[{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:46.598395+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQzMTA4NTM5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:781839","instructor_name":"Ananth Seshadri","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2026-05-12 21:54:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"One of the best professors I've ever had. He is very likeable and his teaching style was incredibly clear. He knows exactly which topics need time while not using lecture time on concepts that don't need it, and he answers questions very clearly. Take 302 with him for sure.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/781839","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:46.598395+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxNzE2NzEw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:781839","instructor_name":"Ananth Seshadri","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2025-10-14 22:01:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"This guy knows macroeconomics. Can be unclear at times regarding course concepts, but towards exams he makes it known what you need to know for the exams. I'd suggest reading the book before going to lecture, otherwise it might not make too much sense.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/781839","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:46.598395+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxMjYwMTI4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:781839","instructor_name":"Ananth Seshadri","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2025-05-13 00:30:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"Take 302 with him. He is INCREDIBLE. His lectures were digestible and easy to understand. He made sure to repeat difficult concepts multiple times so you weren't left with any questions. He encourages participation and was very helpful during office hours. He is one of the few profs who will actually TEACH you rather than you teach yourself.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/781839","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:46.598395+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3NTU2NzQ2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:781839","instructor_name":"Ananth Seshadri","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2023-03-29 21:33:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"Impressive free market economist! The lecture was very clear, he knew exactly what he wanted the students to learn, what was important, and what was worth thinking about. He would introduce practical problems.  If a model was important and hard to understand, he would repeat the part at least three times, each time in more depth. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/781839","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:46.598395+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MjI3NTk2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:781839","instructor_name":"Ananth Seshadri","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2022-12-22 22:09:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great Professor. Very generous grader. Extremely knowledgeable. Covers a lot of ground over the semester.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/781839","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:46.598395+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MjA5NDU2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:781839","instructor_name":"Ananth Seshadri","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2022-12-21 02:12:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"Tough exams but predictable. Very accessible outside. About as smart as they come. Take a class with him if you get a chance.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/781839","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:46.598395+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MjA0OTc3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:781839","instructor_name":"Ananth Seshadri","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2022-12-20 20:14:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"If you have to take ECON 302, take it with him. He is a free market kind of guy. And this class is VERY different from AP Macro.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/781839","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:46.598395+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MjA0OTI1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:781839","instructor_name":"Ananth Seshadri","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2022-12-20 20:10:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is exceedingly smart. Has a dry sense of humor. He boils everything down to a few important concepts which is great for exams. He genuinely cares about students succeeding is a generous grader. Strongly recommended.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/781839","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:46.598395+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MjAwODkz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:781839","instructor_name":"Ananth Seshadri","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2022-12-20 12:18:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"Extremely accessible professor who cares about students. I learnt a lot about macroeconomic models and how to relate them to the real world. 302 can be difficult and so I really appreciate that he tells us what models to focus on for the exams.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/781839","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:46.598395+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MjAwODg2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:781839","instructor_name":"Ananth Seshadri","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2022-12-20 12:12:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"He always great clear lectures. He was extremely helpful outside of class and his office hours routinely went over time and he was very patient. Definitely not arrogant like the previous comments indicate. Would definitely take another course with him. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/781839","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:46.598395+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MTkyMTQ5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:781839","instructor_name":"Ananth Seshadri","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2022-12-19 20:56:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"Didn't walk away feeling like I learned anything -- lots of math but typically did a poor job of explaining the concepts behind it, and class and concepts always felt pretty unstructured. I found Seshadri to be a bit arrogant and interrupted students a lot, also a bit out of touch. Not awful but not great --  homework was easy points, though.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/781839","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:46.598395+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2ODc1NDg2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:781839","instructor_name":"Ananth Seshadri","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2022-11-21 19:52:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"You should definitely take Econ302 with Professor Seshadri! The class is difficult, but he is very fair and accessible outside of class for help. I have learned so much from this class and this professor. He doesn't require the textbook but it does help you understand the material better. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/781839","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:46.598395+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2ODA5NjQy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:781839","instructor_name":"Ananth Seshadri","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2022-11-10 12:26:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"An incredibly knowledgeable professor. Truly inspiring.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/781839","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:46.598395+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2ODA4NTQ0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:781839","instructor_name":"Ananth Seshadri","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2022-11-10 03:53:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"Anyone who takes Econ 302 without Mr.Seshadri will be a big pity in your college career. You will learn a lot if you are well-prepared for his lecture. Very little homework with easy questions. General grader.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/781839","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:46.598395+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MTQ2MDUx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:781839","instructor_name":"Ananth Seshadri","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2014-12-19 13:17:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof. Seshadri is extremely knowledgeable and clear during lecture and keeps things interesting. Exams are extremely difficult, harder than any advanced Econ class I've taken. The curve is very generous like others have mentioned. Textbook was no help, find the head TA and attend his discussions.  ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/781839","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:46.598395+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MDY2ODg5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:781839","instructor_name":"Ananth Seshadri","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2014-12-13 17:16:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"Seshadri is a tough professor, especially on exams. However, his curve is very generous and the majority of students get above a BC. If you want to learn macroeconomics, I recommend you take it with Seshadri. One of the best professors I've ever had.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/781839","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:46.598395+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxNzk2MTIy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:781839","instructor_name":"Ananth Seshadri","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2013-05-20 11:52:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"The best prof I have seen to date at UW Madison. As I graduate, I will remember the manner in which he relates simple economic theory to rather complex phenomena. He is certainly a free-market/rational theory advocate and so if you are hoping for Keynesian economics you will be sorely disappointed.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/781839","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:46.598395+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxNzQ5NTg2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:781839","instructor_name":"Ananth Seshadri","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2013-05-13 18:10:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"Extremely good professor and very personable. Actual cares about teaching and his students and is humble. Explains material well during lecture and office hours. Very difficult exams so make sure you go to class and pay attention.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/781839","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:46.598395+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxNjYxMjIy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:781839","instructor_name":"Ananth Seshadri","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2013-05-02 19:00:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"One of the clearest profs at UW. He cares a lot about his teaching and making sure students understand the material. Hard course but you will actually learn macroeconomics.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/781839","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:46.598395+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxNjU0ODAy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:781839","instructor_name":"Ananth Seshadri","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2013-05-02 01:59:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"Seshadri is a strong professor and really knows the material, but does not seem that interested when teaching lecture. Very hard exams, but the curve is pretty generous. You don't have to read the textbook.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/781839","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:46.598395+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMjE1NDQ3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:781839","instructor_name":"Ananth Seshadri","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2013-01-06 10:04:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great professor. Very accessible during office hours. Extremely knowledgeable and in command of the material. Hard exams but generous curve.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/781839","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:46.598395+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMjA4NDkw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:781839","instructor_name":"Ananth Seshadri","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2013-01-04 15:10:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"Amazing Professor. Knows his models, and has a wealth of knowledge on the real world. And he is one of the best at connecting the simple models with real world observations.  If you do Econ or Finance at UW, take 302 with him.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/781839","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:46.598395+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMjA4MTI5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:781839","instructor_name":"Ananth Seshadri","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2013-01-04 14:13:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"If you are an Econ major and hope to develop sound basic knowledge, take his intermediate course. He expect students to learn the materials inside out, and the exam would be difficult for those only knowing how to solve the questions seen before. The good thing is he is good in Math and Stat, so he explains models clearly.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/781839","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:46.598395+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMTc5ODM3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:781839","instructor_name":"Ananth Seshadri","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2012-12-28 16:57:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"If you go to his lectures and stay very focused, you will get an A. Understand long questions that he give for homework. He directly tells you what will be on the exam, so attend all his lecture!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/781839","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:46.598395+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMTcyNTQ4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:781839","instructor_name":"Ananth Seshadri","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2012-12-27 00:40:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"this class is hard! average on second test was a 48 but he has a very generous curve. he'll give you long answers in lecture so make sure you go! i failed all 3 tests without the curve but somehow ended up with a B. and go to discussion and read the book! lots of work.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/781839","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:46.598395+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMTcwMTMx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:781839","instructor_name":"Ananth Seshadri","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2012-12-26 16:29:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"Ananth is a great professor.  Very articulate and clear.  He's very engaging and encourages students to ask questions.  It is not an easy class, however.  I relied heavily on the textbook, but his lectures do math that is a step beyond what is in the text.  Work hard and don't be defeated if you get poor scores, curve is extremely generous.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/781839","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:46.598395+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMTYwMTY2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:781839","instructor_name":"Ananth Seshadri","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2012-12-23 20:51:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"You will do great in this class if you attend lecture, if you don't.. well don't plan on getting and A or an AB. He has really interesting and engaging lectures that deviates away from the book. If you have any questions he is super helpful in answering questions both in lecture and in office hours. Easily one of the best teachers at Madison.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/781839","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:46.598395+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwOTM1MDgx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:781839","instructor_name":"Ananth Seshadri","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2012-12-03 07:47:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"One of the best professors at Madison. He is crystal clear in his lectures and relates very well to the real world. Take his class, I wish most of the other Econ prof are like him.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/781839","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:46.598395+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5OTExMjU0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:781839","instructor_name":"Ananth Seshadri","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2012-03-14 20:25:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"A pretty good professor. It is a difficult class but if you come to class and pay attention can do fine. He is engaging and really wants his students to understand the material. There aren't many homework assignments either.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/781839","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:46.598395+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5NjQ4NDg5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:781839","instructor_name":"Ananth Seshadri","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2012-01-01 13:29:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"Excellent professor, very engaged in his lectures and is extremely knowledgeable.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/781839","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:46.598395+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5NjIwMTYy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:781839","instructor_name":"Ananth Seshadri","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2011-12-25 18:05:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"Exams are from a different book. He uses Barro's new book. TAs are sort of helpful, but expect you to know material inside-out. Exams deviate from lecture in that his lectures are more abstract than concrete (e.g. Exams are more number-based, his lectures are more model-based). It was an okay class. I don't know my grade yet.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/781839","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:46.598395+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5NjA3NjI2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:781839","instructor_name":"Ananth Seshadri","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2011-12-22 21:48:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"The biggest problem I had with this course was how brutally unorganized he was and the lack of communication between him and the TAs. Exams are extremely hard, and the book/homework are of no use. If you enjoy economics, don't plan on being amused by this guy.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/781839","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:46.598395+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5NTk5MDYw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:781839","instructor_name":"Ananth Seshadri","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2011-12-21 22:42:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"Never puts anything online and often deviates from the book so if you don't go to lecture you will not do well. He likes to ask questions on exams that are variations of practice, but with huge curveballs. Curve is pretty generous. Also he's absurdly Chicago school anti-keynesian and doesn't teach anything keynesian.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/781839","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:46.598395+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5NTk1MDMw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:781839","instructor_name":"Ananth Seshadri","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2011-12-21 15:42:14 +0000 UTC","comment":"Sometimes, His teaching was not related to what you read. Also, he frequently makes mistakes. The exams were hard. However, you can expect generous curve. Hardest class ever. Part of the problem was changing the book. Past exam that he gave you does not help at all. I am seriously concerning about changing my major.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/781839","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:46.598395+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5NTc4MTcw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:781839","instructor_name":"Ananth Seshadri","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2011-12-20 01:28:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"Average UW teacher, slightly arrogant. 2 midterms, 1 final, all of which are difficult. Book is unrelated to class material so if you skip class you won't do well. Exam study materials are unrelated to the exams so don't bother.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/781839","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:46.598395+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5NDg3MjAx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:781839","instructor_name":"Ananth Seshadri","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2011-12-13 14:12:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"HW is useless.  Just theory no examples in lectures.  Exams are things you've never seen before","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/781839","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:46.598395+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2MTAwNzEw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:781839","instructor_name":"Ananth Seshadri","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2009-08-07 12:07:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"This is an awesome professor. He is funny, nice, helpful, and crystal clear. He gives you a practice exam that is 90% the same as your real exam. Tough class but the curve is helpful.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/781839","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:46.598395+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1OTUyODMw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:781839","instructor_name":"Ananth Seshadri","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2009-06-11 12:57:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"Awesome professor. Gives you old exams that have the exact same questions before every exam, highly recommend him!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/781839","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:46.598395+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExNzM2MzY4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:781839","instructor_name":"Ananth Seshadri","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2006-04-20 14:30:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"I thought he was a pretty good prof. This class was way easier than Econ 301 with Rick. Also, I thought Seshadri was funny, his quirky asides were great. Also, his exams really aren't that hard if you bother to look at the old exams he gives on his website.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/781839","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:46.598395+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExMzkwNTM0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:781839","instructor_name":"Ananth Seshadri","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2006-01-19 16:15:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"I thought he was real funny and entertaining, class wasn't as easy as I expected and sometimes he assumed stuff was easier then it was, but overall I thought he was a good teacher","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/781839","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:46.598395+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExMzg2NzY5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:781839","instructor_name":"Ananth Seshadri","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2006-01-18 23:22:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"Go to the class the day before midterms and he pretty much tells you the 3 long "essay" questions. I thought he was pretty awesome - I don't know what that other person was talking about.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/781839","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:13.015012+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyMDc1Nzk4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:913089","instructor_name":"Charles Engel","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2019-07-03 19:29:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"Nice guy, funny jokes, knows what he is talking about","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/913089","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:13.015012+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NjIxNzAy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:913089","instructor_name":"Charles Engel","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2016-05-20 00:47:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's very passionate about macroeconomics. His lectures can be dull, but he tries to make them fun and interesting by cracking jokes and applying concepts to current events. He cares a lot for his students. He offers 10+ office hours, and he shares his cell phone #. His exams are not that bad and they're fair but you still need to study to do well.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/913089","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:13.015012+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyODQ5Njc1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:913089","instructor_name":"Charles Engel","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2014-02-18 17:46:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"avoid avoid avoid.  He is the worst.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/913089","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:13.015012+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMzk5NTk2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:913089","instructor_name":"Charles Engel","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2013-03-10 16:09:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very Easy Professor, teaches a lot from the CIA world factbook. TAs and Engel go back and forth creating the ps, discussion is more helpful than class. Buy textbook, or share with someone - need it for the random q's on ps from there","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/913089","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:13.015012+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyNjczMTI5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:913089","instructor_name":"Charles Engel","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2006-12-23 00:07:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"Engel makes macro theory easy to understand. His lectures, although boring (let's be honest though - it's econ), can sometimes be rather engaging. Very knowledgable guy. His off-beat sense of humor is pretty funny too.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/913089","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:13.015012+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyMzc3NTMw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:913089","instructor_name":"Charles Engel","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2006-11-07 22:20:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very boring lecture style, but he gets into it.  Tests and homework are easy.  He's very helpful if you ask him a question.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/913089","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:00.394072+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxNjk1Nzkz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2040484","instructor_name":"David Johnson","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2025-10-07 21:26:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"Did not use canvas which I thought wasn't even allowed, instead using myLab exclusively which was prone to issues. Would scream and overall be an annoying lecturer but if you don't go you will miss out if important details you need just to pass. Also bad at communicating by email, wouldn't recommend.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2040484","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:00.394072+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxMjY4Nzgx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2040484","instructor_name":"David Johnson","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2025-05-13 18:36:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"Johnson's style is like no other's but that is a good thing. His old school lecturing forces one to be engaged and is useful in reinforcing the contents of the textbooks. his review sessions are appreciated. his additional readings and connecting of course content to the news is beneficial","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2040484","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:00.394072+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNTgyMjY0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2040484","instructor_name":"David Johnson","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2025-01-21 20:31:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"Best professor I've had at UW Madison thus far. If you have the opportunity to take him for 302 I would highly recommend. He does yell and run around the classroom but he's so entertaining, makes the material applicable to the outside world and he really understands the material and explains everything very well. Tests are kind of hard so study.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2040484","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:00.394072+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNDk0MDky","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2040484","instructor_name":"David Johnson","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2025-01-06 21:23:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor David Johnson is an absolute gem of a UW-Madison professor. If you get the opportunity to take his course or talk to him, take advantage of how open and vibrant his personality is by going to office hours. He has a holistic understanding of the material he teaches and is eager to give real world examples. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2040484","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:00.394072+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNDcyNDk3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2040484","instructor_name":"David Johnson","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2025-01-02 20:39:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof. Johnson has a very enthusiastic personality and engaging lectures. He tries to connect the material to the real world and cares a lot about the topic and students. There is a fair amount of material and I would recommend staying caught up in the textbook. The exams felt difficult but were curved and grading was very reasonable. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2040484","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:00.394072+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNDMwNTcy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2040484","instructor_name":"David Johnson","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2024-12-24 14:48:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"This guy knows economics very well. Able to answer any questions with extremely helpful graphical or numerical explanations. Gives the entire lecture on a chalkboard with no notes, just pure knowledge. Definitely take 302 with him if you get the chance. He also has a very interesting personality which keeps lectures engaging","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2040484","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:00.394072+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4MjMzNzYw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2040484","instructor_name":"David Johnson","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2017-05-06 18:44:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"David Johnson is a great personality and watching him lecture was honestly a pleasure. That being said if you don't read up on the material *prior* to attending lecture you'll likely be lost most of the time. Purchasing the textbook is essential. Weekly assignments are best suited for group work.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2040484","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:00.394072+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4MDAyMDky","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2040484","instructor_name":"David Johnson","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2017-04-05 18:51:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"Johnson is the best professor I've had so far. He keeps the lectures interesting and invigorating, his passion for the subject is evident and inspiring. The material is difficult, but if you go to class and do the work you should be fine. If you are struggling he is very willing to meet outside of class to help.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2040484","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:00.394072+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3OTYyNDk1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2040484","instructor_name":"David Johnson","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2017-03-29 01:17:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"DWJ seems like he would be a nice guy to talk to outside of class.  But in class, he spent far too much time talking about current events and Janet Yellen, and not enough time actually teaching the class.  I would get to the homework and have never seen the concepts before.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2040484","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:00.394072+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3Nzc2Mjc2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2040484","instructor_name":"David Johnson","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2017-01-25 20:55:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"This was my second class with DWJ and he's still amazing. Hilarious, effective, and really cares about teaching. You'll learn a lot from this guy if you pay attention, and you'll get a good appreciation for the material. The book is helpful, but you can definitely get an A by just showing up and listening to what he has to say.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2040484","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:00.394072+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NjIzNTEz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2040484","instructor_name":"David Johnson","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2016-12-26 09:34:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"Hands down greatest econ professor of all time. He tried to make himself available almost all the time so if you have any questions, you could always email him. Also, he tried extremely hard to connect the theories learned in class to the real world. If you wanna take economics, take it with DWJ.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2040484","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:41:34.192031+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0NzY1ODI3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:76513","instructor_name":"Elizabeth Kelly","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2008-08-22 19:12:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"She pretty much reads the book at you during lecture. Yeah, she jumps around and stuff trying to dress it up, but she's reading the book. I really think she cares about you learning, but if you're not aggressive about seeking out help you could struggle. Pretty difficult exams, but I'd say they're fair.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/76513","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:41:34.192031+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0NTY1NDkx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:76513","instructor_name":"Elizabeth Kelly","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2008-06-08 08:31:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"I absolutely LOVED her classes and loved her as well! She's a very nice person, go to her office hours. Lectures are very helpful, be sure not to miss class; textbook readings are not necessary. Curves could be a little bit challenging but as long as you put in some effort it's not impossible to get a good grade on it. Exams and quizzes are fair.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/76513","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:41:34.192031+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0NDQ4NDIz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:76513","instructor_name":"Elizabeth Kelly","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2008-05-11 20:28:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"She is the most unfair professor at this university. Tests and quizzes are not enough time and are impossible. Her class is unbearable and makes you want to hate economics. DO NOT TAKE HER AS A PROFESSOR!! I beg you stay away. No calculators no nothing she is terrible!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/76513","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:41:34.192031+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0NDQ4NDEz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:76513","instructor_name":"Elizabeth Kelly","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2008-05-11 20:27:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"She is the most unfair professor at this university. Tests and quizzes are not enough time and are impossible. Her class is unbearable and makes you want to hate economics. DO NOT TAKE HER AS A PROFESSOR!! I beg you stay away. No calculators no nothing she is terrible!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/76513","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:41:34.192031+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0MzY0OTIx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:76513","instructor_name":"Elizabeth Kelly","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2008-04-29 00:50:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"She is an excellent lecturer and really helpful.  You don't need to read the book unless you miss lecture.  Exams are somewhat challenging but fair.  She gives good notes and prepares you well.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/76513","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:41:34.192031+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0MjU3NjE4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:76513","instructor_name":"Elizabeth Kelly","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2008-04-08 04:49:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"She carries a bad reputation due to those who don't like Econ and have only taken 101. In a higher level class she is a great teacher. She follows the text book, is very clear in what she expects, and is always willing to answer questions. Her classes require work, but time put in is rewarded. If you enjoy learning Econ, take a class with her.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/76513","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:41:34.192031+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzMjk2NDk1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:76513","instructor_name":"Elizabeth Kelly","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2007-06-27 22:20:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"Kelly is freakin awesome.  She's funny, nice, and wants the students to do well and always offers up challenging but fair exams that truly test your economic aptitude and not your memorization skills.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/76513","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:41:34.192031+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzMjg0NTM3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:76513","instructor_name":"Elizabeth Kelly","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2007-06-22 10:42:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"Easy lectures, hard exams.  Very eager to work one-on-one.  If you actually go to class and keep up with the readings (minimal) you will do fine.  Don't underestimate the quizes.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/76513","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:41:34.192031+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzMTc4ODIw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:76513","instructor_name":"Elizabeth Kelly","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2007-05-17 11:14:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"As far as clarity on subject matter, Professor Kelly is good.  Lectures followed the book exactly and all the information was laid out nicely.  My only problem with her was that her tests were more of an exercise in "can you guess the trick" rather then straight knowledge of economics.  My grade reflected her craftiness, not my understanding.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/76513","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:41:34.192031+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEwOTYxMDI3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:76513","instructor_name":"Elizabeth Kelly","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2005-11-21 01:07:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"She is really easy, but you won't really learn anything.  She should be fired.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/76513","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:41:34.192031+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2NDgzMzY=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:76513","instructor_name":"Elizabeth Kelly","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2005-04-18 03:18:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great professor.  If you are genuinely interested in learning this stuff, you will learn a lot.  The tests are extremely hard but everything is graded on a curve which is nice.  Very accessible and lectures are fun.  If econ is not your thing, do not take this class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/76513","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:32.739486+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMzM3NDA2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1327135","instructor_name":"Gwen Eudey","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2025-12-18 23:26:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"She was helpful if you had questions or concerns! She gave exam questions before the exam so you can do well. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1327135","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:32.739486+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMDE5NzI2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1327135","instructor_name":"Gwen Eudey","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2025-12-03 21:04:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"I had Prof Eudey for Econ 102 and she is fav econ prof. She explains everything very clearly and makes it a lot easier to prepare for content on the exam. I find that her teaching style makes me learn more by writing out a lot of the work and not just reading off slides. She made a class that I was originally stressed about a lot more manageable.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1327135","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:32.739486+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4ODkxNDM3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1327135","instructor_name":"Gwen Eudey","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2024-01-17 06:14:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"4 midterms felt like a lot (she drops one) but all the questions are reused and u can find them pretty easily. Very lecture heavy, but she records them so I stopped going very early on. Her lectures are very theory heavy, but were very understandable IMO. Discussion section is graded with 3 excused absences.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1327135","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:32.739486+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4ODQyODY1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1327135","instructor_name":"Gwen Eudey","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2024-01-07 15:26:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"The material was not as concisely presented as I've seen from other professors, but it was well done. I enjoyed that she took handwritten notes, it set the class pace. You have to be at the lecture or watch the lecture to understand them though. Material is mostly theory, not much math. I would take her again.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1327135","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:32.739486+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MzIxNDg4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1327135","instructor_name":"Gwen Eudey","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2023-01-11 22:34:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"Actually for Econ 390. Easy class, she knows it and we know it. \n+: Tests are free response, so if you don't go to class/do the homework/pay attention at all, you fail. But if you do those things to any degree, it's an easy A. Sweet professor & fun to talk to. \n\n-: Very basic economics so there isn't much in the way of intellectual stimulation. \n","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1327135","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:32.739486+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2NTM2OTU3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1327135","instructor_name":"Gwen Eudey","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2022-07-29 23:26:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"everything on textbook, her explanations are chaotic and wordy. things in exam but not textbook, more chaotic and wordy explanation of some and none of the others! no office hours! cannot help students to learn at all!!!we are all on our own!!! cannot understand why many people rate her so high???","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1327135","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:32.739486+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NzQ2NTcy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1327135","instructor_name":"Gwen Eudey","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2021-05-09 17:35:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"As I am an international student, I am weak in conceptional studies, and macro is based on many econ theories and data studies, which made me crazy. It is one of the hardest econ classes which I've ever taken. However, professor Eudey is nice and care students. You can get at least B if you follow and understand her lectures.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1327135","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:32.739486+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MTc5MTI0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1327135","instructor_name":"Gwen Eudey","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2020-12-22 22:04:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"Gwen is a great professor! I had her for 102 and 302 and found her very helpful for both. She is very straightforward and tells you what you do and don't need to know. She also does a great job tying the class info into real life events. Super super helpful in office hours and overall very nice!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1327135","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:32.739486+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MTY5NjM0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1327135","instructor_name":"Gwen Eudey","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2020-12-21 23:14:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"The lectures were very informative and well made but the exams are extremely hard and nothing like the practice questions and homework questions.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1327135","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:32.739486+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MTY5NjE1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1327135","instructor_name":"Gwen Eudey","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2020-12-21 23:12:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"Gwen has been teaching this course online in the summer for a few years now and it shows. Everything was so well organized on canvas and she keeps her online lectures engaging. She assigns enough homework to learn the material but not so much it's overwhelming. Overall great class, take it with Gwen!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1327135","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:32.739486+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MTM5ODE0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1327135","instructor_name":"Gwen Eudey","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2020-12-18 20:33:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"Advice for the course: (1) Use recorded discussion groups to complete quizzes (5% of grade). (2) Use quizlet to complete PS (15% of grade). (3) Do well on one midterm because the second is dropped (40% of grade). (4) Video quizzes and opinion surveys are free points (20% of grade). Grade >88 is an A.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1327135","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:32.739486+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MTAwODEy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1327135","instructor_name":"Gwen Eudey","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2020-12-16 17:08:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"Gwen is awesome. She did a really good job transitioning to online class and made it easier for us to do well. She removed all the math from exams and the final so it was mostly conceptual work. I enjoyed her lecture as much as you can enjoy a lecture about marcoecon.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1327135","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:32.739486+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzNjY1MDQ2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1327135","instructor_name":"Gwen Eudey","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2020-09-27 17:23:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"One of the sweetest professors ever. Accessible outside class and you can tell she puts effort into her classes. It is relatively very easy as compared to other econ classes. Will recommend taking her class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1327135","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:32.739486+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMjQxNzkw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1327135","instructor_name":"Gwen Eudey","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2020-05-08 17:10:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Eudey is really nice and gives a lot of good resources for preparing for exams. However, the class was really boring and that made lecture hard/confusing. Additionally, sometimes her test questions were a bit twisty/had weird wording. Overall, her class was fine. It's not the best class I've ever taken, but not the worst either.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1327135","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:32.739486+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNjY4NDM3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1327135","instructor_name":"Gwen Eudey","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2019-12-15 20:55:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"Gwen's lecture style makes absolutely no sense to me. She randomly starts drawing graphs and can go off on current event tangents. I think she is hard to follow, and I was almost bored to tears most days in lecture. On the positive side, she seems nice, 1/3 of questions on exams are from older exams, and you can do problem sets until you get 100%.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1327135","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:32.739486+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNjUzMzY4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1327135","instructor_name":"Gwen Eudey","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2019-12-14 02:39:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"Grading is somewhat less exam heavy than other UW Econ Professors (only about 70% of the weight is on exams). Also a better lecturer than most of them. Very knowledgeable and easy to understand.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1327135","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:32.739486+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNDIwOTEx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1327135","instructor_name":"Gwen Eudey","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2019-11-15 15:16:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"Gwen clearly knows anything and everything that she teaches about. Her current event implications are interesting and worth going to lecture just to hear her talk. Great information provided, and the class is overall easy but yet you learn a lot.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1327135","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:32.739486+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyMjEyMDky","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1327135","instructor_name":"Gwen Eudey","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2019-09-04 02:54:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"One of the best professors. Very accessible and willing to support. Willing to tell you exactly what the test will be on and exactly what you should know. Would take any class she taught especially if youre looking for clear and reasonable expectations","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1327135","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:32.739486+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxOTE1NzYy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1327135","instructor_name":"Gwen Eudey","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2019-05-20 05:20:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"Took Prof. Eudey for Econ 102 and 302. I personally loved her and found her teaching style to be easy to follow. She was very helpful and encouraging during office hours. Exams can be challenging but she gives you lots of practice exams and the exams are fair you just have to put in the work.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1327135","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:32.739486+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxOTA0Mjc3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1327135","instructor_name":"Gwen Eudey","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2019-05-17 23:30:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"The class itself is fairly dry, but that is more on the content and not Prof Eudey. If you take good notes in lecture and do all of the practice exams you should do just fine in the class. Tests are multiple choice and most of the questions are taken word for word from the previous exams. HW can be repeated multiple times to 100% it.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1327135","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:32.739486+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxNTIyNTky","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1327135","instructor_name":"Gwen Eudey","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2019-04-03 14:43:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"I loved econ during high school, so I thought I'd take another econ course while in college. Maybe it's just the prof, but I absolutely loved this class. Ms. Eudey uses real world examples, and is very thorough with not just her slides, but the written notes she does along with them. I'd recommend going through previous exams, they helped a lot.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1327135","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:32.739486+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxNTIyMjA2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1327135","instructor_name":"Gwen Eudey","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2019-04-03 13:37:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"She has got to be one of the best profs on campus. Every lecture has slides posted with her own hand written notes to better explain the material. Exam review sessions are held on weekends. She copies old exam questions word for word for like 75% of questions. She genuinely cares that her students are put in a position to succeed in her class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1327135","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:32.739486+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4NTA3MDM1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1327135","instructor_name":"Gwen Eudey","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2017-07-05 09:09:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"For how difficult the material was in this course, Gwen made it a pretty easy class especially when I compared her style to other econ professors in the past. Her lectures were not required but going through the slides she posts online really helped a lot. To do well in this class, DO HER PRACTICE EXAMS. These are very similar to the actual exam.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1327135","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:32.739486+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4MzQ2NTg0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1327135","instructor_name":"Gwen Eudey","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2017-05-19 02:45:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"Gwen was a good professor but make sure you do the practice exams, especially the short answer as there was always overlapping questions. She allows a note card with every exam, which really helps.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1327135","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:32.739486+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3ODIwNDgx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1327135","instructor_name":"Gwen Eudey","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2017-02-10 16:58:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof Eudey is awesome - she is very approachable and welcomes questions in class. She makes practice exams available well before the actual exam date, and the questions on the practice exam are almost identical in format (and sometimes content) to the exam itself. She makes difficult concepts seem easy by working through a lot of examples in class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1327135","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:32.739486+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NjQ4Nzg4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1327135","instructor_name":"Gwen Eudey","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2016-12-31 06:25:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"I had Eudey for 101 and I took her again for 302. She is a great, straightforward lecturer. In 302 all of the exams are based off the practice exams, nearly word-for-word so know all the material on them. She incorporated some really interesting current events into the course.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1327135","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:32.739486+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NjA2NjEz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1327135","instructor_name":"Gwen Eudey","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2016-12-22 19:32:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"She gives you a cheat sheet on exams. Use it to write down every single answer from the practice exam.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1327135","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:32.739486+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NTkyMjQ5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1327135","instructor_name":"Gwen Eudey","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2016-12-21 12:59:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"Eudey is overall a pretty good professor. Lectures are not fascinating, but she uses a lot of real-world applications and covers the 2008 financial crisis in depth. The exams are not cumulative and the same questions as the homework and practice exams. If you go to class and study the homework and practice exams well, the class is pretty easy.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1327135","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:32.739486+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NDc3NDI5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1327135","instructor_name":"Gwen Eudey","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2016-12-13 20:50:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"She runs very quickly through her explanations of the models, and it can be hard to determine what is important. The book is like $250, but you don't need it if you pay attention in class.  The exams are very similar to practice exams, and the homework is very googleable","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1327135","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:32.739486+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2MTQxOTA4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1327135","instructor_name":"Gwen Eudey","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2016-03-14 15:40:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"I had Gwen Eudey for 102 and 302. You will learn a lot, but she will review the material before exams and let you know what's important. Highly recommend.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1327135","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:32.739486+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1ODgxMzkz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1327135","instructor_name":"Gwen Eudey","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2016-01-05 17:04:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"I had Eudey for 101 and liked her, but her teaching 302 was a complete disaster. Material was extremely difficult to understand, and she spent no time explaining why certain things were the way they were. The best way to explain the course: I left the final thinking I'd actually done well and got a C. I really don't recommend Eudey for 302","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1327135","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:32.739486+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1ODY3NDgw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1327135","instructor_name":"Gwen Eudey","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2016-01-03 22:25:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"I really appreciated how she structured the tests.  It was clear what to study considering many were reworded homework questions, and I still feel I retained a lot of the course material.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1327135","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:32.739486+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1ODQ5NzY1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1327135","instructor_name":"Gwen Eudey","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2015-12-30 15:01:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"Love Eudey. Have had her for 3 classes, my favorite! Take her if you can. Review for tests by reviewing homework.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1327135","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:32.739486+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1ODI4MDc2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1327135","instructor_name":"Gwen Eudey","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2015-12-26 17:36:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Eudey is fantastic! Yes, her tests weren't easy, but she was very clear about what they covered: do the work, you do well. Curves reflect what she thinks students ought to be able to achieve, but her expectations are very fair: tests were only curved more harshly when they were easier. I absolutely recommend her: take her for any class you can!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1327135","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:32.739486+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1MzEyMzky","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1327135","instructor_name":"Gwen Eudey","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2015-10-29 17:52:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"3/4 of the exam questions are almost identical to the homework and the other 1/4 are from lecture or are \"opinion\" questions, which you can't really get wrong.  Lectures are clear and informative, and she does lots of examples. Everything from lecture is posted on Learn@UW in addition to practice problems and the instructor's manual.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1327135","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:32.739486+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3NjM5NDU2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1327135","instructor_name":"Gwen Eudey","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2010-10-07 19:23:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"Check her FAQ section in preparation for the exams.  It helps a lot.  The homework is pretty easy and the exams are too.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1327135","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:32.739486+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3Mjc2MjA0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1327135","instructor_name":"Gwen Eudey","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2010-05-27 15:52:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof. Eudey is awesome! The averages on all her tests were in the mid 60% range, but the curve was generous. I received an A in her class and would recommend her to anyone and everyone.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1327135","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:00.209623+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzNDU1Mjk2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1880333","instructor_name":"Javier Bianchi","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2014-07-18 13:58:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"The class started very slowly, and was pretty boring, however about 1/3 of the way through it became much more intersting. He's a very nice guy, and is willing to help you on pretty much whatever. The tests are difficult, study supply shocks for the second midterm and the final.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1880333","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:00.209623+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMzE3MTky","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1880333","instructor_name":"Javier Bianchi","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2014-05-27 14:34:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"Knows the material well, but does not do a good job of presenting it. Lecture is taught right out of the textbook.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1880333","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:00.209623+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMjk2MTA4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1880333","instructor_name":"Javier Bianchi","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2014-05-22 00:21:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's a lot more helpful in person or via email than he is in lecture. He is a really smart guy but he doesn't utilize it; all he does is use the slides/homework that Pearson provides. Exams weren't easy at all, but he gave us a full page cheat sheet where we could write whatever for the exams (front side only for midterms, both sides for final)","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1880333","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:00.209623+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMjkxNjYw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1880333","instructor_name":"Javier Bianchi","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2014-05-21 13:05:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's not a good lecturer. Unprepared, too quiet, has difficulty articulating thoughts; reading the book was far more helpful, which his lectures followed. Homework was online and taking those very seriously was the key to success. Exam questions were sometimes worded awkwardly, which was often more confusing than the material itself.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1880333","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:00.209623+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMjg2NDky","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1880333","instructor_name":"Javier Bianchi","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2014-05-20 16:53:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"Learned from the textbook.  If you go to lecture you cannot hear him anyways so I didnt attend at all. He is a smart guy, so I bet if you go to office hours he would be interesting to talk with.  Wish I had someone else because I actually enjoy the material.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1880333","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:00.209623+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMjgzMDg0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1880333","instructor_name":"Javier Bianchi","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2014-05-20 01:53:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"Worst professor I have ever had in my 3 years at UW-Madison. I stopped attending lecture after the second week and just took notes from the book. It was much clearer than he is and I did pretty well in the class. Bianchi seems very smart, but he cannot teach and just mumbles and reads from his slides. Avoid at all costs.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1880333","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:00.209623+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMjM1MTU0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1880333","instructor_name":"Javier Bianchi","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2014-05-13 11:59:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"He talks pretty quiet, and can be confusing at times. But he is helpful, and if you go to lecture, he hints at what is on exams. IS-LM models make up a huge part of the class, which is a very hard topic. He explains it far better in office hours. Gives a very nice curve.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1880333","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:00.209623+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMjI4MDY0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1880333","instructor_name":"Javier Bianchi","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2014-05-12 16:30:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"The worst professor i have had in my 2 years so far. Horrible lecturer, very unclear on what to know. Gets lost in his own lectures all the time. Overall, AVOID AT ALL COSTS!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1880333","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:00.209623+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMjE5MzE1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1880333","instructor_name":"Javier Bianchi","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2014-05-11 11:27:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"The class size of Econ 302 of this semester is around 150, after one week the semester started, there is only around people keep attending the lecture. he voice is very low and confused. He also make the second Midterm very very hard. So if you dont have to take 302 immediately, DO NOT choose his Class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1880333","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:00.209623+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMTc3MjA5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1880333","instructor_name":"Javier Bianchi","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2014-05-06 14:53:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is the worst professor I've had. I stopped attending lecture as he reads straight off of the slides provided by Pearson, and the book is clearer than he is. The first exam was fairly easy. The second exam consisted of 70% short answer on one specific topic he never explained well, nor did the book. The class average dropped significantly.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1880333","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:00.209623+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMTA1OTYx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1880333","instructor_name":"Javier Bianchi","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2014-04-26 18:08:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lecture is unclear and boring. He just use materials supplied by Pearson and it seems like he does not prepare for the lectures. The material covered in this class is not difficult, but his lecture makes it difficult to understand. It's better to read the text than to attend the lecture.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1880333","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:00.209623+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMDg4MTgw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1880333","instructor_name":"Javier Bianchi","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2014-04-23 22:06:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"Horrible professor. Lectures are unclear and straight from Pearson's lecture slides (not his own), homework is also through Pearson. He makes it impossible to know what to study for his exams, as he doesn't write his own slides or homework, or even correct any homework. I really wanted to learn more about macro, but with him I learned nothing.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1880333","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:00.209623+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMDA4MDk2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1880333","instructor_name":"Javier Bianchi","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2014-04-08 18:57:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"Kind of boring and unclear sometimes, but he's willing to help you out with any problems. Easy online homework and lectures basically follow the book to the letter, but would still recommend attending them and the discussions for sure. Hardly read the book and just used lecture notes/discussion materials to study and did well.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1880333","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:32:33.520615+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2MjY2ODI0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1215799","instructor_name":"Jiao Shi","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2009-10-23 15:04:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"She is nice although I didn't do well myself","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1215799","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:32:33.520615+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1NzE2Nzg4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1215799","instructor_name":"Jiao Shi","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2009-04-27 18:01:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"Relatively easy straightforward class.  Professor is nice but lectures are boring.  The book follows keynesian economics which is a joke, the Austrian school and sites like mises.org are what they should be using","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1215799","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:32:33.520615+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1MDY0MTE0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1215799","instructor_name":"Jiao Shi","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2008-11-26 00:27:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"She is a nice prof. It seems that ECON302 is the easiest econ class I have ever attanded. The exams are pretty similar to the practice ones. Anyway,sometimes  she might speaks a little bit fast,but it is still a good choice to take her class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1215799","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:27:40.788083+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzNjMzMjc1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1771730","instructor_name":"Kanit Kuevibulvanich","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2014-10-06 17:57:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"Extremely helpful, go to discussions with this TA, he will get you through everything. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1771730","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:27:40.788083+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxNzk1MzIy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1771730","instructor_name":"Kanit Kuevibulvanich","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2013-05-20 07:51:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"Kanit is the best TA I have ever had. He is always willing to help and teaches everything in a way that can be easily understood. He was the only TA that I have willingly gone to every discussion. If you see his name by a professor, take him!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1771730","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:27:40.788083+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxNzg3NDky","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1771730","instructor_name":"Kanit Kuevibulvanich","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2013-05-18 11:34:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"Kanit is awesome! very nice guy, easy to talk to, very approachable, and always willing to give thorough answers to questions. possibly the best TA ive ever had.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1771730","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:27:40.788083+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxNDMwMDIy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1771730","instructor_name":"Kanit Kuevibulvanich","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2013-03-20 17:15:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"Love this TA! offer real life examples make you super clear about the concept. make you laugh and enjoy the class! best best TA I have ever met in college!!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1771730","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:26:17.283352+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0NjYxMTE4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1575537","instructor_name":"Kenichi Fukushima","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2015-04-24 02:06:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very manageable class, an A is definitely within your grasp and there is no textbook. Fantastic lectures, really good at going in-depth and explaining concepts to students. Would definitely recommend him for any macroeconomics classes here at UW.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1575537","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:26:17.283352+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNjYyNjA2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1575537","instructor_name":"Kenichi Fukushima","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2013-12-27 14:00:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's the man. One of, if not the best professor i've had. You can tell he loves what he does. He's very straightforward of what is expected with you as far as exams are concerned. It's not hard to do well in this class. Never went to discussion and went to class half the time. I felt bad missing class because he's that good. Definitely recomend","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1575537","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:26:17.283352+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNDM0NDI0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1575537","instructor_name":"Kenichi Fukushima","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2013-12-04 16:59:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"This is the best professor ever. Take him for sure.I get 90 average on my first 3 midterms and I did not take the final. About the exam,Trying to remember and practice the formulas over and over again and you will be fine.Do the practice problems, which are 100% same as the exam","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1575537","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:26:17.283352+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxNjE2NzE3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1575537","instructor_name":"Kenichi Fukushima","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2013-04-27 03:07:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"He was my favorite Econ professor so far! He says there's no textbook required and he means it. I never used mine. But you should definitely go to lecture and discussion and follow along. If you do, you can get at least an AB with minimal effort. He's very straight forward and I learned a LOT. Exams get progressively harder but are always fair.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1575537","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:26:17.283352+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxNTc0MTEy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1575537","instructor_name":"Kenichi Fukushima","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2013-04-21 18:00:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"very clear, both in speaking and writing. slides and side notes are all posted. 4 exams including the final, but take the highest three scores. so if the average of your three midterms is above 85(A), you then dont need to take the final. problem sets are just for practice. TAKE HIM FOR SURE!!! love him.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1575537","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:21:15.381518+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzMDI3OTc4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:974425","instructor_name":"Marek Weretka","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2007-04-18 13:09:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very dedicated to teaching. Goes over all information that will be on the exams clearly. Do the problem sets and you will be great.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/974425","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:18:48.290178+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwMjg2NjUw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:375567","instructor_name":"Menzie Chinn","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2012-05-15 15:38:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"Honestly the worst professor I've had yet. His models and algebraic emphasis are completely unnecessary for the level of this class. Steer clear of this professor","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/375567","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:18:48.290178+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4Nzk2MzAx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:375567","instructor_name":"Menzie Chinn","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2011-07-07 00:44:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures were boring and not very useful.  Not a fun class, but you gotta do what you gotta do, I guess.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/375567","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:18:48.290178+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4Mzk1MDY0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:375567","instructor_name":"Menzie Chinn","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2011-04-12 12:55:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"Chinn is a tough professor, and his lectures are full of daunting algebra. Understand the logic behind the equations and you'll do OK. Go to discussion, office hours, and read the book and you'll do well. Will require a good amount of studying, but the class is nowhere near impossible. I had Ao for a TA and she helped a lot, much more than lecture.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/375567","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:18:48.290178+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4MjU1OTYw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:375567","instructor_name":"Menzie Chinn","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2011-03-07 14:11:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"Even if you know the material up and down and backwards if you don't present it in the exact right way you will not get points on exams. The exams are super hard, you will walk out feeling like you rocked it and get it back and be shocked. Avoid avoid avoid he is the worst econ professor I've had. Save yourself","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/375567","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:18:48.290178+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4MDA4NDAw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:375567","instructor_name":"Menzie Chinn","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2010-12-20 21:03:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"Going through 302, avoid this professor. Horribly boring lectures, difficult exams. Can't think of anything good to say about this class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/375567","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:18:48.290178+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3OTgxNDc4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:375567","instructor_name":"Menzie Chinn","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2010-12-17 17:41:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"I will never take a class with this class again. He gave my class a problem set in the very last week of class right when our finals were nearly started. He concentrates way too much on finance.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/375567","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:18:48.290178+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3MjAzNzkx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:375567","instructor_name":"Menzie Chinn","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2010-05-14 17:06:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"He teaches too much Keynes, but the class is pretty easy overall. Do the practice tests and go to the TA review sessions are you should get at least a B.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/375567","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:18:48.290178+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3MTI0OTY1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:375567","instructor_name":"Menzie Chinn","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2010-05-05 06:04:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"Don't worry. You'll never get an A in this class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/375567","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:18:48.290178+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2OTY2Mzc1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:375567","instructor_name":"Menzie Chinn","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2010-04-08 15:19:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is not a good teacher. He puts the slides and handouts online... but usually days late because he knows no one goes to class. I barely attended and still got a B but that was because people did much worse then me. Material is not hard he just does not know how to teach it.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/375567","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:18:48.290178+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2OTUyNTA4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:375567","instructor_name":"Menzie Chinn","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2010-04-05 23:39:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"Let's make it clear, his lectures ARE boring but he makes it clear and repeats the materials to help you understand. I pretty much depended upon the TA sessions and textbooks so go to discussions. they really do help you preparing for the exams. Exams were tough, especially the multiple choice questions, but overall you'll do good if well-prepared.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/375567","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:18:48.290178+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2NjU1MDAx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:375567","instructor_name":"Menzie Chinn","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2009-12-29 17:37:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"Gotta agree with below, well put. The extra stuff is kind of interesting because its current issues things but it usually takes half the class before he makes it to the actual material. Exam multiple choice is *very* difficult, feels like every one is a guess. Hardest econ class (prof) i've taken so far.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/375567","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:18:48.290178+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2NjA5Njc3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:375567","instructor_name":"Menzie Chinn","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2009-12-20 15:00:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"Chinn was awful. If you can take 302 with any other professor do that. This class was boring and he went at his own pace without caring if the students understand what he went over. He makes handouts that are supposed to augment the textbook but they basically just turn into him showing off and adding extraneous material for no reason. Awful class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/375567","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:14:03.113806+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0ODU5NDgz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1711746","instructor_name":"Nicolas Roys","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2015-05-18 14:15:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Roys was awesome, by far my favorite professor so far at Madison. He is very smart and teaches the material in a way that is very easy to understand. His tests are very fair and if you study they should be easy.  This was one class where I felt sad once it ended. I highly recommended this professor. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1711746","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:14:03.113806+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMjg1ODI3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1711746","instructor_name":"Nicolas Roys","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2013-01-22 19:38:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"Best professor for 302. Exams are extremely predictable, always taken from the problem sets or the in-class examples. Takes student feedback halfway through the semester and tweaks the class based on the responses.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1711746","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:14:03.113806+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMTU3ODI2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1711746","instructor_name":"Nicolas Roys","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2012-12-23 11:23:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great Professor. Slides were very helpful. Doing the problem and questions for review was really good practice for the exams.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1711746","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:14:03.113806+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMTQ4MjMw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1711746","instructor_name":"Nicolas Roys","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2012-12-21 17:10:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is honestly a so-so professor but the best for 302. He teaches you the background of an issue and then connects it to current events which can be very interesting if you care about the economy around you. Just do the problems sets, earlier exams and in class exercises and you should know the material. Study guide is useless but book was helpful","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1711746","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:14:03.113806+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwMzA3NzQy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1711746","instructor_name":"Nicolas Roys","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2012-05-18 02:33:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"Funny guy, good teacher. Examples on the board are extremely helpful. Exams test a small portion of a relatively large amount of material.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1711746","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:14:03.113806+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwMjg4NDM1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1711746","instructor_name":"Nicolas Roys","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2012-05-15 19:03:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"Roys is a great professor. takes a little while to get over his french accent, but really cares about his students. gives examples on the board exactly like the ones on the homework/exams. discussion also helped out alot. exams are usually 3-5 essay or graphing questions, which makes studying fairly easy. absolutley recommend him.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1711746","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:50.143430+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNjI3Mjk1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2724206","instructor_name":"Paolo Martellini","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2026-02-19 21:22:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"If you want to learn a lot of about conceptual macroeconomics, as well as, spend a lot of time learning how to apply it to real life I recommend this course.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2724206","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:50.143430+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNzU1ODE1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2724206","instructor_name":"Paolo Martellini","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2025-03-11 00:36:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"I took global economics with Paolo. Hardest core class I've taken at Stern. On the problem sets, we were expected to download data apply formulas (and extremely hard algebra and derivates) without any practice in class. There are too many lecture slides. There are too many formulas. Most of the lecture is not relevant and is just food for thought.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2724206","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:50.143430+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5OTM0OTA2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2724206","instructor_name":"Paolo Martellini","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2024-11-12 23:30:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"Paolo is not a good teacher, but he is a good talker.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2724206","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:50.143430+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NzYxMTAx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2724206","instructor_name":"Paolo Martellini","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2024-09-24 03:36:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"Worst professor ever. I came to office hours only to find that his office was locked and he was chilling in the lounge. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2724206","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:50.143430+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NDQ1OTc2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2724206","instructor_name":"Paolo Martellini","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2024-05-13 00:42:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"Every class material being in the files tab in Canvas is certainly indicative of taking this with Paolo. Sure, it'll get the job done, but I know there was better way to have done it. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2724206","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:50.143430+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NDM2OTgz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2724206","instructor_name":"Paolo Martellini","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2024-05-11 04:20:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"ECON 302 was not to me especially difficult in terms of content, but taking it with Martellini could certainly give one that impression. Class averages on the 3 tests only cracked 60% once (at 60.4), which led to a very generous curve at the end (75 for an A). This was likely due to a few factors, mainly boring lectures and bad study materials.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2724206","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:50.143430+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NDMzNjA4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2724206","instructor_name":"Paolo Martellini","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2024-05-10 20:54:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"I really enjoyed Paolo's class. The way the class is structured can be frustrating because you're only graded on 3 midterms and 4 problem sets, but the lowest midterm and problem set is dropped. The class is challenging, but Paolo is very fair with his grade thresholds. In my opinion, you get out exactly what you put in. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2724206","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:50.143430+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4OTY0OTM0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2724206","instructor_name":"Paolo Martellini","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2024-02-09 17:57:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"Clearly knowledgeable about economics but the class is awful. Next to no study materials provided outside of the slides, which are almost no help. Lectures are fast, confusing, and make easy topics seem much harder than they actually are. Expect to learn the entire class off of YouTube if you take it with him. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2724206","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:50.143430+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MDgxODA2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2724206","instructor_name":"Paolo Martellini","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2022-04-14 23:39:14 +0000 UTC","comment":"I have to cut Paolo some slack since this was his first time teaching, but the lectures were very boring and monotonous, there were only 3 homework assignments (which were graded on a 30 point scale for 30 plus questions!) and the grading on the exams/homework was not the best.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2724206","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:50.143430+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NzEzMTA5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2724206","instructor_name":"Paolo Martellini","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2022-01-07 01:06:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"Martinelli has wisdom, but this wisdom does not translate at all towards teaching. Pretty sure if I spent 10 minutes googling the material presented in class I would have gotten more out of the class than his lectures. Also if you do not perform well on a single exam do not expect to get your grade up at all.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2724206","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:50.143430+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NzEzMDk3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2724206","instructor_name":"Paolo Martellini","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2022-01-07 01:04:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"My last post got removed because it was too rude I guess. I would recommend avoiding this professor at all costs. He ended up making the subject more confusing.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2724206","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:50.143430+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NzA4MjIz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2724206","instructor_name":"Paolo Martellini","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2022-01-06 04:22:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"Paolo doesn't know how to teach students, even though he might be very knowledgeable about economics. Lectures are extremely confusing and convoluted, and they don't translate well to the exams which make up 80 percent of your grade. The TA's give hardly any partial credit on the exams which make or break your grade. Avoid Paolo as a teacher!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2724206","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:50.143430+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NTMwOTEz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2724206","instructor_name":"Paolo Martellini","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2021-12-15 03:17:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Martellini is very knowledgeable about the content, and offers examples of how concepts apply to the real world. The class is structured well, with many helpful materials posted on canvas. The grading is heavily based on exams, with the lowest of the three scores dropped. Attending discussion and office hours will be benefit you greatly.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2724206","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:50.143430+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NDI4NDc0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2724206","instructor_name":"Paolo Martellini","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2021-12-09 00:45:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very good professor. He will modify the teaching pace based on students' feedback. Also, the discussion is helpful","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2724206","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:50.143430+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MjQ0MzQ2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2724206","instructor_name":"Paolo Martellini","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2021-11-16 00:49:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures are the most confusing. Discussion section is not helpful at all. Lecture content translates very poorly to exams. Grade is based off two midterms and two homework assignments (drops lowest 1/3 for each). Homework is graded very harshly and so are exams. Would not recommend taking this class with him.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2724206","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:50.143430+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MTI2MTQz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2724206","instructor_name":"Paolo Martellini","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2021-10-14 22:11:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"Probably the worst lecturer I have ever had. I have literally no idea what is going on or if I will pass. I miss Gwen","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2724206","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:50.143430+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MTE2MjYy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2724206","instructor_name":"Paolo Martellini","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2021-10-11 17:04:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"He doesnt know how to teach students. His lectures make literally no sense and theres no textbook. At any moment in class, if you look around everyone is equally as confused.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2724206","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:32.113709+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQzMjA3NDQw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2775005","instructor_name":"Simeon Alder","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2026-05-29 19:07:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures have little to do with exam material, but explain real-world connections well. Use textbook/homework to review for exams, questions are similar. Exam averages are very low. Very smart guy but you have to learn a lot of material by yourself. Can drop lowest midterm which is nice. Homework is very difficult but similar to exam question type.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2775005","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:32.113709+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQzMTkwNDU4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2775005","instructor_name":"Simeon Alder","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2026-05-25 04:42:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"This is definitely a hard class, and I usually find macro easy. The math was confusing, and he doesn't really go over the question-types in the HW - which has fill in the blanks, with a margin of error of 0.1% usually. Exams were also hard, and averages were very low (like 60% for all 3 midterms).","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2775005","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:32.113709+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQzMDk3Mjg2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2775005","instructor_name":"Simeon Alder","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2026-05-11 22:07:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"Don't take a class with this guy. Takes attendance in class but you learn absolutely nothing. Guy goes on random tangent and covers stuff that you will not have to know. Homework's are insanely difficult and exams have an average grades in the 60s. Teacher is very pretentious and not helpful. Get ready to learn everything on your own. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2775005","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:32.113709+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyODAwNzA0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2775005","instructor_name":"Simeon Alder","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2026-04-08 20:12:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"I had to review mid-semester because it's ridiculous how hard the professor makes this class. The content isn't too difficult, but Professor Alder assigns impossible homework (20% of your grade), and the 3 midterm averages are all Fs. The LOWEST midterm score I got in 301 was a 93%, and I can't score above a 75% in this class. AVOID AT ALL COSTS!!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2775005","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:32.113709+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNzEyODM2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2775005","instructor_name":"Simeon Alder","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2026-03-18 22:03:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"By far the hardest class/prof I've taken at UW, and it won't get worse than this. Very difficult homework, takes attendance at lecture and discussion, exam time management is BRUTAL (exam median is F). Don't take this class if you have a busy course schedule. He's a nice guy but brutal class ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2775005","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:32.113709+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNjcwMDk1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2775005","instructor_name":"Simeon Alder","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2026-03-05 17:58:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"Poor time management, unorganized notes, The worst part is the homework/exam structure: only 24 questions but many of them are 'chain-linked.' If you make one tiny error at the start, it ruins the next 3 to 4 questions. There is absolutely no margin for error. You'll end up teaching yourself everything from the textbook.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2775005","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:32.113709+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNjU5OTU2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2775005","instructor_name":"Simeon Alder","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2026-03-03 02:56:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"Everything is so hard. The exams are based off the hw, but the hw itself is insane and not what we cover in lecture. Reading the textbook is super important. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2775005","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:32.113709+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNDA1ODE4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2775005","instructor_name":"Simeon Alder","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2025-12-27 19:34:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof. Alder is a great guy. His office hour and tutor are helpful but his lecture is not really well organized. Taking office hours more and discussing with him are helpful with your learning. His exams are more difficult than other professors'. Students need spend more time after class and study by themselves. Choose carefully!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2775005","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:32.113709+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMTYzODg4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2775005","instructor_name":"Simeon Alder","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2025-12-11 01:21:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"Unrelated and bewildering lectures. Hardest homework I have ever had. Class content has little correlation to exams. Genuinely pretentious, ridiculous, and absurd regarding coursework. Most difficult professor I have endured at UW. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2775005","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:32.113709+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxMzA1Nzg1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2775005","instructor_name":"Simeon Alder","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2025-05-16 19:41:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"This is definitely a step up from the basic Econ classes in terms of difficulty, but Prof. Alder is very knowledgeable, and the class is manageable if you read the textbook in addition to lectures. Packback was really ineffective, though, and it basically outsourced part of your grade to AI grading with a scale not recommended even by Packback.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2775005","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:32.113709+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxMTg1OTQy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2775005","instructor_name":"Simeon Alder","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2025-05-06 23:53:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"I tried to give this class a chance, but this made me hate economics entirely. I really enjoyed 301, but 302 was miserable. Each week covers a chapter, but he spends so much time during the first lecture rambling and going on tangents that the second lecture of the week he races through content. Avoid if possible, or go to tutoring/office hours.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2775005","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:32.113709+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNzg5NTgy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2775005","instructor_name":"Simeon Alder","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2025-03-19 16:53:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"In his current class and it might be the most disorganized style of teaching I've experienced at the university thus far. We've had chapters on exams covered in lecture for has long as 15 minutes, he goes 5-7 minutes over lecture every time and he releases important exam information 24 hours before the exam. Good teacher. Greta guy. Organization 👎","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2775005","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:32.113709+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNzI1NjAw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2775005","instructor_name":"Simeon Alder","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2025-03-02 22:23:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"Easily the most frustrating teacher I have ever taken in my whole life. Flies through lectures. Creates impossible weekly homework. I don't think anyone has ever ace'd anything in his class yet, not even homework. A demoralizing class. Pretentious at best. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2775005","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:32.113709+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMzExMjA3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2775005","instructor_name":"Simeon Alder","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2024-12-15 20:59:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"Reaped from switching from Prof. Johnson's section. Prof. Alder's class is clearly structured, with engaging lectures, as he connects topics to real-world issues. Very closely tied to the textbook, and you won't succeed without following it, but that only makes learning better! Discussion materials and feedback on homework assignments is great.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2775005","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:32.113709+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5ODM5MDE0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2775005","instructor_name":"Simeon Alder","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2024-10-22 16:14:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"Do not take him if you don't feel like reading the textbook every night. The exams are almost exactly like the homeworks, but what is taught in lecture/discussion does not prepare you for the homeworks. You will need to teach yourself how to do everything by going through the textbook. Lecture is almost entirely theoretical which just doesn't help.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2775005","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:32.113709+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NzQ3NTUz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2775005","instructor_name":"Simeon Alder","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2023-12-19 22:47:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"Avoid this dude at all costs. Homework? You get questions with multiple parts so if you round early or have a mistake in your excel sheet you basically get a 0. Literally everyone cheats, so don't even try to be a good kid. Exams are the same, with questions with select multiple answers where if you miss one you get 0. Made me hate this class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2775005","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:32.113709+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4MzkxMzQz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2775005","instructor_name":"Simeon Alder","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2023-11-14 21:23:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"Not a great lecturer but if you read the textbook and go to office hours you'll be fine. Biggest complains are that his lectures are kinda boring (you'd be better off just reading the textbooks) and his exams are kind of hard to prep for. \n(Don't listen to the people saying his class is the hardest 302 section ever purely a skill issue)","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2775005","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:32.113709+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4MzAxODQ4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2775005","instructor_name":"Simeon Alder","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2023-10-24 01:25:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"Don't show up to lecture you won't do well. Actually, even if you show up to lecture, you won't understand anything unless you pore over the textbook on an almost daily basis. Homework is next to impossible without office hours/tutoring. The only reason I didn't give him a 1/5 is the lord of the rings themed exam questions. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2775005","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:32.113709+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3ODYyNjgy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2775005","instructor_name":"Simeon Alder","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2023-05-08 22:04:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"Only 1 attempt for each assignment and don't have a complete solution for each question. Never take his class otherwise you will be unfortunate.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2775005","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:32.113709+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MjA3MzAz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2775005","instructor_name":"Simeon Alder","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2022-12-20 23:06:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"Nice professor. clear teaching.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2775005","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:32.113709+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MjA3Mjgy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2775005","instructor_name":"Simeon Alder","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2022-12-20 23:04:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"He explains every content clearly during the lecture time and the homework assignment is really helpful for understanding the knowledge.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2775005","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:32.113709+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MzAyOTU3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2775005","instructor_name":"Simeon Alder","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2022-05-10 22:56:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"Awful professor. Insanely difficult class with very difficult assignments. You have no idea what the curve is till the very end. Exams are nothing like the homework. Even the homework is extremely difficult to do well on. Definitely do not take this class if your looking for a good grade.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2775005","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:32.113709+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MTg3NzIz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2775005","instructor_name":"Simeon Alder","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2022-04-28 23:46:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"I haven't disliked a class more. This class should not be this hard. The hw and test averages are around 60%. His lectures are the worst I have ever attended, he rambles the whole time. He doesn't respond to emails for days. Save yourself the headache of having to learn solely from a textbook and find a teacher that will teach you the material.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2775005","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:32.113709+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjY4Mjk3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2775005","instructor_name":"Simeon Alder","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2021-12-28 19:30:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"Terrible professor. He alway replies the email 2 days later. You never know your total grade and the curve whole semester. The curve is unfair to me because I got 80 percent in all exams with 55 mean grade. However, I only got ab finally, which is terrible to me.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2775005","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:32.113709+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjY2Njk0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2775005","instructor_name":"Simeon Alder","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2021-12-28 11:18:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"Althogh it is a tough class, the class has a generous curve and even you get a fifty percent on the exam it is a B. I got 50s on the exam 80s on the homework and somehow i ended up with an AB and i am really happy about that. Professor Alder is a smart guy and his lecture is interesting and entertaining. Definitely recommend it.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2775005","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:32.113709+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjU2ODAz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2775005","instructor_name":"Simeon Alder","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2021-12-26 18:14:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"Little to no study material for exams (which are very difficult and had a D-average) other than HW assignments which usually have an incorrect answer key, never have solutions posted and are also ridiculously hard. Lectures are straight from the textbook. This class was way harder than it shouldve been and the worst experience Ive had in Econ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2775005","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:32.113709+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjM1NjUw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2775005","instructor_name":"Simeon Alder","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2021-12-22 21:47:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"Only little really useful info related to HW he covered in the lecture, like about the formula that would be used in the homework, etc. The only possibility you can understand how to do the HW is to go to the discussion section. And the exam is of great amount but not in proportionate time. HW answers also have errors frequently. Not recommend.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2775005","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:32.113709+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NTk5NTQw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2775005","instructor_name":"Simeon Alder","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2021-12-19 21:51:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"Awful professor. Midterms are online exams that are open note in-person and are insanely difficult in comparison to the homework. Alder does not give accommodations and often does not reply to emails. Stay away at all costs to protect your mental health.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2775005","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:32.113709+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NTg5ODQ1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2775005","instructor_name":"Simeon Alder","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2021-12-18 19:23:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"HW and EXAMS - super hard. TAs rarely reply emails. There were lots of typos in HW and maybe in EXAMS too.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2775005","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:32.113709+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NDk3OTMw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2775005","instructor_name":"Simeon Alder","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2021-12-13 18:03:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"I liked how Prof. Alder encouraged his econ students to think like economists in lectures. He genuinely seemed to care about his econ students doing well in the major. However, the lectures were 50/50, some were full of him droning on, others were content heavy. The real problem is the difficulty of the homework and exams compared to the lectures.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2775005","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:32.113709+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MjQ4MDY1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2775005","instructor_name":"Simeon Alder","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2021-11-16 17:19:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"This guy is the worst professor Ive had at this school. His lectures are completely useless, he gives you no study materials for the exams except his ridiculous homework assignments which nobody ever gets full credit on and he never releases worked out solutions for. His exams are the exact same way. Like taking a masters level class, guys a joke.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2775005","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:32.113709+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0OTYzNTg1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2775005","instructor_name":"Simeon Alder","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2021-07-11 16:31:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"Enjoyed the class, but it is very stressful because you have no idea how you're doing in the class is until the very end. I spent so much time worried that I was getting 50s on exams and 80s on homework, but I somehow ended with an AB. He's a good lecturer and very interesting and knowledgable, discussion sections are boring but helpful.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2775005","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:32.113709+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0ODY0OTM4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2775005","instructor_name":"Simeon Alder","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2021-05-27 16:57:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"Incredibly smart guy, but this class is really hard. The exams were super tough and even getting a 50% was a B or greater at times. You had no clue what your grade was until the end of the semester when you curve it. A really good guy, and I would probably take him over anyone else, but make sure you work with others and study heavy before exams.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2775005","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:32.113709+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NTg3NzA5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2775005","instructor_name":"Simeon Alder","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2021-04-21 03:09:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Alder can sometimes provide really solid and clear explanations for the course content. However, given this is also an intermediate-level course, the midterms are quite difficult and hard to tackle. The packback questions can be a waste of time to some extent. Don't expect to get full marks for any assignments.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2775005","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:32.113709+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NTczNjI2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2775005","instructor_name":"Simeon Alder","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2021-04-19 15:42:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"I didn't know until the last half of the semester, but if you go to his office hours he will walk you through the homework and let you resubmit to get full points (uses Canvas quizzes for homework). He is really caring and patient and provides real-world examples/applications of the concepts/models during lectures. Totally recommend for 302!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2775005","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:32.113709+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NTAzOTU0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2775005","instructor_name":"Simeon Alder","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2021-04-04 01:12:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's not able to make the material clear. His exams and Homeworks are much tougher than what's been covered in his lectures. I've been to TAs OHs and both TAs said the exam is "tricky".","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2775005","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:32.113709+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNzM5MDk0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2775005","instructor_name":"Simeon Alder","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2019-12-21 19:39:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"ECON 302 with prof. Alder can be a pleasant journey. His experience in the financial sector is evidenced by his fluidity and ease when lecturing. Even considering the pesky PackBack posts, weekly homework was quite light. Read the book (which is excellent), pay attention in lecture, and all should go well.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2775005","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:32.113709+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNjIyNDQy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2775005","instructor_name":"Simeon Alder","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2019-12-12 04:03:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"I've had a lot of great classes at UW, but Simeon's 302 was one of my favorites. In fact, his class inspired my love of macro that has only continued to build and I would like to thank the Professor for that","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2775005","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:32.113709+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyMzk2MTUx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2775005","instructor_name":"Simeon Alder","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2019-11-12 03:30:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"I spent hours of time each week in Packback questions and received poor grades. His handout is just copies of textbooks, and it feels like he is simply reciting the textbook in lectures. Would not take his class again.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2775005","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:32.113709+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxNzk3MzA3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2775005","instructor_name":"Simeon Alder","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2019-05-07 16:34:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is really good; I like the way he gives lectures. Not an easy class, but worthing spending sometimes to learn. Take him class!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2775005","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:32.113709+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxNzY2MDY3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2775005","instructor_name":"Simeon Alder","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2019-05-04 02:57:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"Good lecturer. But sometimes you need to spend a large number of time to learn by yourself after class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2775005","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:32.113709+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMzM5MDMz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2775005","instructor_name":"Simeon Alder","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2019-02-06 04:38:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is a good professor, the mid-terms will be fine once you do and understand all the practice exam, final will be super difficult, I cannot understand that I have all the mid-terms and homework above A and with a final above 70 finally received a AB while who have much lower final score and almost same mid-term and homework grade finally have A.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2775005","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:32.113709+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMzEwMTMx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2775005","instructor_name":"Simeon Alder","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2019-01-27 19:57:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"I really like having Alder for 302. While he wasn't the most accessible outside of class, the tests were fair and homework wasn't bad. You don't have to do too much work in this class, just make sure that you skim the chapter the night before, absorb the material a second time during lecture, and you should be fine.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2775005","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:04:37.785372+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MTc2MDQw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:291952","instructor_name":"Steve Rick","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2022-12-18 03:52:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"I am extremely confident that the students leaving him a bad review simply don't care enough about economics to try to understand it. Steve teaches some pretty basic level classes so they are full of people taking the class because they have to with no desire to learn about it. If you expect to learn everything without effort, econ is not for you. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/291952","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:04:37.785372+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2NDAzNjU1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:291952","instructor_name":"Steve Rick","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2022-05-25 05:04:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"I think I went to maybe two lectures and got an AB. Once I realized his lectures were not beneficial, I was gone. Seriously just read the textbook, and you're good. For each exam, he pulls questions from the textbook test bank and pulls questions from the practice exam to put on the exams. Exams are 50 mp questions. Didn't go to a discussion once. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/291952","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:04:37.785372+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MzUyNzE0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:291952","instructor_name":"Steve Rick","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2022-05-16 21:55:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"This man is the type of guy to aim for 2nd place.\nPuts part-time effort for a full-time check.\nCares more about his \"real job\" at the credit union as opposed to teaching ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/291952","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:04:37.785372+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MzUxNzcz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:291952","instructor_name":"Steve Rick","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2022-05-16 20:20:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"I am a sophomore at UW and I can definitively say Steven Rick is not only the worst professor I have had in my 2 years at Madison but in my 20 years of life. If you want to learn anything do not take his class. He is the laziest professor on campus, his lectures are horrible, and you will leave the class knowing nothing about macroeconomics.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/291952","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:04:37.785372+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NDUwOTkw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:291952","instructor_name":"Steve Rick","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2016-05-03 14:38:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures go by pretty fast, so if you don't attend them MAKE SURE you're keeping up with the book or else midterm studying can be pretty rough. Steve is a super respectable guy who knows what he's talking about, but he does have another job as an economist which seems to be his main priority. Tests are on the harder side but definitely fair.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/291952","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:04:37.785372+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2MTYwMzM5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:291952","instructor_name":"Steve Rick","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2016-03-19 15:43:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"Macro is dry enough as it is. Steve's lectures are not very inspiring and don't seem to be conducive to studying for exams either (all book-based). He has another job so communication about the course depends on TAs. Exams are tough, but definitely fair. Decent amount of homework assigned weekly. 2 midterms, 1 final. Discussion is mandatory-ish.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/291952","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:04:37.785372+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5MzQ3MTQ=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:291952","instructor_name":"Steve Rick","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2004-04-11 11:46:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great Notes, talks fast, but good easy to talk to.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/291952","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:59:33.699702+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwMDMzMjU4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1430576","instructor_name":"Wendy Eudey","course_label":"ECON302","course_id":"ECON 302","course_uid":"course_9342eaf3d82a59634b605992","review_date":"2018-05-08 23:57:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very awesome professor. Took her for 102 and then again for 302. The practice tests are extremely similar to the real exams","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1430576","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0}]