Jon Isham

I personally did not LOVE this course. Professor Isham likes to spend the majority of class time talking about "the bigger picture" - which I do appreciate - but then ends up rushing through the slide/content within the last 15 minutes. the first midterm was easy but the second was so hard. There are definitely interesting moments, but I just felt like I did not get as much out of this class as I had wanted to.

I personally did not LOVE this course. Professor Isham likes to spend the majority of class time talking about "the bigger picture" - which I do appreciate - but then ends up rushing through the slide/content within the last 15 minutes. the first midterm was easy but the second was so hard. There are definitely interesting moments, b …Read more

Professor John Isham’s Environmental Policy class was both challenging and inspiring, offering a comprehensive look into the current issues and debates surrounding environmental policy. Professor Isham is incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about the subject, which made the course both informative and engaging. He has a knack for breaking down complex policy frameworks and explaining how they apply to real-world environmental challenges. The course covers a lot of material, including climate change policies, sustainable development, and environmental justice. Professor Isham encourages critical thinking by prompting students to consider the pros and cons of various policies and their impacts on different communities. The reading load is moderate to heavy, but all materials are relevant and up-to-date with current events, making class discussions rich and meaningful.

Professor John Isham’s Environmental Policy class was both challenging and inspiring, offering a comprehensive look into the current issues and debates surrounding environmental policy. Professor Isham is incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about the subject, which made the course both informative and engaging. He has a knack for …Read more

Prof. Isham is incredibly passionate about his students and the class. It's a great chance to learn about how to apply economic models and logic to environmental problems, something which I hadn't really been exposed to in other econ coursework. He teaches his material well, doesn't assign too much busy work, and is genuinely interested in students understanding the material and doing well. Could not recommend it more.

Prof. Isham is incredibly passionate about his students and the class. It's a great chance to learn about how to apply economic models and logic to environmental problems, something which I hadn't really been exposed to in other econ coursework. He teaches his material well, doesn't assign too much busy work, and is genuinely interes …Read more