EC 202 - Introduction to Macroeconomics (syllabus) - 6 times

• Enrollment: F24 (100), F23 (213), SP23 (97), W22 (202), SM22 (37), SM21 (38)

• Description: This course provides a comprehensive overview of key macroeconomic topics, including the dynamics of real economic activity, growth, unemployment and inflation. Using fundamental macroeconomic models, we will unpack the mechanisms that determine these key variables. Through analytical exploration and practical application, students will gain insight into how these models operate in real-world scenarios. Moreover, we will learn the role of government interventions, examining the potential outcomes and repercussions of various policy actions.

EC 313 - Intermediate Macroeconomics (syllabus) - 3 times

• Enrollment: SP22 (90), SP21 (88), SM20 (62)

• Description: This course will cover macroeconomic models that help explain fluctuations in output, employment, the price level, inflation, interest rates, with applications to the U.S. economy. Through these foundational models students should seek to develop a better understanding of US policy issues and current events. Furthermore through these topic we should hope to become informed enough about the macroeconomy to develop tools to understand and evaluate these issues.

All course evaluations are available upon request. 

EC 202

• "I can tell that this instructor cares a lot about his students and tries his best to incorporate ways where we can communicate to him like with feedback surveys. This instructor definitely supports our learning and wants us to learn from his class and do the best we can and that's extremely appreciated and helpful."

• "Professor Song wants his students to succeed. I went to his office hours for advice on how to study for our second midterm. He was helpful, you could tell how much he cared and wanted his students to do well."

• "I think the way the lectures are structured is really helpful and clear, which has helped me to gain a better understanding of the course content. I feel as though everything flowed well into the next topic."

• "The course is organized in a logical way. The canvas page also lays out assignments, lectures, quizzes, and practice questions week by week. I really appreciated this structure; it was easy to follow with each class."

• "The quiz feedback was incredibly helpful as a tool for both learning and studying. Additionally, going over examples in class and in discussions were great."

EC 313

• "The course has forced me to think outside the box about how these concepts would work in real life."

• "I just think Kevin is an amazing instructor. I love the way he teaches and communicates the information. I understand macro so much more the way he teaches compared to the information in micro."

• "I love how Kevin actually taught the class instead of reading off the slides, he takes his time to further explain what is on the screen. He gives us lots of examples and works through problems with the class. I really appreciate that he gives us breaks as well."

• "Kevin is very supportive and wants to see his class succeed. He always responded to my emails in a timely manner, and he was always very transparent in his answers."

• "I appreciate that the format of each week is the same and I don't get blindsided by assignments or projects. I know that there are lectures and quizzes every week and can manage my time well because of the clear schedule."

• "Very good course"

• EC 607: Core Macroeconomics II (Graduate Level - W20)

• EC 201:  Introduction to Microeconomics (W20)

• EC 202: Introduction to Macroeconomics (SP19, W19, SP20, W24, SP24)

• EC 311: Intermediate Microeconomics (F18, W22)

• EC 313: Intermediate Macroeconomics (F19, F20, F22)

• EC 320: Introduction to Econometrics (W20)

• EC 360: Industrial Organization (F20)

• EC 411: Advanced Microeconomics (F19)

• EC 448/548: Political Economy (F22)

• EC 471/571: Monetary Theory (F18)

• EC 480/580: International Finance (W21)

• EC 481/581: International Trade (F19)