An Economist’s Guide to Teaching Students about and with ChatGPT and other Large Language Models

The optimal teaching strategies with ChatGPT and other large language models (LLMs) depend upon a basic understanding of how artificial neural networks operate, which is provided in the first section. Then ChatGPT’s capabilities are discussed with respect to grading, providing feedback, and acting as a tutor. I then show examples of the difficulties it has solving certain math and algebra problems relevant to economics pedagogy. I conclude with strategies for integrating ChatGPT into student study flows.

by Sean M Flynn

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Flynn, S. (2025). An Economist’s Guide to Teaching Students about and with ChatGPT and other Large Language Models. Journal of Economics Teaching, 10(4), 244-263. DOI: 10.58311/jeconteach/371761c0e44b6b2b3bbd9d191586060f68a16780

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