Consumer Policy Analysis examines consumer policies at federal, state, and municipal levels, applying economic analysis to laws and regulations while studying legislative processes and their impact on consumer well-being.
Past student reviews · Melody Harvey
Assignments accounted for 25% of the grade but covered material not taught in class, creating a frustrating workload.
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Raw average: 1.78/5 from 9 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.
For this course: 1.0/5 raw quality · 3.0/5 difficulty · 2 reviews
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Past student reviews · Melody Harvey
Melody Harvey taught without enthusiasm, providing no instructions for assignments that she graded harshly. Students found the delivery boring and noted she did not respond to emails, leaving the class disengaged.
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2022: 3.12 GPA, 37.5% A/AB (n=16 letter grades); Spring 2023: 3.46 GPA, 69.2% A/AB (n=26 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.06 GPA, 62.5% A/AB (n=8 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.
Past student reviews · Fenaba Addo
In Fall 2015, Fenaba Addo lectured from a single spot without much engagement. The student found the delivery unclear and struggled to learn from slides alone, stating they still did not understand the key concepts at the time of the review.
FENABA ADDO is recorded teaching in Fall 2015. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
MELODY HARVEY is recorded teaching in Fall 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2026. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
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| Section | Mode | Enrolled / capacity | Waitlist |
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| LEC 001 | Classroom Instruction | 0 / 38 | 0 |
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Past student reviews · Melody Harvey
Students described Melody Harvey's teaching as boring and unenthusiastic, noting that the class lost interest despite potentially useful content.
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2024: 3.54 GPA, 76.9% A/AB (n=13 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.72 GPA, 83.3% A/AB (n=18 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.06 GPA, 62.5% A/AB (n=8 letter grades).
Past student reviews · Melody Harvey
Assignments accounted for 25% of the grade but covered material not taught in class, creating a frustrating workload.
Past student reviews · Melody Harvey
One student found the grading harsh and unhelpful, reporting that the instructor gave no assignment instructions and did not respond to multiple emails.
Latest available · Spring 2026— not enough history to project Spring 2027.
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Consumer Policy Analysis
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