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
Requirements fulfilled
- Economics B.A.: Economics elective options (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- International Studies: IS Core: one approved Economics elective numbered 2000 or above (after ECON1101) (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)
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.21 / 5 · Very Good
- Instructor rating
- 4.22 / 5 · Very Good
- Terms evaluated
- 6
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 2025 | Muhammed Gezer | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 1–3 hrs/week | 19 of 29 |
| Summer 2024 | Muhammed Gezer | 4.8 | 4.5 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.3 | 4–6 hrs/week | 4 of 5 |
| Summer 2023 | Muhammed Gezer | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 of 25 |
| Fall 2022 | Mehmet Yenmez | 3.8 | 3.7 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.6 | 4–6 hrs/week | 38 of 47 |
| Spring 2022 | Mehmet Yenmez | 4.7 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.9 | 4.7 | 4.9 | 4–6 hrs/week | 10 of 15 |
| Fall 2021 | Mehmet Yenmez | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4–6 hrs/week | 7 of 15 |
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Instructors
Sections
- Section 01
- Section 01
- Section 02