Teaching

Teaching Awards

Outstanding Teaching Award, Tel-Aviv University (Israel), 2010/11 & 2012/13

Courses Taught

Applied Microeconomic Analysis, Department of Economics, Lehigh University, Fall 2019, Summer 2020, & Summer 2021

Statistical Methods, Department of Economics, Lehigh University, Fall 2019, Spring 2020, & Spring 2021

Principles of Economics, Department of Public Policy, Master’s Program (MPP), Tel-Aviv University (Israel), 2012-2013

Principles of Economics, Department of Public Policy, Executive Master’s Program (EMPP), Tel-Aviv University (Israel), 2004-2013

Intermediate Macroeconomics II, The Open University (Israel), 2007-2013

Intermediate Macroeconomics I, The Open University (Israel), 2008-2009

Introduction to Microeconomics, Afeka College of Engineering (Israel), 2007-2009

Teaching Assistant

Head TA, Cornell University

Introduction to Microeconomics (ECON 1110), Cornell University, Fall 2014 & Fall 2015 (Prof. Richard Burkhauser); Spring 2016 (Prof. Jennifer Wissink); Fall 2016, Fall 2017, & Fall 2018 (Prof. Nicholas Sanders)

TA, Cornell University

Economics of Consumer Policy (PAM 3400, Prof. Sharon Tennyson), Spring 2018 (4.55/5; click here for full evaluations)

Selected Comments:

  • "Yuval prompted me to think about the material in new ways and to engage with the material in ways that may have gone beyond the scope of the class but certainly deepened my interest and understanding of economics. Most of all, I think Yuval is a fantastic TA because he has helped me gain confidence in my own ability to the work."

  • "He was very knowledgeable about the material, and he was always very clear in his explanations. It seemed like he had prior teaching experiences, and in general a very approachable person."

  • "Very helpful in explaining the thought process of each question, and even went beyond the questions to explain further reasoning and outcomes."

  • "... Many students attend his office hours because he's an amazing teacher and we all recognize that"

  • "I am extremely thankful for having the ability to work with such a knowledgeable TA because I believe that how I performed in the class was improved by attending his office hour sessions."

  • "Y(u)val was an AMAZING TA that consistently stayed late for office hours to make sure we all understood the homework"

Economic Analysis of the Welfare State (ILRLE 4426, Prof. Robert Hutchens), Spring 2014 (class not rated)

TA, Tel-Aviv University (Israel)

Intermediate Microeconomics, Department of Public Policy, 2008-2013

Economic Policy in Israel, Department of Public Policy, 2005-2011

Principles of Economics, Department of Public Policy, 2004-2011

Principles of Economics, School of Economics, 2007

Economic Policy in Israel, School of Economics, 2003

Other

Head of the Neuroscience Team, Laboratory for Rational Decision Making (Prof. Valerie Reyna), Cornell University, 2016-2019

Tutor, School of Industrial and Labor Relations (ILR), Cornell University, Spring 2014 & Fall 2014