies, and strategies. Taught at USF Fall 2026.
Syllabus (HTML) · Syllabus (PDF) · Textbook
Lectures
For the best screen reader experience with math content, the Page version (a scrollable web page) is recommended. Slides are also available in PDF format for download and offline use.
| # | Topic | Links |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | What is development? Indicators and issues | PDF Page |
ECN 102: Analysis of Economics Data
Analysis of economic data to investigate key relationships emphasized in introductory micro and macro economics. Obtaining, transforming, displaying data; statistical analysis of economic data; basic univariate and multivariate regression analysis. Taught at UC Davis 2024–2026.
Syllabus (HTML) · Syllabus (PDF) · Textbook
Lectures
For the best screen reader experience with math content, HTML Slides are recommended. Slides are also available in PDF format for download and offline use, or as a Page (scrollable web page).
| # | Topic | Links |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Introduction to ECN 102 | Slides PDF Page |
| 1 | Introduction to Data | Slides PDF Page |
| 2 | Univariate Data | Slides PDF Page |
| 3 | The Sample Mean | Slides PDF Page |
| 4 | Univariate Statistical Inference | Slides PDF Page |
| 5 | Bivariate Data | Slides PDF Page |
| 6 | The Least Squares Estimator | Slides PDF Page |
| 7 | Bivariate Statistical Inference | Slides PDF Page |
| 8 | Bivariate Practice (With Answers) | Slides PDF Page |
| 9 | Log Transformations | Slides PDF Page |
| 10 | Multivariate Regression | Slides PDF Page |
| 11 | Multivariate Inference | Slides PDF Page |
| 12 | Errors and Prediction | Slides PDF Page |
| 14 | Indicator Variables | Slides PDF Page |
| 15 | Marginal Effects | Slides PDF Page |
Homework (Summer)
| Assignment | Questions | Answer Key |
|---|---|---|
| Homework 1 | PDF Page | PDF Page |
| Homework 2 | PDF Page | PDF Page |
| Homework 3 | PDF Page | PDF Page |
| Homework 4 | PDF Page | PDF Page |
| Final Review | PDF Page | PDF Page |
Sample Exams
| Exam | Quarter | Questions | Answer Key |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midterm | FQ 2024 | PDF Page | PDF Page |
| Midterm | SQ 2025 | PDF Page | PDF Page |
| Midterm | SS1 2025 | PDF Page | PDF Page |
| Midterm | SS1 2026 | PDF Page | PDF Page |
| Final | FQ 2024 | PDF Page | PDF Page |
| Final | SQ 2025 | PDF Page | PDF Page |
| Final | SS1 2025 | PDF Page | PDF Page |
| Final | SS1 2026 | PDF Page | PDF Page |
Textbook Practice
| Exam | Links |
|---|---|
| Midterm | PDF Page |
| Final | PDF Page |
Formula Sheets
| Exam | Links |
|---|---|
| Midterm | PDF Page |
| Final | PDF Page |