[{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:36.234485+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2MTYwMzIw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1965762","instructor_name":"Andrea Wilson","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2016-03-19 15:29:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"Andrea is smart professor but scatterbrained. Lectures are great but not always clear. However, she is more than helpful at office hours & exams are extremely fair. Lecture and discussion not mandatory. 2 midterms (better score counts), cumulative final, 5 graded homework assignments (4 best scores count). Clear that she wants students to succeed.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1965762","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:36.234485+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1ODIzNjI1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1965762","instructor_name":"Andrea Wilson","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2015-12-25 14:28:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"She is a nice person and she really knows her stuff. However, her lectures are boring and she always look very disorganized. She tends to talk too much in class. You are better off just reading her slides on your own, which she posts online. She willing to stop and answer questions in lecture though. Overall, average professor but not the worst.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1965762","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:36.234485+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1MzU5NDM2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1965762","instructor_name":"Andrea Wilson","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2015-11-06 14:50:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"Andrea's lectures are kind of unclear and she seems flustered at times but you can tell that she truly wants her students to succeed. 5 homework sets, 2 exams (the better grade is the only one that counts) and a final. Discussion optional. Her office hours are SUPER helpful so take advantage of them!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1965762","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:36.234485+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0NDk4NDY0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1965762","instructor_name":"Andrea Wilson","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2015-03-25 00:10:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"Definitely take her if you have the chance. She's extremely smart and just an overall great teacher. She also sympathizes with students who don't understand the material and bends over backwards to help them. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1965762","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:36.234485+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MzkxOTg4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1965762","instructor_name":"Andrea Wilson","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2015-02-17 23:06:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"She's a visiting professor from NYU. Not much to complain about. She mumbles a bit, slides are good, prep sheet for exams were great. But didn't learn a ton. She seems to omit a bunch of stuff you'd expect to learn in intermediate microecon. If you wanna be a hardcore econ major, try a different professor.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1965762","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:15.480044+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MTUzMzg2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1632497","instructor_name":"Christopher McKelvey","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2014-12-20 05:28:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"McKelvey's lectures are clear and succinct but I had trouble paying attentionstaying awake in them so I ended up going to less and less as the semester wore on. It did not affect my grade, however. As long as you do the problem sets (online homework), read the textbook, and do practice problems, you will do well. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1632497","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:15.480044+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyODA1Njkw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1632497","instructor_name":"Christopher McKelvey","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2014-01-30 02:30:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"Awesome professor. Super nice/understanding guy. Very straightforward. Exams are extremely fair and he is also a great exam designer. Creates questions that accurately measure knowledge/ability that also separate students in tiers. Highly recommend.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1632497","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:15.480044+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNjUxMDE3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1632497","instructor_name":"Christopher McKelvey","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2013-12-24 12:33:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"Extremely good professor and not a hard class.  There are shortcuts to remember things, ex: cobb douglas demand.  Learn how to derive it and not memorize the trick.  It will make the class very easy.  Book is not very useful because the notes are online.  His work with development economics is also interesting to talk to him about.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1632497","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:15.480044+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNTY3Njk3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1632497","instructor_name":"Christopher McKelvey","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2013-12-16 01:53:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor McKelvey is interesting and approachable. Lecture was pretty boring. The class did not participate in anything. The homework was far too easy to adequately prepare the class for exams, but the curve was good.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1632497","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:15.480044+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5NzA0OTE3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1632497","instructor_name":"Christopher McKelvey","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2012-01-10 17:10:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very good professor! Super clear. Though the concepts are too much, they are not hard to understand. Easy A.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1632497","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:15.480044+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5NjI4NTMx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1632497","instructor_name":"Christopher McKelvey","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2011-12-27 16:28:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"answers to problem sets are given in discussion pretty much. midterms are the same as the past midterms that he posts online. easy A dont know how people can get less than a B in this class especially with the curve he gives.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1632497","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:15.480044+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5NjE0ODA1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1632497","instructor_name":"Christopher McKelvey","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2011-12-24 00:25:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"Good professor and very well-spoken. Powers through the lecture slides though. Exams are very fair, but there is a lot of material. The concepts are not hard to grasp though","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1632497","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:15.480044+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5NTUzNTA5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1632497","instructor_name":"Christopher McKelvey","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2011-12-17 17:02:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"Good teacher and good guy. Always willing to help. The class is difficult though- I don't recommend it. Midterm 2 average was 63. It covers way too much material and you are responsible for knowing it all. (especially for the cumulative final).","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1632497","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:15.480044+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5MjU3Njcy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1632497","instructor_name":"Christopher McKelvey","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2011-11-16 18:48:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very easy to understand lectures.  Power point slides are organized and explain thing effectively.  Highly recommended.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1632497","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:15.480044+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5MTI1MTI4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1632497","instructor_name":"Christopher McKelvey","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2011-10-29 00:04:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"New professor, but his lecturing was clear, and he was easy to understand.  Highly recommended!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1632497","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:03.564653+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMjgxMDY3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1904025","instructor_name":"David Hansen","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2025-12-16 07:28:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"The grading is extremely poor! This course is very difficult. And I heard that another professor's course consists entirely of multiple-choice questions, while this professor requires continuous calculations throughout the course.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1904025","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:03.564653+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2ODI1MTc5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1904025","instructor_name":"David Hansen","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2016-07-22 10:50:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Hansen gets a bad rep, but he is a very hard instructor. His test are extremely difficult and it is imperative that you study hard for the exams. His homework can be quite overwhelming so take advantage of office hours if you need to take 301 with him.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1904025","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:03.564653+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1MDU3Njg4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1904025","instructor_name":"David Hansen","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2015-07-22 09:52:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"Took 301 as a summer class meaning the lectures were longer and probably more boring than normal. He does not use numeric examples often, and it feels like he's doing proofs all class. Textbook was not that helpful. The midterms and final were definitely not easy but the curve was tremendous. I got a 42% on both and ended with a B in the class. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1904025","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:03.564653+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzNDg5Njk4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1904025","instructor_name":"David Hansen","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2014-07-31 21:47:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"i took the class during this summer. i have him again next semester for ECON 464 and i'm looking forward for it bc he is really nice and willing to help you whenever you need one. i liked the way how he doesnt use ppt but actually writes things down on the board. the exams were very hard but the curves were amazing! to get an A, def need hard work","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1904025","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":"UmF0aW5nLTQzMDEyNDU4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2040484","instructor_name":"David Johnson","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2026-05-03 23:17:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"Really good professor. He's kind of maybe insane, but gets you engaged in the lecture and teaches the subject in a super interesting and applied way.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTQyOTc5Mzc1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2040484","instructor_name":"David Johnson","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2026-04-30 05:43:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"It has been an honor to have him as my economics professor over the past year in both Econ 301 and Econ 330. Of all the subjects I have studied in college, economics has been the most interesting to me, and he is the reason I want to continue studying economics. the lectures are always engaging, and his passion for teaching really shows!!","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":"UmF0aW5nLTQyOTE2MTg1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2040484","instructor_name":"David Johnson","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2026-04-23 19:27:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"Speaks in a demeaning tone to students. I leave with a headache every lecture. Final is 40% of your grade. Not clear at all and jumps around a lot. Some people love him tho","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2040484","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:00.394072+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyODM5MjQ5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2040484","instructor_name":"David Johnson","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2026-04-15 02:06:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"Well, Prof DWJ doesn't just teach from books, he owns the subject. Pure intuition on the chalkboard, turning every lecture into a masterclass that keeps everyone locked in. ","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":"UmF0aW5nLTQyODM5MTc5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2040484","instructor_name":"David Johnson","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2026-04-15 01:54:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"Wonderful Professor!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2040484","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:00.394072+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyODM5MTYz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2040484","instructor_name":"David Johnson","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2026-04-15 01:51:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"Such a wonderful professor! Very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the subject matter!","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":"UmF0aW5nLTQyODIzMjA5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2040484","instructor_name":"David Johnson","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2026-04-13 15:14:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"SCREAMS during lecture. Has most things already written on the board so during class you are scrambling to write instead of paying attention. Points and yells \"GOT IT?!?\". Makes things WAY more complicated than they need to be. I did not go to OH which I heard was better. But why do I have to go to not get yelled at? Highly recommend another option","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2040484","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:00.394072+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyODA5MDY2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2040484","instructor_name":"David Johnson","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2026-04-09 22:54:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"Inspirational but he is just unbearable to listen to in lectures.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2040484","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:00.394072+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyODA5MDU0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2040484","instructor_name":"David Johnson","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2026-04-09 22:52:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"bad professor","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2040484","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:00.394072+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyODA4NjA3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2040484","instructor_name":"David Johnson","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2026-04-09 21:49:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"criticizes students for using the bathroom, says it's interrupting his lecture","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2040484","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:00.394072+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyODA4NjAw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2040484","instructor_name":"David Johnson","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2026-04-09 21:48:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"Makes things more complicated than it needs to be","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2040484","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:00.394072+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyODA4NTg2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2040484","instructor_name":"David Johnson","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2026-04-09 21:46:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is straight up yelling at you for 75 minutes twice a week. I don't understand the good reviews because I genuinely can not understand him, he just yells all the time. I guess people think it's funny, but it makes it so hard to learn. The material is fine, but I started skipping class because of his behavior. DO NOT TAKE.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2040484","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:00.394072+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MDAwMTY5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2040484","instructor_name":"David Johnson","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2022-03-31 03:13:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"David Johnson the GOAT. I took Intermediate Micro with him - a tough class, but I think he did a great job explaining. Lectures are awesome and his energy is always there. UW Legend.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM1ODc0MTQ5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2040484","instructor_name":"David Johnson","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2022-02-22 20:13:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"Literally the GOAT. You won't find another professor that cares about teaching more than David. The greatest lectures ever. No slides, just pure knowledge, high energy, and a lot of chalk. David spends the first 30 or so minutes going over current events and directly relates what you're learning to real-life events. Best experience. Go to his OH!!","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NzczMjc2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2040484","instructor_name":"David Johnson","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2022-01-19 19:45:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"Johnson is the best economic prof in the whole university! He constructed his course logically and organized. He read economic news at the beginning of each class which was interesting and introduced the following topic of each lecture. He allowed unlimited attempts for problem sets and would give extra credit which would boost your grade.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjY1ODM4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2040484","instructor_name":"David Johnson","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2021-12-28 05:02:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"If you dont have any sort of passion for economics before taking a course from Professor Johnson, you certainly will afterward. He is very passionate about the subject matter, and takes significant steps to ensure his students have the same passion, despite massive lecture sizes. Overall, a truly wonderful Professor.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MjY1NDMy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2040484","instructor_name":"David Johnson","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2021-01-12 06:10:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"Best economics professor at the entire university. Take any class you can with Johnson!","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":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMTkxOTg4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2040484","instructor_name":"David Johnson","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2020-05-04 00:35:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"Best economics professor at UW-Madison","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":"UmF0aW5nLTMyODA3NTE4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2040484","instructor_name":"David Johnson","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2020-01-07 22:34:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"One of the best (and most challenging) professors I have ever had. His exams are tough but his lectures are fast paced, interesting and relevant. Going to his office hours and review sessions was super helpful.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNTY3ODEw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2040484","instructor_name":"David Johnson","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2019-12-08 21:40:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"Literally the best lecturer I have ever had. I don't even care about economics I just keep taking it because I wanted to have him as a professor again. These classes have nothing to do with my major. That being said, if you want to put in minimal effort, this isn't the prof for you. The way he structures his class kinda forces you to learn.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTMyMzYyOTE2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2040484","instructor_name":"David Johnson","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2019-11-05 21:12:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"Best prof I've ever had. If you have the chance to take one of his classes definitely do it. Tests can be hard but if you do the homework you won't have a problem. Take advantage of office hours","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":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMjk2NjM2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2040484","instructor_name":"David Johnson","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2019-01-23 19:50:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"Johnson is the GOAT!! He's super energetic and even if he is sometimes all over the place, he gives you every tool you need to pass his class. Put in some effort, go over problem sets, and do practice exams, and the midterms are not that hard. Lectures are pretty much mandatory, but very engaging. TAKE ECON WITH JOHNSON, YOU WON'T REGRET IT!","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":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMTQ1OTc5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2040484","instructor_name":"David Johnson","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2018-12-23 20:54:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Johnson might be the best professor I've had at Madison. His lectures are incredibly energetic. You won't get bored. He has office hours 4 days a week. They are very helpful. 301 is the hardest course in the economics department, but Professor Johnson gives you every opportunity to be successful. Put in the work and you'll be fine.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMTE3NTM3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2040484","instructor_name":"David Johnson","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2018-12-20 18:14:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"A fantastic lecturer that made the class much easier to learn. Microeconomics is an extremely tough course, but if you go to lectures and ask questions during office hours, then you start to understand the material. Using the textbook along with lecture notes is a great way to understand the material. Tests are very difficult, so expect to study.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTMwNjAzNjY4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2040484","instructor_name":"David Johnson","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2018-10-23 21:53:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"David Johnson is hands down the best professor at this university. He is incredibly hilarious and gives students all the tools that they need to synthesize and understand concepts in the course. 301 isn't easy, but he helps guide you through a hard class. Super available outside class, and fair exams. I wish I could take him for every Econ class.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTI4NzM4MzIw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2040484","instructor_name":"David Johnson","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2017-10-12 17:35:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"This man is the best thing that has happened to University of Wisconsin Economics for the last decade at least. He is inspiring, brilliant, willing to help, challenging, and extremely personable. I learned more in his 301 class than any class I've ever taken. He should teach 301, 302 and an advanced elective, I'd take them all.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTI4MTkxMjQz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2040484","instructor_name":"David Johnson","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2017-05-02 21:11:14 +0000 UTC","comment":"Simply brilliant. You're missing out if you can't take a class with DWJ during your time at UW. He is very captivating in lecture and provides the most helpful feedback in office hours. This is my second course with him and I wish I could take more. Absolutely wonderful, well informed, hilariously witty, loud, outgoing, personable. Best professor.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTI4MDAyNTU1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2040484","instructor_name":"David Johnson","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2017-04-05 20:10:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"Awesome professor, makes lecture interesting by using real world application. Has tons of office hours and is very approachable, witty, hilarious. One thing I hated about the class was that average midterm scores were around 60% which is his usual. He curved that mean to a B, but I wish he just made the exams more doable and analogous to the course","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":"UmF0aW5nLTE0Mjk4MTkw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:76513","instructor_name":"Elizabeth Kelly","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2008-04-15 22:40:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very good professor. Extremely good at teaching and making what she is saying very clear. Go to lecture though. I don't know who  rated her poorly, but I disagree. The class is definitely doable, the tests are too. Just study for them. The curve is kind of tough though.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/76513","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:11.874384+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyOTgzMDE5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2836552","instructor_name":"Fran Flanagan","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2026-04-30 16:52:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"super vanilla, traditional teacher. no homework but practice. posts lectures online and writes notes the entire lecture, no suprises what's on quizzes and tests. really weird about notation tho","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2836552","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:11.874384+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyODU2MzE2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2836552","instructor_name":"Fran Flanagan","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2026-04-16 23:43:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures for this class are kind of bland. 301 has a learning curve in terms of the content and notation, but becomes more manageable/you get used to it. The exams are no surprise to the course material. I'd say the most important thing is asking help from him or your TA. He's not the friendliest guy in the world in office hours but still good help","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2836552","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:11.874384+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNzgyODI3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2836552","instructor_name":"Fran Flanagan","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2026-04-05 23:03:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"A great teacher. The class is very rigorous. Be prepared to endure a lot of stress. I would advise every Economics student to take ECON210. Will help you feel more comfortable with variables as well as the calculus application in upper level courses.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2836552","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:11.874384+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNTgyMjE5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2836552","instructor_name":"Fran Flanagan","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2026-02-04 16:45:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"Fran is good at explaining simple questions using simple examples. Good job! Good professor!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2836552","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:11.874384+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNTQ1MTY2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2836552","instructor_name":"Fran Flanagan","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2026-01-24 19:43:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"301 is a step up in difficulty from 101, however, if you go to office hours, he explains things very simplistically and is very straightforward about what you need to know about each topic for exams. Use the old midterms and finals he posts to study for upcoming exams. Ive literally seen exact questions from the old exams on the final exam I took.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2836552","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:11.874384+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMzYwOTI3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2836552","instructor_name":"Fran Flanagan","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2025-12-20 19:16:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"Much easier class than 302, as Fran's grading criteria are very clear and simple. While lectures aren't super engaging, he communicates concepts intuitively, and homework/exam questions actually test your knowledge of Econ, instead of a jumbled mess of algebraic simplification like 302. Discussions are optional, and the workload is very light.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2836552","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:11.874384+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNzUwNzQ4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2836552","instructor_name":"Fran Flanagan","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2025-03-09 06:03:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"His class way very straightforward. I didn't attend lecture but watched all the recordings and did the homework and reviews and felt 100% prepared for exams which were just like the homework/practice exams. He covers things very clearly, and I think I took for granted how nice it was to know exactly what I was expected to be able to do. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2836552","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:11.874384+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNTgwODQy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2836552","instructor_name":"Fran Flanagan","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2025-01-21 17:22:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof Flanagan's lectures, though not the most interesting, was clear and to the point. Go to lecture and discussion sections to best understand the material. Sections go through practice problems and review concepts introduced in lecture. He provides practice homework, practice exams, and all lectures recorded on Canvas. Very helpful professor.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2836552","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:11.874384+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNDE4Mzgy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2836552","instructor_name":"Fran Flanagan","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2024-12-22 23:22:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"Not very engaging lectures, would often go off on tangents that were unrelated to the scope of the class which made it easy to check out a little bit. Kind of difficult to do well based on a weird structure he has for how grades are given. No textbook makes the practice exams he gives the only way to study for tests, but they are helpful at least. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2836552","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:11.874384+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMzY0MzIw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2836552","instructor_name":"Fran Flanagan","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2024-12-18 17:05:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"A great professor and a great class. Exam heavy class. The first two exams were fairly straightforward. The final exam was immensely difficult, ended up tanking my grade. Be ready to study as this class is clearly not an introductory course.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2836552","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:11.874384+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMzI5NDIz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2836552","instructor_name":"Fran Flanagan","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2024-12-16 21:20:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"Hard tests and no curve compared to other instructors who teach the same class. Finals are usually open notes for other classes but not this class and has more questions compared to other finals. Office hours don't help with questions and not built around helping students learn.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2836552","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:11.874384+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMjI2NjA5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2836552","instructor_name":"Fran Flanagan","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2024-12-11 19:21:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class is definitely tough but I think Fran did the best he could with the heavy content. He records all lectures which is super nice. Overall I really enjoyed the class and he made the dense content more understandable. Tests were hard but the practice exams matched the exams almost exactly so if you studied it usually went well.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2836552","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:11.874384+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4Nzg5ODU2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2836552","instructor_name":"Fran Flanagan","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2023-12-24 21:41:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"Fran is a caring professor, but sometimes make the lecture quite boring and unorganized. Some key points tested in homework questions are never mentioned in his lecture. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2836552","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:11.874384+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4Nzg5NDQ5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2836552","instructor_name":"Fran Flanagan","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2023-12-24 20:08:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"Fran's course material is usually not interesting. You can't learn too much from the lecture. Even if you go to office hours, he doesn't care what you are asking, and therefore cannot give clear response which makes you confused.  ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2836552","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:11.874384+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4Nzc2Nzg2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2836552","instructor_name":"Fran Flanagan","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2023-12-22 17:22:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof Flanagan is a great guy. He taught Econ 301 with ease. He makes things look easy. Recommend taking 301 with him compared to other professors. The A however is 93 above, so its pretty competitive to get A in this class. I love how he divided the lectures and all the materials nicely. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2836552","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:11.874384+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NzI5Mzgx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2836552","instructor_name":"Fran Flanagan","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2023-12-18 19:15:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"Econ 301 wasn't bad, but some things were glossed over in lectures. About 85% of the points in the class are from the 2 midterms and one final exam. The remaining are 2 point weekly quizzes that open Thurs and close Sun night. Attendance for lectures is definitely not necessary, probably saw half the class only 3 times the whole semester - at tests","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2836552","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:10.323540+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5ODMxMDU0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1536156","instructor_name":"Francesco Decarolis","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2012-02-16 00:33:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"good class, or at least at par with similar UW econ classes. fun teacher who seems to care: extra office hours before exams and quick at answering emails","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1536156","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:38.890318+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMTc0MTQx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:589626","instructor_name":"Korinna Hansen","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2020-05-01 05:14:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"The class is very calculation heavy but Korinna does a great job organizing lectures and explaining everything. She has super detailed notes for every chapter on canvas and lectures are easy to follow so textbook isn't necessary. Three exams, problem sets have unlimited attempts and a weekly quiz. She is very sweet and caring - loved my time here!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/589626","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:38.890318+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwMjM5Mzg3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:589626","instructor_name":"Korinna Hansen","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2018-06-06 22:15:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"Take her Econ 301 if you can. Really clear criteria and the lectures were extremely helpful. Quizzes during discussions.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/589626","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:38.890318+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MzgwNjMy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:589626","instructor_name":"Korinna Hansen","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2018-01-03 14:52:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof. Hansen is very smart and extremely excited to teach econ. One gripe is the speed in which she goes through lectures due to putting class notes online beforehand, thinking students actually print them off (they don't). Definitely a tier below Johnson but not a bad professor by any means. Rather difficult tests. Final avg was 64%","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/589626","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:38.890318+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MjkxNDAz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:589626","instructor_name":"Korinna Hansen","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2017-12-20 13:20:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Hansen is one of the best economics teachers I have ever had. If you read before class, you will be able to easily keep up with what's going on. Tests can be difficult, but as long as you do all of the practice problems she gives you (and maybe supplement with a few explanatory videos), you can get at least a B on the exams.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/589626","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:38.890318+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MjQxOTcy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:589626","instructor_name":"Korinna Hansen","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2017-12-17 01:48:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"One of my favorite professors for this semester!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/589626","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:38.890318+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4ODA1ODYx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:589626","instructor_name":"Korinna Hansen","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2017-10-31 00:12:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"Hansen is a nice lady, but I think enjoys giving the class a 50% average. The tests are extremely short for the amount of material she makes you study, and they're pretty unfair. One of the worst classes I've taken at UW by far. I'd recommend you avoid it at all costs.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/589626","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:38.890318+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NzQ1MTc3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:589626","instructor_name":"Korinna Hansen","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2017-01-17 20:28:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"Econ301 with Prof Hansen is a challenging course- but it is worth it. She truly cares about your understanding of the material, and provides ample practice problems. If you do ALL of the practice problems before each exam, you will do fine. Helps if you had her for Econ 101, as she teaches some of the same things.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/589626","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:38.890318+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3MTM5MTQ1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:589626","instructor_name":"Korinna Hansen","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2016-11-06 22:11:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"I personally thought Hansen was an absolutely awful professor. She literally scribbles on her board for 75 minutes straight, and doesn't care if you get it or not. Her exams are impossible to prepare for, and the class average is always around a 55%. I would recommend taking someone else if you can.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/589626","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:38.890318+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNzgxNzYx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:589626","instructor_name":"Korinna Hansen","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2014-01-22 14:42:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Hansen is a gift from heaven dressed as an economics professor. SUPER nice, very straight forward and wants nothing more than for her students to succeed. Material is difficult, and she won't lie to you, but she's definitely willing to help you waaaay more than the typical professor. Highly recommend.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/589626","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:38.890318+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4MzkyNzEx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:589626","instructor_name":"Korinna Hansen","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2011-04-11 23:46:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"I LOVE KORINNA! She cares so much, and if you put in the effort you can easily do well in the class.  Her pep talks before each test are hilarious and she will do anything to help you if you show her you are really trying.  Best professor to take 301 with, you learn A LOT!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/589626","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:38.890318+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4MjUwMTUy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:589626","instructor_name":"Korinna Hansen","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2011-03-04 21:20:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"Just study A LOT for the first exam, I got a BC on it and it was my worst exam- looking back the material wasn't bad though and it's MORE than manageable. She gives a VERY generous curve. Aplia sucks, alot. Weekly quizzes are pointless. Second exam isn't bad. Final was easy. I got an AB in the class with average effort. Overall, nice/caring prof.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/589626","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:38.890318+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4MDQxNzAw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:589626","instructor_name":"Korinna Hansen","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2010-12-25 17:21:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"Korinna is fantastic! First exam is hard and running out of time. Second is not so bad. Final exam is just really easy! Weekly quiz is never similar to practice quiz, unfortunately. Her notes are really helpful, and her lectures are enjoyable. Take her 301/311 if possible!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/589626","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:38.890318+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0NDc4NTMy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:589626","instructor_name":"Korinna Hansen","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2008-05-15 22:43:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"She is one of the best professors at UW.  I had her for both 101 and 301.  Class is a lot of work, lots of homework problems online.  They were okay, but the practice problems she put out before the test are the best way to study for the exams.  First exam was hard, second not so bad, and the final was unreal (and I studied a lot).  Take her!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/589626","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:38.890318+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0NDY4Mzkw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:589626","instructor_name":"Korinna Hansen","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2008-05-14 14:58:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"She's very capable of teaching, however, she excepts a lot more than other professors within the department","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/589626","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:38.890318+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0MzY0ODkz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:589626","instructor_name":"Korinna Hansen","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2008-04-29 00:46:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"Her tests are REALLY hard but she is very helpful, probably one of the most dedicated profs you could find.  The homeworks take a long time.  She really likes group work and makes the class fun.  She wants you to get in and enjoy it.  Take here if possible, but be prepared to study hard for the exams.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/589626","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:38.890318+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0MzQ2MzI5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:589626","instructor_name":"Korinna Hansen","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2008-04-25 01:38:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"Tests are very challenging.  You HAVE to know everything she teaches. Aplia problem sets take hours and are useless.  She teaches right out of the textbook, but you must go to lecture to do well on the exams.  This class takes a lot of time and work!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/589626","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:38.890318+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NDU1MTc=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:589626","instructor_name":"Korinna Hansen","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2005-04-02 16:14:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"wow...korinna, what a weird lady.  If you wanna learn micro-theory well and can tolerate an over the top personality, Korinna is who you want.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/589626","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:22:47.529528+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQzMjQxODY0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2364304","instructor_name":"Lorenzo Magnolfi","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2026-06-11 15:30:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great professor. The sample exams covered everything that was on the main exam and it was basically the same questions with slightly different numbers and wording. I didn't even have to take the final.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2364304","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:22:47.529528+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNTMyODc4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2364304","instructor_name":"Lorenzo Magnolfi","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2026-01-22 00:23:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"This dude was the GOAT. Flexible grading where you can skip the final if you do well. Lectures aren't really that helpful but discussions are.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2364304","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:22:47.529528+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNDQ2NDQx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2364304","instructor_name":"Lorenzo Magnolfi","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2026-01-06 16:22:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lorenzo is a nice guy and knows what he is talking about, however, I think he knows the material but does not know how to teach it. He tended to ramble in lecture, and his handwriting is practically unreadable. The problems done in class were easy, but looked nothing like what was on the exams. The only good part of the class was the curve.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2364304","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:22:47.529528+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNDI2Mjg0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2364304","instructor_name":"Lorenzo Magnolfi","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2026-01-02 04:50:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"This guy has great ratings but I didn't really think he was all that.  Lectures were rambling&unclear.  He does problems in class, but his handwriting is terribIe so it is impossible to go back and read them later.  He does extremely easy exercises in class, and then the midterms were much harder.  The final was impossibIe but curved well.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2364304","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:22:47.529528+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMjA4NzU4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2364304","instructor_name":"Lorenzo Magnolfi","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2025-12-12 17:32:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lorenzo is a great professor. Very knowledgeable in the material, explains topics thoroughly and engagingly, very helpful with questions, tells us exactly what to expect on exams, works out practice problems often. Econ 301 is a difficult course but he does a great job helping students to learn the material. Highly recommend.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2364304","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:22:47.529528+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMTMyNjQ2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2364304","instructor_name":"Lorenzo Magnolfi","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2025-12-09 23:51:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"If you are taking 301 try to take it with Lorenzo, he actually works out a lot of the practice problems and wants you to succeed while other 301 professors don't. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2364304","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:22:47.529528+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxNzE2Njc5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2364304","instructor_name":"Lorenzo Magnolfi","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2025-10-14 21:53:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures slides were self-contained, meaning that everything on the tests was related to his lecture slides. Works out problems in class slowly and encourages you to follow along. Fair exams that are based on the problems done in lecture. Fun accent as well!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2364304","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:22:47.529528+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNjAyMjU3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2364304","instructor_name":"Lorenzo Magnolfi","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2025-01-25 19:54:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"The material is always presented clearly, with the problem sets to practice, which is an excellent way to understand the concepts while honing analytical and calculation skills for economic problems. The course is also flexible. Professor Magnolfi genuinely cares about his students' success. He is always supportive, even outside of class. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2364304","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:22:47.529528+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMjExNjA2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2364304","instructor_name":"Lorenzo Magnolfi","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2024-12-11 02:23:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lorenzo is one of the best professors at UW-Madison. His lectures are clear, well organized and interesting. He will upload everything on canvas, which is very appreciated. And this is a guy who will reply your email even on Saturday and Sunday. Office hours are helpful. He cares about his students a lot. Highly recommend his Econ 301!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2364304","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:22:47.529528+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3Mzk1Mjgw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2364304","instructor_name":"Lorenzo Magnolfi","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2023-01-31 17:21:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"Got to drop one test of the semester (I didn't even take the final) which made the class a breeze. Clear lectures, good pacing. Would recommend. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2364304","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:22:47.529528+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MjIzNDQx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2364304","instructor_name":"Lorenzo Magnolfi","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2022-12-22 09:07:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lorenzo is a good professor, and a great lecturer. Lectures are concise-- to the point and focus on core concepts. Everything you need is written down, and resources and office hours are complete and communicated well. \n\nBest of all, there's a generous curve in the class, even though it's not super difficult.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2364304","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:22:47.529528+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MTI2Nzg3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2364304","instructor_name":"Lorenzo Magnolfi","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2022-12-15 00:38:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"Magnolfi is the best lecturer at this university. Super engaging lectures. Don't have to read a textbook outside of class. Fun accent. Fun guy.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2364304","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:22:47.529528+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2ODE0ODAz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2364304","instructor_name":"Lorenzo Magnolfi","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2022-11-11 00:38:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Magnolfi makes 301 pretty easy. Lots of ways to do well in the course, not too much work, and a solid lecturer. Would recommend. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2364304","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:22:47.529528+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2Mzg5ODky","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2364304","instructor_name":"Lorenzo Magnolfi","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2022-05-22 14:25:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Magnolfi is a great professor, and I would recommend him for Econ 301. He conveys the material very well in lecture and goes over relevant examples. The grading criteria is also very clear. If you go to lecture, do the weekly practice problems, and seek out help when needed, you should succeed in class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2364304","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:22:47.529528+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1Nzc3ODE1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2364304","instructor_name":"Lorenzo Magnolfi","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2022-01-20 17:48:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof Magnolfi is great. He explains things in a manner that is easy to grasp and the expectations and guidelines are very transparent. His wants students to succeed and prepared us well for the tests.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2364304","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:22:47.529528+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NzQ0ODg0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2364304","instructor_name":"Lorenzo Magnolfi","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2022-01-12 23:02:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"Hard subject material but Magnolfi really wants students to succeed. Tests are difficult with the time restraint but are open note and generously curved so take good notes and do the practice problems.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2364304","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:22:47.529528+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NzQ2NTU3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2364304","instructor_name":"Lorenzo Magnolfi","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2021-05-09 17:31:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"I had econ 301 with him and he is an amazing econ professor. But for this class, you should be good at mathematical thinking.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2364304","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:22:47.529528+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MjQ0Njg5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2364304","instructor_name":"Lorenzo Magnolfi","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2021-01-06 18:26:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Magnolfi is a great professor. It's a challenging class and the exams are tough, but they are graded on a generous curve. I liked the course and would definitely recommend it to people looking for a good 301 course.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2364304","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:22:47.529528+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MTE2Mjg1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2364304","instructor_name":"Lorenzo Magnolfi","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2020-12-17 05:39:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"Best econ301 choice in my opinion. Magnolfi gives a lot of leniency in grading, and he clearly wants students to succeed. That said, his lectures move fast and he doesn't make a ton of sense sometimes. Be prepared to put in the work outside of class to make up what you should have gotten in lecture. That said, was still very doable. Only math.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2364304","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:22:47.529528+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyODY5ODQ1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2364304","instructor_name":"Lorenzo Magnolfi","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2020-01-27 04:18:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures are pretty fun  not mandatory, I think you can pass w/out going but they can be helpful. He is very very accessible and helpful during his office hours, go to them, especially nearing exams (he would go over extremely possible exam problems lol)!! The subject is relatively easy, only some chapters towards the end can be tough & confusing.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2364304","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:22:47.529528+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwMDg5NjEz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2364304","instructor_name":"Lorenzo Magnolfi","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2018-05-13 03:34:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"Was a pretty good lecturer, but the 8 am start time and the fact he put all his powerpoints on line made it pointless to go. Gives homework sets and TA's give discussion problems that follow exactly the material you will see on the tests. Put in an average amount of work and you should be able to do well. Math heavy.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2364304","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:22:47.529528+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5OTg1MTgx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2364304","instructor_name":"Lorenzo Magnolfi","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2018-05-04 11:01:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof Magnolfi gives great feedback and is willing to help you a lot if you seek his help. He curves our grades quite generously. Take his class for 301. It is easy to score with him if you put in the effort.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2364304","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:21:15.381518+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5MTYzNzQ1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:974425","instructor_name":"Marek Weretka","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2024-04-12 18:03:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"Took 301 as a freshmen and really enjoyed it. I was worried I would be behind everyone in the class by taking AP prereqs instead of the UW classes, but was easy to understand what was going on. I would say that discussion was by far the most important part of the class - the TA's were very good at explaining everything.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/974425","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NzQyNDUx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:974425","instructor_name":"Marek Weretka","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2023-12-19 16:59:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"Pretty much have to go to lectures to learn because he doesn't use a textbook, but his lectures make no sense anyway. Very few tests that make up huge portion of grade. Helpful one on one but his lectures are so confusing and all over the place, TA's basically taught the class. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/974425","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:21:15.381518+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NzMyOTQy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:974425","instructor_name":"Marek Weretka","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2023-12-18 22:49:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"Marek is a good professor and is very clear about how to succeed in his class. Attend lectures and do the problem sets. To study for tests, memorize problem sets, they are very similar.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/974425","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:21:15.381518+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NzEyNDEw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:974425","instructor_name":"Marek Weretka","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2023-12-17 02:21:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures aren't super important, but they are interesting enough. Marek is a good guy and his lectures are pretty good. Study problem sets and the exams will seem very fair.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/974425","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:21:15.381518+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NTEwNDY4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:974425","instructor_name":"Marek Weretka","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2023-12-04 21:36:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures are not recorded, never finished his lecture slides but would not review them in the next lecture (good luck with that). Problem Sets are generally much more difficult then the concept examples gone over in class which is similar to the exams. In my personal experience this has been very painful.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/974425","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:21:15.381518+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MjI2MDM3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:974425","instructor_name":"Marek Weretka","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2022-12-22 19:30:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"You MUST go to class & discussions. If something doesn't make sense, figure it out quickly. 80% of course grade was from exams and material continuously builds off previous concepts. Write everything down - in the beginning you don't know what's important/not. Marek is super helpful in office hours and is generally available. Study Problem Sets!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/974425","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:21:15.381518+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MjIyODk5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:974425","instructor_name":"Marek Weretka","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2022-12-22 06:54:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"Gives no review materials for exams, but problem sets and old exams online can be helpful. His lecture notes are so confusing and unhelpful, so it is difficult if you miss lecture. Overall he is not a great professor but he could be a lot worse. Exams are curved pretty generously. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/974425","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:21:15.381518+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2NzEzNjQ5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:974425","instructor_name":"Marek Weretka","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2022-10-19 01:44:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"This professor sucks the fun out of economics. He is the only professor that I have ever taken that doesn't record his lectures on purpose. His lecture notes are incredibly vague, due to the fact that he doesn't label anything that he is doing. His problem sets are very inconsistent. He doesn't know that students take classes apart from economics. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/974425","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:21:15.381518+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NzU4OTc5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:974425","instructor_name":"Marek Weretka","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2021-05-11 01:05:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof. Weretka was a fine professor; the class material was very difficult and combined with his constant technical difficulties, made worse. He would keep the class past lecture times, which was frustrating. However, his curves were generous. Our grades were based 20% on problem sets, 20% on MT1, 20% on MT2, and 40% on final: very stressful class!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/974425","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:21:15.381518+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5NTc1NjA3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:974425","instructor_name":"Marek Weretka","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2018-02-18 17:43:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"Go to lecture and write everything down even if you are bored, because everything you need is presented in lecture. Review past homework a day or 2 before the midterm / final, because they detail more complex versions of material presented in lecture (quasilinear examples instead of cobb douglas)... do these 2 things and you'll succeed.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/974425","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:21:15.381518+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5NTI0OTI5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:974425","instructor_name":"Marek Weretka","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2018-01-31 20:55:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's a very fair teacher. Exam's are almost exactly the same as practice exam, but are graded tough. Homework takes about 2-3 hours per week and covers everything in class. Discussion isn't required. Would take his class again.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/974425","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:21:15.381518+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5NDI1Mzc5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:974425","instructor_name":"Marek Weretka","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2018-01-09 22:41:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"Marek is a good professor and knows his material, but the exams are insanely hard and his diction in class can be quite condescending. Also, the fact that there was only one midterm and then the final was really stressful. Fair grader though, fair curve, doable class but you'll suffer.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/974425","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:21:15.381518+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NDc3MTA4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:974425","instructor_name":"Marek Weretka","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2016-12-13 20:35:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures are pretty dry and homework is repetitive. He goes so slow that it can be hard to pay attention. I get the sense that he's just here for research, but he's predictable enough that you can get a good grade.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/974425","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:21:15.381518+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NjMwMjEx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:974425","instructor_name":"Marek Weretka","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2016-05-21 17:02:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's okay! Yes, there's lots of algebra and calculus. He goes very slowly sometimes. Problem sets can be challenging, but they prepare you well for exams. Discussion is really dull. Curve can be harsh. Text entirely optional (but a fun read!). Easy class compared to 302, but it's still a lot of work. Learn the derivations. Turn in hwk on time!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/974425","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:21:15.381518+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NDg3ODc3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:974425","instructor_name":"Marek Weretka","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2016-05-06 09:27:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"He doesn't use a book at all. His lectures and problem sets are extremely straightforward. He tells you exactly what he's going to put on the exam. If you show up for class, take half decent notes, and do the homework there's no reason you can't get a good grade. Also, discussions are a joke. He's a really smart guy that breaks down examples well.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/974425","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:21:15.381518+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2MjI2NDE0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:974425","instructor_name":"Marek Weretka","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2016-04-04 12:41:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"He speaks his own language. This guy is a tough grader and you need to be on the top of your game to pass this class. Wouldn't recommend unless you are quite proficient in Economics and calculus.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/974425","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:21:15.381518+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2MjA4NzIy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:974425","instructor_name":"Marek Weretka","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2016-03-31 02:12:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"Marek was the best professor I've ever had at UW. 301 is not an easy class, but he makes it incredibly interesting. Professor Weretka was a great professor, and a better friend. Would recommend him to anyone taking upper level Econ classes, he prepares you for them.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/974425","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:21:15.381518+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1MDIyMTk3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:974425","instructor_name":"Marek Weretka","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2015-07-07 13:42:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"I did well because I put in a lot of work. His lectures are long and boring and he has an accent so is sometimes difficult to understand. Midterms + final consist of problems similar to problem sets. Work through problem sets w the answers to study and make sure you know how to do each problem. It will take long but tests are easy if you do this. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/974425","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:21:15.381518+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0OTAyNzQx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:974425","instructor_name":"Marek Weretka","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2015-05-26 13:36:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"Marek was a solid econ professor who wants his students to succeed. However, he is hard to understand at times due to his accent. Attendance is necessary to understand slides and to do well on the exams.  His tests are tough, but fair and he gives you a TON of practice questions. This class is the epitome of you get what you put in. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/974425","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:21:15.381518+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0ODA3NTUw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:974425","instructor_name":"Marek Weretka","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2015-05-12 11:46:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Weretka is my favorite econ professor I have had. He is extremely helpful, and gives weekly office hours where he goes through the problem sets and makes sure that everyone understands them. I found lectures very stimulating and helpful. I was initially afraid to take him because of these reviews, but ended up loving the class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/974425","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:21:15.381518+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0NzQ5MjU4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:974425","instructor_name":"Marek Weretka","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2015-05-05 21:55:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"Not my favorite professor.  He constantly stutters and struggles with English.  This leads to very confusing lectures.   He also spends way too much time in lecture on things that are not on problem sets or exams.  The exams are very similar to homework and there are problem sets every week that can be lengthy. Not awful, but definitely not great","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/974425","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:21:15.381518+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0NjYxMDY5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:974425","instructor_name":"Marek Weretka","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2015-04-24 01:55:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"He has a bit of an accent and sometimes comes off as being a bit short but his quirkiness is actually quite comical. Very clear grading criteria, go to lecture, do the problem sets--his exams are very similar and predictable. You can learn a good deal in this class and can feasibly manage an A if you put in the effort.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/974425","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:21:15.381518+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0NjAzNjMy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:974425","instructor_name":"Marek Weretka","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2015-04-15 18:07:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"Weretka is honestly a pretty good professor. He holds weekly office hours and will go through every step of the homework he assigns. The class is pretty easy if you're comfortable with algebra and basic differentiation, but I guess it would be a killer otherwise. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/974425","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:21:15.381518+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0NTgxODAw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:974425","instructor_name":"Marek Weretka","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2015-04-12 16:42:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"If you value your GPA and believe in fair grading, Marek is not your guy. Virtually no economic conceptualization; it's a class in applied algebra. He has a rough grasp of the English language and is unable to expound on any concept. Exam grading is more or less arbitrary and it's impossible to win an appeal. Take 301 with someone else. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/974425","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:21:15.381518+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0NTAzMTY2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:974425","instructor_name":"Marek Weretka","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2015-03-25 21:07:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"he makes econ so boring and hard to understand. The most annoying thing is that I got 6 points off because the grader assumed  I got that problem right on luck not because I study hard. That is the most ridiculous thing I have ever met","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/974425","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:21:15.381518+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0NDg5OTM3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:974425","instructor_name":"Marek Weretka","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2015-03-23 14:48:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's hard to understand in class, and explains things in really abstract ways when it could be done faster, and in an easier to understand way.  Tests however, are pretty straightforward, and very similar to the practice exams that he provides, so using those to prepare and doing the homework should be enough to do well in the class.  ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/974425","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:21:15.381518+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzNDgwODc3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:974425","instructor_name":"Marek Weretka","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2014-07-29 11:43:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"I would not recommend him as a professor, but I would recommend him for whoever wants to do well in a econ class. That's because all of his homework, practice exams and study guides are 90% similar to those actual ones! Study those and you'll be fine. Overall, he is nice guy and cares about students, but not very clear in lectures sometimes.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/974425","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:21:15.381518+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMzYwOTA1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:974425","instructor_name":"Marek Weretka","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2014-06-10 16:34:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"Marek is an awesome professor.  He makes it clear what is expected of students, and if you follow those expectations you will do well.  Actually work out the problem sets and maybe one of the practice exams before going into the exam.  Not a hard class, but certainly not easy for an econ class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/974425","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:21:15.381518+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMjk2NTU5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:974425","instructor_name":"Marek Weretka","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2014-05-22 01:44:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"Super nice guy.  He is a pretty good teacher,but he often speeds through lectures.  His tests are fair, but you have to be fairly good at math to do well on them.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/974425","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:21:15.381518+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMjg4MjYy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:974425","instructor_name":"Marek Weretka","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2014-05-20 21:22:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"His accent is fine, but lectures are dry and boring. PowerPoints are useless. Homework graded on effort, ie, pointless. If you can turn off your brain and just execute without doing any actual, you know, *thinking*, then this is your guy. If you're looking for something deeper, then you will have a hard time caring and your grade will reflect that.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/974425","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:21:15.381518+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMTY1Mzc5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:974425","instructor_name":"Marek Weretka","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2014-05-05 11:18:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"Marek's lectures were tough as he has a thick accent, but he prepares you very well for exams. His problem sets and past midterms are very similar so if you do those, it is very easy to get a good grade. Also the TA's are great.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/974425","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:21:15.381518+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMTE1NjI3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:974425","instructor_name":"Marek Weretka","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2014-04-28 16:59:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"Marek is literally the worst professor I have had during my three years at UW-Madison. He is very difficult to understand in his lectures and he seems to not know how to relay his messages to the class in a clear way. To complicate manners, if you ask a question he will most likely be confused by it and be no help at all.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/974425","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:21:15.381518+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNDgzMzM0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:974425","instructor_name":"Marek Weretka","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2013-12-09 20:58:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"Requires a lot of practice and doing a lot of problem sets. It can especially get tedious at times as there are so many things to answer in the exam. Good thing is the problem set and exams are very similar.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/974425","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:21:15.381518+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyMzY3OTg2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:974425","instructor_name":"Marek Weretka","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2013-11-21 19:55:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"Marek is a very well-meaning professor. He wants his students to succeed, but the last is taught at an elevated level, very much so for UW-Madison. His problem sets are challenging but prepare you. READ THE BOOK. The class is so much easier if you do. In lecture only a few students really understood what was going on. 1st Midterm is good indicator.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/974425","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:21:15.381518+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxOTY3Nzc3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:974425","instructor_name":"Marek Weretka","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2013-07-14 16:40:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"Merek is a pretty good teacher but it really comes down to your TA. Go to lecture and do the problem sets but ASK if you don't understand something because it'll show up on exams. I put a lot of work in and went to office hours and got an A","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/974425","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:21:15.381518+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxODUzNDUy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:974425","instructor_name":"Marek Weretka","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2013-06-01 19:23:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"Attend the lectures, do the practice problems (multiple times), and you'll be fine. Exams are closely based off of the homework and practice tests. If you put in the time and effort, your grade will show. While there is a curve, getting an A is still pretty competitive.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/974425","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:21:15.381518+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxODE4NjA5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:974425","instructor_name":"Marek Weretka","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2013-05-23 18:42:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"He was a bit hard to understand and his lectures were hard to follow at times. He did curve the class, but since it was hard to follow lecture notes it made it hard to do well on the exams, especially because they were definitely different (and harder) than expected.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/974425","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:21:15.381518+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxNzM5Nzcz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:974425","instructor_name":"Marek Weretka","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2013-05-12 08:41:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"While Marek may be a little tough to follow in lecture at times, he is a really good professor. All his tests are based off of old ones, all you need to do is go to lecture and DO ALL his old tests and you'll be fine","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/974425","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:21:15.381518+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxNjU0ODMy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:974425","instructor_name":"Marek Weretka","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2013-05-02 02:04:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"Marek is a great guy. That said, I would describe him as an above-average but not great professor. He does a pretty good job of explaining topics, but can sometimes lose students. Difficult exams, but he gives a generous curve. The class is mostly just algebra and calculations. Overall a solid econ professor and a very nice guy.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/974425","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:21:15.381518+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxNTA2MzY4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:974425","instructor_name":"Marek Weretka","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2013-04-09 12:25:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"There is a difference between a nice guy and a good professor. He is a nice guy but a bad lecturer and teacher. Very disorganized and hard to understand. Material taught in class is presented VERY poorly and very different than what you will see on exams, I would avoid him if you can.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/974425","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:21:15.381518+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxNDcwMTQy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:974425","instructor_name":"Marek Weretka","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2013-04-01 12:34:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"Hard lecture to follow. I found him difficult to understand and struggled to keep up with his crazy, disorganized lecture notes. He is not very put together with his material and tends to backtrack and go out of order. He is nit picky with his exams and NOT a good communicator. I do not enjoy his class and I am an economics major.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/974425","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:21:15.381518+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwNjM0Mjg1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:974425","instructor_name":"Marek Weretka","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2012-09-09 11:54:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"1. Attend lectures, transcribe his lectures, no textbook needed.   2. It's pretty much an arithmetic class, 90% of it are calculations. Not hard if you've done enough practice.   3. Problem sets can be hard at times, but it's the same as previous semesters' problem sets.   4. Exam questions are similar to problem sets.   5. Great, considerate guy.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/974425","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":"UmF0aW5nLTE4OTg1MjI5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:974425","instructor_name":"Marek Weretka","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2011-09-07 22:18:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"I absolutely loved Marek. He was always willing to help and clarify. The material was challenging but there was a large curve. Homework was difficult, but was graded on completion. I highly recommend taking a class with him.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/974425","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:21:15.381518+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4NjE5MDk0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:974425","instructor_name":"Marek Weretka","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2011-05-17 14:14:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"He makes a lot of typos but other than that he is a great teacher.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/974425","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:21:15.381518+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4NjAyNzc3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:974425","instructor_name":"Marek Weretka","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2011-05-14 20:34:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"Good Professor, can be a little hard to understand at times but sometimes adds a little humor to the lectures.  Don't buy the book, just study the problem sets before the tests.  Material builds, so make sure you understand the first lectures.  Very generous curve.  I would recommend Marek for 301","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/974425","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:21:15.381518+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4NTQ5NzQy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:974425","instructor_name":"Marek Weretka","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2011-05-07 17:52:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class has a lot of algebra and simple derivative problems. But if you master the early material the rest falls in place. His accent can be tough, but his enthusiasm makes up for it. Lecture is very helpful and so is discussion. HW takes a little while to do but is not hard if you go to class. Exams are very fair, and there is a generous curve.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/974425","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:21:15.381518+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4NTAzNDMy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:974425","instructor_name":"Marek Weretka","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2011-05-01 20:50:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"Do not take 301 with this professor. Very confusing and makes the class way harder then it needs to be. expects that we work like grad students. By far the hardest class I have taken. The average on the last midterm was a 51%","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/974425","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:21:15.381518+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4NDM5NzM5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:974425","instructor_name":"Marek Weretka","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2011-04-20 11:28:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"Hard to understand. In the beginning all you hear is "dutch cheese vs french cheese". HW really hard but graded nicely. Test very hard but big curve. Hardest 301 teacher you can get.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/974425","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:21:15.381518+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3ODA2NTY4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:974425","instructor_name":"Marek Weretka","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2010-11-22 18:26:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"This guy is a terrible lecturer. He says ones thing and writes another. Kind of hard to understand until you get use to it. Problems sets are hard but the grader is super easy on them. Tests are just like problem sets and he is a generous grader. I stopped going to class and improve my grade a ton. Don't buy the book, you won't ever use it.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/974425","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:21:15.381518+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3NDM1MTQ0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:974425","instructor_name":"Marek Weretka","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2010-07-20 14:33:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Weretka was a great professor. He's enjoyable in lecture with well organized power points that he makes available to the students. He is from Poland (I believe) so he has a bit of an accent, but nothing that prevented understanding, only added to the enjoyability of the lecture. He's also great when you need help.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/974425","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:21:15.381518+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3MjU1MTA3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:974425","instructor_name":"Marek Weretka","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2010-05-23 07:16:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"Don't even buy the book. Do the problem sets. Do the past exams. TA recommendation: Dai Zusai","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/974425","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:21:15.381518+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3MjQ5MzE1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:974425","instructor_name":"Marek Weretka","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2010-05-21 17:01:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"All you need to do is got to lectures and do the problem sets. Tests are based completely off the problem sets. Problem sets can take awhile but if you go into the TA usually they'll give you the answers. Don't get the book, never used. He's a nice teacher but sometimes he gets lost in his thoughts. He really loves the movie "The Informant!"","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/974425","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:21:15.381518+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3MjM5NDUz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:974425","instructor_name":"Marek Weretka","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2010-05-20 02:16:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"If you're willing to put the time in, its easy to get an a. And by time I mean I put in at least 4-6 hrs a week on problem sets. But that is the entire class and the only thing that matters for exams. Extremely helpful in office hours and wants to make sure his students understand everything. Don't bother getting the book you won't use it.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/974425","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:21:15.381518+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3MjEwNjMz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:974425","instructor_name":"Marek Weretka","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2010-05-15 23:50:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"Don't even buy the textbook. Just attend the lecture, memorize everything he teaches, and do the problem sets. Then you'll be fine.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/974425","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:21:15.381518+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3MTgzMDUx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:974425","instructor_name":"Marek Weretka","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2010-05-12 12:55:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lecture is pointless.  Go to the discussion and work your butt of on the hmwks and you will do well.  He even stated that only 10% or what you will learn in the class is from lecture.  He is a below average professor.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/974425","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:21:15.381518+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3MTIyNDMy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:974425","instructor_name":"Marek Weretka","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2010-05-04 21:55:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"I love Marek and he is one of my favorite professors here. He's extremely helpful and clear. Exams are not bad as long as you go to lectures and do homework. He's also extremely helpful if you visit him during office hours. Awesome professor!!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/974425","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":"UmF0aW5nLTE2MTg0NjQz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:974425","instructor_name":"Marek Weretka","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2009-09-12 00:08:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is a pretty good teacher. Tests are fair which mostly based on homework. It was not hard to get an A as you understand all the materials he taught in class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/974425","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:21:15.381518+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1ODYwNjg0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:974425","instructor_name":"Marek Weretka","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2009-05-18 16:50:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"I really enjoyed taking his class. Tests were fair mostly based on the homework problems. He was also very helpful when visited during his office hours and he answered all of my questions I had for midterms from lecture notes. He's a very nice guy who is passionate about teaching!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/974425","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:21:15.381518+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1ODU0NjE2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:974425","instructor_name":"Marek Weretka","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2009-05-17 16:28:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"I don't understand where some of these comments are coming from. Homework is huge to understanding the material but he gives very similar examples on every topic in the hw in class. Tests are no harder than the hw and are usually about the difficulty of in class examples. Very nice guy and excited about teaching material.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/974425","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":"UmF0aW5nLTE1ODM3MjEw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:974425","instructor_name":"Marek Weretka","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2009-05-14 13:26:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"Completely useless teacher.  Tests are like nothing he teaches in class.  Take with any other teacher if you can and you might actually get something out of the class.  He ruined any interest I had in Econ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/974425","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:21:15.381518+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1ODM3MTg3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:974425","instructor_name":"Marek Weretka","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2009-05-14 13:24:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures are pointless because he teaches extremely simple examples that don't help on tests and you can't understand him.  Whole class is the homework which takes hours and you have to learn everything on your own.  Tests much harder than anything he teaches in class. Take this class with a professor that actually does something to help you","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/974425","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:21:15.381518+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1NzgzMDc2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:974425","instructor_name":"Marek Weretka","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2009-05-14 02:43:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"He spends lecture making typos and confusing himself.  THEN he goes and gives weekly homework very, very loosely based on his lectures. However, if you can master the HW, the exams will be easy.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/974425","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:21:15.381518+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1ODAxMjcw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:974425","instructor_name":"Marek Weretka","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2009-05-09 13:52:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very fair teacher. He makes you think by yourself. He definitely gives an example during class and forces you to learn the other outcome for the homework. Very enjoyable though.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/974425","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:21:15.381518+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1NTc5NDAx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:974425","instructor_name":"Marek Weretka","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2009-03-28 20:12:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"I really like Marek on a personal level. He does a great job at explaining concepts, but when it comes to applying the concepts to problems mathematically, he's terrible. He rushes through it, often has typos, and then the homework is REALLY confusing. My TA was luckily pretty good.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/974425","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:21:15.381518+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1NDc0NTY0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:974425","instructor_name":"Marek Weretka","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2009-02-19 14:20:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"Really great professor. His hand writing can be bad and sometimes he is hard to understand and can be very excited.  However, some of the things i learned in his class have stuck with me better than any other I've taken in economics.  Problem sets are very helpful and similar to exam questions. very straightforward","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/974425","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:21:15.381518+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzOTA3Mjc2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:974425","instructor_name":"Marek Weretka","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2007-12-25 13:07:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"good prof. his resume is amazing.  He has like 6 degrees (including masters and doctorate from yale). His handwriting is terrible and he is hard to understand but he does want his students to do well.  If i could, i would have his child.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/974425","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:21:15.381518+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzNjY0MjIx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:974425","instructor_name":"Marek Weretka","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2007-11-15 23:42:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"One of the best teachers I have ever had at UW. He spent countless hours with me in his office going over any questions I had. Was impossible not to get an A and learn a lot about econ if you put the time in.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/974425","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:21:15.381518+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzMjg0NTE3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:974425","instructor_name":"Marek Weretka","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2007-06-22 10:35:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"Best teacher I ever had - he actually cares about you learning the material - adapts lectures to students.  For those people that didn't like him, you would have if you didn't sit in the back of class checking Facebook non-stop.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/974425","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:21:15.381518+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzMDcyMjUw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:974425","instructor_name":"Marek Weretka","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2007-04-27 11:32:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is impossible to understand because he can't even understand himself.  He is not a very experienced teacher and is not very clear with what he is trying to teach.  He is not organized at all, makes many mistakes, and has difficult to read handwriting.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/974425","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:21:15.381518+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzMDExNDU2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:974425","instructor_name":"Marek Weretka","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2007-04-14 12:48:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"He rocks!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/974425","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:21:15.381518+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyOTg1Mjcy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:974425","instructor_name":"Marek Weretka","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2007-04-08 20:57:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great professor.  If you don't mind typos, you'll enjoy his class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/974425","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:16.727268+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzNDkyOTgx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:55488","instructor_name":"Marv Johnson","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2007-09-26 16:19:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"This guy is ridiculous.  Very arrogant, don't bother going to office hours, he'll simply to tell you to ask questions in class - seriously, completely useless.  He makes fun of a lot of kids, which is hilarious as long as you're not under the crosshairs. The class isn't hard if you study the material thoroughly, attend class, and do all practice ma","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/55488","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:16.727268+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyMDcyNjM3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:55488","instructor_name":"Marv Johnson","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2006-07-12 12:40:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"I have never taken a class where the professor expects you to learn from other students.  The fact that he refuses to work out problems involving any math is an indication that he probably doesn't even know how and has relied on memerization of material for years without knowing how to actually work out the problems.  cannot answer simple questions","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/55488","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:46.903284+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4OTkyODU4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2423601","instructor_name":"Matthew Friedman","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2024-02-22 06:50:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Friedman's Econ301 class was one of the first econ classes at UW. I took AP micro so I didn't have to take 101 and I was worried I would struggle. Classes were engaging and his encouragement made class fun. Exams were hard, but aside from the calc nothing crazy. Use office hours, it knocked out all my homework. I recommend this class","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2423601","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:46.903284+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4OTUwNjY0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2423601","instructor_name":"Matthew Friedman","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2024-02-04 18:23:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"Class was way harder than my roommates 301 class. It was better prep for my major electives though - especially with a math emphasis in the major.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2423601","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:46.903284+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNzg2MDM3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2423601","instructor_name":"Matthew Friedman","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2020-01-03 01:25:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Friedman has really high expectations for his students and tries to demonstrate that through his extremely difficult tests. That being said, he clearly cares about his students and is very accessible outside of class. You will do fine in this class, as long as you do the homework and find peers to study with. Totally doable class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2423601","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:46.903284+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNzM0MDQw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2423601","instructor_name":"Matthew Friedman","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2019-12-21 00:14:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"Mr. Friedman is a charismatic, energetic, stoic, helpful character with sharp wit and quick mental math skills. However, The book (which you must read) is opaque. The homework load is awful. Midterms and Finals are utterly draconian. The course takes your will to live and snaps it like a twig.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2423601","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:46.903284+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNzMzMDQ3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2423601","instructor_name":"Matthew Friedman","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2019-12-20 22:17:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"Smart guy, kind of arrogant. Knows what he's talking about though. Never had any idea what I was doing on the exams (neither did anybody else). I think I failed both midterms but they were curved to a B. Work with people on the problem sets. and don't wait til the last minute. Don't use Chegg or you won't learn anything. HARD EXAMS!!!!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2423601","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:46.903284+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNjQ5OTk1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2423601","instructor_name":"Matthew Friedman","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2019-12-13 22:05:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"Nice guy, however he makes this class unreasonably and unnecessarily hard. He gives out lengthy problem sets every week that take 3-5 hours to complete with difficult instructions. It is nearly impossible to study for the exams because the exams were all 10x harder than any of the practice materials he gave us. Choose literally any other professor.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2423601","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:46.903284+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNjIxOTk5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2423601","instructor_name":"Matthew Friedman","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2019-12-12 03:37:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"I will start that Dr. Friedman is one of the coolest professors I've ever had. I've also never seen a professor work so hard. That being said, I had the grave misfortune of taking two of his classes simultaneously, insane amount of work, tough as hell exams, mandatory attendance, super intimidating to ask questions to. You might fail, be warned.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2423601","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:46.903284+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNDcwMzk3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2423601","instructor_name":"Matthew Friedman","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2019-11-24 18:47:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great professor! Friedman gives nice lecture and is very accessible after class. Exams are hard but they are curved. Also, reviews sessions and extra online office hours can help you prepare well for the exam. Recommend to choose Dr. Friedman if you really want to learn something in econ.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2423601","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:46.903284+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNDM0MTQy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2423601","instructor_name":"Matthew Friedman","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2019-11-18 22:02:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"Friedman is a really cool guy but his class is crazy hard. Problem sets take 3-5 hours out of class each week to do and some of them are so hard he just gives us the answers. Exams are also crazy hard, he takes the concepts you've learned and puts an unexpected twist on them so it's impossible to study. Nice guy but take another professor","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2423601","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:46.903284+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNDIwODg5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2423601","instructor_name":"Matthew Friedman","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2019-11-15 15:12:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"Friedman is a funny and accessible professor. His exams are pretty hard, but his curves adjusts for the extreme difficulty. All in all, I'd only take his class again if the material was less difficult. Enjoy him, not his class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2423601","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:46.903284+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNDExNzk0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2423601","instructor_name":"Matthew Friedman","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2019-11-14 04:00:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"Friedman is hands down the coolest prof at UW. He seems to know something about anything and is a great lecturer who routinely takes half of class just to go over a problem that will be on the exam. Exams are really hard, but he is the most accessible prof I've ever had, and if you just put in the work and review the problem sets you will do well","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2423601","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:46.903284+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyMzM0NzE4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2423601","instructor_name":"Matthew Friedman","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2019-10-30 04:07:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof. Friedman is a cool professor who is definitely passionate and really intelligent, but if you want to take a course where you read 100 pages a week in a text book that has 0 examples, do difficult problem sets, and are expected to know the jargon as if it were first hand knowledge, this is the class for you.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2423601","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:46.903284+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyMDUzMzIx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2423601","instructor_name":"Matthew Friedman","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2019-06-24 09:12:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Friedman is one of, if not the best, econ professor I've ever had. Amazing lectures. The materials are really engaging, and he definitely knows how to deliver them. Weekly homework is hard and requires some effort, but they prepare you well for the exams.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2423601","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:46.903284+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMjkyOTAx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2423601","instructor_name":"Matthew Friedman","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2019-01-22 23:40:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great professor. 10/10 would recommend for 301. With that being said, this is a very difficult course, but this professor makes himself very available and is very helpful in office hours.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2423601","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:46.903284+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMjAzODYw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2423601","instructor_name":"Matthew Friedman","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2019-01-05 05:20:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"Good prof, but he is tough for how to teach students based on the exact teaching structure, sometimes NO PPTs. The exam is really hard hard hard but if you are a nature-speaker, perhaps the his course is good.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2423601","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:46.903284+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMDMwMDMx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2423601","instructor_name":"Matthew Friedman","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2018-12-14 19:31:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great professor, I recommend taking him for 301. The exams were difficult but he is extremely helpful via email or office hours.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2423601","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:46.903284+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwOTEzNjA5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2423601","instructor_name":"Matthew Friedman","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2018-12-07 16:17:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very good professor. Always available outside of class for help. He gives hard tests, but prepares you for them very well.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2423601","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:15:46.135719+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNTE5NzE5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2416016","instructor_name":"Matt Friedman","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2026-01-19 19:06:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"loved him. apparently played ping pong with his brother.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2416016","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:15:46.135719+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxOTA3MDI0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2416016","instructor_name":"Matt Friedman","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2025-11-19 21:30:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"He showed us frustrated gamer vlogs all class and says he has a pet red chicken.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2416016","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:15:46.135719+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyODkwMDQy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2416016","instructor_name":"Matt Friedman","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2020-02-04 23:26:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is a nice guy and he makes himself accessible. His teaching style relies on you going to office hours which is an unrealistic expectation. He adds a ton of math to the course that other econ professors do not. I only took Calc 1 and I felt that I was at a disadvantage to students who had taken Calc 3. Yes, there is multivariable calculus.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2416016","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:15:46.135719+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyODU5Mjcx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2416016","instructor_name":"Matt Friedman","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2020-01-22 21:00:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's amazing. The class is hard, and there's problem set's every week that take a lot of effort, but they're great for exam prep. Dr. Friedman is always available and really wants to help you succeed. He's really receptive to feedback, and as long as you put in the work, you'll get a decent grade","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2416016","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:15:46.135719+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyMTk3OTI5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2416016","instructor_name":"Matt Friedman","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2019-08-26 19:00:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"exams are stupid hard. no way to cheat, nobody knows the answers.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2416016","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:15:46.135719+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyMTY2Mjcw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2416016","instructor_name":"Matt Friedman","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2019-08-12 15:08:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"the textbook is available online if you want to save a few bucks. it isn't really necessary. the lectures are fun, but you skip any just request recordings. complete all the problem sets and it is hard to do worse than a B.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2416016","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:15:46.135719+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyMTQ2ODg0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2416016","instructor_name":"Matt Friedman","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2019-08-04 18:06:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"There is a problem set every week and they are nearly impossible. But he will give you the answers if you ask. Exams are also very long. Really fun lectures but not many practice problems, be sure to check out the online tutorials that he posts because they were similar to the exam equations.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2416016","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:15:46.135719+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwNzQzOTQ0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2416016","instructor_name":"Matt Friedman","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2018-11-16 15:42:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very passionate and entertaining professor. The course and lectures move fairly quickly without much time for in-class examples, so make sure you learn how to do the work and calculations at home. Tests are very similar to homework so make sure you really know how to do the homework well. The class is quite difficult but doable with some effort.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2416016","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:15:46.135719+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwNjk2MzQz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2416016","instructor_name":"Matt Friedman","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2018-11-09 22:10:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"Really fun down to earth guy. Kind of heavy on homework and tests can be kind of hard, but the homework is really helpful in terms of preparing for the tests. I don't want you to think that he will wreck your GPA or eliminate all of your free time; that simply isn't the case. He can also take *constructive* criticism, unlike a lot of profs at UW.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2416016","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:33.078826+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxODUyMzA5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1577890","instructor_name":"Rasmus Lentz","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2025-11-12 20:14:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's a great professor who you can tell is very passionate about his teaching. His class is very difficult but exams are on a heavy curve and it isn't impossible to do well. Very lecture heavy though. He's also very nice and funny. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1577890","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:33.078826+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxNDk1OTk2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1577890","instructor_name":"Rasmus Lentz","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2025-07-11 17:04:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"Loved being in Rasmus's class. He was very responsive in office hours and enjoyed diving into the topics with students. Assignments can be difficult, but the class and his presence are worth the effort.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1577890","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:33.078826+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxMzkyNjM0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1577890","instructor_name":"Rasmus Lentz","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2025-06-02 09:56:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures are very important. He is a brilliant professor so make use of the lectures. And do the problem sets diligently. Without these two this class will seem impossible. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1577890","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:33.078826+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxMjM4OTc1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1577890","instructor_name":"Rasmus Lentz","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2025-05-10 20:56:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"He really is math savvy&logical person. Dont take if dont understand calc1. His class is really dense, not broad. His psets and exams test students on whether they understand just a few contents of his lectures, using Basic math&econ. I think for an A from this class, u will have to spend at least 10(focused)hrs aggregate every week.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1577890","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:33.078826+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5OTU3NTAx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1577890","instructor_name":"Rasmus Lentz","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2024-11-15 17:22:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is a kind guy and very funny too. His lectures are very theoretical because he is really smart so it felt like someone was speaking a foreign language to me. However, the TA sessions were a lot more straightforward and this ended up being one of my favorite classes. You get used to the content and he hands out partial credit like it's candy.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1577890","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:33.078826+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NDQ2MDAx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1577890","instructor_name":"Rasmus Lentz","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2024-05-13 00:46:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"Essentially \"Calculus applied in Economics\", this class is not easy and everything is curved. If you show up and try I don't think you'll fail, it's easier than Calculus, and Rasmus is a nice, funny, and good person, but this is a tough course. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1577890","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:33.078826+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5MzkwOTAy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1577890","instructor_name":"Rasmus Lentz","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2024-05-07 16:03:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"The course was really challenging but intensely rewarding. Lentz is a funny, generous teacher. Lectures are dense but formatted very well to reference when doing a problem set. Problem sets are not review, they are FOR learning. They are difficult. Go to office hours. Pay attention in discussion. The course is predictable and rhythmic in format.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1577890","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:33.078826+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5MzczMTUx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1577890","instructor_name":"Rasmus Lentz","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2024-05-06 02:26:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"Rasmus is a very nice guy. The class is difficult, but he is extremely smart and well spoken. I do think his problem sets are ridiculously challenging, and couldn't get through them without going to office hours. The midterms are fair though, final was really hard. Overall good professor. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1577890","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:33.078826+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5MDAzODc0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1577890","instructor_name":"Rasmus Lentz","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2024-02-27 05:24:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very nice professor, and person overall! However..... his class.... so incredibly difficult. His exams are known to be awful, and problem sets will take you forever to do. Save yourself and don't take this class, unless you want your GPA to go down.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1577890","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:33.078826+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4ODkxNDY2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1577890","instructor_name":"Rasmus Lentz","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2024-01-17 06:25:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lentz is a great lecturer but his problem sets are very difficult. Had to put more work into them than any class I've ever taken. Recorded OH are your friend. Going thru those made me very well prepared for the midterms. I did think the final was hard, heard the TAs saying they had trouble with it themselves. He grades fairly and transparently tho.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1577890","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:33.078826+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NDE0MTk5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1577890","instructor_name":"Rasmus Lentz","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2023-11-17 22:27:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"Obviously he's a genius, but the people who take his classes, us, are not. Problem sets are difficult that you can't finish them without going OH. The final exam was especially difficult. He lectured very well but I really couldn't get a good grade and I don't understand why this INTERMEDIATE course was made so difficult by him.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1577890","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:33.078826+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3NTU2NjEx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1577890","instructor_name":"Rasmus Lentz","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2023-03-29 21:09:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"Problem sets are always so hard that you can only finish them by going to the OH. No connection between lectures and HW. Do not choose him to be your 301 prof.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1577890","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:33.078826+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3NDQ1NTEx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1577890","instructor_name":"Rasmus Lentz","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2023-02-20 23:08:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"Would never take this guy again. Absolute worst professor. What is taught in lecture has nothing to do with the homework. You pretty much has to relay on Google and OH for the entirety of the class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1577890","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:33.078826+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2NjA5MTI3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1577890","instructor_name":"Rasmus Lentz","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2022-08-24 22:30:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's a wonderful guy. Cares about his students, is understanding and adjusting. Passionate and smart to a point where it's astonishing. I thought he was a great lecturer and ensured clarity for all his students. He got giddy when the questions were good, it was so cute","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1577890","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:33.078826+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2NTYzMTM2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1577890","instructor_name":"Rasmus Lentz","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2022-08-04 18:32:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"Funny guy. Start the problem sets early and go to class. The final is insanely important. Fair grader.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1577890","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:33.078826+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2Mzc1MTk1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1577890","instructor_name":"Rasmus Lentz","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2022-05-19 16:10:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"He was pretty hilarious and really cared about the questions we asked. I would say hes too smart for us and to teach this class but ECON 301 is an incredibly difficult class and I made it through quite well with him. However, the TAs we had were probably the best possible so that I would say matters a lot more than the professor.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1577890","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:33.078826+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MzEwOTQ4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1577890","instructor_name":"Rasmus Lentz","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2022-05-11 17:47:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"Really good guy that cared about students a lot. The problem sets were very difficult but tests were very fair. Would definitely take again. Just wish he moved faster through material. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1577890","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:33.078826+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2Mjc1MDUw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1577890","instructor_name":"Rasmus Lentz","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2022-05-07 22:05:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lentz is a good lecturer and he can be quite funny at times. The class itself is pretty math intensive which can make lectures boring at times but he is a good communicator. All of his problem sets and practice problems are fair and prepare you well for the exams. Exams are graded very fairly. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1577890","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:33.078826+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMTk5MTc5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1577890","instructor_name":"Rasmus Lentz","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2020-05-04 20:33:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Lentz was a wonderful professor throughout the semester. His lectures were very full with information but organized and thought out, and he answers questions in clear and concise ways. The course was graded on problem sets, 3 exams, and a final.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1577890","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:33.078826+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxODkwMTky","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1577890","instructor_name":"Rasmus Lentz","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2019-05-16 13:15:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lentz is overall a very good professor. He is funny, a good communicator and you will do well if you put the work in. His problem sets are ridiculously difficult but if you go to office hours, the TA's will be there to make sure you do well. Tests are much easier and straightforward than the problem sets and there aren't many curveball questions.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1577890","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:33.078826+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxODI4NDE5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1577890","instructor_name":"Rasmus Lentz","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2019-05-09 20:41:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"Rasmus Lentz is honestly one of the more engaging professors I have ever had. The issue I had had to do with how dense his lectures were. The main thing is to focus on your problem sets! Do not put those off until the last day. When he goes over a similar question in lecture instantly apply it to the problem set and you'll do great in 301.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1577890","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:33.078826+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxODAyNzk5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1577890","instructor_name":"Rasmus Lentz","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2019-05-07 22:22:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"Rasmus is a great guy. I think his lectures are a bit dense, but exams are very straight forward. My advice: know the problem sets and practice problems. He is very fair about testing you on things that are comparable to his homework.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1577890","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:33.078826+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxNzQxODc5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1577890","instructor_name":"Rasmus Lentz","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2019-05-02 03:27:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"Rasmus was fantastic all year. While lectures can be filled with tons of big ideas thrown at a student, he also does a good job conveying them clearly. Rasmus also does a good job teaching in lecture and utilizing his discussion sections to help a student complete their work in a timely fashion. He is easy to contact, and is my rec for the future.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1577890","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:33.078826+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxNzM4MDM5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1577890","instructor_name":"Rasmus Lentz","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2019-05-01 22:34:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures are very dense with information and often hard to follow. Rasmus is very knowledgable on the topic but spends a lot of time covering information that isn't very helpful or relevant when doing problems sets and midterms.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1577890","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:33.078826+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1ODgxMzI4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1577890","instructor_name":"Rasmus Lentz","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2016-01-05 16:57:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"Rasmus is the man in my opinion. He boils down economics to simpler models, which is essentially what college-level econ is, but does a tremendous job of explaining the reasoning for why certain steps are taken in more difficult problems. Could've never anticipated 301 would be my favorite class this sem. If you put in effort, you'll learn a lot.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1577890","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:33.078826+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MzIwOTk5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1577890","instructor_name":"Rasmus Lentz","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2015-01-22 14:52:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great professor. The homework is very difficult, but if you put in the time to solve the problem sets the exams will not be a problem. He is very knowledgeable and helpful if you need it. Not an easy A but you will learn a lot if you put in the effort","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1577890","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:33.078826+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MzE4NTQ1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1577890","instructor_name":"Rasmus Lentz","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2015-01-21 23:03:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"If you are truly into Economics, than there are few better profs than Rasmus.  Understands economics on an extremely high-level and you can tell he loves it.   Classes can be a bit lengthy & discussions are somewhat useless, but Rasmus makes lectures worth your while.  My advice, just attend lecture and master the problem sets and you will be fine.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1577890","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:33.078826+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MjAxNzQz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1577890","instructor_name":"Rasmus Lentz","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2014-12-29 16:04:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great professor. Assignments got harder as the semester went on but nothing too hard. Assignments and exams are heavily based on his lectures.  He also has clear lecture notes which he posts up online for everyone. Do your homework and go to lecture and you'll do great.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1577890","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:33.078826+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MDg3Nzc4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1577890","instructor_name":"Rasmus Lentz","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2014-12-15 16:07:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"Really good lecturer, you can tell he knows what he's talking about. Very good at making you see the big picture. Decently hardtime consuming homeworks but they prepare you for the exams quite well. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1577890","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:33.078826+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MDc3NTI3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1577890","instructor_name":"Rasmus Lentz","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2014-12-14 21:08:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"I love his class so much. He is a great professor and even encourage me to pursue more on my econ major. As an international student, I can easily follow up his assignment and his lecture. However, if you work hard, then you will definitely get a good grade. Do your hw and all the problems in discussion, then you will be fine. He is a funny guy !! ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1577890","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:33.078826+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MDEwMzA3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1577890","instructor_name":"Rasmus Lentz","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2014-12-09 23:10:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"This guy is an excellent professor, Really knows his stuff and very good at teaching it. Exams are challenging, but straight forward. Do the hw and you'll be in good shape. Pretty funny guy, too.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1577890","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:33.078826+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MDAzMzU1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1577890","instructor_name":"Rasmus Lentz","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2014-12-09 16:10:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"Definitely not an easy class, but Lentz is extremely smart and does a great job at making the class interesting and even funny.  ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1577890","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:33.078826+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MDAxNTE3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1577890","instructor_name":"Rasmus Lentz","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2014-12-09 14:28:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"Good Professor, Interesting Class, Midterms are exactly the problem sets which are exactly the noteslectures","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1577890","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:33.078826+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMzA0NzU5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1577890","instructor_name":"Rasmus Lentz","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2013-01-29 12:14:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class is HARD. I am an econ major, and I really struggled to get the B I ended up with. I like his teaching style -- he's trying to make you THINK, rather than just memorize. But he gave us very few tools. He called this \"hand holding\", and tried to avoid it,  but I call it \"teaching\". He's a super nice guy though, and very funny.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1577890","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:33.078826+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMjEzOTg1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1577890","instructor_name":"Rasmus Lentz","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2013-01-05 20:31:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lentz correctly teaches that Econ is a framework for problem solving, not a simple plug-and-chug rendition of formulas. His class is hard because he CHALLENGES you to THINK. If you’re looking for an econ course with a pushover professor and an easy A, keep looking. If you are looking to grow as a student and critical-thinker, Ras-dog is your man!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1577890","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:33.078826+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMTk1NTI3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1577890","instructor_name":"Rasmus Lentz","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2013-01-02 10:48:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"Don't stress. If he posts practice problems look at the kinds of questions he asks. Not the answers. He will most times ask a similar question on the following exam. You need to think in this class,  ; if you don't want to- take a diff professor. I ended up with a B and what he teaches DOES make sense. Curve is Great a 52 was B on the final","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1577890","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:33.078826+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMTU4MTA1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1577890","instructor_name":"Rasmus Lentz","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2012-12-23 12:53:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"Avoid him like the plague. He has no interest in making things accessible to us. He tried to improve but it was too little too late.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1577890","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:33.078826+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMTUzODQ1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1577890","instructor_name":"Rasmus Lentz","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2012-12-22 15:11:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"Do NOT take this class. Homeworks are unsolvable no one pays attention in lecture","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1577890","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:33.078826+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMTAzNzA1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1577890","instructor_name":"Rasmus Lentz","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2012-12-17 19:34:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"all he want is how to trick you. prac exam is not helpful at all. no answer for prac exam, he lives in his own world","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1577890","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:33.078826+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMDk2MjAx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1577890","instructor_name":"Rasmus Lentz","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2012-12-17 04:25:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"A very challenging class. Almost impossible unless this is your only class for the semester. I know Professor Lentz has good intentions but I struggled on the complexity of the math, his examples are difficult to follow. When he offered a guide, things seem to make more sense. Going to the TAs was pointless and discouraging.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1577890","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:33.078826+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMDgzOTEx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1577890","instructor_name":"Rasmus Lentz","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2012-12-15 19:37:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"Homework is pretty difficult and counts for 25% of your grade. Exam problems aren't as tough (you get a double-sided page of notes), but you have the time limit to worry about. Lentz isn't easy by any means, but he keeps the pace of the class manageable.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1577890","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:33.078826+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMDU2Mjcz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1577890","instructor_name":"Rasmus Lentz","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2012-12-13 14:44:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"Rasmus definitely knows what hes talking about but has trouble explaining it to his students. Uses unnecessary variables and can be confusing often. Homeworks are terrible and you cant get help from TAs. the semester did get better as he realized students were struggling, but it was still tough. Overall he seems like a really nice guy though.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1577890","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:33.078826+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwOTA0Mzk5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1577890","instructor_name":"Rasmus Lentz","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2012-11-28 16:15:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class is tough. I was even thinking to drop the class after midterm but went to the professor's office hours. He was a lot of help. Pr. Lentz is very knowledgable and keeps lectures interesting. He provides guidelines and examples about homework. You can even use A4 list of notes during exams. However, prepare to spend many hours of studying.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1577890","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:33.078826+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwNzYwNjI0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1577890","instructor_name":"Rasmus Lentz","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2012-10-31 18:49:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"In all fairness, he teaches the way I'd expect a course at a top university to be taught. If you talk to him, and ask him general questions he will answer them, I have done well on all the assignments and put in a bit of work, they are tough, but do-able. Make sure to pay attention to his slides and what he says in class","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1577890","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:33.078826+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwNzAzNzc1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1577890","instructor_name":"Rasmus Lentz","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2012-10-15 20:22:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"HOMEWORK IS IMPOSSIBLE. Takes well over 30 hours to complete. Good luck trying not to fail.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1577890","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:33.078826+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwNjkyOTc3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1577890","instructor_name":"Rasmus Lentz","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2012-10-10 22:33:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"Gives some of the hardest homework assignments I have ever seen then refuses to give any help whatsoever. Not to mention they are worth a quarter of your grade…this guy is useless do not take this class with him","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1577890","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:33.078826+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwNjkyNzcw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1577890","instructor_name":"Rasmus Lentz","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2012-10-10 21:33:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"Rasmus is probably the worst professor I have had in the past three years.  He gives no examples during class has extremely hard homework worth 25% of the grade that you get zero guidance on and expects everyone to know far more calculus than this course requires.  Avoid this class with him at all costs","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1577890","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:33.078826+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwNjg3MTk1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1577890","instructor_name":"Rasmus Lentz","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2012-10-08 22:30:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"You will be staring at the homework assignments for hours with no idea where to begin. Over complicates economics for a non-econ major with unnecessary notations everywhere.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1577890","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:25.972677+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQzMDk5NTE4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2593191","instructor_name":"Rebecca Glawtschew","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2026-05-12 01:25:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"Her Canvas is incredibly organized and well constructed. She provides lots of extra practice problems for each unit. She cares about each and every one of her students.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2593191","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:25.972677+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQzMDg2Mzg0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2593191","instructor_name":"Rebecca Glawtschew","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2026-05-10 19:46:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"Interesting lectures and is good at explaining complicated material. Has a ton of helpful resources like videos and study guides to help you study outside of class, so there is really no reason not to do well in the class","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2593191","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:25.972677+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMDE5ODA1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2593191","instructor_name":"Rebecca Glawtschew","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2025-12-03 21:07:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"I took Econ 301 during the summer with her and it is a very fast paced course. I found exams to be very difficult with the average grade being 50-60. She does curve but it is fixed, so 30% of students received a B. Homework increasingly got harder but not too crazy. Honestly take 301 in person, it was too fast online.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2593191","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:25.972677+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxOTUwMjM0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2593191","instructor_name":"Rebecca Glawtschew","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2025-11-25 17:35:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"She's secretly a mossad agent","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2593191","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:25.972677+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxNDc3Njgz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2593191","instructor_name":"Rebecca Glawtschew","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2025-07-02 20:50:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr G is very knowledgeable about the material in Econ 301, I'd honestly say she's a great professor. The course is very exam weighted, but that's honestly the nature of all Econ courses. I learned a lot despite the material at times being filled with 'jargon.' HIGHLY recommend attending her office hours, if you struggle with material in the course.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2593191","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:25.972677+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxMTI3ODA4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2593191","instructor_name":"Rebecca Glawtschew","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2025-05-02 00:45:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"Only with Rebecca could you get 90's on all three tests when the averages are in the 60's and still be looking at getting an AB. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2593191","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:25.972677+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxMTIzODc1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2593191","instructor_name":"Rebecca Glawtschew","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2025-05-01 20:35:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"Bro does not curve even if the averages are horrible","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2593191","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:25.972677+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNzk1NTk2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2593191","instructor_name":"Rebecca Glawtschew","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2025-03-20 18:48:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"I don't really understand the negative comments about this professor. Her tests are pretty difficult but she gives you past exams and review guides that are at least fairly similar to her tests. I feel like if you are coming from something other than an Economics background you have a significant advantage over the business students in this class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2593191","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:25.972677+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNzg2NzYz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2593191","instructor_name":"Rebecca Glawtschew","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2025-03-19 00:19:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class is so hard for no reason at all, I have friends in 301 with other professors who have no trouble at all. her exams are multiple choice and completely unreasonable. Lectures are super boring don't take with her!!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2593191","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:25.972677+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNzM0ODg0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2593191","instructor_name":"Rebecca Glawtschew","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2025-03-05 00:31:14 +0000 UTC","comment":"Why are the exams multiple choice when it's a math-based class?","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2593191","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:25.972677+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNzA3NDg0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2593191","instructor_name":"Rebecca Glawtschew","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2025-02-25 19:53:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"Avoid this professor at all costs","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2593191","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:25.972677+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNTk5MTQx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2593191","instructor_name":"Rebecca Glawtschew","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2025-01-24 19:17:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"Glawtschew is a nice lady but she isn't that great of a professor. She, like the entire Econ department, is very test heavy and her test were meant to trip you up on small things. Overall did not enjoy the class at all.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2593191","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:25.972677+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNTk5MTI0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2593191","instructor_name":"Rebecca Glawtschew","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2025-01-24 19:14:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"Took this class with her in Spring of 2024. She ended up giving us practically no curve compared to previous semesters for some odd reason. Almost everyone in the class was very unsatisfied with the curve.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2593191","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:25.972677+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNTk1MjQ2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2593191","instructor_name":"Rebecca Glawtschew","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2025-01-23 22:43:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"What impressed me most was that the reference materials issued in each exam were not closely related to the exam itself, plus the difficulty of each exam itself, resulting in unsatisfactory results. You may have studied for a long time, but it doesn't help.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2593191","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:25.972677+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNDAwMTI0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2593191","instructor_name":"Rebecca Glawtschew","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2024-12-20 20:54:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"7 more points I would have gotten a C but she gave out the world's hardest final. awful in lecture too so hard to follow ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2593191","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:25.972677+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMzk4MjIy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2593191","instructor_name":"Rebecca Glawtschew","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2024-12-20 18:23:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"I got railed on that final. What even was that","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2593191","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:25.972677+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMjU4Mzk0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2593191","instructor_name":"Rebecca Glawtschew","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2024-12-12 21:29:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"Bro I failed that exam ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2593191","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:25.972677+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMjU4Mzc5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2593191","instructor_name":"Rebecca Glawtschew","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2024-12-12 21:28:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"Like most Econ classes, this one is made difficult for no specific reason. Tests were horrible and material was generally very useless in comparison to material from 101 and 102. 301 is supposed to be more in depth but there are very little real world applications that are presented by Glawtschew.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2593191","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:25.972677+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMjU4MjY3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2593191","instructor_name":"Rebecca Glawtschew","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2024-12-12 21:25:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"Rebecca seems like a good person that cares about her students but she isn't a very great teacher. The material is dry and she doesn't do a whole lot to make it interesting. I also did not enjoy the multiple choice exams that I felt did not accurately assess my knowledge but rather my ability to take a test.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2593191","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:25.972677+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMjU4MTc3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2593191","instructor_name":"Rebecca Glawtschew","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2024-12-12 21:22:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"Do not take this class with her, it's horrible","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2593191","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:25.972677+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMDIwMTU5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2593191","instructor_name":"Rebecca Glawtschew","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2024-11-23 18:54:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Glawtschew is a nice person, but unfortunately, her teaching style does not help in understanding the material. Her lectures are very dry and can be hard to follow, with long stretches where it's easy to lose focus. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2593191","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:25.972677+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMDIwMTMz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2593191","instructor_name":"Rebecca Glawtschew","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2024-11-23 18:46:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"Just don't take this class","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2593191","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:25.972677+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMDIwMTI2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2593191","instructor_name":"Rebecca Glawtschew","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2024-11-23 18:43:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"Her class was probably one of the most boring things I've ever had to sit through. It's another boring Econ class taught by a boring lecturer","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2593191","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:25.972677+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5ODUxNTQ4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2593191","instructor_name":"Rebecca Glawtschew","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2024-10-24 21:24:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"Though the content was pretty dry, and it was pretty easy to fall asleep, she does a decent job at teaching it. It's a hard class, with many people doing poorly on the midterms. But if you study hard for the exams, and stay on top of the problem sets (which can be long), you'll be fine. Discussion sections are excellent for extra practice.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2593191","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:25.972677+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5ODM5MDA1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2593191","instructor_name":"Rebecca Glawtschew","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2024-10-22 16:12:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"Although 301 is an intermediate course that isn't the most intuitive, Rebecca teaches the material in lecture in a really hands-on way with a lot of practice problems so you know exactly how to do everything. In my opinion, the course was structured really well in such a way that you don't need to do any supplemental learning. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2593191","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:25.972677+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5Njg1MTg2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2593191","instructor_name":"Rebecca Glawtschew","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2024-08-15 20:34:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"All the reviews that are 4 and up are clearly made by people who are suck ups and teachers pets. Y'all don't know a good teacher, and Glawtschew is definitely not a good teacher","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2593191","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:25.972677+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NjgxODM4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2593191","instructor_name":"Rebecca Glawtschew","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2024-08-14 15:08:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"Beware of this professor and class. She promises a curve but there it's essentially non existent and there are multiple choice exams designed to trip you up. 93+ was required for an A in a curved class where averages were consistently in the high 60s and low 70s. Completely ridiculous ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2593191","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:25.972677+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NDIxOTg2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2593191","instructor_name":"Rebecca Glawtschew","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2024-05-09 19:30:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"Garbage curve, boring content, and lectures that make everyone sleepy, need I say more?","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2593191","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:25.972677+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NDIxMjMw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2593191","instructor_name":"Rebecca Glawtschew","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2024-05-09 18:34:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr G. is a great professor. She is extremely pleasant, very helpful over email, and her lectures are decently engaging. My only issue with her was the multiple choice exams. They weren't particularly hard but they felt like they tested algebra accuracy more than actual knowledge of economic concepts. Overall she is still a good choice though.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2593191","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:25.972677+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5MjY5NDA2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2593191","instructor_name":"Rebecca Glawtschew","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2024-04-25 20:34:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"Curve is terrible. Consistently scored significantly above average only to get boned by her terrible curve. Averages would be in the 60s low 70s and an 85-90 would still end up being an AB","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2593191","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:25.972677+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5MjQ3Mzc5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2593191","instructor_name":"Rebecca Glawtschew","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2024-04-24 03:23:14 +0000 UTC","comment":"Horribly made exams. She is anything EXCEPT concise and straight to the point. She barely ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2593191","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:25.972677+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5MjQ3MzQx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2593191","instructor_name":"Rebecca Glawtschew","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2024-04-24 03:19:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"Hated this class","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2593191","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:25.972677+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5MjA4MTc1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2593191","instructor_name":"Rebecca Glawtschew","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2024-04-19 01:56:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"So far has been a terrible experience. She teaches the class very math heavy which is alright; however, she then proceeds to assign multiple choice exams that purposefully trip students up and don't award partial credit. Lectures are a bore. She goes over way too many models too fast and expects students to memorize practically everything.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2593191","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:25.972677+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5MTg3Mzk4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2593191","instructor_name":"Rebecca Glawtschew","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2024-04-16 23:12:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"Really enjoyed this class! Rebecca made the class enjoyable, despite the 75 min lecture. A lot of information is coming at you, but she does a great job breaking it down to make it understandable. Each week there is a problem set (can be challenging, but follow the notes) and a discussion activity (go to dis for answers). Overall, great professor.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2593191","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:25.972677+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3NzI0ODM1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2593191","instructor_name":"Rebecca Glawtschew","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2023-04-26 15:33:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"Econ 301 is a very difficult class, but Rebecca was AWESOME. Her lectures were very clear and engaging. Going to office hours helped me a ton with the exams which were 30 multiple choice questions where the averages were typically in the 60s, but there is a generous curve. She provides a lot of extra practice which helps a lot also. Love her!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2593191","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:25.972677+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MzM4MjQ5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2593191","instructor_name":"Rebecca Glawtschew","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2022-05-14 15:42:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. G is very knowledgeable about econ and takes time to go through many helpful examples during lectures. She keeps things interesting with a few jokes here and there and honestly, makes econ a little more bearable. There are 3 exams, all multiple choice. However, this does mean they are easy. Overall, I would recommend taking Dr. G for 301.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2593191","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:25.972677+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MzM0ODY5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2593191","instructor_name":"Rebecca Glawtschew","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2022-05-13 23:04:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr.G. is definitely a nice and knowledgeable professor! But, the sense of this course is that grades are heavily determined by exams. There are three of them. Despite having a well-above-average score and doing 100% in every non-exam aspect, I still end up getting an AB. Enroll if you wanna learn things but care less about getting an \"A\". ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2593191","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:25.972677+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MTEwMTA4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2593191","instructor_name":"Rebecca Glawtschew","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2022-04-20 08:35:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"I had Professor G for Econ 101 and 301. I skipped both for weeks at a time and taught myself through the homework alone. The 75 minute lectures could be condensed into 50 minute lectures. The content is not exactly difficult but she explains it all well.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2593191","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:25.972677+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NzUxMzcx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2593191","instructor_name":"Rebecca Glawtschew","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2021-05-10 09:29:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"IF YOU WANT TO TAKE ECON 301 DO NOT TAKE IT WITH HER!!! This was by far the hardest class I have taken and not because of the content, but because of the way the class was structured. Videos were so densly packed it took twice the time to copy down the needed notes due to pausing. The exams were all copied from test banks also. One word: AWFUL!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2593191","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:25.972677+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NzQ2MTAx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2593191","instructor_name":"Rebecca Glawtschew","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2021-05-09 15:36:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"Not impressed. The class is set up with a horrible grading system in general but it doesnt help when the professor writes horrible exams. The exams arent reflective of your true understanding but rather random, unclear multiple choice questions. Do not recommend take Econ 301 with someone else.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2593191","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:25.972677+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NzM1MDA3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2593191","instructor_name":"Rebecca Glawtschew","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2021-05-07 19:12:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"Rebecca is a nice woman who really wants you to succeed and this class is obviously no cakewalk. This is hands down the hardest undergraduate econ class in the school but Rebecca knows this, so she gives the fattest curves!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2593191","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:25.972677+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NzM0MTE5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2593191","instructor_name":"Rebecca Glawtschew","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2021-05-07 17:43:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"Worst professor I have had at UW so far. Entire class is graded on exams and the exams are "written" (copied from other internet sources) very poorly. Overall a very poor job for an online class","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2593191","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:25.972677+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NzMyMTcz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2593191","instructor_name":"Rebecca Glawtschew","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2021-05-07 14:13:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"A very interesting class but a horrible job by the professor. The exams were extremely awful. They never compared to the sample exams in terms of difficulty and the questions were very obscure and random. It is very clear that the exams are copied from test banks that are unrelated to her lectures. Would never take again","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2593191","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:07:47.656415+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2MDA5NjQ2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:900114","instructor_name":"Salvador Navarro-Lozano","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2016-01-29 18:45:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"So the material wasn't too hard but since he assumes everyone already know many things people don't do well in his class. He skips the basics and go deep into things he is not supposed to teach (more advanced topics that he likes better), then in the exam he asks about the basics that he didn't teach.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/900114","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:07:47.656415+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4MDQ0NDM4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:900114","instructor_name":"Salvador Navarro-Lozano","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2010-12-26 13:49:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"Good guy. Material is straightforward, as is his delivery. Very honest and has his own little humor. If you don't like his class its because you don't like econ.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/900114","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:07:47.656415+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3ODIwODcx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:900114","instructor_name":"Salvador Navarro-Lozano","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2010-11-26 16:55:14 +0000 UTC","comment":"Navarro is the worst, homework is ridiculous, tests are all his bs math and nothing from book or lecture. stay away from this professor. he does not care about students. he assigned homework due sunday over thanksgiving break","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/900114","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:07:47.656415+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2NjEwNzUz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:900114","instructor_name":"Salvador Navarro-Lozano","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2009-12-20 18:24:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"Class is pretty hard, curves are nice but you better hope you get a good TA cause most are pretty bad.  Also if you're easily offended watch out, he will drop **** comments throughout the semester. My favorite was that AIDS was the best thing to happen to Africa productivity wise","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/900114","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:07:47.656415+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2NjA5NzU3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:900114","instructor_name":"Salvador Navarro-Lozano","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2009-12-20 15:14:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"Navarro is the man! Exams are a bit tricky but if you put the time in, you can definitely do well.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/900114","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:07:47.656415+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2MDkyMDM1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:900114","instructor_name":"Salvador Navarro-Lozano","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2009-08-04 20:10:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"I know a lot of people hated him. I thought he was really funny, but still hardly got me to lecture. He uses the online program called "aplia" for homework. He usually gives an automatic 20 point curve on tests. If you don't hate econ, there is no reason you should hate this class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/900114","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:07:47.656415+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1MzEyMDk3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:900114","instructor_name":"Salvador Navarro-Lozano","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2009-01-04 04:03:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"homework is helpful, does teach in steps but the tests are ridiculously hard. lectures are useless, discussions are def helpful. final is worth a lot (40%) but is impossible but there is a generous curve.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/900114","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:07:47.656415+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1MjgzMTk0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:900114","instructor_name":"Salvador Navarro-Lozano","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2008-12-27 00:16:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is really not as bad as everyone says! He consistently gives clear and engaging lectures. Topics are not exciting.. but it's a theory class. Homework is done online and usually took me a LONG time, but it really helps you learn the material in steps. The tests are pretty hard and you WILL run out of time. The curve is very generous though.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/900114","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:07:47.656415+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1MTU2ODkx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:900114","instructor_name":"Salvador Navarro-Lozano","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2008-12-10 20:36:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"Probably the worst professor I have had.  I started the semester off by going to every lecture and stopped when I realized 1) how useless they were -- GO TO DISCUSSION INSTEAD! and 2) how insulting he is.  He makes off topic comments that are completely incorrect, judgmental, and rude.  Exams are hard but the curve is generous.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/900114","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:07:47.656415+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0OTc0MDk0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:900114","instructor_name":"Salvador Navarro-Lozano","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2008-11-11 17:32:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"Kinda a mean teacher, but knowledgable","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/900114","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:07:47.656415+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0NDU4NzQ4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:900114","instructor_name":"Salvador Navarro-Lozano","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2008-05-13 11:26:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"This guy is a really good econ professor. If you go to class and pay some attention it is easy to do well. Compared to other profs in the econ department, he gives relatively easy exams also. I thought 101 was more difficult with Carranza.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/900114","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:07:47.656415+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzOTEzOTg0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:900114","instructor_name":"Salvador Navarro-Lozano","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2007-12-27 12:23:14 +0000 UTC","comment":"Navarro is the man. People say that his lecture is unbearable and not helpful at all, but I went to his office hours often and he was very helpful even though he was very busy. Take this guy, its challenging but worth.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/900114","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:07:47.656415+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzODg1NDIz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:900114","instructor_name":"Salvador Navarro-Lozano","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2007-12-20 17:41:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"terrible teacher.  Never covered material that was on test in class. Moved his office hours simply because too many students wanted help on the homework and he didnt feel like helping.  go to discussion","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/900114","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:07:47.656415+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzODY4NjQ1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:900114","instructor_name":"Salvador Navarro-Lozano","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2007-12-18 21:05:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"By far the most awful professor I ever had. I like econ, but his lectures are just unbearable. Literally reads off the powerpoint which is a mirror image of the textbook. Problem sets are impossible to solve only with what he had covered in lecture, but they do help a lot when it comes to test preparation. Go to discussion sections, not lectures.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/900114","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:07:47.656415+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzMDE4MDMz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:900114","instructor_name":"Salvador Navarro-Lozano","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2007-04-16 15:25:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"Out of everyone I know who has had him, only a handful like him as much as I did.  His preparation for class is amazing and always knows what he is talking about.  Sure the tests are hard, but he's the kind of teacher that demmands a lot from his students.  So, if you work hard you'll do well.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/900114","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:07:47.656415+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyNzc0ODQx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:900114","instructor_name":"Salvador Navarro-Lozano","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2007-01-15 13:25:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"Awful. Completely awful professor.  Made us buy a $130 textbook and then never used it.  Didn't tell us until class what chapters the lecture would be based on, so no way to prepare.  Really confusing, flipped through slides too fast to copy anything down, especially all the math.  Couldn't even read through them all the way.  Ridiculous curve, I g","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/900114","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:07:47.656415+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyNzYyNzQ0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:900114","instructor_name":"Salvador Navarro-Lozano","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2007-01-11 19:44:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"Do a good job on the homeworks, they count for a lot. Read the book and go over the problem set problems to review for the exams. He doesn't put up with any whiny, pc, or stupid people's crap, which can be quite amusing at times. He's really not as aweful as some of these ratings would have you believe. The curve for exams is AMAZING!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/900114","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:07:47.656415+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyNzIyNzc0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:900114","instructor_name":"Salvador Navarro-Lozano","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2007-01-04 19:36:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"Obviously a tough class, as it is the first intermediate level economics class designed to weed out the serious economics students from the slackers, but this prof does not present the material very clearly.  I didn't have the book and did poorly on homeworks, but still got a B with the really lenient curve.  Do homeworks thoroughly & study graphs.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/900114","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:07:47.656415+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyNjg0NTE2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:900114","instructor_name":"Salvador Navarro-Lozano","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2006-12-26 16:29:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"He lectures fairly quickly, so it can be difficult to keep up sometimes. Tests are very hard, but the curve makes up for that.  The homework assignments were long and difficult as well.  Even though the course was difficult, I learned a lot from the lectures and would probably take a class with him again because of the fairness of the curve.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/900114","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:07:47.656415+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyNjczMTEw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:900114","instructor_name":"Salvador Navarro-Lozano","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2006-12-23 00:02:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"Really a poor professor. I've seen much better in Madison econ department; there is no reason why anyone needs to put up with a prof like this. Pompous, condescending, and unhelpful. Do your best to avoid this one.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/900114","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:07:47.656415+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyNjU5ODc4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:900114","instructor_name":"Salvador Navarro-Lozano","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2006-12-21 00:56:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"This is the worst teacher I've had in my life, and there's no one in close 2nd. Sure, he is smart, good for him. Not all smart people are arrogant and pompus ****s though. Doesn't like his job, not very helpful, and doesn't like his students. He needs an office job working for the Treasury Dept. where he can be isolated from all social functions","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/900114","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:07:47.656415+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyNjQzNjc3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:900114","instructor_name":"Salvador Navarro-Lozano","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2006-12-19 11:29:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"I'd definitely take another class with him.  His lectures are very helpful, and although some people don't like his style, I like how he doesn't put up with any BS.  Exams were fair and not too bad with proper preparation","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/900114","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:07:47.656415+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyNjIwMDM3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:900114","instructor_name":"Salvador Navarro-Lozano","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2006-12-15 23:45:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"He doesn't care about teaching, and it shows.  The only information I learned that was helpful in this class was in discussion section.  If you can avoid it, do not take a class with this guy... if you can't avoid it, switch majors.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/900114","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:07:47.656415+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyNDU0OTcz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:900114","instructor_name":"Salvador Navarro-Lozano","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2006-11-20 22:03:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"run away, run FAR away if you see this prof teaching your class. We can only hope that he'll never be teaching again. Since he hates it anyways.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/900114","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:07:47.656415+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyMzk5NzM5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:900114","instructor_name":"Salvador Navarro-Lozano","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2006-11-12 12:13:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"He can definitely be a d-bag, and that can be very annoying.  However, I think he does an excellent job lecturing on the topics, and he does a good job building from previous lectures. I feel that this is one of few classes where putting time into the material really will pay off, and failing to do so will get people whining about how he's a jerk.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/900114","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:07:47.656415+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyMzc3OTA4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:900114","instructor_name":"Salvador Navarro-Lozano","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2006-11-08 04:59:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"This guy hasn't spent a day doing anything in the real world and that is extremely evident in his teaching style. I understand that it's an intermediate class level, but sometimes apples and oranges convey the message better than x's and y's. He's a terrible teacher and a cocky ****, the real world didn't want him so he's trying teaching. Beware","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/900114","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:07:47.656415+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyMzc3NTA1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:900114","instructor_name":"Salvador Navarro-Lozano","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2006-11-07 22:16:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"Yes, he's a hardcore Chicago graduate, but he really knows his****, and he spells it out very clearly.  The tests are hard, but they're decently curved.  A hard class but not really an unfair one.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/900114","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:07:47.656415+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyMjg0MDAy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:900114","instructor_name":"Salvador Navarro-Lozano","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2006-10-13 19:05:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"Hates his job.  Has no interest in teaching.  "I won't lose any sleep over failing anyone..." because "I don't know any of you, when I look out at you, all I see is a sea of faces."","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/900114","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NDc1NzE1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:291952","instructor_name":"Steve Rick","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2021-03-26 01:02:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"Horrible teacher. Almost none of the material he covered during the lectures was on the test. Many quality of life errors from misspelling words, difficult lectures to take notes to, and low-quality videos among other issues. He is not mean, but he has a 2nd job outside of teaching and it shows. Also, assigns extra homework before tests!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/291952","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:04:37.785372+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MDczMTM=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:291952","instructor_name":"Steve Rick","course_label":"ECON301","course_id":"ECON 301","course_uid":"course_c1d62f93b6bc2a4cab189b27","review_date":"2005-04-25 20:14:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"exams are hard bt the curve helps a lot.. HOT and NICE","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/291952","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0}]