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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

ECON 101 introduces microeconomic principles focusing on value, pricing, and income distribution across individuals, firms, and industries.

No offering record · Spring 2026

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David JohnsonSteve Trost+6 more

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2021–Spring 2026
ECON 301

Intermediate Microeconomic Theory

4 credits

Covers contemporary theory of consumption, production, pricing, and resource allocation.

No offering record · Spring 2026

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David JohnsonRebecca Glawtschew

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2021–Spring 2026

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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2026ECON 101Principles of Microeconomics
Spring 2026ECON 301Intermediate Microeconomic Theory
Fall 2025ECON 102Principles of Macroeconomics
Fall 2025ECON 330Money and Banking
Spring 2025ECON 101Principles of Microeconomics
Spring 2025ECON 390Contemporary Economic Issues
Spring 2025ECON 699Directed Study
Fall 2024ECON 101Principles of Microeconomics
Fall 2024ECON 302Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory
Spring 2024ECON 102Principles of Macroeconomics
Spring 2024ECON 321Sports Economics
Fall 2023ECON 101Principles of Microeconomics
Spring 2022ECON 101Principles of Microeconomics
Spring 2022ECON 330Money and Banking
Fall 2021ECON 101Principles of Microeconomics
Fall 2021ECON 301Intermediate Microeconomic Theory
Fall 2020ECON 101Principles of Microeconomics
Fall 2020ECON 301Intermediate Microeconomic Theory
Fall 2020ECON/HISTSCI 305Development of Economic Thought
Spring 2020ECON 101Principles of Microeconomics
Spring 2020ECON 102Principles of Macroeconomics
Fall 2019ECON 101Principles of Microeconomics
Fall 2019ECON 301Intermediate Microeconomic Theory
Spring 2019ECON 101Principles of Microeconomics
Spring 2019ECON 102Principles of Macroeconomics
Fall 2018ECON 101Principles of Microeconomics
Fall 2018ECON 301Intermediate Microeconomic Theory
Spring 2018ECON 101Principles of Microeconomics
Spring 2018ECON 390Contemporary Economic Issues
Fall 2017ECON 101Principles of Microeconomics
Spring 2017ECON 101Principles of Microeconomics
Spring 2017ECON 301Intermediate Microeconomic Theory
Fall 2016ECON 101Principles of Microeconomics
Fall 2016ECON 302Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory
Spring 2016ECON 101Principles of Microeconomics
Spring 2016ECON 580Honors Tutorial in Research Project Design
Fall 2015ECON 101Principles of Microeconomics

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