Student Resources
Economics Major
Economics provides a flexible way to think about incentives, tradeoffs, data, institutions, and policy. I like sharing resources that help students understand what they can do with economics and how to communicate the value of the major.
CSUN Economics Tutoring Schedule
Find drop-in tutoring hours for your economics courses. Select your course code to instantly see available days, times, and room locations for the Fall term.
Below you will also find a small collection of resources I like to share with students about learning, studying, and thinking about life after college.
How to Study Better
Make It Stick: The Science of Successful Learning by Peter C. Brown
I wish I had this book in my hands as a college student. Take advantage of it; it can boost your ability to learn.
While reading the book is the best way to learn about the techniques the authors propose, the links below provide useful starting points.
Stephen Chew Video Series
This video series summarizes principles students should understand to maximize learning from their study time. It complements the ideas in Make It Stick and offers practical advice for studying effectively.
What Are You Going to Do When You Graduate?
This Is Water - David Foster Wallace
This is a commencement speech that I wish every student listened to during their freshman year, not only upon graduation.