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Ilhan Demiralp

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Raw average: 4.50/5 from 4 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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FINANCE 325
Quality 3/5Difficulty 4/5
Class is not too hard if you have a decent base. Exams are basically just homework rephrased. Ilhan is whiny and annoying at times, and basically encourages you to not come to his office hours.
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FINANCE 305
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
He was a great professor and I learned a lot in his class! He is very straight to the point, and taught the material with direct examples that resembled both the homework and the exams. Exams were extremely fair and straightforward, and even though they were short answer/math that required showing your work, he graded them promptly.
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FINANCE 305
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
One of the best professors I've had at UW! His exams were extremely fair and straightforward, almost exactly the same problems you do in lecture. You do have to attend lecture though since they are not recorded. As long as you attend the lectures, you will be completely fine on the exams. I found this class easier than Finance 300.
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Classes with Ilhan Demiralp

FINANCE 305

Financial Markets, Institutions and Economic Activity

3 credits

FINANCE 305 analyzes the U.S. financial system, its impact on economic activity and policy, and risk pricing.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Ilhan Demiralp is praised for teaching material with direct examples that closely resemble homework and exams, making assessments fair and straightforward. Reviewers note he is straight to the point and grades promptly, though attendance is essential since lectures are not recorded.

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Spring 2022–Spring 2026

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Fall 2026FINANCE 305Financial Markets, Institutions and Economic Activity

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