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David Johnson

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Raw average: 4.53/5 from 314 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

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ECON 301
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
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.
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ECON 102
Quality 5/5Difficulty 4/5
Professor Johnson was one of my favorite professors. Definitely the toughest Econ 102 teacher but its worth it. If you care about your education more than you care about getting a good grade take 102 with Johnson.
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ECON 301
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
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!!
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ECON 301
Quality 1/5Difficulty 5/5
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
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ECON 301
Quality 5/5Difficulty 4/5
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.
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Classes with David Johnson

ECON 101

Principles of Microeconomics

4 credits

Principles of Microeconomics covers economic problems of individuals, firms, and industries, emphasizing value, price, and income distribution.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Past student reviews · David Johnson

David Johnson's problem sets were described as challenging but manageable in groups, while test questions closely mirrored the problem sets. He provided prerecorded lecture videos covering the same material as in-class sessions. One student noted his grading curves felt almost overly generous.

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Fall 2022–Spring 2026
ECON 699

Directed Study

1–4 credits

Directed Study allows advanced undergraduate students to study specific topics or conduct research as arranged with a faculty member.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

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historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Fall 2024 · limited sample

Recorded teaching history

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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2027ECON 101Principles of Microeconomics
Spring 2027ECON 699Directed Study
Fall 2026ECON 102Principles of Macroeconomics
Fall 2026ECON 330Money and Banking

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