Fall 2026

Microeconomics I

MICROECONOMICS I covers consumer theory, producer theory, and market equilibrium with applications to game theory.

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Recorded instructors · Fall 2026 Matteo Camboni3.7/5Martin OconnellMingxin Xie

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One historical review reports that homework and exams are very hard, with midterm exams containing many questions and limited time that no students finish.

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Raw average: 3.86/5 from 7 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.

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Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 3.54 GPA, 73.0% A/AB (n=89 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.46 GPA, 66.7% A/AB (n=93 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.58 GPA, 80.6% A/AB (n=62 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.

Historical instructors & teaching patterns

Historical reviews of Marek Weretka describe poor time management, unfinished lectures, and exams with insufficient time, alongside simple lectures but difficult homework and exams.

MAREK WERETKA is recorded teaching in Fall 2020. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

MARTIN O'CONNELL is recorded teaching in Fall 2021, Fall 2022, Fall 2023, Fall 2024, Fall 2025. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

RASMUS LENTZ is recorded teaching in Fall 2018, Fall 2020, Spring 2022, Spring 2023. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

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Fall 2026

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SectionModeEnrolled / capacityWaitlist
LEC 001Classroom Instruction26 / 300
DIS 302Classroom Instruction0 / 00
DIS 304Classroom Instruction26 / 300

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Student experience

the class

Historical reviews describe a polarized experience, with one instructor criticized for poor time management and difficult assessments, while another is praised for patience and clarity.

Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 3.54 GPA, 73.0% A/AB (n=89 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.46 GPA, 66.7% A/AB (n=93 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.58 GPA, 80.6% A/AB (n=62 letter grades).

difficulty & workload

One historical review reports that homework and exams are very hard, with midterm exams containing many questions and limited time that no students finish.

One historical review notes that an instructor is very nice, willing to take questions, and explains things patiently and clearly.

Topics

  • Consumer and producer theory
  • Market equilibrium and market power
  • Decision theory and game theory

Skills

  • Consumer and producer theory
  • Decision theory and game theory

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ECON 701 · Fall 2026

Microeconomics I

Recorded 2026-09-07
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