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The class was pretty straightforward and not too time consuming.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2915913","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:54:00.812546+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNDAyNDIx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2915913","instructor_name":"Ashley Swanson","course_label":"Econ570","course_id":"ECON 570","course_uid":"course_05d67a715fdacf96f5e1d957","review_date":"2025-12-26 23:49:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof Swanson's lectures were always impeccable. Each one focused on a separate topic and was a single, complete lesson. She was a tough grader but the class was heavily curved.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2915913","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:48.717833+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyOTcyMjcy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3126425","instructor_name":"John Brauer","course_label":"ECON570","course_id":"ECON 570","course_uid":"course_05d67a715fdacf96f5e1d957","review_date":"2026-04-29 19:40:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"John is very fair when you attend class. He is not actively trying to sabotage you, and is a very understanding professor who is TRYING to give his students partial credit. I think if you go to class and try to pay attention you will have a enjoyable time in this course. Overall I was happy how this course went.  ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3126425","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:48.717833+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNzM4NzA2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3126425","instructor_name":"John Brauer","course_label":"ECON570","course_id":"ECON 570","course_uid":"course_05d67a715fdacf96f5e1d957","review_date":"2026-03-25 21:38:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"Coming from Data Science, this class is extremely easy. At the same time, there is a lot of really good content that he gives you, which I felt has made my Python skills better. No attendance required. Overall easy A, low stress and 4 credits. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3126425","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:48.717833+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxOTE2NjE1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3126425","instructor_name":"John Brauer","course_label":"ECON570","course_id":"ECON 570","course_uid":"course_05d67a715fdacf96f5e1d957","review_date":"2025-11-20 19:01:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"Listen, Prof. Brauer is a nice guy. But beware of ECON570 if it's the only thing you do. The only prereqs listed are ECON301 and 310, but this class is basically impossible if you haven't taken CS220 and some econometrics. He explains almost zero code and essentially the entire class is coding econometrics ideas in python. Horribly mislabled. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3126425","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:51.705255+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwODYyOTEw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2417643","instructor_name":"Kim Ruhl","course_label":"ECON570","course_id":"ECON 570","course_uid":"course_05d67a715fdacf96f5e1d957","review_date":"2025-04-03 02:15:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"I was excited when Prof. Ruhl announced a project to design an optimal tariff policy. Imagine my dismay when my paper, based on a careful application of Felbermayr et al. (2013) received an F. Meanwhile, my friend used Chat GPT and suggested the trade deficit / total imports. They received an A+ and were invited to work for the CEA with Prof. Ruhl!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2417643","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:51.705255+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNjQzNzM0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2417643","instructor_name":"Kim Ruhl","course_label":"ECON570","course_id":"ECON 570","course_uid":"course_05d67a715fdacf96f5e1d957","review_date":"2025-02-05 22:28:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Ruhl was not a particularly engaging instructor, which is a shame, because I was interested in the subject material. Lectures were not interesting or all that informative, and I did most of my learning outside of class. I would consider other options if at all possible. Ruhl is certainly not the best the econ department has to offer.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2417643","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:51.705255+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MzY0ODQ0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2417643","instructor_name":"Kim Ruhl","course_label":"ECON570","course_id":"ECON 570","course_uid":"course_05d67a715fdacf96f5e1d957","review_date":"2022-05-18 04:07:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"Kim Ruhl is easily hands down one of the best professors in the economics department. His class, ECON 570 was very interesting and my favorite course so far. The class is project heavy but that is a good thing as long as you put in the work, and the exams can be a little tricky, but trust me they are not that bad.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2417643","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:51.705255+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MzEwMTQx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2417643","instructor_name":"Kim Ruhl","course_label":"ECON570","course_id":"ECON 570","course_uid":"course_05d67a715fdacf96f5e1d957","review_date":"2022-05-11 16:46:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"Easily one of my favorite and one of the most useful classes I've taken through the econ department. I had virtually 0 coding experience coming into this class and left with a solid basis. Lectures are very clear and he is always accessible outside of class. He doesn't hesitate to answer any questions, and his feedback is always clear and useful.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2417643","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:51.705255+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzNjgxMzY3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2417643","instructor_name":"Kim Ruhl","course_label":"ECON570","course_id":"ECON 570","course_uid":"course_05d67a715fdacf96f5e1d957","review_date":"2020-10-06 15:06:14 +0000 UTC","comment":"Genuinely a caring professor who wants you to succeed. Have never had such a respectable professor.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2417643","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:51.705255+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzNjQ3MjE2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2417643","instructor_name":"Kim Ruhl","course_label":"ECON570","course_id":"ECON 570","course_uid":"course_05d67a715fdacf96f5e1d957","review_date":"2020-09-16 12:34:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Ruhl is a great professor who genuinely cares about students. He is available outside of class as needed and won't talk down to you even if you have a dumb question. He is incredibly understanding about the busy lives we have outside of class, but at the same time pushes students to learn concepts that will help them after college.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2417643","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0}]