ECONOHelper · Dr. Larisa Ray

Think like an economist.

ECONOHelper Owl 3.0 is Dr. Ray's 24/7 learning assistant — hints, graphs, practice and feedback for Principles of Macro and Micro.

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Economics textbook open to supply and demand graphs

How to use ECONOHelper

Ask the AI Helper about Dr. Ray's syllabi, course policies, schedules, and economics concepts — any time.

Check course policies & syllabi

Ask about office hours, textbooks, amnesty coupons, late policy, AI policy, or where to find due dates in Canvas.

Work through economic concepts

Get step-by-step hints, walk through graph shifts, and clarify formulas — the AI guides you, it won't do graded work for you.

Practice and check your mastery

Take ungraded practice quizzes tied to course learning outcomes and get instant feedback.

Try asking your AI Helper…

When and where are Dr. Ray's office hours?How does an amnesty coupon work for late work?Where do I find my official assignment due dates?Can I resubmit homework or graph assignments?How do I write an AI Use Note?Explain the difference between a change in demand and a change in quantity demanded.

Remember: always verify official deadlines, grades, and announcements in Canvas.

Ungraded practice quiz

10 questions for Macro (ECO2013) or Micro (ECO2023) with instant explanations and feedback by learning outcome. Not an official assessment.

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Pick how you want to learn

Explain Like I'm New

Plain language, one concrete example, then a check question.

Exam Coach

Course-aligned practice with hints before answers.

Graph Coach

Axes, equilibrium, shift vs. movement, price then quantity.

Check My Answer

What's right, your first key error, and one hint.

Adam Smith or Keynes

Compare viewpoints, separating history from interpretation.

Real World Example

Connect concepts to current, sourced data.

Test Mode

New practice questions; answers only after you try.

ECO 2013

Principles of Macroeconomics

National income, economic growth, business cycles, unemployment, inflation, the aggregate expenditure and AD–AS models, fiscal policy, deficits and debt, money, banking, and monetary policy. Module 8 on international trade is supplemental.

ECO 2023

Principles of Microeconomics

Supply and demand, elasticity, market structures, price determination, factors of production, income distribution, and the effects of monopoly and oligopoly on markets.

Responsible use

ECONOHelper is optional and supports your learning — it won't write graded work, reveal exam content, or make grading decisions. Never share your student ID, grades, or personal records. Verify calculations and sources, disclose AI use when required, and contact Dr. Ray for anything about your grade or course expectations.