Recent recorded grades — Spring 2024: 3.51 GPA, 74.3% A/AB (n=70 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.67 GPA, 83.3% A/AB (n=78 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.43 GPA, 65.5% A/AB (n=87 letter grades).
Fall 2026
The Environment and the Global Economy
Covers the economic analysis of environmental issues including climate change, biodiversity, fisheries, trade, and poverty.
Summary
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Historical reviews of Bradford Barham, Dominic Parker: The course features weekly problem sets and quizzes instead of midterms, with only a final exam. Some students found the econ concepts heavier than expected, requiring preparation if lacking a background in the subject.
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Professors
Fall 2026No course-specific feedback yet.
Historical instructors & teaching patterns
Historical reviews for Dominic Parker and Bradford Barham describe engaging, accessible instructors who prioritize clear communication and student support. Parker was noted for being easygoing and helpful, while Barham was praised for his passion and accessibility, though some found his lectures long. Both were associated with low-stress assessment structures.
BRADFORD BARHAM is recorded teaching in Spring 2017, Spring 2018, Spring 2019, Fall 2021. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
DOMINIC PARKER is recorded teaching in Spring 2015, Spring 2016. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
RHIANNON JERCH is recorded teaching in Spring 2024, Spring 2025, Fall 2025. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
Calendar & sections
Fall 2026Schedule loads here as you scroll.
| Section | Mode | Enrolled / capacity | Waitlist |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEC 001 | Classroom Instruction | 66 / 101 | 2 |
| DIS 301 | Classroom Instruction | 19 / 27 | 0 |
| DIS 302 | Classroom Instruction | 17 / 27 | 1 |
| DIS 303 | Classroom Instruction | 16 / 20 | 0 |
| DIS 304 | Classroom Instruction | 14 / 27 | 1 |
| LEC 001 | Classroom Instruction | 27 / 95 | 2 |
| DIS 301 | Classroom Instruction | 9 / 25 | 0 |
| DIS 302 | Classroom Instruction | 9 / 25 | 2 |
| DIS 303 | Classroom Instruction | 1 / 25 | 0 |
| DIS 304 | Classroom Instruction | 8 / 25 | 0 |
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Student experience
the class
Historical reviews describe the course as engaging and manageable, with accessible instructors who provide clear guidance on assessments. Students found the content interesting, though some noted the workload required consistent weekly effort.
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2024: 3.51 GPA, 74.3% A/AB (n=70 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.67 GPA, 83.3% A/AB (n=78 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.43 GPA, 65.5% A/AB (n=87 letter grades).
difficulty & workload
Historical reviews of Bradford Barham, Dominic Parker: The course features weekly problem sets and quizzes instead of midterms, with only a final exam. Some students found the econ concepts heavier than expected, requiring preparation if lacking a background in the subject.
Historical reviews of Bradford Barham, Bradford Brown, Dominic Parker: Students appreciated the instructors' accessibility and willingness to help, though some found lectures long. Clear grading criteria and helpful office hours were highlighted as positive aspects of the learning experience.
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About this comparison
1320 courses over the same term, each with at least 30 recorded letter grades. Cross-listed courses count once. GPA is not a measure of difficulty or teaching quality. The typical course is the median by recorded grade count; tied values are not counted as lower. Grade counts describe course scale, not unique students or typical section size.
Descriptions compare GPA with this group’s average: at least 0.20 higher or lower; otherwise close to average. Section size uses median recorded enrollment: small up to 30, mid-sized 31–99, large 100+. Lectures and discussion/lab sections are described separately.
Sources & history
UW–Madison
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The Environment and the Global Economy
Recorded 2026-09-07The Environment and the Global Economy
Recorded 2026-09-07Raw records
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