ECON 590

Fall 2026 Part of Term 1

Part of Term 1
Aug 24-Dec 9

Credit: 0 TO 4 hours.

Directed reading and research.

Approved for both letter and S/U grading. May be repeated.

ECON 590 class schedule data for fall 2026
Status CRN Type Section Time Day Location Instructor Section Details
3
66599
Lecture-Discussion
3Y1
11:00AM -12:20PM
TR
223 David Kinley Hall
Deltas, G
Wu, J
Availability:
Open (Restricted)
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/24/26-12/09/26
Credit:
4 hours
Section Title:
THIRD-YEAR PAPER SEMINAR
Section Info:
All 3rd Year Econ PhD students should register for this CRN.
Restriction(s):
Restricted to PHD:Economics -UIUC.
3
65936
Conference
NME
12:30PM -1:50PM
MTWR
119 David Kinley Hall
Availability:
Open (Restricted)
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/24/26-12/09/26
Section Title:
MSPE Non-Movable Event
Restriction(s):
Restricted to MS:Economics:Policy Econ -UIUC.
3
63642
Lecture-Discussion
P1
3:30PM -4:50PM
TR
307 David Kinley Hall
Shea, J
Availability:
Open (Restricted)
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/24/26-12/09/26
Credit:
4 hours
Section Title:
CAUSAL INFERENCE
Section Info:
DESCRIPTION for Causal Inference: This course covers the theory and application of popular microeconometric methods and their extensions, with an emphasis on causal inference. Topics covered will include matching, instrumental variables, marginal treatment effects, shift-share designs, regression discontinuity designs, difference-in-differences/event studies, and synthetic controls. Additional topics may include probit and logit regressions, quantile regressions, factor models, and partial identification methods.
Restriction(s):
Restricted to PHD:Economics -UIUC.
3
63646
Lecture-Discussion
P2
9:30AM -10:50AM
MW
312 David Kinley Hall
Creal, D
Availability:
Open (Restricted)
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/24/26-12/09/26
Credit:
4 hours
Section Title:
BAYESIAN ECONOMETRICS & STATS
Restriction(s):
Restricted to PHD:Economics -UIUC.
3
72191
Lecture-Discussion
P3
9:30AM -10:50AM
TR
307 David Kinley Hall
Sora, M
Availability:
Open (Restricted)
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/24/26-12/09/26
Credit:
4 hours
Section Title:
TOPICS IN INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Section Info:
DESCRIPTION for TOPICS IN INTERNATIONAL TRADE: Coming Soon...
Restriction(s):
Restricted to PHD:Economics -UIUC.
3
72192
Lecture-Discussion
P4
12:30PM -1:50PM
MW
307 David Kinley Hall
Albouy, D
Availability:
Open (Restricted)
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/24/26-12/09/26
Credit:
4 hours
Section Title:
APPLIED URBAN ECONOMICS
Section Info:
DESCRIPTION for APPLIED URBAN ECONOMICS: This course takes a hands-on approach to modeling issues in urban economics using empirical methods. The class will revolve primarily around in-depth readings of recent research papers in urban economics involving a range of reduced-form and structural methods. The class will also manipulate data and produce regression results for several of these papers. In the process, we will touch on topics related to regional mobility, spatial equilibrium, regional inequalities, residential segregation, workplace sorting, agglomeration economies, amenity valuation, housing affordability, and federal and local economic policy.
Restriction(s):
Restricted to PHD:Economics -UIUC.
3
61993
Lecture-Discussion
P5
11:00AM -12:20PM
MW
212 David Kinley Hall
Bartik, A
Availability:
Open (Restricted)
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/24/26-12/09/26
Credit:
4 hours
Section Title:
LABOR ECONOMICS
Section Info:
DESCRIPTION for LABOR ECONOMICS: This course provides an in-depth introduction into the theoretical frameworks and empirical tools labor economists use to understand labor markets. We cover labor demand and supply, frictions, search and matching, sorting and compensating differentials, skill formation, market power and bargaining, discrimination, and technological change. Students will derive canonical labor market models, analyze their equilibrium implications, and practice bringing them to the data. The course emphasizes the rich empirical toolkit that modern labor economists use, including quasi-experimental and experimental methods, quantitative structural models, and novel measurement approaches. Throughout the course, emphasis will be placed at understanding the theoretical and empirical connections between different topics and on analyzing policy questions. Students will be produce research ideas and receive feedback on those ideas several times during the course to help them reach the research frontier.
Restriction(s):
Restricted to PHD:Economics -UIUC.
3
72127
Seminar
RW1
12:30PM -1:50PM
TR
317 David Kinley Hall
Osman, A
Availability:
Open (Restricted)
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/24/26-12/09/26
Credit:
2 hours
Section Title:
APPLIED MICRO RESEARCH WRKSHP
Section Info:
This seminar meets every Tuesday and only specific Thursdays.
Restriction(s):
Restricted to PHD:Economics -UIUC.
3
31801
Seminar
RW2
12:30PM -1:50PM
R
125 English Building
Xie, S
Availability:
Open (Restricted)
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/24/26-12/09/26
Credit:
1 hours
Section Title:
MACROECONOMIC RESEARCH WRKSHP
Section Info:
This seminar is an opportunity for PhD students to present their macro research and give feedback to other students.
Restriction(s):
Restricted to PHD:Economics -UIUC.
3
70942
Seminar
RW3
3:30PM -5:20PM
MWF
317 David Kinley Hall
Bernhardt, M
Availability:
Open (Restricted)
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/24/26-12/09/26
Credit:
2 hours
Section Title:
Adv Student Research Seminar
Section Info:
ADVANCED STUDENT RESEARCH SEMINAR
Restriction(s):
Restricted to PHD:Economics -UIUC.
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