Hi, I am a exchange junior in Berkeley and will stay there for only one semester. I think it is a good chance for me to choose a grad econ course that is well recognized. Here are two options:
First option: grad micro (david ahn, seems a tough course), international montary econ (gourinchase), IO (edlin)
Second option: grad macro (obstfeld, romer, seems easier than grad micro), some other undergrad courses which are not taught by well-known professors
Taking into account LOR, grades signaling, and their weights in adcom's view, which option do you think is better for PhD application? Thanks!
BTW, which professor do you think is approachable and willing to give LOR in Berkeley?