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One of the best professors I've ever had. He is very likeable and his teaching style was incredibly clear. He knows exactly which topics need time while not using lecture time on concepts that don't need it, and he answers questions very clearly. Take 302 with him for sure.Rate My Professors ↗
This guy knows macroeconomics. Can be unclear at times regarding course concepts, but towards exams he makes it known what you need to know for the exams. I'd suggest reading the book before going to lecture, otherwise it might not make too much sense.Rate My Professors ↗
Take 302 with him. He is INCREDIBLE. His lectures were digestible and easy to understand. He made sure to repeat difficult concepts multiple times so you weren't left with any questions. He encourages participation and was very helpful during office hours. He is one of the few profs who will actually TEACH you rather than you teach yourself.Rate My Professors ↗
Impressive free market economist! The lecture was very clear, he knew exactly what he wanted the students to learn, what was important, and what was worth thinking about. He would introduce practical problems. If a model was important and hard to understand, he would repeat the part at least three times, each time in more depth.Rate My Professors ↗
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The man is about as smart as they come. Quirky in a good way. Take him if you have a chance.Rate My Professors ↗
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ECON 691 is a Senior Thesis course focused on faculty-guided original research.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
ECON 698 is a directed study course allowing advanced undergraduates to conduct arranged research or study specific topics with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
ECON 699 is a directed study allowing advanced undergraduates to arrange independent research or topic study with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2023: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=7 letter grades); Spring 2024: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=8 letter grades); Fall 2024: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=6 letter grades).
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Fall 2024 · limited sampleECON 990 is a thesis course for graduate students to conduct independent research and writing under faculty supervision.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
ECON 999 offers directed study projects for graduate students arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=1 letter grades).
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sampleTeaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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