# RASMUS LENTZ — Courses & Reviews | UW–Madison

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### name

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    "comment": "Incredibly difficult when compared to the other econ 301 professors. However, the curve is insane. I had a guaranteed pass for the whole semester after putting up a 22% on the first exam. As in I could have skipped all the homework, the next midterm, and the final and still passed - with a 22% on one exam. So thats neat. ",
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