[{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:57.230985+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNDU4MzA0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2665326","instructor_name":"Denia Garcia","course_label":"PUBAFFR200","course_id":"PUBAFFR 200","course_uid":"course_eba4cde6ca47fecbcd03450d","review_date":"2026-01-08 00:26:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"Good lecturer, all quiz material was covered in lectures/slides. Midterm grading was difficult and not explained clearly, make sure to ask for clarification. Generally easy class, just make sure you know whats going on.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2665326","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:57.230985+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMzY1MzE0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2665326","instructor_name":"Denia Garcia","course_label":"PUBAFFR200","course_id":"PUBAFFR 200","course_uid":"course_eba4cde6ca47fecbcd03450d","review_date":"2025-12-21 04:25:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"Denia is super nice and a fair grader. The midterm is graded blind and the final testimony you go over a lot in discussion so it's easy to get an A on. Lecture attendance isn't counted and slides are posted, but you have to go to discussion. You get one miss regardless of any excuse so beware of that. Topics are interesting and I learned a lot.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2665326","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:57.230985+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMTIxNTQ4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2665326","instructor_name":"Denia Garcia","course_label":"PUBAFFR200","course_id":"PUBAFFR 200","course_uid":"course_eba4cde6ca47fecbcd03450d","review_date":"2025-12-09 17:48:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class with Garcia is very easy. Lecture attendance is not mandatory and the slides are posted, but go to discussion for attendance. No exams, just a paper for the midterm and final. Easy course for Public Policy minor. Be ready for class activities in both lecture and discussion, however.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2665326","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:57.230985+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxNzg1NTA5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2665326","instructor_name":"Denia Garcia","course_label":"PUBAFFR200","course_id":"PUBAFFR 200","course_uid":"course_eba4cde6ca47fecbcd03450d","review_date":"2025-10-31 19:30:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"TA's grade blindly, and they are very tough. Only two actual assignments in the semester, so it is tough to pull your grade up.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2665326","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:57.230985+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMDI0OTg0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2665326","instructor_name":"Denia Garcia","course_label":"PUBAFFR200","course_id":"PUBAFFR 200","course_uid":"course_eba4cde6ca47fecbcd03450d","review_date":"2025-01-20 23:18:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"I learned a lot in PA 200- Prof. Garcia's lectures were very thorough and she did an excellent job covering potentially sensitive subjects in a respectful manner. Weekly quizzes are pretty easy, especially if you do the readings. Overall a decent class, but definitely go to your TA for additional feedback on papers as the midterm is graded blind.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2665326","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:57.230985+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MTI2MTUx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2665326","instructor_name":"Denia Garcia","course_label":"PUBAFFR200","course_id":"PUBAFFR 200","course_uid":"course_eba4cde6ca47fecbcd03450d","review_date":"2022-04-21 23:17:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"I would definitely recommend her. All of her lectures were very interesting and she is very respectful when talking about sensitive topics. Sections were also very engaging and pretty fun. The weekly quizzes are a breeze if you go to lecture (or just do the reading). ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2665326","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:57.230985+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NDc2NTYw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2665326","instructor_name":"Denia Garcia","course_label":"PUBAFFR200","course_id":"PUBAFFR 200","course_uid":"course_eba4cde6ca47fecbcd03450d","review_date":"2021-12-11 23:09:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"Favorite professor and class of the semester. Prof. Garcia's lectures were very engaging and infformative, and she was just generally very kind and respectful. Always encouraged participation but it never felt forced or intimidating. If you're looking for an intro to public policy, PA200 w Prof Garcia is a great choice.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2665326","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:57.230985+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NDY4ODAw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2665326","instructor_name":"Denia Garcia","course_label":"PUBAFFR200","course_id":"PUBAFFR 200","course_uid":"course_eba4cde6ca47fecbcd03450d","review_date":"2021-12-11 04:28:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"Attendance was not required and slides were posted on Canvas. Lectures were interesting enough and the course was easy.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2665326","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:57.230985+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1Mjg0Nzcx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2665326","instructor_name":"Denia Garcia","course_label":"PUBAFFR200","course_id":"PUBAFFR 200","course_uid":"course_eba4cde6ca47fecbcd03450d","review_date":"2021-11-22 08:11:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"I really enjoyed her lectures! Created a relaxed atmosphere in class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2665326","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:18:48.290178+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4OTA5Mjgx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:375567","instructor_name":"Menzie Chinn","course_label":"PUBAFFR200","course_id":"PUBAFFR 200","course_uid":"course_eba4cde6ca47fecbcd03450d","review_date":"2024-01-22 02:15:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"I found the class to be pretty easy if you already have a basic understanding of policy issues.  I agree with the other reviews that Prof. Chinn assigns work very close to the deadlines with unclear instructions, so be prepared.  Otherwise the guest lectures are fun and Prof. Chinn tries to include topics that are of interest. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/375567","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:18:48.290178+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4Nzg1NjUy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:375567","instructor_name":"Menzie Chinn","course_label":"PUBAFFR200","course_id":"PUBAFFR 200","course_uid":"course_eba4cde6ca47fecbcd03450d","review_date":"2023-12-23 22:28:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"P. Chinn's lectures are very average. What makes his class a pain is his assignments. He waits until the last minute to post instructions. When he does post them they are unclear and contain contradictions. On top of that a clear grading criteria is nonexistent. Only take his class if have given up on caring about your grade or learning anything.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/375567","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:18:48.290178+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2NTQyNDMy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:375567","instructor_name":"Menzie Chinn","course_label":"PUBAFFR200","course_id":"PUBAFFR 200","course_uid":"course_eba4cde6ca47fecbcd03450d","review_date":"2022-07-26 19:40:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"The grading in this class was completely unclear. I ended the course which would have been an A on a normal grading scale but received a B because the curve hurt me so much. The lectures were very all over the place and the criteria was never clear. Prof. Chinn was very kind but not a professor I would take for this class again.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/375567","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:18:48.290178+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2NDA1NjAw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:375567","instructor_name":"Menzie Chinn","course_label":"PUBAFFR200","course_id":"PUBAFFR 200","course_uid":"course_eba4cde6ca47fecbcd03450d","review_date":"2022-05-25 18:38:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Chinn is so sweet. He kind of looks like a little old man that you just want to give a hug. I really enjoyed his class and thought that everything he said was very insightful. Only a few assignments but the were graded very easily.Not sure why everyone is being so dramatic on here, I thought this class was super easy and very interesting!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/375567","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:18:48.290178+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MzkxNDUy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:375567","instructor_name":"Menzie Chinn","course_label":"PUBAFFR200","course_id":"PUBAFFR 200","course_uid":"course_eba4cde6ca47fecbcd03450d","review_date":"2022-05-22 23:22:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"I got what would normally be an AB, but got a BC in this course, due to the curve. My roommate took this course with another professor & had a much better experience. So much lack of information and very little guidance. If you actually want to learn about public policy, not economics, save yourself and take this with any other possible professor.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/375567","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:18:48.290178+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2Mzg1MjY5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:375567","instructor_name":"Menzie Chinn","course_label":"PUBAFFR200","course_id":"PUBAFFR 200","course_uid":"course_eba4cde6ca47fecbcd03450d","review_date":"2022-05-21 02:12:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class was super unorganized. For the first midterm, we asked him several times whether a specific chapter he hadn't gone over in lecture would be on the midterm. He said no. Then he said yes. He also said there wouldn't be specific statistics from the lectures on his exam. Most MC questions had stats from that lecture he never went over...","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/375567","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:18:48.290178+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MTcwMzE2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:375567","instructor_name":"Menzie Chinn","course_label":"PUBAFFR200","course_id":"PUBAFFR 200","course_uid":"course_eba4cde6ca47fecbcd03450d","review_date":"2022-04-27 17:34:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"He had a lot more econ involved in PUB AFFR 200 than previous profs, but overall interesting and good prof. My 84 on a midterm corresponded to a BC, so a bit confused on that but overall he is great for pub affr, attendance is not mandatory for lecture (go to discussion) and there's a midterm in class, two writing assignments, and take home final.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/375567","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0}]