ECON 3305 Market Design

In this course, we will explore the theory and practice of market design at an introductory level. Beyond analyzing markets, we will learn how to design them. Key topics include auctions, school choice, organ exchange programs, matching with contracts, and so on.

Course overview

Department
Economics
School
MCAS
Credits
3
Level
Undergraduate
Offered
Every Fall,Every Spring

Catalog details

Prerequisites
ECON2201 or ECON2203 and ECON1151

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Requirements fulfilled

  • Economics B.A.: Economics elective options (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
  • Psychology B.S. (Class of 2027 and Before): Science Corequisites — four of the following courses (12 or more credits) (Class of 2027 and Before)
  • Psychology B.S.: Science Corequisites — four of the following courses (12 or more credits) (Class of 2028 and After)

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Official evaluation summary

4.21 / 5

Based on 93 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-08-02. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

  • M Utku Unver
    Fall 2026
  • Muhammed Gezer
    Summer 2026, Summer 2025, Summer 2024, Summer 2023 · Official rating 4.58/5
  • Mehmet Yenmez
    Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 3.98/5

Sections

  • Section 01
    Summer 2026 · Muhammed Gezer · On-line Asynchronous · Offered
  • Section 02
    Summer 2026 · Muhammed Gezer · On-line Asynchronous · Offered
  • Section 01
    Fall 2026 · M Utku Unver · O'Neill Library 257 MW 12:00 Noon-01:15PM · Offered