[{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:47:39.131393+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNTgzODc4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2336282","instructor_name":"Corina Mommaerts","course_label":"ECON690","course_id":"ECON 690","course_uid":"course_76a0854768c03089348672b1","review_date":"2019-12-10 00:40:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"Early on, lectures are more dry and fairly math heavy, but the second half focuses on conceptual issues that are super relevant! Weekly problem sets in the first half of the semester, 5 small papers in the second half, but they genuinely helped learn the material. Corina is great and picked really interesting topics to read about.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2336282","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:11.874384+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyOTk1NzQ1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2836552","instructor_name":"Fran Flanagan","course_label":"ECON690","course_id":"ECON 690","course_uid":"course_76a0854768c03089348672b1","review_date":"2026-05-01 16:24:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"Amazing professor. Learned a lot from this course (many to memorize). Very interesting course. Highly recommended. replied emails quickly!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2836552","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:11.874384+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyOTA3Nzgz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2836552","instructor_name":"Fran Flanagan","course_label":"ECON690","course_id":"ECON 690","course_uid":"course_76a0854768c03089348672b1","review_date":"2026-04-23 02:09:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very clear expectations and learning objectives and he clearly cares about the subject!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2836552","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:11.874384+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxMTcyMTg3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2836552","instructor_name":"Fran Flanagan","course_label":"ECON690","course_id":"ECON 690","course_uid":"course_76a0854768c03089348672b1","review_date":"2025-05-06 02:55:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"really good guy, no attendance required, easy exam. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2836552","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:11.874384+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5MDMzMjc3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2836552","instructor_name":"Fran Flanagan","course_label":"ECON690","course_id":"ECON 690","course_uid":"course_76a0854768c03089348672b1","review_date":"2024-03-07 20:56:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"Fran is a nice person. Only wish he could put more effort in his Econ teaching.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2836552","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:11.874384+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4ODkxNDI0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2836552","instructor_name":"Fran Flanagan","course_label":"ECON690","course_id":"ECON 690","course_uid":"course_76a0854768c03089348672b1","review_date":"2024-01-17 06:10:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"This was the first time this class was ever taught and Fran did a solid job IMO. Lecture def not mandatory but I went to them all (u could def get away w not doing so tho). 5 short HW assignments that take maybe an hour each, 1 midterm, 1 final and final paper. I thought he graded fairly, only wish a 90 was an A. Didn't have to study much though.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2836552","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:46.903284+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4OTc2NzUy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2423601","instructor_name":"Matthew Friedman","course_label":"ECON690","course_id":"ECON 690","course_uid":"course_76a0854768c03089348672b1","review_date":"2024-02-15 02:48:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"Good class","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2423601","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:46.903284+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4OTY3ODk2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2423601","instructor_name":"Matthew Friedman","course_label":"ECON690","course_id":"ECON 690","course_uid":"course_76a0854768c03089348672b1","review_date":"2024-02-11 19:12:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"Don't take this course if you can't attend the lectures. The readings and notes are helpful for coding but useless for the project and exams. Ho,ework is easy enough but tedious. You can use it on the exams so if your stuff is organized it makes them easy.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2423601","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:46.903284+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4OTYwMjc0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2423601","instructor_name":"Matthew Friedman","course_label":"ECON690","course_id":"ECON 690","course_uid":"course_76a0854768c03089348672b1","review_date":"2024-02-07 23:37:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Friedman is an amazing lecturer. He knows how to keep students intrigued. You will definitely learn a lot in this class, though the exams are absurdly difficult and crazy long. Like 10- 15 hours at home during finals week. You will be better off taking this course with a professor that gives easier exams.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2423601","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:46.903284+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4OTYwMTE2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2423601","instructor_name":"Matthew Friedman","course_label":"ECON690","course_id":"ECON 690","course_uid":"course_76a0854768c03089348672b1","review_date":"2024-02-07 22:45:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"Since 3.5 is not an option I rounded up. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2423601","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:46.903284+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4OTU3NTM4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2423601","instructor_name":"Matthew Friedman","course_label":"ECON690","course_id":"ECON 690","course_uid":"course_76a0854768c03089348672b1","review_date":"2024-02-07 02:09:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"The class is mid tho Friedman is extra. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2423601","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:46.903284+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4OTUwNjgw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2423601","instructor_name":"Matthew Friedman","course_label":"ECON690","course_id":"ECON 690","course_uid":"course_76a0854768c03089348672b1","review_date":"2024-02-04 18:37:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"I like this class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2423601","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:46.903284+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4OTQ5MTY1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2423601","instructor_name":"Matthew Friedman","course_label":"ECON690","course_id":"ECON 690","course_uid":"course_76a0854768c03089348672b1","review_date":"2024-02-03 09:59:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"I thought was going to be worse class but was OK. Not too many HW and test is open book and can use computer. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2423601","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:46.903284+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4OTQ4OTQz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2423601","instructor_name":"Matthew Friedman","course_label":"ECON690","course_id":"ECON 690","course_uid":"course_76a0854768c03089348672b1","review_date":"2024-02-03 04:38:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class is a lot of work but not too difficult, just more than expected given my other econ class. The professor is pretty energetic. The examples in class are useful and help on the homework. Don't take this class if you plan to skip too many of the lectures, it will be rough.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2423601","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:46.903284+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4OTQyNTky","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2423601","instructor_name":"Matthew Friedman","course_label":"ECON690","course_id":"ECON 690","course_uid":"course_76a0854768c03089348672b1","review_date":"2024-01-31 23:30:14 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures are important, as well as the readings. The exam questions are from the problem sets. No easy questions. He has well organized notes that he shares before lecture.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2423601","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:46.903284+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4OTM5NTAz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2423601","instructor_name":"Matthew Friedman","course_label":"ECON690","course_id":"ECON 690","course_uid":"course_76a0854768c03089348672b1","review_date":"2024-01-31 01:43:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"This was a great class to prep for data/coding interview. Covered lots of the interview algorithms and Prof. Friedman made the lectures super fun and entertaining. Let's students ask questions in class and helps with problem sets. Exam is take-home. easy A if you put in the effort to complete all the assignments and quizzes","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2423601","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:46.903284+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4OTMxOTgz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2423601","instructor_name":"Matthew Friedman","course_label":"ECON690","course_id":"ECON 690","course_uid":"course_76a0854768c03089348672b1","review_date":"2024-01-28 22:46:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"Coding experience made this an easy class for me. The exams are easy and openbook/open note. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2423601","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:46.903284+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNzQ4NTQw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2423601","instructor_name":"Matthew Friedman","course_label":"ECON690","course_id":"ECON 690","course_uid":"course_76a0854768c03089348672b1","review_date":"2019-12-23 15:34:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class was hard. Like, really hard. Huge gap between his expectations versus our backgrounds/skills/time that we could spend on his class. Is he a good professor? Yes. Does he care and value effort? Yes. Was this class well executed? No. Should it have been less than 5 credits? No.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2423601","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:46.903284+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNjc2Mjc4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2423601","instructor_name":"Matthew Friedman","course_label":"ECON690","course_id":"ECON 690","course_uid":"course_76a0854768c03089348672b1","review_date":"2019-12-16 16:24:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"I know this is a new class at UW, but it was very poorly executed. The ten problem sets can take up to 20 hours a week to finish, on top of a semester long white paper project that took over 60+ hours to finish over the semester. Friedman doesn't teach the basics of coding before going into massively confusing methods of doing so. Avoid if possible","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2423601","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:46.903284+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNjE5Nzg2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2423601","instructor_name":"Matthew Friedman","course_label":"ECON690","course_id":"ECON 690","course_uid":"course_76a0854768c03089348672b1","review_date":"2019-12-12 01:32:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"Avoid his upper level classes like the plague, worst class I've taken at UW. Extremely unorganized, takes forever to grade things, insanely long and difficult problem sets weekly ON TOP of a semester long research paper called a "White Paper". Had entire problem sets requiring complex Python coding after attempting to teach us it for a week.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2423601","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:46.903284+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNTMxNTQ1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2423601","instructor_name":"Matthew Friedman","course_label":"ECON690","course_id":"ECON 690","course_uid":"course_76a0854768c03089348672b1","review_date":"2019-12-05 03:32:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"Econ 690 is a very hard class. I spend hours doing the problem sets everyweek. Most of the problem sets have difficult instructions and without previous knowledge of Python would be very difficult to complete.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2423601","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:46.903284+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyMzcxMzA4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2423601","instructor_name":"Matthew Friedman","course_label":"ECON690","course_id":"ECON 690","course_uid":"course_76a0854768c03089348672b1","review_date":"2019-11-06 22:46:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"The problem set is due every!! week and I usually spend so many hours on it. The project is tough too and I don't know why there are so many extra things to write, let alone the demanding white paper.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2423601","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:31.067240+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMjY0OTIy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1053939","instructor_name":"Raymond Deneckere","course_label":"ECON690","course_id":"ECON 690","course_uid":"course_76a0854768c03089348672b1","review_date":"2025-12-15 20:23:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"Conflicted because he's such a nice guy and seems to genuinely want his students to succeed. He's really easy with the grading, but the distribution of this class was so unfair: 45% midterm, 45% final, 10% homework. That's it. The content is so dense and boring, and lectures were so dry. But if you don't go, you fall behind. Do NOT recommend.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1053939","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0}]