Teaching History
University of Kentucky (2012 - 2016)
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State University of New York at Oswego (2016 - Present)
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Click here for a brief summary of student evaluations at State University of New York at Oswego and here for those at the University of Kentucky. Selected student comments are available within the teaching portfolio. Samples of most recent syllabi can be found below. Detailed course statistics are available upon request.
Click here for the complete teaching portfolio at University of Kentucky. This contains my teaching interests, teaching philosophy, a more detailed summary of teaching evaluations, teaching conferences attended as well as upcoming ones and teaching related research. Teaching portfolio at State University of New York at Oswego to follow.
SUNY ECO101/UKY ECO201 Principles of Microeconomics
This course will provide an introduction to the principles of microeconomics. We consider the basic tools of economic theory used to study markets, individual consumer behavior, and the behavior of firms. We examine how markets work and how supply and demand interact to determine prices. We also study what happens when markets fail and the role of the government in market activity. The economic tools that are acquired in this course are applied by managers in the business sector, policy makers in the government sector, and economic researchers in the academic arena. Students successfully completing this course should leave with a solid understanding of these basic economic principles and, most importantly, their applicability to real world situations.
This course will provide an introduction to the principles of microeconomics. We consider the basic tools of economic theory used to study markets, individual consumer behavior, and the behavior of firms. We examine how markets work and how supply and demand interact to determine prices. We also study what happens when markets fail and the role of the government in market activity. The economic tools that are acquired in this course are applied by managers in the business sector, policy makers in the government sector, and economic researchers in the academic arena. Students successfully completing this course should leave with a solid understanding of these basic economic principles and, most importantly, their applicability to real world situations.
Syllabus SUNY ECO101 Principles of Microeconomics (2022) | |
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Syllabus UKY ECO201 Principles of Microeconomics (2013) | |
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SUNY ECO344 International Trade
The first part of the course represents an inquiry into the theoretical foundations of international trade. This is outlined by analyses of key questions such as why countries trade, what explains the pattern of trade observed to occur among nations, and what are the effects of trade on welfare and the distribution of income. The second part of the course focuses on issues which concern both the positive and normative aspects of trade policies such as tariffs, quotas, and export subsidies. The third part of the course is directed towards the inner-workings of trade blocs and the World Trade Organization as well as towards issues that concern the relationship between trade and the environment and/or economic growth. The third section also discusses the potential costs and benefits generated by international factor movements such as multinational activity and immigration. Students successfully completing this course should leave with a solid understanding of (i) the forces that govern and shape international trade patterns, (ii) the potential costs and benefits brought about by various international trade policies, and (iii) the connection between trade and the environment, economic growth, and international factor movements (i.e., multinational activity and immigration).
The first part of the course represents an inquiry into the theoretical foundations of international trade. This is outlined by analyses of key questions such as why countries trade, what explains the pattern of trade observed to occur among nations, and what are the effects of trade on welfare and the distribution of income. The second part of the course focuses on issues which concern both the positive and normative aspects of trade policies such as tariffs, quotas, and export subsidies. The third part of the course is directed towards the inner-workings of trade blocs and the World Trade Organization as well as towards issues that concern the relationship between trade and the environment and/or economic growth. The third section also discusses the potential costs and benefits generated by international factor movements such as multinational activity and immigration. Students successfully completing this course should leave with a solid understanding of (i) the forces that govern and shape international trade patterns, (ii) the potential costs and benefits brought about by various international trade policies, and (iii) the connection between trade and the environment, economic growth, and international factor movements (i.e., multinational activity and immigration).
Syllabus SUNY ECO344 International Trade (2022) | |
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SUNY ECO396 Teaching Assistantship in International Trade
The purpose of this course is to further the understanding of international trade theories, concepts, and tools by assisting the students and the instructor with the content and management of this class. The learning outcomes are centered on (i) deepening the understanding of basic economic and international trade concepts and their applications, (ii) improving the ability to explain and demonstrate economic and international trade concepts, (iii) applying learning tools to the subject of international trade and economics, as well as (iv) developing of ideas for to aid with course improvement.
The purpose of this course is to further the understanding of international trade theories, concepts, and tools by assisting the students and the instructor with the content and management of this class. The learning outcomes are centered on (i) deepening the understanding of basic economic and international trade concepts and their applications, (ii) improving the ability to explain and demonstrate economic and international trade concepts, (iii) applying learning tools to the subject of international trade and economics, as well as (iv) developing of ideas for to aid with course improvement.
SUNY ECO301/UKY ECO401 Intermediate Microeconomic Theory
This is the second undergraduate course in microeconomic theory. It is designed to build upon the principles developed in "ECO201 Principles of Microeconomics" and provide students with a more sophisticated understanding of how market systems operate. We will study the behavior of individual decision makers: households, firms, and resource owners as well as the interaction of such individual economic units within markets. We will also study the role that prices play in microeconomic theory and demonstrate the relevance of particular theoretical concepts. Numerous applications will be included and discussed along the way.
This is the second undergraduate course in microeconomic theory. It is designed to build upon the principles developed in "ECO201 Principles of Microeconomics" and provide students with a more sophisticated understanding of how market systems operate. We will study the behavior of individual decision makers: households, firms, and resource owners as well as the interaction of such individual economic units within markets. We will also study the role that prices play in microeconomic theory and demonstrate the relevance of particular theoretical concepts. Numerous applications will be included and discussed along the way.
Syllabus SUNY ECO301 Intermediate Microeconomic Theory (2021) | |
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Syllabus UKY ECO401 Intermediate Microeconomic Theory (2015) | |
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UKY ECO101 Contemporary Economic Issues
This course provides an introduction to economics through the application of economic principles to contemporary economic issues. Economics, which is the study of the allocation of scarce resources, can be described as the study of decision-making when applied to the individual (or micro) level and can be described as the study of the economy as a whole when applied at the larger macro level. In this course, we will touch upon both microeconomic and macroeconomic principles.
This course provides an introduction to economics through the application of economic principles to contemporary economic issues. Economics, which is the study of the allocation of scarce resources, can be described as the study of decision-making when applied to the individual (or micro) level and can be described as the study of the economy as a whole when applied at the larger macro level. In this course, we will touch upon both microeconomic and macroeconomic principles.
Syllabus UKY ECO101 Contemporary Economic Issues (2014) | |
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UKY ECO202 Principles of Macroeconomics
The economic tools and concepts that students will get familiar with throughout this course are applied by managers in the business sector, policy makers in the government field and economic researchers in the academic arena. This knowledge will allow students to critically analyze domestic and international issues using concepts such as inflation, unemployment, monetary and fiscal policy, budget deficits, economic growth, exports and imports, balance of trade, exchange rates etc. Students successfully completing this course should leave with a solid understanding of the macroeconomic concepts discussed and, most importantly, their applicability to real world situations.
The economic tools and concepts that students will get familiar with throughout this course are applied by managers in the business sector, policy makers in the government field and economic researchers in the academic arena. This knowledge will allow students to critically analyze domestic and international issues using concepts such as inflation, unemployment, monetary and fiscal policy, budget deficits, economic growth, exports and imports, balance of trade, exchange rates etc. Students successfully completing this course should leave with a solid understanding of the macroeconomic concepts discussed and, most importantly, their applicability to real world situations.
Syllabus UKY ECO202 Principles of Macroeconomics (2014) | |
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Syllabus UKY ECO202 Principles of Macroeconomics Online (2015) | |
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UKY ECO370 The Global Economy
This course is presented in two sections. The first part of the course explores the theoretical foundations of International Trade. This section covers the basics of why countries trade, what explains the pattern of trade that we observe and what are the effects of trade on welfare and the distribution of income. In addition, this section covers issues concerning the positive and normative effects of trade policies, and the structure and economics of trade agreements. Special attention will be paid to investigating current policy issues such as the relationship between trade and the environment, trade and development, economic integration and trade, and the structure of international institutions such as the WTO. The second part of the course will be devoted to topics in International Finance. This section starts with explaining how international financial markets are structured and how currencies across countries relate to each other in foreign exchange markets. From this foundation, the course considers how government policies might help address objectives such as low inflation and full employment in a world with trade, as well as how policies might influence other countries through foreign exchange markets. Special attention will be paid to current issues such as the choice of exchange rate regime (e.g. fixed vs. floating exchange rate regimes), economic and monetary unions (e.g. the Eurozone), and role of international organizations (e.g. the International Monetary Fund).
This course is presented in two sections. The first part of the course explores the theoretical foundations of International Trade. This section covers the basics of why countries trade, what explains the pattern of trade that we observe and what are the effects of trade on welfare and the distribution of income. In addition, this section covers issues concerning the positive and normative effects of trade policies, and the structure and economics of trade agreements. Special attention will be paid to investigating current policy issues such as the relationship between trade and the environment, trade and development, economic integration and trade, and the structure of international institutions such as the WTO. The second part of the course will be devoted to topics in International Finance. This section starts with explaining how international financial markets are structured and how currencies across countries relate to each other in foreign exchange markets. From this foundation, the course considers how government policies might help address objectives such as low inflation and full employment in a world with trade, as well as how policies might influence other countries through foreign exchange markets. Special attention will be paid to current issues such as the choice of exchange rate regime (e.g. fixed vs. floating exchange rate regimes), economic and monetary unions (e.g. the Eurozone), and role of international organizations (e.g. the International Monetary Fund).
Syllabus UKY ECO370 The Global Economy (2016) | |
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UKY ECO395 Undergraduate Independent Study
This course provides students with the opportunity of working one-on-one with the instructor in developing a final project (e.g. written paper). The project topic/format/requirements are usually decided by each instructor in part. My goal for this course was to facilitate the use of data analysis skills (e.g. regression analysis), that students develop in "Economic and Business Statistics" courses, for answering real world questions. Initially, the students work with the instructor in formulating a feasible project question/topic. Students then work together with the instructor on gathering, cleaning and analyzing the collected data. A final paper will then be written and presented in class.
This course provides students with the opportunity of working one-on-one with the instructor in developing a final project (e.g. written paper). The project topic/format/requirements are usually decided by each instructor in part. My goal for this course was to facilitate the use of data analysis skills (e.g. regression analysis), that students develop in "Economic and Business Statistics" courses, for answering real world questions. Initially, the students work with the instructor in formulating a feasible project question/topic. Students then work together with the instructor on gathering, cleaning and analyzing the collected data. A final paper will then be written and presented in class.