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Will 100% take another class with DWJ if possible!\n","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":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNDIxMzY5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2040484","instructor_name":"David Johnson","course_label":"econ330","course_id":"ECON 330","course_uid":"course_9ff4b9c944ce562703c38578","review_date":"2025-12-31 13:17:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"Econ 330 with him was a great experience.He always taught with passion, and every lecture was informative and engaging.I especially appreciated how he used real-world examples to explain economic concepts, which helped me see economics more practically.He is one of the best professors at UW–Madison😊, and I would love to take his course again.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2040484","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":"UmF0aW5nLTgzMzYzNQ==","source_instructor_id":"rmp:76513","instructor_name":"Elizabeth Kelly","course_label":"ECON330","course_id":"ECON 330","course_uid":"course_9ff4b9c944ce562703c38578","review_date":"2003-04-14 18:19:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"No Comments","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/76513","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:41:34.192031+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTU4MDg5MA==","source_instructor_id":"rmp:76513","instructor_name":"Elizabeth Kelly","course_label":"ECON330","course_id":"ECON 330","course_uid":"course_9ff4b9c944ce562703c38578","review_date":"2003-02-18 15:03:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"No Comments","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/76513","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:41:34.192031+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTUzMTA2Mw==","source_instructor_id":"rmp:76513","instructor_name":"Elizabeth Kelly","course_label":"ECON330","course_id":"ECON 330","course_uid":"course_9ff4b9c944ce562703c38578","review_date":"2003-01-31 14:29:14 +0000 UTC","comment":"No Comments","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/76513","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":"UmF0aW5nLTExMzEyMTUw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:375567","instructor_name":"Menzie Chinn","course_label":"ECON330","course_id":"ECON 330","course_uid":"course_9ff4b9c944ce562703c38578","review_date":"2006-01-06 00:48:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"unreal, you better have econ 302","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/375567","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":"UmF0aW5nLTQwOTE4MzYy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:291952","instructor_name":"Steve Rick","course_label":"ECON330","course_id":"ECON 330","course_uid":"course_9ff4b9c944ce562703c38578","review_date":"2025-04-11 04:13:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"Ask him real world questions he is happy to give his thoughts. Very nice guy!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/291952","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:04:37.785372+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNzg2ODI1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:291952","instructor_name":"Steve Rick","course_label":"ECON330","course_id":"ECON 330","course_uid":"course_9ff4b9c944ce562703c38578","review_date":"2025-03-19 00:31:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"The homework is not useful for the exams. You are required to purchase a textbook to do this homework and it does not even explain the chapter material clearly enough to go off on your own. This class was a complete waste of my time and left me more confused than ever.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/291952","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:04:37.785372+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MDE4ODE2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:291952","instructor_name":"Steve Rick","course_label":"ECON330","course_id":"ECON 330","course_uid":"course_9ff4b9c944ce562703c38578","review_date":"2020-12-10 18:53:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"This entire class is based out of the textbook and lectures rarely provide useful material. He has a pretty big full time job so it's clear his lectures and work is rushed. Most of the work is done by the TA and your entire grade is based down to basically 3 exams. He's not awful, but definitely not the best.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/291952","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:04:37.785372+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMDQwMjAx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:291952","instructor_name":"Steve Rick","course_label":"ECON330","course_id":"ECON 330","course_uid":"course_9ff4b9c944ce562703c38578","review_date":"2020-04-09 19:33:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"If you are interested in macroeconomics, the Fed, the 2009 crisis or the current COVID-19 crisis, or banking you will enjoy this class. He provides a lot of historical and current day backdrop, and it makes the complex banking system understandable. Go to lecture as he has an 'issue of the day' each class that will show up on the test. Very smart.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/291952","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:04:37.785372+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxNzQ1MTI3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:291952","instructor_name":"Steve Rick","course_label":"ECON330","course_id":"ECON 330","course_uid":"course_9ff4b9c944ce562703c38578","review_date":"2019-05-02 14:39:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"Steve Rick is not a full time professor, he works for Cuna Mutual, and it shows. Single handedly one of the worst professors Ive had here. No lecture material shows up on the exams, he doesnt respond to his UW email which in specific circumstances is a huge problem. I would never recommend taking him.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTMxNjY1MTI0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:291952","instructor_name":"Steve Rick","course_label":"ECON330","course_id":"ECON 330","course_uid":"course_9ff4b9c944ce562703c38578","review_date":"2019-04-24 18:36:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"Rick was great, really knows his way around the banking system. His lectures were well done and abundant with examples. The tests are worth way too much of the grade however and curved so an average on them is a BC. Study previous year exams and be sure to read the book.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/291952","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:04:37.785372+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MzMxMDA0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:291952","instructor_name":"Steve Rick","course_label":"ECON330","course_id":"ECON 330","course_uid":"course_9ff4b9c944ce562703c38578","review_date":"2017-12-24 18:30:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"I really enjoyed the class, it was pretty interesting and I learned a lot. You definitely don't have to go to all of the lectures, but he does include a few questions from it on every exam. I thought the lectures were pretty boring but made myself go. Study the practice tests he sends out, very similar to the actual exam/actually uses same question","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":"UmF0aW5nLTI4MzI5OTkz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:291952","instructor_name":"Steve Rick","course_label":"ECON330","course_id":"ECON 330","course_uid":"course_9ff4b9c944ce562703c38578","review_date":"2017-05-17 06:59:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"Loved him. Probably one of my favorite professors at UW. VERY interesting and smart man. Knows how to teach the material and his real life experience in the field really helps. Genuinely learnt a great deal and enjoyed going to lectures. Tests not hard at all if you actually study. Hope I can take another class with him.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NjQ2NTkw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:291952","instructor_name":"Steve Rick","course_label":"ECON330","course_id":"ECON 330","course_uid":"course_9ff4b9c944ce562703c38578","review_date":"2016-12-30 16:12:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"Steven Rick's exams dictated the course and was all based off the textbook. His final was notoriously difficult. I would not recommend taking this course as I honestly do not feel like I learned anything. His lectures were useless and it was all out of the textbook.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/291952","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:04:37.785372+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2MjYzMjE1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:291952","instructor_name":"Steve Rick","course_label":"ECON330","course_id":"ECON 330","course_uid":"course_9ff4b9c944ce562703c38578","review_date":"2016-04-10 01:03:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is very good at explaining economic issues and this is the only reason I go to lecture. He rarely talks about the exams and the majority of material tested is not in his lecture, you have to read textbook by yourself. His exams are easy m/c with some questions that tests you on (detailed) memorization. A cut-off is ridiculously high. (94%+)","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/291952","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:04:37.785372+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0OTMzNDY1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:291952","instructor_name":"Steve Rick","course_label":"ECON330","course_id":"ECON 330","course_uid":"course_9ff4b9c944ce562703c38578","review_date":"2015-06-03 14:01:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's a good lecturer who really knows his stuff about econ but the lectures get long and boring. The class is just 3 exams and weekly homework. The exams get progressively harder but are graded on a curve, where less than 10% of people get an A. So you have to work for it but it was an interesting class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/291952","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:04:37.785372+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0OTAyNzE1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:291952","instructor_name":"Steve Rick","course_label":"ECON330","course_id":"ECON 330","course_uid":"course_9ff4b9c944ce562703c38578","review_date":"2015-05-26 13:30:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"Rick is one of the best lecturers I've had in the Econ department. But the lecture material has minimal relevance for exams. To do well in this class, READ the book and do the practice exams. You can get away with not attending a single lecture and do well in the course. Exams have little to no curve and consist of 50 mc questions. Expect an AB. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/291952","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:04:37.785372+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MjUwNTg3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:291952","instructor_name":"Steve Rick","course_label":"ECON330","course_id":"ECON 330","course_uid":"course_9ff4b9c944ce562703c38578","review_date":"2015-01-07 21:32:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"Steve is awesome and one of my favorite professors in Madison. I took him for 330 as well as 102. If you want to keep up on current news in the economy, go to lecture, otherwise it isn't necessary. Most of the learning comes from the textbook. Tests aren't too difficult and the grading is fair. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/291952","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:04:37.785372+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzOTE2MTYx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:291952","instructor_name":"Steve Rick","course_label":"ECON330","course_id":"ECON 330","course_uid":"course_9ff4b9c944ce562703c38578","review_date":"2014-12-01 18:06:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures were really interesting and applicable to current events. However, most of the exam material comes from the textbook which he only brushes over in lectures. Discussions were only useful to turn in homework. Great class overall though and I learned a lot. ","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":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMzA2Njkz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:291952","instructor_name":"Steve Rick","course_label":"ECON330","course_id":"ECON 330","course_uid":"course_9ff4b9c944ce562703c38578","review_date":"2014-05-23 22:26:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great professor! Uses real life examples to illustrate his concepts. I wouldn't say this class was an easy A by any stretch, but if you ace the two midterms, you should be comfortable in the finals. That being said, you should still consult the textbook due to the brevity of his powerpoint slides. Good luck!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/291952","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:04:37.785372+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMDc0NjY5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:291952","instructor_name":"Steve Rick","course_label":"ECON330","course_id":"ECON 330","course_uid":"course_9ff4b9c944ce562703c38578","review_date":"2014-04-22 10:10:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great class, Great Teacher. Very easy to understand in lecture. Keeps you up early in the morning. Study for midterms and final.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMDEyMjk0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:291952","instructor_name":"Steve Rick","course_label":"ECON330","course_id":"ECON 330","course_uid":"course_9ff4b9c944ce562703c38578","review_date":"2014-04-09 13:27:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"I took Econ 330 after having him for 102. His class is hard to figure out due to the fact that he never talks about the tests. Majority of the test is from the book and never even mentioned in lecture. While the subject material is interesting I would not recommend taking this class from him.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/291952","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:04:37.785372+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyODk2MDU2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:291952","instructor_name":"Steve Rick","course_label":"ECON330","course_id":"ECON 330","course_uid":"course_9ff4b9c944ce562703c38578","review_date":"2014-03-08 17:28:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"Amazing professor.  He posts material online, but doesn't just read off of his slides.  He uses great analogies to explain difficult concepts.  Exams are 50 MC questions and are very similar to past exams (which he provides a lot of).  Study past exams and go to lecture and no reason you shouldn't get an A in this class","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/291952","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:04:37.785372+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNjc0MTE0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:291952","instructor_name":"Steve Rick","course_label":"ECON330","course_id":"ECON 330","course_uid":"course_9ff4b9c944ce562703c38578","review_date":"2013-12-30 12:49:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"You'll mostly learn by reading the book and attending discussion. Rick is a good lecturer, but he mostly just repeats what was in the reading. Mostly, but not entirely - he'll still throw in a number of random \"gotcha!\" questions from lecture (and not in the book) that seemed unimportant at the time, making it difficult to get an A. Expect an AB.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNTk4MDMx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:291952","instructor_name":"Steve Rick","course_label":"ECON330","course_id":"ECON 330","course_uid":"course_9ff4b9c944ce562703c38578","review_date":"2013-12-18 04:18:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"Struggled figuring out his class expectations at first and didn't do great on midterms, he never talked about the tests and what to expect(TA didn't know much either). Didn't go to class after the second midterm and aced the final by just studying the book and past tests. Interesting content, lectures were lacking and irrelevant.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/291952","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:04:37.785372+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNTUwMTQy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:291952","instructor_name":"Steve Rick","course_label":"ECON330","course_id":"ECON 330","course_uid":"course_9ff4b9c944ce562703c38578","review_date":"2013-12-14 04:08:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"this course could easily be an online class. the reviews below are all true.. attending lecture is a waste of time and the course relies on the book 100%. memorize the practice exams and read the book and do the homework and youll be fine. pretty disappointed with this class","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/291952","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:04:37.785372+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyMzMwMTQ4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:291952","instructor_name":"Steve Rick","course_label":"ECON330","course_id":"ECON 330","course_uid":"course_9ff4b9c944ce562703c38578","review_date":"2013-11-16 20:12:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"Steve does not uses book. lectures do not really reflect exam materials, which come from past exams that are uploaded. Even if you did went to lectures, you might get a lower grade than others who thoroughly studied past exams. Curve is questionable, does not respond to emails. The course itself is good, but  instructor is not as much.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/291952","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:04:37.785372+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxNzg4NzU3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:291952","instructor_name":"Steve Rick","course_label":"ECON330","course_id":"ECON 330","course_uid":"course_9ff4b9c944ce562703c38578","review_date":"2013-05-18 17:07:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"Definitely DO NOT recommend. Class is boring and he doesn't even test on things he goes over in lecture. He tests directly from the book and the homework is online and directly from the book as well. Definitely disappointed with this class (coming from an econ major).","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":"UmF0aW5nLTIxNjU2MjE0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:291952","instructor_name":"Steve Rick","course_label":"ECON330","course_id":"ECON 330","course_uid":"course_9ff4b9c944ce562703c38578","review_date":"2013-05-02 10:36:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very poor quality of instruction.  The publisher dictates %100 of course content.  Exams, homework and lecture are all thanks to Pearson Publishing.  If you are interested in banking, I recommend Khan Academy.  If you want an easy A, do the hw online and do a bunch of practice tests.  Very shocked that the UW Econ department.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/291952","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:04:37.785372+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxNTk3NTk2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:291952","instructor_name":"Steve Rick","course_label":"ECON330","course_id":"ECON 330","course_uid":"course_9ff4b9c944ce562703c38578","review_date":"2013-04-24 18:08:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"Contents were pretty straight forward if you have some background information in macroeconomics. Try to do all of the practice exams. Average is really high. Each exam is 50 problems 2 points each so if you miss 8 problems, it's like BC. Steve doesn't really respond emails and one of the two TA's knowledge is very questionable.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/291952","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:04:37.785372+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMzAyMTU1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:291952","instructor_name":"Steve Rick","course_label":"ECON330","course_id":"ECON 330","course_uid":"course_9ff4b9c944ce562703c38578","review_date":"2013-01-28 15:44:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures are boring for an 8:25 power lecture but he tries to make it interesting. He is only a lecturer and therefore doesn't really care about exams/grading. It shows in the fact that he doesn't relate relevant course material to exam expectations.  Exams aren't terrible, but only past exams are really worth studying. Attendance not necessary.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/291952","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:04:37.785372+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwMzcwNDgw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:291952","instructor_name":"Steve Rick","course_label":"ECON330","course_id":"ECON 330","course_uid":"course_9ff4b9c944ce562703c38578","review_date":"2012-06-01 11:46:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"you dont have to go but he is one of the better econ professors at madison so you should just to listen. if you know anything you wont get less than a B and if you put in a couple extra hours of studying you will get an AB/A.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/291952","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:04:37.785372+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwMzU1NzMz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:291952","instructor_name":"Steve Rick","course_label":"ECON330","course_id":"ECON 330","course_uid":"course_9ff4b9c944ce562703c38578","review_date":"2012-05-28 21:04:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"I attended class maybe 6-7 times during the whole semester.  Just memorize the practice exams, do the HW, read the book and go to discussion section if you're confused by anything.  I received an AB, and it likely wouldn't have been higher if I had attended lecture because it had nothing to do with the exams.  This class is so easy.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/291952","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:04:37.785372+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5NTkyNTAz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:291952","instructor_name":"Steve Rick","course_label":"ECON330","course_id":"ECON 330","course_uid":"course_9ff4b9c944ce562703c38578","review_date":"2011-12-21 11:27:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very good professor, though lecture has nothing to do with exams, its interesting.  For exams memorize the previous ones and you will be good.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTE5MjQ2OTU5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:291952","instructor_name":"Steve Rick","course_label":"ECON330","course_id":"ECON 330","course_uid":"course_9ff4b9c944ce562703c38578","review_date":"2011-11-15 20:26:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"Steve Rick is a great guy; lectures are insightful, though not very useful for exams. Memorize past exams and you'll pretty much get at least a B. Great class overall!","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":"UmF0aW5nLTE4NjE2MDk3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:291952","instructor_name":"Steve Rick","course_label":"ECON330","course_id":"ECON 330","course_uid":"course_9ff4b9c944ce562703c38578","review_date":"2011-05-17 00:49:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"His lectures about the current issues are interesting, and you may not want to miss them. If you want to just get a good grade, then don't go to the lecture and memorize all the past exams since 2008.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTE4MzczOTUy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:291952","instructor_name":"Steve Rick","course_label":"ECON330","course_id":"ECON 330","course_uid":"course_9ff4b9c944ce562703c38578","review_date":"2011-04-07 17:24:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"I dont know what the other kids were talking about, this class is NOT easy. I got an 85 on an exam and it was a BC! Steve is a cool enough guy, but the lectures are not helpful on the test and the curve makes it impossible to get a good grade.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/291952","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:04:37.785372+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3MTM1MDY3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:291952","instructor_name":"Steve Rick","course_label":"ECON330","course_id":"ECON 330","course_uid":"course_9ff4b9c944ce562703c38578","review_date":"2010-05-06 08:33:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lecture is very optional since he simply relates text material to current events.  For exams, study the textbook and past exams and you should be in good shape.  Even though lectures aren't exactly useful for the exam, I found myself wanting to go because it's cool to learn real world stuff.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/291952","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:04:37.785372+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2ODQxNzQ5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:291952","instructor_name":"Steve Rick","course_label":"ECON330","course_id":"ECON 330","course_uid":"course_9ff4b9c944ce562703c38578","review_date":"2010-03-02 18:46:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"Steve Rick is the man!  His lectures are very clear and his exams are straight from the book.  Also, he uses alot of questions from old exams just with different wording or numbers so don't be fooled by Rick's Tricks ;) I highly recommend this class, I got an A by going to lecture, reading the chapters and doing old exams.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/291952","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:04:37.785372+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1ODMzMTE5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:291952","instructor_name":"Steve Rick","course_label":"ECON330","course_id":"ECON 330","course_uid":"course_9ff4b9c944ce562703c38578","review_date":"2009-05-13 22:21:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"Steve Rick is a great econ prof! His lectures are clear and engaging. Tests are multiple choice and pretty easy. Do the practice exams posted online because some of the questions are the same. Homework due weekly, but easy and you will get full credit just for doing it. Take this class, especially if you are an econ or business major!","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":"UmF0aW5nLTE1Mzk4MzUy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:291952","instructor_name":"Steve Rick","course_label":"ECON330","course_id":"ECON 330","course_uid":"course_9ff4b9c944ce562703c38578","review_date":"2009-01-21 12:35:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very detailed exams","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/291952","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:04:37.785372+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1Mzc1OTAw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:291952","instructor_name":"Steve Rick","course_label":"ECON330","course_id":"ECON 330","course_uid":"course_9ff4b9c944ce562703c38578","review_date":"2009-01-15 00:03:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"Interesting and engaging lecturer. Study old tests if you want to do well in the class. Homework is irrelevant and silly. Overall, I highly recommend this class and teacher IFF you are interested in the material.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTE1MjU2MjU2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:291952","instructor_name":"Steve Rick","course_label":"ECON330","course_id":"ECON 330","course_uid":"course_9ff4b9c944ce562703c38578","review_date":"2008-12-21 10:27:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great class. READ THE BOOK! Try to go to class, but don't worry about missing too much. The TA's sucked so discussion section isn't very important. Memomorize practice exams!","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":"UmF0aW5nLTE1MTA4MzM0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:291952","instructor_name":"Steve Rick","course_label":"ECON330","course_id":"ECON 330","course_uid":"course_9ff4b9c944ce562703c38578","review_date":"2008-12-04 20:29:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"my favorite UW teacher so far, he knows what he talks about and makes it clear, he's a classy guy too i might add, only bad part is tests are easy so the curve is steep.  Bottom line is you can't go wrong with him.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTEzOTA3MjQ1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:291952","instructor_name":"Steve Rick","course_label":"ECON330","course_id":"ECON 330","course_uid":"course_9ff4b9c944ce562703c38578","review_date":"2007-12-25 12:53:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"I really like steve. I took 330 just because he was teaching it. He knows his stuff. The thing to remember is the tests are straight from the book. You could skip every lecture and read the chapters and you will get an a. He is a very good speaker and although many things he says are not tested, it is information that will benefit you in the future","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/291952","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:04:37.785372+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExOTQwNTAw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:291952","instructor_name":"Steve Rick","course_label":"ECON330","course_id":"ECON 330","course_uid":"course_9ff4b9c944ce562703c38578","review_date":"2006-05-25 10:49:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"very helpful prof, lectures organized and clear, but can get boring if you have already done the readings as the slides are taken right from the book. hw crazy easy, ta was horrible, exams tough- very specific questions can make you do bad if you dont know enough of the right things. overall good course.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/291952","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:04:37.785372+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4ODc5NjU=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:291952","instructor_name":"Steve Rick","course_label":"ECON330","course_id":"ECON 330","course_uid":"course_9ff4b9c944ce562703c38578","review_date":"2005-05-19 00:18:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"I highly recommend taking ECON 330 with Steve. He explains well, but has the habit of going too fast. But, he is willing to explain the materials again after the lecture if you were to approach him. Exams are relatively easy if you study and do plenty revisions of past papers. He also gives out 10 extra credit point in each of the three exams.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTI5NDIzODU=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:291952","instructor_name":"Steve Rick","course_label":"ECON330","course_id":"ECON 330","course_uid":"course_9ff4b9c944ce562703c38578","review_date":"2004-12-08 00:31:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very easy tests.  He talks fast, but all of his lectures are on powerpoint.  He doesn't try to trick you.  Definitely worth your time for four credits.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/291952","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:04:37.785372+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyMjQ1ODk=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:291952","instructor_name":"Steve Rick","course_label":"ECON330","course_id":"ECON 330","course_uid":"course_9ff4b9c944ce562703c38578","review_date":"2004-06-07 00:02:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"Steve is the best professor I've ever had!  He is also nice to look at :)","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/291952","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:04:37.785372+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4NjcxNDQ=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:291952","instructor_name":"Steve Rick","course_label":"ECON330","course_id":"ECON 330","course_uid":"course_9ff4b9c944ce562703c38578","review_date":"2004-03-29 23:28:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very good professor.  He was very clear and available.  His exams weren't easy but definately not the hardest I've ever had.  He was very knowledgeable of the material and sometimes spoke quickly but always slowed down if asked to.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/291952","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0}]