ben h. williams professor of economics
baylor university
During the 2025–2026 academic year, I am a visiting professor in the Department of Government at Harvard University. Below are my courses for Spring 2026.
Level: PhD (first-year methods sequence)
Meeting: Monday & Wednesday, 1:30–2:45 PM
Description: A rigorous introduction to probability theory, statistical inference, and linear regression for first-year PhD students. We take a "population-first" approach: define what you want to know about the population before worrying about estimation.
Level: Undergraduate
Meeting: TBD
Description: Introduction to quantitative methods for political science. Students learn to think critically about data, understand research designs, and use R to analyze political phenomena.