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Research Topics in Generative AI (43950)

This course provides a research-focused introduction to modern Generative AI, with an emphasis on how the underlying ideas translate into applied work in economics, marketing, finance, accounting, and the broader social sciences. Rather than emphasizing implementation details, the course focuses on conceptual frameworks, intellectual foundations, and emerging methodological directions.  The aim is to help students understand the structure of contemporary AI models and identify how these tools and ideas can inform their own research agendas.

Non-Booth students require instructor permission to enroll: strict.
Evaluation will be based on:
1. Weekly Reflections & Mini HW (30%) Short written responses on assigned readings and some smallish HW to help establish ideas.
2. Paper Presentation (30%) Students will present (up to 2) research papers and lead discussions.
3. Final Project (40%) A 10-page research paper developing an idea inspired
Description and/or course criteria last updated: December 12 2025
SCHEDULE
  • Winter 2026
    Section: 43950-50
    W 1:30 PM-4:30 PM
    Harper Center
    3SW - Seminar Room
    In-Person Only

Research Topics in Generative AI (43950) - Misra, Sanjog>>

This course provides a research-focused introduction to modern Generative AI, with an emphasis on how the underlying ideas translate into applied work in economics, marketing, finance, accounting, and the broader social sciences. Rather than emphasizing implementation details, the course focuses on conceptual frameworks, intellectual foundations, and emerging methodological directions.  The aim is to help students understand the structure of contemporary AI models and identify how these tools and ideas can inform their own research agendas.

Non-Booth students require instructor permission to enroll: strict.
Evaluation will be based on:
1. Weekly Reflections & Mini HW (30%) Short written responses on assigned readings and some smallish HW to help establish ideas.
2. Paper Presentation (30%) Students will present (up to 2) research papers and lead discussions.
3. Final Project (40%) A 10-page research paper developing an idea inspired
Description and/or course criteria last updated: December 12 2025
SCHEDULE
  • Winter 2026
    Section: 43950-50
    W 1:30 PM-4:30 PM
    Harper Center
    3SW - Seminar Room
    In-Person Only