Intro Macroeconomics

This is probably my favorite course so far at Midd. Wolcott teaching is extremely structured and easy to follow. A combination of well-made slides, in class worksheets, and weekly homeworks make it incredibly easy to keep track of your progress and make sure you don't fall behind. I would highly recommend attending the office hours and the tutoring sessions as Wolcott and the tutor are extremely helpful for any homework or course-related questions.

This is probably my favorite course so far at Midd. Wolcott teaching is extremely structured and easy to follow. A combination of well-made slides, in class worksheets, and weekly homeworks make it incredibly easy to keep track of your progress and make sure you don't fall behind. I would highly recommend attending the office hours a …Read more

This was my first economics class at Middlebury and having Peter Matthews as a professor was a great way to get my exposure started. He explains difficult concepts in simple and understandable ways and he ensure that everyone is understanding the concepts. OVerall, great experience.

Peter Matthews is a good prof. He will repeat himself many times to make sure everyone understands. Overall I thought the material was not too hard to understand and that the grading was pretty nice on the exams. That being said the exams account for 80% of the grade, but you can drop your lowest one.

I enjoyed this course very much. The homework were not to challenging but need take some time to do. The quizzes were fast paced and hard. However, he graded them fairly easy. I really enjoyed his teaching style. He does cold call on people which can be stressful but it is a good learning environment overall.

Prof. Munro was great. The course was a little fast-paced due to the nature of the schedule, but he made sure to take the time to hit every point. His office hours are golden. He helps a lot but does not spoon-feed you the answers, which I really respect.

Professor Matthews runs a solid Intro to Macro course. He cold calls, but it keeps you on your toes and engaged. Exams are every other week, but they’re totally fair if you stay on top of the material. Grading is fair too—no surprises. If you take good notes and actually do the readings, you’ll be in good shape. It’s a straightforward class with a professor who knows his stuff.

Professor Munro is a great professor. He is great at lecturing, and you know what to expect for exams. I can tell that he puts time and effort into teaching and I feel like I learned a lot from his classes. He teaches alot of material but all of it seems imperative and valuable.

I thoroughly enjoyed this course. Mathews was great and taught the material very well. Very little homework outside of class and the quizzes were doable. Mathews did a good job of applying work to the real world as well.

I enjoyed my experiences in the class, because I was able to connect the content with other classes. Additionally, I learned most of the content through office hours, it was very helpful and the professor was very collaborative and friendly

She is super cool and really enthusiastic, if you pat attention in class you will do well on the exams. The class is pretty chill but you do learn a lot! The readings are optional but do help you get a better grasp of the content.

I love Professor Munro. I not only felt that his class was comprehensive, but expectations were extremely clear and grading is fair. I didn't feel as though the class was 'light,' per se; The content was certainly challenging and applicable. But if you show up to class and take notes, the tests directly reflect class work and you'll do very well. While I can't speak for other teachers, take this class with Munro if you genuinely want to learn something, and are keen on showing up to class and doing well.

I love Professor Munro. I not only felt that his class was comprehensive, but expectations were extremely clear and grading is fair. I didn't feel as though the class was 'light,' per se; The content was certainly challenging and applicable. But if you show up to class and take notes, the tests directly reflect class work and you'll …Read more

Professor Matthews is incredibly passionate about economics and made his enthusiasm for the subject clear everyday even in an intro level course. His preference for cold calling sometimes made classes drag but he was still able to cover the material and provide individualized help at his office hours which also served as an opportunity to collaborate on problem sets. Your grade is composed of five quizzes and he allows you to drop one along with problem sets which were usually every other week. Professor Matthews also did a great job of not just reviewing key concepts but connecting them to real world events.

Professor Matthews is incredibly passionate about economics and made his enthusiasm for the subject clear everyday even in an intro level course. His preference for cold calling sometimes made classes drag but he was still able to cover the material and provide individualized help at his office hours which also served as an opportuni …Read more

Professor Matthews does a great job both teaching the course material and making sure every student understands the content. Matthews is extremely passionate and has a unique view of economics. The class is very much lecture based but it is engaging and forces you to pay attention, as Matthews likes to cold call. Your grade is based on five quizzes and he allows you to drop one, and a problem set every two weeks. The problem sets and quizzes are based on lecture and class discussion topics. Matthews generally likes to relate macro to real world political and social problems and he will incorporate these types of questions in quizzes and problem sets. The quizzes are generally graded fairly while the problem set grades vary, however they are graded by TAs. Overall, I highly recommend taking this class with Professor Matthews.

Professor Matthews does a great job both teaching the course material and making sure every student understands the content. Matthews is extremely passionate and has a unique view of economics. The class is very much lecture based but it is engaging and forces you to pay attention, as Matthews likes to cold call. Your grade is based …Read more

Matthews is a solid teacher. He really welcomes questions and will go over things 4 or 5 times if students continue to have questions. He is super passionate, but ends up going really slowly because so many students have questions. He "assigns" a lot of outside reading from the textbook, but I haven't read any of it and have done good on the quizzes. This class is fairly easy, however some of the quizzes have not represented the material we learned about in class, and have been kinda tough. Overall love matthews, and would recommend this class to anyone, especially if you think you would struggle.

Matthews is a solid teacher. He really welcomes questions and will go over things 4 or 5 times if students continue to have questions. He is super passionate, but ends up going really slowly because so many students have questions. He "assigns" a lot of outside reading from the textbook, but I haven't read any of it and have done goo …Read more

Introductory Macroeconomics with Professor Mathews is an outstanding course! It offers a clear and thorough exploration of essential macroeconomic concepts like unemployment, inflation, and government policy. Professor Mathews' teaching style makes complex topics, such as the tradeoffs between inflation and unemployment, easy to grasp. He skillfully contrasts Keynesian and classical economic theories, making each class engaging and thought-provoking. I especially appreciated the insights into banking, taxation, and fiscal policy. This course is a must for anyone interested in understanding the foundations of our economy.

Introductory Macroeconomics with Professor Mathews is an outstanding course! It offers a clear and thorough exploration of essential macroeconomic concepts like unemployment, inflation, and government policy. Professor Mathews' teaching style makes complex topics, such as the tradeoffs between inflation and unemployment, easy to gras …Read more

Professor Matthews is a great professor. He has a true passion for macroeconomics, and wants to share that passion with you. He is very enthusiastic whilst teaching, and is very accommodating to all students. If you don't understand a concept, he will gladly repeat it numerous times to ensure that you have gotten it down. There are 5 quizzes and problem sets due every 2-3 weeks, with the problem set being assigned the week before the quiz. The problem sets are at times challenging, but doable and are graded by TAs. In addition, he allows you to drop your lowest quiz grade, making 4 out of the 5 quizzes count. These quizzes are often fair in the material tested. Due to the large size of the class, he generates a random list of names each class who he calls on to answer questions, which forces you to pay attention and to critically think. The lectures often moves slow from topic to topic however, in each topic there is a lot of content and nuances covered. He often relates what we learn in class to real-world scenarios such as politics, which makes the value of the class much better and incredibly insightful. Having never taking an economics class before, Professor Matthews will ensure that you learn the material and understand the concepts. It is a manageable and interesting class that I highly recommend.

Professor Matthews is a great professor. He has a true passion for macroeconomics, and wants to share that passion with you. He is very enthusiastic whilst teaching, and is very accommodating to all students. If you don't understand a concept, he will gladly repeat it numerous times to ensure that you have gotten it down. There are 5 …Read more

Professor Mathews is an excellent, extraordinary professor, and I cannot say enough great things about him. I had no experience with economics, and I thought I would be disadvantaged compared to all the other students who had "much" experience with AP econ or strong econ programs in high school. After a wonderful conversation with Professor Mathews, I was no longer worried. The lectures move fast - well the lectures move fast but the slideshows do not. I found that it was best practice to take notes on the textbook before class to prepare for his cold calls. He makes a list to cold-call students at random. The stakes are not high, but you should be able to provide something of some sort of use or value. His office hours are useful for preparing for exams and asking questions along with the rest of the students who attend. There are problem sets that occur often. The problem sets are time-consuming, but they replicate what the quiz questions are like. The quizzes are difficult because there is limited time, but they get easier after getting used to the question-to-time ratio. Overall, I feel like I became more informed about the economy than before I started. Professor Mathews is the kindest, most accommodating professor that I could have gotten to learn economics from, and I am grateful for that. He also made lectures entertaining with his occasional jokes/digs. I would recommend taking Intro to Macroeconomics with Peter Mathews!

Professor Mathews is an excellent, extraordinary professor, and I cannot say enough great things about him. I had no experience with economics, and I thought I would be disadvantaged compared to all the other students who had "much" experience with AP econ or strong econ programs in high school. After a wonderful conversation with Pr …Read more

Coulombe is a good professor, but it's important that you spend time reading the textbook alongside paying attention in the lectures because there are concepts there that will be important on the exams. She has a Quebecois accent which doesn't hinder her teaching but it's interesting. She's also very understanding if things come up and you aren't able to complete some of the work, it's obvious that she wants her students to succeed in the class. The exams are very fair and if you make doing the work a habit you'll get an A.

Coulombe is a good professor, but it's important that you spend time reading the textbook alongside paying attention in the lectures because there are concepts there that will be important on the exams. She has a Quebecois accent which doesn't hinder her teaching but it's interesting. She's also very understanding if things come up a …Read more

This class was a good introduction to macroeconomics, and I felt that all of the basic concepts were covered well. I do think that the textbook readings were a little excessive at times because most of the reading was not even discussed in class and we didn’t need to know the material on the exam. However, I think the professor was very good at explaining concepts and was very clear in what we needed to understand for exams. The problem sets can be long and the reading quizzes are tedious, but otherwise there is not a lot of other work for the class besides long-term work on the final project for the class. I am not intending on majoring in economics but I think this class was overall interesting and helped me understand overarching macroeconomic concepts, so I believe this class is worth taking.

This class was a good introduction to macroeconomics, and I felt that all of the basic concepts were covered well. I do think that the textbook readings were a little excessive at times because most of the reading was not even discussed in class and we didn’t need to know the material on the exam. However, I think the professor was v …Read more

The best Econ professor for this class, definitely recommend taking 150 with him. The lectures are entertaining and very easy to understand, make sure you take notes. He covers the necessary material in the course in a very structured way, you'll learn a lot and will be ready for intermediate sequence courses. Homeworks are almost every week but they are really effective at making sure you practice and get hold of the concepts. Ask him for help in Office Hours, and also ask your fellow students. Arguably one of the best Econ professors. The exams are easy if you study the homeworks and the lecture notes. With Prof Munro you will likely not become friends but you will definitely get business done, which is what matters. Other Econ professors might just be really nice but you will be left unprepared. Take 150 with Munro if available.

The best Econ professor for this class, definitely recommend taking 150 with him. The lectures are entertaining and very easy to understand, make sure you take notes. He covers the necessary material in the course in a very structured way, you'll learn a lot and will be ready for intermediate sequence courses. Homeworks are almost ev …Read more

This class was very interesting, and a good step into the Econ world. The quizzes have been hard, and I spend a lot of time studying for them, but there is learning curve. Most of the class is reliantly on the textbook which I recommend reading. He is very passionate about the topic and I really enjoy him as a person. Although I think he would be a better professor not in an intro level class. I would love to take a class with him again, and lectures keep you on your feet since he cold calls which really isn't that bad.

This class was very interesting, and a good step into the Econ world. The quizzes have been hard, and I spend a lot of time studying for them, but there is learning curve. Most of the class is reliantly on the textbook which I recommend reading. He is very passionate about the topic and I really enjoy him as a person. Although I thin …Read more

Professor Matthews is an excellent professor and his class was amazing. He connects the material to current issues which makes it easier to understand and apply in the real world. I would highly recommend taking his class if you are just starting out with economics.

I love Professor Munro! He's a great professor at lecturing and I know what to expect for exams. I can tell that he puts time and effort into teaching and I feel like I learned a lot from his classes. Although he post notes and slides, I find it to be most effective and valuable just to show up and make good use of class time.

Matthews is great. He cold-calls but it is not high-stakes and it's always with the intent to help students learn. He actually does it so that everyone stays engaged and learning, which I found to be very helpful in keeping me engaged during lectures and with the material. He is extremely open to all questions, and very accessible. I really appreciate his enthusiasm for the course, and how he integrated our course material into current events.

Matthews is great. He cold-calls but it is not high-stakes and it's always with the intent to help students learn. He actually does it so that everyone stays engaged and learning, which I found to be very helpful in keeping me engaged during lectures and with the material. He is extremely open to all questions, and very accessible. I …Read more

This is my favorite course I have taken thus far at Middlebury. You will learn a lot about the macroeconomy. It does not feel like a wall street prep class at all. It is very economics focused. Highly recommend. I had a great experience. I also recommend going to office hours. They are very helpful and professor Matthews likes talking to students.

Love Professor Mathews, he's always so so happy. You can tell how much he loves economics as its shown through his teaching. We did 5 tests no big final. ( 5th test is during exam week) We had a problem set due every other week, and a discussion on world related things once a week. The discussions were a good break from lectures and they made you push your thinking.

Studying Introduction to Macroeconomics has been a foundational and enlightening experience, offering insights into the broader workings of national economies and global economic systems. Throughout the course, I've gained a comprehensive understanding of key macroeconomic concepts such as GDP, inflation, unemployment, fiscal policy, and monetary policy. One of the most valuable aspects of this study has been its applicability to real-world scenarios. Learning how these economic principles influence decision-making at both the individual and governmental levels has provided me with a deeper appreciation for economic policy and its implications on society. Case studies and discussions on current economic events have further enhanced my understanding by illustrating theoretical concepts in practical contexts. Moreover, the analytical skills honed in this course are invaluable. I've learned how to interpret economic data, analyze trends, and evaluate economic policies' effectiveness. These skills are not only essential for academic success but also for making informed decisions in various career paths, from finance and business to public policy and international relations. For prospective students interested in macroeconomics, a strong foundation in mathematics and statistics can be advantageous, as these subjects underpin many economic models and analyses. Developing critical thinking skills and staying updated with economic news and research are also crucial for gaining a nuanced understanding of macroeconomic theories and their implications. Overall, Introduction to Macroeconomics provides a gateway to understanding the complex dynamics of economies on a national and global scale, making it an enriching field of study with broad applications across various disciplines and professions.

Studying Introduction to Macroeconomics has been a foundational and enlightening experience, offering insights into the broader workings of national economies and global economic systems. Throughout the course, I've gained a comprehensive understanding of key macroeconomic concepts such as GDP, inflation, unemployment, fiscal policy, …Read more

Professor Munro was a lecture-heavy professor. There were weekly problem sets assigned (a total of 10) that took roughly four hours each to complete. There was one major group project that was fairly easy, but annoying if you had slackers for group members.

The professor explained concepts clearly, and the balance between graphs, models, and real-world data helped deepen my understanding of how macroeconomic theory connects to national and global economic trends. Assignments and problem sets were challenging but fair, and they reinforced key concepts well.

You must read a textbook chapter every week to complete a quiz. The quizzes are not complicated. The problem sets are somewhat challenging because the questions are ambiguous. Professor Wolcott also worked for the FED. If you are interested in an internship or a full-time job at one of the regional banks, she is the person to talk to.

Professor Matthews was very clearly enthusiastic about the course, however, he wandered a little bit in his teaching. He would constantly have slides for us to go through, but due to him calling on people from his list (which would take up most of the class time) we'd only get through 2-3 slides out of his 10 slides every class. However, the quizzes weren't too bad and because he drops the lowest one, if you do well enough on the first 4, you can leave for winter break early. Good class, would recommend.

Professor Matthews was very clearly enthusiastic about the course, however, he wandered a little bit in his teaching. He would constantly have slides for us to go through, but due to him calling on people from his list (which would take up most of the class time) we'd only get through 2-3 slides out of his 10 slides every class. Howe …Read more

Very solid instructor and very solid course. Munro can go a bit fast at times but he's very nice and accommodating so long as you're on top of your stuff. My one annoyance was that 20% of our grade was from a group project. If you get group-mates who are slackers, this ends up being a big problem.

I quite enjoyed this class. It is taught differently than other intro to macro classes because Professor Matthews has a specified way of teaching that allows students to reflect on the broader impact of the economy. There is cold calling but it's low pressure because everyone is comfortable making mistakes because it happens so frequently.

Munro is very passionate about what he teaches and makes class interesting. Homework problems can feel very long with a lot of writing, but if you put enough effort into them it is not hard to get 100. If you are struggling with a problem you can go to hi tutoring hours where you can receive help.

I really enjoyed taking professor Matthew's class. I think his teaching style is very enjoyable and it is easy to pay attention in class. His grading style is pretty fair in my opinion. I have found that the problem sets are graded differently but those are done by the TAs. Overall I would recommend this course.

Munro is a great professor! He clearly explained all the concepts, and I felt like the tests were very fair (all similar questions to what we had covered in class/on homework). I was brand new to econ when i took this class and I didn't ever feel like I was drowning - if I needed help, he was there.

One of the best professors I had the joy of learning from. Professor Munro is extremely friendly and accommodating. He doesn't judge students for getting things wrong, rather use it as a learning opportunity for both himself and the student. No matter what question you throw at him, he will always respond with enthusiasm.

Munro makes Intro Macro more interesting than it should be by tying it to real world events and situations as much as possible. He also included an interesting section on personal finance that probably isn't done by other professors. He dumps a lot of information on you, but if you can't handle it, you probably shouldn't be taking econ to begin with.

Professor Matthews made a genuine effort to accommodate all students, making sure that he made himself available in case a student was struggling. Problem sets are assigned biweekly and are related to real-world issues. There are no exams in this class, however, there are five quizzes which are mostly based on the textbook readings. These quizzes are graded pretty fairly, maybe even on the lenient side.

Professor Matthews made a genuine effort to accommodate all students, making sure that he made himself available in case a student was struggling. Problem sets are assigned biweekly and are related to real-world issues. There are no exams in this class, however, there are five quizzes which are mostly based on the textbook readings. …Read more

I really liked taking Intro to Microeconomics with Peter Matthews. He is very enthusiastic about the content seen in class, and makes every lecture engaging and thought-provoking. The class does fall behind sometimes, as he is always asking questions to students and vice versa. Overall a great experience though.

Professor Gauvin-Coulombe's class is very straightforward. She does a lecture with slide presentations accessible to students anytime via Canvas. Her exams are fair and cumulative. She provides students with a practice exam a weeks before the actual exam. The only required assignments are Problem sets. She also drops your lowest midterm and problem set grade. Great instructor.

He was really nice, he normally is kind enough to repeat things especially if you don't catch them so the classes are really engaging. Try not to skip because he sets a lot of his problems from what he says in class which may or may not be in the textbook. A lot of problem sets like 5 per semester and 5 tests too but they're pretty spaced out so its not too bad

Professor Artunç is certainly more difficult than other macro teachers, but he is not unfair. Office hours are absolutely essential to do well in his class as the problem sets are often confusing and extremely long. I would take another course with this professor but I would not recommend him to anyone that is not very interested in majoring or minoring in economics, or who is just not interested in economics at all.

Professor Artunç is certainly more difficult than other macro teachers, but he is not unfair. Office hours are absolutely essential to do well in his class as the problem sets are often confusing and extremely long. I would take another course with this professor but I would not recommend him to anyone that is not very interested in …Read more

I found that Professor Matthew's was a great professor although I would have preferred maybe taking a higher level course with him. He is very smart and accomplished but I this course in particular, if you don't do extensive reading outside of class you might be left a little confused.

David was a decent professor in general, you can really tell he has that enthusiasm for what he's teaching. That being said, he does teach at a very quick pace, and if you're trying to take notes on his lectures, be prepared for a decent bit of writing. Material is mostly fun and interesting.

This course was extremely helpful in laying the foundation for the economics major. I enjoyed the professor's teaching style and was able to ask questions and receive a very helpful answer. The professor provided practice exams and a review session before the midterm and the final which was helpful and is not always the case. I would recommend this class with this professor!

Prof. Coulombe was a very knowledgeable and approachable teacher. Her content was very clear and laid out in a well-organized manner. She does include content that she writes on the board in tests so I would strongly recommend writing it down and keeping your notes organized. Weekly problem sets and three exams, very much worth your time!

This class was very informative but did require a lot of work. The problem sets were doable without going to office hours, but I would recommend going to OH before every exam. The exams were graded harshly so make sure you keep your grade high with problem sets.

Coulombe's teaching style is fast-paced but efficient. She takes time to go over any questions you may have. Her problem sets are easy if you pay attention in class because she goes over a similar question during the lecture and changes the question format in the problem sets. Some may think she's hard to talk with, but she's very nice and helps her students understand the concepts well.

Coulombe's teaching style is fast-paced but efficient. She takes time to go over any questions you may have. Her problem sets are easy if you pay attention in class because she goes over a similar question during the lecture and changes the question format in the problem sets. Some may think she's hard to talk with, but she's very ni …Read more

This is a difficult course where you have to hang on. There are weekly long homeworks, and classes go very fast. Never skip class, because IT WILL be on the test. Professor Munro is very enthusiastic about economics and will answer any questions you have, no matter if they are about the course or not. I really enjoyed this class, and would take it again if I had the chance.

The problem sets are very long and difficult, and sometimes even to know how to do any of the problems you have to go to office hours, because Artunc won't teach you during lectures. Although Artunc is enthusiastic about the material, it is more difficult than it should be.

Professor Matthews was incredibly helpful when taking an introductory economics course. He understood that a lot of people are using it as a basis for their major, but not everybody and made sure to keep his lectures interesting. That being said, the course moves fairly slowly and then a lot of work gets assigned right before the test. The problem sets are not bad but depending on the TA, you may get screwed over. The quizzes are graded fairly/ easily and you can drop your lowest grade throughout the semester. Matthews has office hours frequently and is usually available via email. I would recommend this course to everyone who is interested in taking an intro-level econ course.

Professor Matthews was incredibly helpful when taking an introductory economics course. He understood that a lot of people are using it as a basis for their major, but not everybody and made sure to keep his lectures interesting. That being said, the course moves fairly slowly and then a lot of work gets assigned right before the tes …Read more

I have enjoyed this course with Professor Matthews. It moves at a very reasonable pace; it has lectures two times a week with smaller discussion sections once a week. There is cold calling during the lectures, but very low stakes. The problem sets are given once every other week, they have been challenging but doable, but they do take time to complete. The tests have been fair, and nothing has been too surprising. We have five tests, and can drop one. I have also never taken an economics class before and this class has been very doable.

I have enjoyed this course with Professor Matthews. It moves at a very reasonable pace; it has lectures two times a week with smaller discussion sections once a week. There is cold calling during the lectures, but very low stakes. The problem sets are given once every other week, they have been challenging but doable, but they do tak …Read more

I absolutely loved this class. I am intended economics major and this was a great course to start out with. There are problem sets and quizzes but I always felt prepared and learned so much that I am able to take with me forward. Great intro course.

He is truly a GREAT teacher. This class is not that easy but its very valuable, really interesting, and if you're trying to do finance it gives you a good macro perspective. Peter is a really smart teacher, and super easy to talk to.

Prof Matthews was great- best 4 of 5 exams make up 80% of your grade but he's super available for office hours (usually very crowded) and the tests feel fair. if you try on the problem sets you will do totally fine

I feel 50/50 on Professor Artunç. First I want to emphasize that he’s a professor that wants to see you succeed and will help you get to your goals. But, that being said the way he does that isn’t necessarily good. His classes are very fast paced and requires a lot of reading. He expects you to know everything and doesn’t really stop if no one asks a question. I understand that this is not an easy class, but I don’t think it’s supposed to be this hard. The problem sets are absurdly long, hard, and have nothing to do with what his lectures are about. If you don’t go to office hours, you will most likely not pass the course. But even his office hours are unhelpful. CTLR is the only reason I will (most likely) end the course with a B+. I think that if you want to learn a lot this is definitely a class you want to take, but be prepared to teach yourself and spend 8+ frustrating hours a week studying and doing the homework’s and readings.

I feel 50/50 on Professor Artunç. First I want to emphasize that he’s a professor that wants to see you succeed and will help you get to your goals. But, that being said the way he does that isn’t necessarily good. His classes are very fast paced and requires a lot of reading. He expects you to know everything and doesn’t really stop …Read more

A mediocre course. This was my introduction to the econ department and it made me uninterested in taking more econ courses. The lectures were thoroughly boring, the problem sets we had each week were tough, and there was generally a lot of staring at graphs and formulae - not exactly stimulating. There was an oral exam which was fine, but the final took the form of a group project which was extremely difficult and frustrating to complete because it didn't feel like we had adequate guidance from the professor. Wolcott was enthusiastic and I felt she tried; I like her as a person, but the end result was just not that good. I really hope the course has improved since I took it, because some of the material was interesting. Take it if you want to learn about how the economy at large works and are willing to put up with potentially boring lectures and a BS final project.

A mediocre course. This was my introduction to the econ department and it made me uninterested in taking more econ courses. The lectures were thoroughly boring, the problem sets we had each week were tough, and there was generally a lot of staring at graphs and formulae - not exactly stimulating. There was an oral exam which was fine …Read more

Overall I believe this course does what it needs to do. Professor Gauvin-Coulombe teaches in a very detailed oriented way, so detail oriented that this class essentially is taught via a slideshow and taught word for word using them. It's not a bad thing because it does make class very accessible and light to grasp. It's a great low stress class with valuable content for any one regardless of major so recommend but in class lecture won't always be the most thrilling. If you need additional support she is incredibly helpful and the hw is always interesting and has a real world connection which is really nice. Good class.

Overall I believe this course does what it needs to do. Professor Gauvin-Coulombe teaches in a very detailed oriented way, so detail oriented that this class essentially is taught via a slideshow and taught word for word using them. It's not a bad thing because it does make class very accessible and light to grasp. It's a great low s …Read more

We had readings some weeks, but not all. We had problems sets every other week. We had five quizzes and you can drop the lowest one. He is very passionate about the material and taught us a lot about what is going on in the world that I thought was very useful. In class he went over slides and we had a notes packet.

Weekly problem sets that aligned with the class notes. The exams were fair, and the material was similar to the problem sets. Prof was excited to be in class each day and offered a lot of help outside of class. Overall, really enjoyable course.

Was not a bad course. Peter Matthews was a little slow on his lectures which caused us to fall behind, which meant that we had to go to office hours to make sure we learned everything well. All in all, a solid class.

I enjoyed the class. The class was not too difficult. I feel as if you practice outside the class you will be good. I had never token an economics class, but I think I enjoyed the class. I would recommonded

I overall enjoyed taking Intro to Macroeconomics even though I am not an econ major or minor. I definitely found the course to be challenging, but I finished with an A. There is a weekly problem set, two midterms, a group project, and a final.

Peter Matthews was one of the most enthusiastic teachers I've ever had. He loves economics in general, and you can see how much he enjoys teaching the course. He explained the material fairly well and the problem sets were helpful.

I took it with David Munro, super good professor, very helpful and clear in explanations. Yet, very fast-paced. Sometimes I didn't have time to even take notes during the lectures and was very confused.

Matthews is very passionate about the course and makes it easy to want to be there. Super helpful, you just have to make the effort to try and go to him. Quizzes are on the tougher side but nothing impossible, plus is you get to drop 1 of the 5 quizzes.

Professor Matthews was an incredibly caring and effective professor. His focus for the course is conveying key concepts, rather than hitting an arbitrary goal on the syllabus. Grades are made up of quizzes and problem sets, both of which are graded fairly.

Munro is a great professor for those who are genuinely interested in the subject. He shows great emotion when he teaches despite at times being a little boring. The class isn't very homework heavy and the exams are manageable if you study enough.

Peter Matthews is great and classes are not that boring. Sometimes he is a little bit confusing in class, but his office hours are really helpful. Problem sets really help review for exams which are not easy but not hard

This course has a good pace is not very difficult. Professor Erin was very nice and adjusted the grading and the pace of the course to accommodate the student's needs. There is a group project that is a big part of your grade.

We had 5 quizzes, you could drop your lowest one. The problem sets were somewhat difficult but office hours helped a lot with that. Also work with your classmates, it makes it easier. Quizzes were reflective of problem sets.

This course was fairly easy and Jason did an excellent job making sure everyone had the opportunity to get a good grade. Teaching was clear and he was very passionate about economics. Would take this course again even though I’m not an economics major.

I really enjoyed taking the course when it comes to the enthusiasm and excitement from the Professor, but the tests were very difficult. It felt like the class material didn't fully prepare you for the tests but the grading style helped with this aspect.

Professor Munro is a great guy who is passionate about what he teaches. Lectures are dense but tell you everything you need to know for homework/exams. Grading is not easy but exams are very similar to homework problem sets, so you know what you're getting.

He explained the material really well. I like that he uses blackboard to explain the concept and not just focus on the presentation. The exams were easy if you study and most of them are from the assignment

Professor Gauvin is great. She clearly explained the material and organizes the course well. There is a weekly reading and problem set, takes no more than 2-3 hours. The reading is optional as long as you pay attention in class. The lecture is her explaining concepts with slides backing her. She does get the class involved by asking questions and doing practice questions to help students check their understanding.

Professor Gauvin is great. She clearly explained the material and organizes the course well. There is a weekly reading and problem set, takes no more than 2-3 hours. The reading is optional as long as you pay attention in class. The lecture is her explaining concepts with slides backing her. She does get the class involved by asking …Read more

This course was very interesting and i would take it again any day and will be taking more courses with this prof if I can. The problem sets were harder than other professors but it was worth it in the end when I not only learned the material but will remember it for future tests and classes. Lots of time spend out of class on psets and textbook readings (which i def recommend doing). I recommend taking this class.

This course was very interesting and i would take it again any day and will be taking more courses with this prof if I can. The problem sets were harder than other professors but it was worth it in the end when I not only learned the material but will remember it for future tests and classes. Lots of time spend out of class on psets …Read more

Munro was a great professor to take Macroeconomics with. Classes are mostly lectures, but you can tell that he is passionate about his work. Tests were as expected and as long as you pay attention during class, it should be an enjoyable class.

Overall a pretty easy class due to the professor's teaching style and still learned a lot. Didn't have to read the textbook because she explained everything we needed to know in her lectures. exams were pretty easy

This course has been a really helpful base for economics. The homework is also really helpful review, and is often very similar to what is seen on exam questions. Additionally, there are a lot of opportunities for extra help outside of the classroom.

Was not accommodating at all and at times actually quite disrespectful. Has used aggressive and vulgar language in the past. The class wasn’t super hard per say but the instructor experience ruined it

Great course. It was pretty fast-paced, especially during the lecture. Averaged 1 problem set a week. The exams were very fair and he gives partial credit. I would definitely recommend taking micro before.

Wolcott is a very nice professor who loves her work, but she doesn't always get her point across. There were many times in class when she was stumped by a question or I thought she didn't do the best job explaining a new concept. The class still provided everything a student would need in terms of intro macro.

Final project was graded very light, which helped make up for the super tough exams. Her lectures are clear and concise, but are pretty dumbed down and don’t fully prepare for exams. From what I can tell, this is probably the easiest macro prof.

Your class grade is based upon 5 quizzes with the ability to drop your lowest quiz and problem sets. I found it hard to study for his quizzes becasue they are really abstract and cause you to use what you learned and apply it to a real world problem. I had to get a tutor for this class because during office hours, he was not really helpful.

The problem sets were manageable but took a significant amount of time. We had two midterms, a group project, and a final. Professor Artunc is a harsh grader on exams so it is important to do well on his problem sets.

In my macroeconomics class, I've found the content engaging and relevant, especially as it connects theory to real-world economic trends. The course does a great job of breaking down complex concepts into manageable parts, and discussions often link theory to current events, making it easier to grasp. For prospective students, I’d suggest staying on top of the readings and familiarizing yourself with key economic indicators, as this will make it easier to follow discussions and understand how different economic factors interact.

In my macroeconomics class, I've found the content engaging and relevant, especially as it connects theory to real-world economic trends. The course does a great job of breaking down complex concepts into manageable parts, and discussions often link theory to current events, making it easier to grasp. For prospective students, I’d su …Read more

Professor Coulombe was a great teacher for me for this course. Easy to talk to whether it be after class or office hours, and she wants to make sure you understand the material. Everything that you need to know for exams is covered in class which is super helpful, and it also limits the amount of outside work/readings you need to do. There's a problem set every week, and the rest of your grade comes from exams. The majority of the material was review for me, so the difficulty of the course may change depending on how new the information is to you. I would recommend Coulombe to anyone interested in taking this class.

Professor Coulombe was a great teacher for me for this course. Easy to talk to whether it be after class or office hours, and she wants to make sure you understand the material. Everything that you need to know for exams is covered in class which is super helpful, and it also limits the amount of outside work/readings you need to do. …Read more

This is a Professor I believe most students would agree was a very fair, kind, and knowledgeable instructor. A hallmark of her expertise is that she can answer questions you have simply, in one sentence or less. She is precise in her wording and very helpful if clarity is needed. This course is fast paced- do not miss a class if you can at all help it. She is fundamentally someone who knows her content, works well with students, and is truly a good teacher. Though Economics is not my strength and effort was definitely required outside of class for me, I would take most any class this Professor offers. Coulombe is a wonderful asset to the Economics department at Middlebury and I have no regrets taking her course. I recommend her very highly and all of my peers that I spoke to agree! Favorite instructor I have had at Middlebury so far, and I am not an Economics major.

This is a Professor I believe most students would agree was a very fair, kind, and knowledgeable instructor. A hallmark of her expertise is that she can answer questions you have simply, in one sentence or less. She is precise in her wording and very helpful if clarity is needed. This course is fast paced- do not miss a class if you …Read more

I highly recommend taking Intro Macroeconomics with Professor Coloumbe. The course is very straightforward. There are weekly readings (non of which I did), a weekly problem set, two midterms, and a final exam. Professor Coloumbe's exams are very easy - you will get an A if you review the problem sets and the notes. There are never any trick questions. The lectures can be boring but are very straightforward, and you can skip two of them. Professor Coloumbe wants everyone to do well, and is always ready to meet at office hours or find a time to meet. She also works out your exam score for your grade by weighing the exams differently depending on how well you did (placing more weight on the ones you did better on.

I highly recommend taking Intro Macroeconomics with Professor Coloumbe. The course is very straightforward. There are weekly readings (non of which I did), a weekly problem set, two midterms, and a final exam. Professor Coloumbe's exams are very easy - you will get an A if you review the problem sets and the notes. There are never an …Read more

Coming from my senior year of high school, I had taken AP macroeconomics, so most of the course was a review. Professor Raphaelle-Columbe is very detail, oriented, and helpful during office hours. She lays out the course very clearly, and her expectations were clear from the start!

I loved taking this class with Prof. Munro! He explained all of the material very well during class, so there was no need to read the textbook in preparation. Prof. Munro also always made an effort to tie the concepts we were learning to everyday life or politics, which I appreciated. The homeworks were somewhat long, but very doable and prepared well for exams. It was also the first economics class I've ever taken, but I didn't struggle understanding anything. I learned a lot about the macroeconomic implications on policymaking, which I found very valuable.

I loved taking this class with Prof. Munro! He explained all of the material very well during class, so there was no need to read the textbook in preparation. Prof. Munro also always made an effort to tie the concepts we were learning to everyday life or politics, which I appreciated. The homeworks were somewhat long, but very doabl …Read more

Great class well taught. Fast paced if no economics background ubt extremely easy if previously taken micro or have some financial understanding. Munro is a chill professor who is good at explaining and willing to discuss.

Honestly, I think that Carolyn Craven did a great job at teaching macroeconomics. If you just pay attention towards the lectures, do the homework and keep up with the class, you will pass. Also I think is a great explainer when it comes to understanding macroeconomic concepts like Aggregate Demand, and unemployment, etc.

The lectures were a little dense and not very interactive, yet they were very informative. There is a homework problem set every week which takes a few hours to complete, but there is no reading for the class. The homeworks are really straight forward but sometimes tedious as Munro has you summarize long texts for the assignment. Also, attendance is mandatory as there is a daily low-stakes kahoot quiz which functions mostly as an attendance mechanism. All in all, the exams are really fair and if you do well on the homework and pay attention in class, you will do great.

The lectures were a little dense and not very interactive, yet they were very informative. There is a homework problem set every week which takes a few hours to complete, but there is no reading for the class. The homeworks are really straight forward but sometimes tedious as Munro has you summarize long texts for the assignment. Als …Read more

I took intro to macro with Coulombe and while the subject matter isn't the most interesting thing, I thought that Coulombe did a good job of getting through the material at a pretty good pace. The course starts off pretty slow with supply and demand, so if you've had any experience with econ, the beginning should be pretty easy, but it picks up towards the end. We have a problem set due every week, 2 midterms, and a final.

I took intro to macro with Coulombe and while the subject matter isn't the most interesting thing, I thought that Coulombe did a good job of getting through the material at a pretty good pace. The course starts off pretty slow with supply and demand, so if you've had any experience with econ, the beginning should be pretty easy, but …Read more

Professor Gavin-Coulumbe comes to class very prepared, with thorough notes. She explains concepts very well and is clear on what she will be include in assignments and exams. I would recommend taking this class with her, especially if you have no background knowledge on the theory of macroeconomics

Professor Coulombe is very accommodating and does a good job of teaching the lectures. She goes into detail and is engaging in class. The exams are fairly easy and the problem sets are easy if you do the reading. Overall, this is a good professor to take Macro with.

I did not have a great experience in this course mostly because of Artunc. He tended to go off on long tangents that made what should have been simple concepts very confusing. I do think I learned the basics of macroeconomics but I do not think it was worth it as the course did not even fill any distribution requirements. Would not recommend unless you need it for your degree.

Intro to macro with prof Artunc is a challenging class with problem sets due every week. These problem sets often take multiple hours to complete and going into his office hours is nearly essential to do well in this class. Even though the material is taught fast, Artunc really wants everyone to exceed and is accommodating. He has an awkward but funny sense of humor and gives a great deal of knowledge that will be useful to Econ majors.

Intro to macro with prof Artunc is a challenging class with problem sets due every week. These problem sets often take multiple hours to complete and going into his office hours is nearly essential to do well in this class. Even though the material is taught fast, Artunc really wants everyone to exceed and is accommodating. He has an …Read more

Craven makes the course very straightforward, with no smoke and mirrors in terms of what to expect. Weekly problem sets graded for accuracy and 3 exams throughout the year. She rarely references the textbook, just study what she lectures on and you'll be fine.

Coulombe was a clear teacher and lecturer. She made a huge effort to know everyone's name and is super helpful during office hours. Not the most engaging content however this is expected of the course material. Overall I recommend taking this course with Coulombe.

Professor Artunc is a very passionate teacher and I really enjoyed his classes. The problem sets were really long, frequent and difficult but I have learned a lot through them and attending his office hours. This is a hard course but its rewarding as you learn a lot. Professor Artunc is funny and I loved his passion for economics.

I did not like her teaching style. She didn't use any slideshows in her lectures; instead, she handwrites everything on the board, and her handwriting is horrible which made trying to learn and take notes a lot more frustrating than it needed to. I also thought her exams were really hard. I heard great things about the other professors. My advice would be to avoid taking cravens class if you can.

I did not like her teaching style. She didn't use any slideshows in her lectures; instead, she handwrites everything on the board, and her handwriting is horrible which made trying to learn and take notes a lot more frustrating than it needed to. I also thought her exams were really hard. I heard great things about the other professo …Read more

Artunc is a super engaging lecturer who definitely knows what he's talking about. The lectures and office hours are absolutely vital to pay attention to. The assignments are all difficult but overall interesting and very much worth doing. He goes on a lot of tangents that are sometimes difficult to follow, but he's fun to listen to so it's all good.

I loved the class and Jason. The teaching style was very much lecture style and understanding concepts/synthesising information. I found that to be straight-forward, well laid out and useful. Others that dislike lecture style may not love this class. All in all very happy with the class. Do the work and practice problems and you will be set for a good grade :)

I really enjoyed taking this course with Professor Munro! It provides a solid foundation in Macroeconomics, and isn't too overwhelming. Prof. Munro manages to cover a wide range of content and the way in which the course is broken down makes it easy to follow. The workload is a little heavy, but manageable. The exams aren't difficult either, provided you're able to keep up with the problem sets (the questions on the exams are very similar). I would strongly recommend going to office hours if you're having a hard time with the course; Prof. Munro is always willing to help out and patiently explain concepts again.

I really enjoyed taking this course with Professor Munro! It provides a solid foundation in Macroeconomics, and isn't too overwhelming. Prof. Munro manages to cover a wide range of content and the way in which the course is broken down makes it easy to follow. The workload is a little heavy, but manageable. The exams aren't difficult …Read more

Professor Coulombe was a good professor for this course. The lectures feel very long but that is just the nature of the course. There is not a lot of in-class practice, but there are weekly problem sets that are not too long. The exams are fair and if you study and listen in class you should be good.

Introductory Macro with Professor Artunc wasn't too heavy on the workload, but required time to understand some of the models used in the class. I found myself going through my notes and readings often to try and internalize concepts in the class, which is necessary to do well.

Intro Macro with Coulombe was a great introduction to economics courses in college. The lectures were the same thing every time, we would go through slides and she would explain each slide's content/graphs. This method of teaching is usually very redundant for me but Coulombe was able to make it very effective. She is an amazing macroeconomist and she knew how to cater her explanations of core concepts so that many people could understand from the get-go. Her exams were a great test of our knowledge and were not that hard to do well on as long as you took notes in class. If you really wanted to get a good grasp of the concepts, it's best to do the reading before class. If you did the readings, class would usually clear up any questions that may have came up during the reading.

Intro Macro with Coulombe was a great introduction to economics courses in college. The lectures were the same thing every time, we would go through slides and she would explain each slide's content/graphs. This method of teaching is usually very redundant for me but Coulombe was able to make it very effective. She is an amazing macr …Read more

I'm not really an econ person so I found it pretty difficult to grasp. With that being said, I thought this was a pretty typical 100 level course with a fair amount of work every week. Class was straightforward and Munro made connections to real stories which kept it interesting. We had two midterms and a final. There was also a 5-7 page paper for the class, which felt a bit overkill for an intro to econ class. A whole lot of graphing that some other econ classes do not have. Overall, good professor and pretty much what you expect from an introductory economics class

I'm not really an econ person so I found it pretty difficult to grasp. With that being said, I thought this was a pretty typical 100 level course with a fair amount of work every week. Class was straightforward and Munro made connections to real stories which kept it interesting. We had two midterms and a final. There was also a 5-7 …Read more

Professor Gauvin-Coulombe was a very clear and effective teacher. Her lectures were easy to follow. Classes included many practice problems that made the weekly problem sets very easy. The class included two midterms and a final exam, with problem sets on each week without an exam. I would definitely take a course with Professor Gauvin-Coulombe again!

This course was very difficult, but was the most valuable class that I have taken at Middlebury. Artunc is not for the weak, he requires a lot of engagement outside of class, and office hours are basically mandatory. This is because the problem sets are very difficult, and require collaboration and actually showing up to class to be able to complete the exams.

While not the most exciting course, I found it very informative and a good set up to further concepts. Workload was pretty light, one pretty hard test, one super easy test. Professor was nice and made the class enjoyable. Usually have extra work time within class

Professor Coulombe was a very effective teacher who was extremely clear with her teaching and rarely made mistakes. I felt that I never saw anything on an exam or homework that she didn't teach explicitly. She speaks slowly which helps you to learn the material and is very approachable.

Prof. Dolatshahi seems very passionate and knowledgeable about the material he teaches. The class itself was not that difficult and the readings were the same as what was taught in class. There was also a cool project that connected economics to the real world.

economics is generally intense with a lot of reading, Jason made It easy as there is barely any homework out of class but with that in mind you have to do a lot of individual study and office hours if you want good grades in exams as there is not a lot of homework or work to practice. he kind of has a low tone but the class is good and not intense if you put in the work

Professor Dolatshahi is pretty good at explaining things, however, the textbook that he provided wasn't totally relevant to the lectures that he presented. However, there were never any curveballs on the test and if you studied the lectures, you would do just fine.

Prof. Dolatshahi is new to Midd and new to teaching and it shows. Nice guy and enthusiastic about us learning econ, but his teaching style is a huge learning curve. Don't bother with his readings, instead just focus on his slides. None of his slides and graphs will start to make any sense until right before the test, so don't panic. Pretty chill class, not a lot of homework.

Prof. Artunç is a great teacher. He is very knowledgeable and cares about teaching. He does a great job focusing on the fundamentals. Weekly problem sets were difficult and I found myself needing to go to office hours consistently to be successful. The exams are difficult and cumulative but are manageable with ample prep. His class was fast-paced but lectures were relatively interesting for and Intro Macro class.

Prof. Artunç is a great teacher. He is very knowledgeable and cares about teaching. He does a great job focusing on the fundamentals. Weekly problem sets were difficult and I found myself needing to go to office hours consistently to be successful. The exams are difficult and cumulative but are manageable with ample prep. His class w …Read more

I think that the material was pretty boring and was presented in an especially boring way. If you read the textbook there is no need to go to class, as it is the textbook on slides. There's never a reason given as to why you're learning what you're learning nor much connection to the outside world.

Professor Artunç is an absolutely incredible professor. He is really funny in his own nerdy economic way, and you can tell he really cares about teaching economics. He encourages questions and goes above and beyond to answer them. There are weekly problem sets and office hours are basically mandatory in order for you to understand how to problem sets. That being said, the problem sets are extremely helpful in helping you truly understand the intuition behind macroeconomics. He is a rather lenient grader, and you can tell he really wants his students to succeed. To do well, you do have to be ready to put in the work. That means reading the assigned textbook chapters before class, taking notes during class, and at least skimming through the problem set before office hours. Given you do these things, the class should be extremely rewarding and appropriately rigorous.

Professor Artunç is an absolutely incredible professor. He is really funny in his own nerdy economic way, and you can tell he really cares about teaching economics. He encourages questions and goes above and beyond to answer them. There are weekly problem sets and office hours are basically mandatory in order for you to understand ho …Read more

Prof. Artunç did not just mindlessly go through the textbook - he wanted us to actually understand the material and the lectures/HWs/take-home tests were effective in accomplishing that. Group work is encouraged. Slightly demanding class, but more rewarding.

It was definitley hard, but the course itself was really good. Artunc is a wonderful teacher and the knowledge you gained will be different from any other macro teacher. He moves really quick so you have to pay attention, but he is the best at explaining and will always help you.

Lots of reading is assigned, but it's not really all that necessary. Weekly problem sets were tough and often arbitrary, but useful for learning the material. Exams were fair and as expected. Artunc was very approachable, direct, and friendly, and clearly an expert. Final project was exhausting and unnecessary.

PLEASE take Macroecon with Professor Coulombe. She was absolutely amazing and did a great job of explaining baseline concepts for econ. Highly recommend. The readings were simple and easy to understand, and problem sets were the same way- were not too difficult yet were helpful and did not feel like busy work.

The classes were pretty straightforward. She lectured on the material from the book which was somewhat tedious but fairly easy. The exams were a little bit tough as they only contained around 10 questions making it tough if you get one wrong. If you are interested in working in the Federal reserve you should definitely take Professor Wolcott as this is something she is quite passionate about.

The classes were pretty straightforward. She lectured on the material from the book which was somewhat tedious but fairly easy. The exams were a little bit tough as they only contained around 10 questions making it tough if you get one wrong. If you are interested in working in the Federal reserve you should definitely take Professor …Read more

This course is a great first semester course. Professor Gauvin-Coulombe's teaching style is very clear and effective. Problem Sets are similar to work done in class and felt very fair. Exams are also similar to practice exams.

Necessary class, however, Professor Munro's teaching can get confused. It really is because he tends to "dumb it down" by so much that it actually becomes more difficult to understand, but this is mainly in the beginning. Afterwards, once the course progresses, it becomes easier to comprehend.

I'd recommend Professor Coulombe to anyone looking to take macro at midd. Her explanations should leave every student walking out of her class knowing at least the bare minimum about economics. Problem sets weren't too bad and they will definitely help you succeed in the course.

I took this class with Craven and really enjoyed the class. The weekly problem sets are very easy and the tests were not very hard at all. She prepares a practice test that always has the same problems that were on the exams.

Munro is a great, interesting, and funny person, but is not the best professor, his teaching style isn't very engaging and tends not to teach what the homework is about. He assigns long homeworks with concepts we haven't practiced before. He also loves to assign busy work such as summarizing texts.

Professor Munro is very nice and a great guy. However, his teaching style is sometimes difficult to follow and the content can feel boring at some points. Also, the class is different from other Macroeconomics classes in the college, the content is very different from what my friends saw in ECON150 with other Professors.

If you understand the reading and lectures you should be fine. He moves through the material pretty quickly so meet with him if you don't understand something. The office hours are usually pretty crowded so try to meet individually. Overall, I thought the information was pretty useful.

Artunc is very passionate about economics, but I believe he should not be teaching an intro class. He is too smart to be teaching an introductory level course and should stick to teaching higher level econ courses. His lectures were very insightful, but he would tend to talk about unrelated topics which made it hard for me to keep up with his lectures. The homework problem sets were longer than the ones other into macro professors give out.

Artunc is very passionate about economics, but I believe he should not be teaching an intro class. He is too smart to be teaching an introductory level course and should stick to teaching higher level econ courses. His lectures were very insightful, but he would tend to talk about unrelated topics which made it hard for me to keep u …Read more

Overall a great course. It introduces me to basic macro. The class is very chill and the exams aren't hard. There is a problem set every week but that's all for the homework. Also there is very little reading

I find this course extremely difficult (Maybe I'm just dumb, but here's my honest opinion). The course did not start with the fundamentals of economics and the problem sets are extremely time consuming, meaning that office hours are almost mandatory. The problem sets are also confusing in certain aspects. There is also a group project which takes extra time outside of class. Do not take this class unless you are willing to dedicate 10+ hours per week to this single course (problem sets, office hour, group projects + revision time added).

I find this course extremely difficult (Maybe I'm just dumb, but here's my honest opinion). The course did not start with the fundamentals of economics and the problem sets are extremely time consuming, meaning that office hours are almost mandatory. The problem sets are also confusing in certain aspects. There is also a group projec …Read more

It was a good course that does provide the basics of macroeconomics. Weekly problem sets that are not too bad. Exams cover exactly what we learned. Professor Craven has been teaching for a couple of years and is quite nice. She was also quite accommodating when I could not take an exam due to being sick.

I felt that Professor Coulombe was very informative and supportive of her students. I had sent her an email regarding a concern I had before I started classes with her and she was incredibly supportive and gave me some ways I could deal with that concern. She was very organized in her lectures and her lectures were easy to follow, she included a lot of real world examples as well.

Professor Artunç is an excellent professor and very passionate about the subject. Willing to take extra time to go over questions or extend office hours. The course is definitely rigorous but manageable if you take good notes and go to office hours.

Munro is a great teacher and he makes the course material engaging by relating it to current events. Homeworks and exams were fairly easy, and the course wasn't very reading heavy--as long as you take notes in lecture you should be fine.

This class was okay. The first few lectures felt very fast paced, but as the semester went on it felt like he got a better understanding of how to teach the class. The class average on the first midterm was pretty low, so the next couple exams had a study guide where some of the questions were put directly on the test. It definitely felt like he wanted his students to succeed. There was also an interesting project where people were able to work in groups and talk about a topic of their choice.

This class was okay. The first few lectures felt very fast paced, but as the semester went on it felt like he got a better understanding of how to teach the class. The class average on the first midterm was pretty low, so the next couple exams had a study guide where some of the questions were put directly on the test. It definitely …Read more

The class itself is not too easy but it is an intro econ class with that being said. Problem sets are every other week which is very manageable and there are only three exams throughout the entire year.

Professor Jason is a new professor but I think he did a very good job. he has a relaxed teaching style and his slides are very easy to understand. The course work load is very light and easy. Professor is a cool dude.

I really struggled in this class. I went in hoping to major in economics but ultimately decided against it after taking this course. The material was really hard and I felt like once I started to grasp it, we would move on. The problem sets were incredibly long and the only reason I did well on them was because I went to office hours and worked with friends. I also found it really hard to get in touch with the professor and set up meetings 1:1. I would study for hours for exams and then end up not doing well because it was not something we covered in depth. Overall, I enjoyed the material but because our teaching/learning styles didn't mesh, I wasn't very successful in the class.

I really struggled in this class. I went in hoping to major in economics but ultimately decided against it after taking this course. The material was really hard and I felt like once I started to grasp it, we would move on. The problem sets were incredibly long and the only reason I did well on them was because I went to office hours …Read more

I think for his first year teaching he is a pretty solid professor. He's pretty chill and there is never any surprises on his exams. Theres never any homework but if you do the assigned practive problems you should have no problems passing the exams.

Professor Coulombe is great. She has such a clear and organized teaching style. I really enjoyed this course. If you take good notes and go to the lectures you will do fine. I would definitely recommend taking Macro with her.

Not a lot of homework. There is room for error on exams. Need to pay attention during lectures in order to take all the information in. There was one group project, but it was relatively easy. He is very flexible with office hours.

Very easy to understand the content and she made it very clear. The problem sets reflect what is taught in class, and the exams are also very similar to what is taught in class. She is very nice and also helpful during office hours.

she was a boring lecturer but not that bad. there were lots of problem sets which could require additional time in office hours. there was also 2 midterms and 1 final which were not that hard but could require some extra studying

I really enjoy taking Intro Macro because the professor is very understanding and wants everyone in the class to do well. I find the material very interesting and relevant to what is seen in the news.

Very straightforward tests and fairly easy grading. However, lectures were quite dry (for the most part) and if you miss something on them you’re kind of screwed for the HW (the textbook it kinda useless). Didn’t really like this class, but if you put in a minimal amount of effort you should walk away with a fine grade.

I really liked professor Craven. She was very clear and to the point. Her homework assignments were really helpful for understanding the material and what was going to be on the test. Overall I had a good experience in this class.

A mediocre course. I felt that the textbook we are using was unnecessarily long and that she didn't build off enough the material tackled in it. The exams are a mix of material from the textbook and her lectures, so it's quite tricky as there are questions about topics in the textbook she didn't discuss thoroughly. There are also problem sets every week aside from the reading for the next topic so it's a fair bit of work to put in. The final project also doesn't feel substantially thought through and we constantly feel lost about what we're doing. I appreciate what I've learned but I feel like the course can be improved much more.

A mediocre course. I felt that the textbook we are using was unnecessarily long and that she didn't build off enough the material tackled in it. The exams are a mix of material from the textbook and her lectures, so it's quite tricky as there are questions about topics in the textbook she didn't discuss thoroughly. There are also pro …Read more

A solid class, that had about 1 homework assignment a week, plus a couple midterms and a final. Professor Munro makes sure to spend enough time to explain the concepts so that they eventually make sense, even if initially confusing.

I didn't particularly feel there was much enthusiasm on the professor's part. Granted, I took this course when it was only available online so hopefully it is better now. Even though I am not an Econ major I do have a lot of interest in the subject, so I was very disappointed by the lackluster nature of this course, its heavy reliance on the textbook and the long boring lectures that were mostly occupied with studying supply/demand curves and very rarely with the real world significance of what we were learning. We were assigned a problem set once a week and there was a large midterm and final accompanied by periodic quizzes. The grading often seemed somewhat arbitrary and unnecessarily tough. There were several instances where I openly disagreed with the professor about the way she worded questions on the exams. Overall this was not a great introduction to the Econ department, and I wouldn't recommend it to a friend (or I would at least encourage them to choose a different professor.)

I didn't particularly feel there was much enthusiasm on the professor's part. Granted, I took this course when it was only available online so hopefully it is better now. Even though I am not an Econ major I do have a lot of interest in the subject, so I was very disappointed by the lackluster nature of this course, its heavy relianc …Read more

Class notes are very clear. Just need to grasp the concepts through them and review the homework to prepare for the exams. The grading is quite arbitrary though. Ended up with a grade that could have ben higher.

Great macroeconomics class. Professor Matthews explained concepts clearly, used real world examples, encouraged questions, and was very approachable. The homework is time consuming but doable. I recommend this course.

Loved Professor Matthews' teaching style -- he was very engaging. The tests were sometimes tricky, but okay if you paid attention and went to office hours. The problem sets weren't difficult and provided a good base for the tests.

Wolcott is pretty nice, huge Fed fan. She puts a lot of value on making everyone feel included and is good at explaining things. However, she has extremely limited office hours and does them at the worst times.

Craven is a good teacher and lecturer... explains things clearly and uses relevant examples. 1 problem set/week and exams are very reflective of what is taught in class- straightforward. Downside is class can be a bit dry/boring at times.

Craven was amazing and I recommend her. There is a weekly problem set and they are all relatively easy. The exams are also easy because she gives a practice test with very similar material. Craven is the best.

The classes focus on the readings for that week. Great introduction course into the world of Economics. You really learn the fundamental aspects of Economics. No prior knowledge needed. I highly recommend this course and this teacher.

Decent amount of work and content but very manageable and intuitive if you stay on top of everything. Prof is understanding and grades relatively fair. Overall, I'd recommend for Econ majors or IP and E folks.

I found this class to be a little more difficult than micro but also did not really know anyone in the class, so i recomend taking it with people you know so you can work together on problem sets. or make friends in the class

Really nice teacher and very chill person. He encourages you to do your best, and is very passionate about his topics. He will go on tangents and may sometimes spend a little too much on one topic. But he is very approachable and super helpful

Wasn't always the most interesting class, but Craven was excellent at explaining most concepts, so it never felt like I was lost. A lot of the material is pretty dry, but it's not terribly hard so I didn't mind it too much.

I liked the pace and professor but the tests were pretty tough. I took econ in college so that helped me a lot, but in general I think the professor did a great job of teaching the material which I believe will benefit me in later courses.

Psets take 1-2h per week, don’t have to do readings if you pay attention in class, tests are super easy if you have any idea what’s going on. Coloumbe actually cares about the students (and the students care about her iykyk)

Artunc is an interesting guy. Lectures are very boring and hard to pay attention in. The problem sets are absurdly long and confusing. Would take Macro with anyone else before him. Bad teach and bad class