[{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:36.234485+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2OTU3MTc3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1965762","instructor_name":"Andrea Wilson","course_label":"ECON455","course_id":"ECON 455","course_uid":"course_7bd7653c564300d23aa3d0da","review_date":"2016-09-06 15:00:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"Solid teacher. Subject is fairly interesting but not very challenging. As such, many students ended up skipping or zoning out during class. She tries her best to spice up lectures but gets flustered easily.  Tests are easy.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1965762","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:36.234485+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1NDQ2NzE4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1965762","instructor_name":"Andrea Wilson","course_label":"ECON455","course_id":"ECON 455","course_uid":"course_7bd7653c564300d23aa3d0da","review_date":"2015-11-18 21:44:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"I recommend a different course. Discussion was 20 times more helpful than lecture. Andrea is not a top professor, she almost seems scared when lecturing, but she does really want students to succeed, almost too much. All in all, I didn't find the class difficult, but also didn't find the material interesting at all, which is the reason I took it..","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1965762","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:49.769017+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MTY5NzA1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2285497","instructor_name":"Gwyn Pauley","course_label":"ECON455","course_id":"ECON 455","course_uid":"course_7bd7653c564300d23aa3d0da","review_date":"2021-10-29 19:43:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"Gwyn is a great econ professor. She teaches the lecture clearly and she answers questions very patiently. She is very nice to students. And this course is easy. Just follow up during the lectures and finish some practice problems. There are no hard and frustrated questions during exam or problem sets.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2285497","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:49.769017+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MDY5MzA4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2285497","instructor_name":"Gwyn Pauley","course_label":"ECON455","course_id":"ECON 455","course_uid":"course_7bd7653c564300d23aa3d0da","review_date":"2021-09-11 06:44:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very good professor, she was enthusiastic and tried her best to make online courses interesting, and she helped a lot in the homework. finally got 100.1/100","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2285497","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:49.769017+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NjgzNzky","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2285497","instructor_name":"Gwyn Pauley","course_label":"ECON455","course_id":"ECON 455","course_uid":"course_7bd7653c564300d23aa3d0da","review_date":"2021-05-03 01:46:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"Gwyn is really a nice person and a brilliant professor. She makes the lectures very well organized. Everything are super clear. Do the ps and practice problems, and you will be fine with the exams. There is a final capstone project, which makes you utilize class materials into a real consulting case. Would recommend this course!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2285497","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:49.769017+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMTg0OTkx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2285497","instructor_name":"Gwyn Pauley","course_label":"ECON455","course_id":"ECON 455","course_uid":"course_7bd7653c564300d23aa3d0da","review_date":"2020-05-02 20:37:14 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great Professor. Can tell she has a strong grip on the content and cares about conveying the information to students. Sometimes lectures can drag on when she goes over studies but they're worth understanding for the class as a whole. Handled going online very well so you can tell she cares for her students and how much they learn.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2285497","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:49.769017+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwNTMzNTcz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2285497","instructor_name":"Gwyn Pauley","course_label":"ECON455","course_id":"ECON 455","course_uid":"course_7bd7653c564300d23aa3d0da","review_date":"2018-10-01 11:48:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"Pop-Quizes on the readings. Usually pretty easy just make sure you skim the abstracts and methods etc. before you go. Also, by reading the title of the paper you can usually BS your way through it. Lowest is dropped. Exams are very similar to problem sets. Pauley is kinda boring but nice and the class is a breeze. Just practice the PS before tests","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2285497","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:49.769017+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwMTQwNTIw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2285497","instructor_name":"Gwyn Pauley","course_label":"ECON455","course_id":"ECON 455","course_uid":"course_7bd7653c564300d23aa3d0da","review_date":"2018-05-17 20:13:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"Gwyn's lectures were interesting and the tests were straightforward (she also gives practice exams that are really similar in style to the actual exams). However, what really impressed me was that she is the ONLY professor I have ever had that takes the time to go through entire problem sets with students during office hours, which was so helpful.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2285497","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:49.769017+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5NjU3ODU4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2285497","instructor_name":"Gwyn Pauley","course_label":"ECON455","course_id":"ECON 455","course_uid":"course_7bd7653c564300d23aa3d0da","review_date":"2018-03-15 18:31:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"Gwyn is awesome! She's really nice and very clear in her lectures. If you need any help she is available. Behavioral Economics is an interesting course subject as well.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2285497","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:49.769017+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MzYzNzI1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2285497","instructor_name":"Gwyn Pauley","course_label":"ECON455","course_id":"ECON 455","course_uid":"course_7bd7653c564300d23aa3d0da","review_date":"2017-12-31 09:51:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"I really can't understand the one negative review here (or more if they come up). Gwyn is one of the most caring human beings on the planet. She literally walked through homework questions, making sure every student understood them. I didn't find the material interesting (A LOT of readings) but in terms of a good persons, Gwyn rates at the top","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2285497","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":"UmF0aW5nLTQzMjk4MjAy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2423601","instructor_name":"Matthew Friedman","course_label":"ECON455","course_id":"ECON 455","course_uid":"course_7bd7653c564300d23aa3d0da","review_date":"2026-07-11 14:20:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"This was my last class at UW and it was great! In, out, easy. Quizzes and tests replicate the practice ones, so if you study it is easy peasy.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNDA0ODIz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2423601","instructor_name":"Matthew Friedman","course_label":"ECON455","course_id":"ECON 455","course_uid":"course_7bd7653c564300d23aa3d0da","review_date":"2025-12-27 13:21:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Friedman is an awesome teacher. I recommend this class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2423601","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:46.903284+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMjcwMTY4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2423601","instructor_name":"Matthew Friedman","course_label":"ECON455","course_id":"ECON 455","course_uid":"course_7bd7653c564300d23aa3d0da","review_date":"2025-12-15 23:34:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"It was far and away my best class this semester. Great lectures and straightforward exams. Not too many assignments, but lots of reading. ","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":"UmF0aW5nLTQxODQ1Mzg4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2423601","instructor_name":"Matthew Friedman","course_label":"ECON455","course_id":"ECON 455","course_uid":"course_7bd7653c564300d23aa3d0da","review_date":"2025-11-11 23:05:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"This is a great class. Easy exams that line up with the homework so you can prepare quickly. The lectures are fine. Not boring at all, but you can get by with the reading and online stuff he posts","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":"UmF0aW5nLTQxMzQyMzk5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2423601","instructor_name":"Matthew Friedman","course_label":"ECON455","course_id":"ECON 455","course_uid":"course_7bd7653c564300d23aa3d0da","review_date":"2025-05-21 23:41:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"This is a very challenging and rewarding class. The topics are interesting and useful. There is a TON of reading. The professor is very knowledgeable and the lectures are easy to follow. The final exam is impossible given how much content there is in the course, but it was curved.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTQxMzI0OTg0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2423601","instructor_name":"Matthew Friedman","course_label":"ECON455","course_id":"ECON 455","course_uid":"course_7bd7653c564300d23aa3d0da","review_date":"2025-05-19 22:12:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"What a wonderful professor! He is fantastic. So kind to students and understanding. The class was very interesting and made me want learn even more about nudging. Not too hard exams or quizzes, but lots of reading and a group paper. ","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":"UmF0aW5nLTQxMjUyMzQ4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2423601","instructor_name":"Matthew Friedman","course_label":"ECON455","course_id":"ECON 455","course_uid":"course_7bd7653c564300d23aa3d0da","review_date":"2025-05-12 15:49:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"At first I thought he was charismatic and engaging, but it became clear that his teaching style is sort of arrogant. He regularly elaborated on topics that were hardly related to the course content/textbook. For someone who lectures on biases, his were glaringly obvious. Homework felt disconnected from lecture content, especially calculations. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2423601","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:46.903284+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwOTA2MjM5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2423601","instructor_name":"Matthew Friedman","course_label":"ECON455","course_id":"ECON 455","course_uid":"course_7bd7653c564300d23aa3d0da","review_date":"2025-04-09 21:24:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very engaging. Only class where I actually really participated in throughout my time here. It totally redefines how you think and it makes you understand just how stupid the average person really is, of which Matt is not. Extremely intelligent, available, and fun. Class can be tough, the RCA's and Problems sets are fine but you lose points easily. ","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":"UmF0aW5nLTQwODI2NzY4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2423601","instructor_name":"Matthew Friedman","course_label":"ECON455","course_id":"ECON 455","course_uid":"course_7bd7653c564300d23aa3d0da","review_date":"2025-03-27 14:46:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"Such a great class, I feel like it changed my perspective on every decision I make. ","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":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNjc4Nzk4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2423601","instructor_name":"Matthew Friedman","course_label":"ECON455","course_id":"ECON 455","course_uid":"course_7bd7653c564300d23aa3d0da","review_date":"2025-02-17 15:09:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"Engaging class with an awesome professor. The material is manageable if you stay on top of it. Lecture videos and practice exams are very helpful. unstuckstudy also proved useful for study prep. Definitely recommend this class!","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":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNTgwODE2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2423601","instructor_name":"Matthew Friedman","course_label":"ECON455","course_id":"ECON 455","course_uid":"course_7bd7653c564300d23aa3d0da","review_date":"2025-01-21 17:18:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Friedman is my absolute favorite instructor in the econ department! His lectures are entertaining and jam packed with information. Matthew is incredibly helpful and was always so patient with me when I went to office hours. Difficulty is average compared to other econ classes, go to discussion sections and you'll be fine. ","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":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMTk1Mzkx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2423601","instructor_name":"Matthew Friedman","course_label":"ECON455","course_id":"ECON 455","course_uid":"course_7bd7653c564300d23aa3d0da","review_date":"2024-12-10 16:52:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr Friedman is smart and helpful. The textbook is really hard to read, but Dr Friedman is great at answering questions. He seems to know the book inside out and backwards.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM5OTQ0NTY4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2423601","instructor_name":"Matthew Friedman","course_label":"ECON455","course_id":"ECON 455","course_uid":"course_7bd7653c564300d23aa3d0da","review_date":"2024-11-14 01:01:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great class. Excellent professor. Absolutely worth your time.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM5OTI3NTQx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2423601","instructor_name":"Matthew Friedman","course_label":"ECON455","course_id":"ECON 455","course_uid":"course_7bd7653c564300d23aa3d0da","review_date":"2024-11-12 01:42:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"If this scale went to 10 I would rate the class 11! Super class and professor - no sleeping in this one.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM5OTExNDQx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2423601","instructor_name":"Matthew Friedman","course_label":"ECON455","course_id":"ECON 455","course_uid":"course_7bd7653c564300d23aa3d0da","review_date":"2024-11-08 01:19:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"I go to another university and just needed a few more credits to graduate so I took this class over the past summer. The instructor was awesome, we met weekly (online) and he gave super fast feedback on assignments and emails. I would have liked this class better over the full semester, but it was good if you absolutely need summer credits.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM5OTA0OTEz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2423601","instructor_name":"Matthew Friedman","course_label":"ECON455","course_id":"ECON 455","course_uid":"course_7bd7653c564300d23aa3d0da","review_date":"2024-11-07 00:44:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"Really easy class. HW is like 1-3 problems and only one exam. Yhe lectures are well organized and easy to follow. Use the practice quizzes to prep for the final and youll get a B minimum","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NzU3Njk5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2423601","instructor_name":"Matthew Friedman","course_label":"ECON455","course_id":"ECON 455","course_uid":"course_7bd7653c564300d23aa3d0da","review_date":"2024-09-22 20:32:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"This is the best class I have taken in awhile and absolutely my favorite economics class. The workload is lighter than most advanced classes and the lectures are fun. ","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM5Njk2ODQz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2423601","instructor_name":"Matthew Friedman","course_label":"ECON455","course_id":"ECON 455","course_uid":"course_7bd7653c564300d23aa3d0da","review_date":"2024-08-21 12:49:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"I highly recommend this course and this instructor.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NjkxNTY5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2423601","instructor_name":"Matthew Friedman","course_label":"ECON455","course_id":"ECON 455","course_uid":"course_7bd7653c564300d23aa3d0da","review_date":"2024-08-19 11:51:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"Bummer is that you have to work more than most, but at the same time you will learn more and enjoy this more than most courses. The lecture material does not just rehash the readings, you have to do both. If you do, the quizzes are cake and the exam is doable. There is a big curve at the end so if you are putting in work you will get a solid grade.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NjE1NDY1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2423601","instructor_name":"Matthew Friedman","course_label":"ECON455","course_id":"ECON 455","course_uid":"course_7bd7653c564300d23aa3d0da","review_date":"2024-07-09 01:46:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"Super chill class. One quiz per week plus final exam and your done. Professor will answer questions over the phone and responds quickly to emails. Study the lecture videos, that stuff showed up heavy on the final","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NjEzMzc4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2423601","instructor_name":"Matthew Friedman","course_label":"ECON455","course_id":"ECON 455","course_uid":"course_7bd7653c564300d23aa3d0da","review_date":"2024-07-07 23:43:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"I took his summer class! He is very nice and you learn a lot. Most amazing professern who grades fair and give feedbacks. He writes personalized comments on all assignments. It was easy class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2423601","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:46.903284+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NjA5MTU5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2423601","instructor_name":"Matthew Friedman","course_label":"ECON455","course_id":"ECON 455","course_uid":"course_7bd7653c564300d23aa3d0da","review_date":"2024-07-04 16:31:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"Amazing instructor. You can tell he cares about his students as people. The class is fun and pretty easy. Would definitely recommend him for any class.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NTg3MjIy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2423601","instructor_name":"Matthew Friedman","course_label":"ECON455","course_id":"ECON 455","course_uid":"course_7bd7653c564300d23aa3d0da","review_date":"2024-06-22 03:39:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"My absolute fav! so great. ","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NTYxNjIx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2423601","instructor_name":"Matthew Friedman","course_label":"ECON455","course_id":"ECON 455","course_uid":"course_7bd7653c564300d23aa3d0da","review_date":"2024-06-10 14:20:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Friedman is a great teacher and this is an awesome class! His assignments are fun, easy and the exams are easy too as long as you take notes and do the practice exams. He's super willing to help during office hours, if you ever have questions on any of the material.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NTEwNDc1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2423601","instructor_name":"Matthew Friedman","course_label":"ECON455","course_id":"ECON 455","course_uid":"course_7bd7653c564300d23aa3d0da","review_date":"2024-05-23 01:20:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Friedman is definitely one of my favorite professors at Madison. He tries to interact with the class during lecture to make things fun and engaging. The content of the class is a bit challenging and if you're not 100% engaged during lectures you'll probably have to do a lot of studying, but it's nothing insane.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NDk3NTE1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2423601","instructor_name":"Matthew Friedman","course_label":"ECON455","course_id":"ECON 455","course_uid":"course_7bd7653c564300d23aa3d0da","review_date":"2024-05-20 18:16:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"I loved this class and thought Dr\n Friedman did a great job of making the content fun to learn. I highly recommend this class.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM5MjgyOTE4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2423601","instructor_name":"Matthew Friedman","course_label":"ECON455","course_id":"ECON 455","course_uid":"course_7bd7653c564300d23aa3d0da","review_date":"2024-05-09 13:25:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"Simply very messy guy, worst class I have ever taken at UW Madison!\n\nHe's intentionally withholding knowledge and wouldn't share his slides/material","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM5MzU4Mzcw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2423601","instructor_name":"Matthew Friedman","course_label":"ECON455","course_id":"ECON 455","course_uid":"course_7bd7653c564300d23aa3d0da","review_date":"2024-05-03 22:42:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Friendman is by far one of the best professors I've had in my four years here, he makes himself extremely available to students and also keeps his lectures fun and informative. The problem sets are tough and the weekly quizzes can sometimes catch you but if you stay on top of the work it's pretty easy to succeed.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM5MzIxMTc3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2423601","instructor_name":"Matthew Friedman","course_label":"ECON455","course_id":"ECON 455","course_uid":"course_7bd7653c564300d23aa3d0da","review_date":"2024-05-01 01:20:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"I really liked this class and will be taking his other class in the Fall. He is one of the better ECON profs...funny/entertaining. The class topics are interesting and the lectures are fun. Problem sets are easy enough but reading quizzes are tough. He is super helpful and easy-going when I emailed or called with questions","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM5MDY2NDA0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2423601","instructor_name":"Matthew Friedman","course_label":"ECON455","course_id":"ECON 455","course_uid":"course_7bd7653c564300d23aa3d0da","review_date":"2024-03-20 00:55:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"The best of the best. He is a great teacher in the classroom and has been a mentor as well. Teaches real life situations, provides easy to follow examples, and has great insights. Highly recommend.\n","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM5MDE3OTcx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2423601","instructor_name":"Matthew Friedman","course_label":"ECON455","course_id":"ECON 455","course_uid":"course_7bd7653c564300d23aa3d0da","review_date":"2024-03-02 21:17:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"I don't get what the big deal is. He was good or whatever, but not great like George Washington or Beyonc","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2423601","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:46.903284+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4OTg0NTY0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2423601","instructor_name":"Matthew Friedman","course_label":"ECON455","course_id":"ECON 455","course_uid":"course_7bd7653c564300d23aa3d0da","review_date":"2024-02-19 13:06:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"Incredible Instructor. Take this class.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM4OTY3NzQy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2423601","instructor_name":"Matthew Friedman","course_label":"ECON455","course_id":"ECON 455","course_uid":"course_7bd7653c564300d23aa3d0da","review_date":"2024-02-11 16:38:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"My best memory from the clas was digging in my bag for a pencil. Dr. Friedman said \"whatever you are looking for better be a candy bad because you are going to have to eat it\". I don't know what he meant by that, but as luck would have it I had a leftover half of a sandwich in there. Everyone had a good laugh when I pulled it out.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM4OTYwMjE3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2423601","instructor_name":"Matthew Friedman","course_label":"ECON455","course_id":"ECON 455","course_uid":"course_7bd7653c564300d23aa3d0da","review_date":"2024-02-07 23:20:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Friedman may seem intimidating, but he is professional and wants his students to succeed. The topic area is challenging and time-consuming, but the course is interesting. Unless you are totally unmotivated you will enjoy this class.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM4OTU4NTM1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2423601","instructor_name":"Matthew Friedman","course_label":"ECON455","course_id":"ECON 455","course_uid":"course_7bd7653c564300d23aa3d0da","review_date":"2024-02-07 14:28:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very well organized. He makes the course informative and engaging.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2423601","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:46.903284+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4OTU3NjQ1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2423601","instructor_name":"Matthew Friedman","course_label":"ECON455","course_id":"ECON 455","course_uid":"course_7bd7653c564300d23aa3d0da","review_date":"2024-02-07 02:37:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"Having taken grad classes at another school I can see how great Dr. F is. He is tough, but hIs class is hard because you learn a lot. ","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM4OTU1MDA2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2423601","instructor_name":"Matthew Friedman","course_label":"ECON455","course_id":"ECON 455","course_uid":"course_7bd7653c564300d23aa3d0da","review_date":"2024-02-06 06:39:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"One of the best professors I've had at the UW. He's extremely passionate about the class. This class is accessible for econ and non-econ majors given how little math is needed.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM4OTU0MjEx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2423601","instructor_name":"Matthew Friedman","course_label":"ECON455","course_id":"ECON 455","course_uid":"course_7bd7653c564300d23aa3d0da","review_date":"2024-02-06 01:19:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"One of my favorite econ classes and one of the best profs. Lectures are high energy and the topics are very interesting. Highly recommended. ","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM4OTUyMTY5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2423601","instructor_name":"Matthew Friedman","course_label":"ECON455","course_id":"ECON 455","course_uid":"course_7bd7653c564300d23aa3d0da","review_date":"2024-02-05 10:32:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"Friedman was good teacher for class, he talks to the student and answers questions in the class. Only final exam and it is easy. Quizzes are sooooo hard if you have not done all the reading. Friedman uses questions many times so ask friends for homework","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM4OTUwNjY5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2423601","instructor_name":"Matthew Friedman","course_label":"ECON455","course_id":"ECON 455","course_uid":"course_7bd7653c564300d23aa3d0da","review_date":"2024-02-04 18:30:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"Econ + psych - math = behavioral. Good class if you like concepts but aren't about equations.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM4OTQ4OTQ4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2423601","instructor_name":"Matthew Friedman","course_label":"ECON455","course_id":"ECON 455","course_uid":"course_7bd7653c564300d23aa3d0da","review_date":"2024-02-03 04:43:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"One of my all time favorites. Behavioral is super interesting and light on math but super heavy on reading.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM4OTQ4OTI3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2423601","instructor_name":"Matthew Friedman","course_label":"ECON455","course_id":"ECON 455","course_uid":"course_7bd7653c564300d23aa3d0da","review_date":"2024-02-03 04:31:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great prof, great 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":"UmF0aW5nLTM4OTQyNTY2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2423601","instructor_name":"Matthew Friedman","course_label":"ECON455","course_id":"ECON 455","course_uid":"course_7bd7653c564300d23aa3d0da","review_date":"2024-01-31 23:21:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"I've had better teachers, but not many. Great 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":"UmF0aW5nLTM4OTM5NzA0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2423601","instructor_name":"Matthew Friedman","course_label":"ECON455","course_id":"ECON 455","course_uid":"course_7bd7653c564300d23aa3d0da","review_date":"2024-01-31 02:36:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"I took this over the summer to graduate and it was intense. My job was working me like a dog and I barely had time for the class. Friedman was awesome...he answered the phone whenever I called and made things simple as possible. If you need a summer class to graduate take ECON455. Legendary!","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM4OTMxMzQ5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2423601","instructor_name":"Matthew Friedman","course_label":"ECON455","course_id":"ECON 455","course_uid":"course_7bd7653c564300d23aa3d0da","review_date":"2024-01-28 17:22:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"Friedman gets a 5 and class gets a 3 so average is 4. I didn't like the reading tests. Didn't always do reading. When I did the reading I still didn't get 100%. Otherwise than that it was a great course ","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM4OTMxMzIw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2423601","instructor_name":"Matthew Friedman","course_label":"ECON455","course_id":"ECON 455","course_uid":"course_7bd7653c564300d23aa3d0da","review_date":"2024-01-28 17:06:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"Hands down best professor I've ever had at UW. I didn't know anything about behavioral economics before taking Econ455 with Prof. Friedman and was worried it would be difficult given the course level. The quizzes were hard, but curved. It was still a great class and I probably reference the concepts with friends and family at least once a month.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM4OTI4NTU1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2423601","instructor_name":"Matthew Friedman","course_label":"ECON455","course_id":"ECON 455","course_uid":"course_7bd7653c564300d23aa3d0da","review_date":"2024-01-26 21:02:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"I was anticipating a rigorous and professionally taught behavioral economics course, as expected from UW-Madison.\n\nDr. Friedman behaved absolutely unprofessionally in the one lecture I attended before I dropped it. \n\nHe asked inappropriate questions to students even in front of the class. e.g. \"Do you have a good relationship with your parents?\"\n","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2423601","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:46.903284+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NDY5ODQ0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2423601","instructor_name":"Matthew Friedman","course_label":"ECON455","course_id":"ECON 455","course_uid":"course_7bd7653c564300d23aa3d0da","review_date":"2023-11-30 03:16:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is hilarious, and I would say he cares about the subject matter; this saves him from getting a 1 star. The course is not cohesive at all, and he may be the worst professor I have had trying to explain course concepts. He also does not outline what is expected of students. Friedman just does not make this course worth taking. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2423601","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:46.903284+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3NjcwODMy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2423601","instructor_name":"Matthew Friedman","course_label":"ECON455","course_id":"ECON 455","course_uid":"course_7bd7653c564300d23aa3d0da","review_date":"2023-04-20 03:29:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very disrespectful. He is unclear on what he wants on papers and he doesn't show up for his own office hours. When discussing my paper, he wouldn't let me finish my sentences before arguing why I'm wrong. In OH, he asked me questions, but would cut me off after a couple words. He also makes insensitive remarks in lectures. Avoid if possible.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2423601","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:46.903284+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MTc5MDYy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2423601","instructor_name":"Matthew Friedman","course_label":"ECON455","course_id":"ECON 455","course_uid":"course_7bd7653c564300d23aa3d0da","review_date":"2020-12-22 21:58:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"He tries very hard to make classes interesting/accessible. However, he was not great at uploading lectures for online class. He's a funny and nice guy, but I think he doesn't realize how difficult some of his material is. I would still recommend Econ 455 though because it's neat material and he offers extra credit and self-graded participation.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2423601","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:46.903284+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MTAwNzMx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2423601","instructor_name":"Matthew Friedman","course_label":"ECON455","course_id":"ECON 455","course_uid":"course_7bd7653c564300d23aa3d0da","review_date":"2020-12-16 17:04:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"Had Friedman in Fall 2020 during online class. He was not helpful at all and rarely if ever answered my emails. The only final exam study material he gave us was a MIDTERM from a few years ago with NO answer key. He did however allow for a self assessment out of ten points which accounted for 10% of your final grade. Still would do again.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2423601","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:15:46.135719+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNDE3NTk3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2416016","instructor_name":"Matt Friedman","course_label":"ECON455","course_id":"ECON 455","course_uid":"course_7bd7653c564300d23aa3d0da","review_date":"2025-12-30 16:01:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"This was an amazing class. You learn about a lot of information that impacts your daily life, not just obscure concepts that you will never use again. It is a really new subject so a lot of it deals with things that are in the news which makes it easier to relate to. The reading and homework take a lot of time and are needed to pass the final.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2416016","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:15:46.135719+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxOTU5MTAy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2416016","instructor_name":"Matt Friedman","course_label":"ECON455","course_id":"ECON 455","course_uid":"course_7bd7653c564300d23aa3d0da","review_date":"2025-11-27 00:42:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"Best class/teacher combination at UW. The class is hard but dr friedman is more helpful than any professor I have taken at UW. The  subject matter is very useful and easy to understand. But the math!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2416016","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:15:46.135719+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxODg4OTA1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2416016","instructor_name":"Matt Friedman","course_label":"ECON455","course_id":"ECON 455","course_uid":"course_7bd7653c564300d23aa3d0da","review_date":"2025-11-18 04:41:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"Hands down best professor on campus. Such a nice person.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2416016","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:15:46.135719+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMjExMzAy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2416016","instructor_name":"Matt Friedman","course_label":"ECON455","course_id":"ECON 455","course_uid":"course_7bd7653c564300d23aa3d0da","review_date":"2024-12-11 02:14:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"I liked it, but YMMV.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2416016","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:15:46.135719+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMDcyNzc4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2416016","instructor_name":"Matt Friedman","course_label":"ECON455","course_id":"ECON 455","course_uid":"course_7bd7653c564300d23aa3d0da","review_date":"2024-12-03 00:52:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"\nThis class pretty much boils down to how you do on the final exam. He ends class late about every third lecture. Otherwise everything is pretty straight forward. He makes you feel comfortable asking questions, and I would definitely recommend him","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2416016","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:15:46.135719+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMDUxMzUy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2416016","instructor_name":"Matt Friedman","course_label":"ECON455","course_id":"ECON 455","course_uid":"course_7bd7653c564300d23aa3d0da","review_date":"2024-11-29 18:00:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"great class","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2416016","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:15:46.135719+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMDMzNjIx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2416016","instructor_name":"Matt Friedman","course_label":"ECON455","course_id":"ECON 455","course_uid":"course_7bd7653c564300d23aa3d0da","review_date":"2024-11-26 01:59:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Friedman is a treasure. His class was very entertaining and I learned so much about how I make decision. It was my favorite economics class. I would take another class with him in a heartbeat.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2416016","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:15:46.135719+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4OTY3NzQ2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2416016","instructor_name":"Matt Friedman","course_label":"ECON455","course_id":"ECON 455","course_uid":"course_7bd7653c564300d23aa3d0da","review_date":"2024-02-11 16:41:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"The homework is easy and the reading tests are hard to keep up with because the textbook is dense. Use the flashcards to study for the final exam. It is about 80% definitions and 20% (or less) calculations. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2416016","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:15:46.135719+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4OTY1Nzc1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2416016","instructor_name":"Matt Friedman","course_label":"ECON455","course_id":"ECON 455","course_uid":"course_7bd7653c564300d23aa3d0da","review_date":"2024-02-10 00:22:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"Awesome class","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2416016","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:15:46.135719+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4OTI5NTUz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2416016","instructor_name":"Matt Friedman","course_label":"ECON455","course_id":"ECON 455","course_uid":"course_7bd7653c564300d23aa3d0da","review_date":"2024-01-27 05:52:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"Friedman was very entertaining and I learned a lot.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2416016","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:15:46.135719+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MjkwNjg2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2416016","instructor_name":"Matt Friedman","course_label":"ECON455","course_id":"ECON 455","course_uid":"course_7bd7653c564300d23aa3d0da","review_date":"2022-05-09 22:32:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"Not a fan of Friedman. His teaching is overly reliant on readings, and going to office hours. His lectures are long a rambley and don't cover a lot of the reading. Weekly quizzes are obnoxiously hard, but are always curved a ridiculous amount so that you do okay. His class is curved to hell, which makes it tolerable, but he's not great.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2416016","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:15:46.135719+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMzk5MTQ0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2416016","instructor_name":"Matt Friedman","course_label":"ECON455","course_id":"ECON 455","course_uid":"course_7bd7653c564300d23aa3d0da","review_date":"2019-03-03 15:35:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"The lectures were great, but there is too much reading in this course. It would take 5 hours per week at least just to get through it all. Hardly any of the reading assignments show up on exams/quizzes. The topic is very interesting and Dr. Friedman is pretty funny and an easy grader.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2416016","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:15:46.135719+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMjA1MTQz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2416016","instructor_name":"Matt Friedman","course_label":"ECON455","course_id":"ECON 455","course_uid":"course_7bd7653c564300d23aa3d0da","review_date":"2019-01-05 17:42:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"I go to class most days, so I liked this class, but it would have been difficult to pass if I hadn't. Participation points can make or break your grade. He is an entertaining prof. but his lectures can be a bit scattered. Overall: nice guy and fun class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2416016","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0}]