ECON 521

Fall 2026 Part of Term 1

Part of Term 1
Aug 24-Dec 9

Credit: 4 hours.

Introduction to financial economics and empirical finance, with the main focus being the study of core concepts in finance, comprehension of various finance models, and their application to real financial data. Begins with review essential background concepts, followed by an exploration of popular finance models. Students will engage in both analytical problem sets and data exercises as a way of reinforcing and understanding key lecture concepts.

Prerequisite: FIN 500, ECON 502, and ECON 503 or consent of instructor. Restricted to students in the Policy Economics, MS program.

ECON 521 class schedule data for fall 2026
Status CRN Type Section Time Day Location Instructor Section Details
3
80979
Lecture-Discussion
M1
11:00AM -12:20PM
TR
215B David Kinley Hall
Lee, J
Availability:
Open (Restricted)
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/24/26-12/09/26
Credit:
4 hours
Restriction(s):
Restricted to MS:Economics:Policy Econ -UIUC.
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