This course is an analysis of prices, output, and income distribution through the interaction of households and business firms in a modern Western economy. It also includes an analysis of national income and employment, economic fluctuations, monetary and fiscal policy, inflation, growth, and international aspects of macroeconomic policy. The appropriate role of government intervention is examined, and basic analytical tools are applied to current economic problems. Open to freshmen, sophomores, and juniors. Course is open to seniors by department permission.
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Super cool guy and available for help if you seek him out. Go to office hours and utilize your TAs. Don't skip class and take notes on every lecture. His lectures could get confusing but he always tried to make the concepts interesting and applicable to real life. The most important thing is to study the problem sets because they're practically identical to the exams. Work hard, ask questions, and don't be afraid to approach him with concerns–– he's a super nice guy!
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There’s prob easier Econ profs but the class was doable. Lectures can feel unplanned and random but usually relate to the course in some way. Really helpful if u go to office hours. TAs do grading and altho TA discussions are mandatory they aren’t helpful. Do the problem sets over and over and u should be fine. If u get an A on the final u get an A on the class so rlly lock in for that
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Never took econ in my life, and took Erbil's principles course as a non-econ major. Honestly, not too hard, but tests are not easy by any means. HUGE lecture but an A is attainable
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1 DEVINE 2 ERBIL- decent, don't email him or go to office hrs he gets rly annoyed- but class isn't too bad and its optional- lectures posted online- tests are clear on what's gonna be on it- he won't hurt you- nice enough guy
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Not a good professor; Forces us to do AI assignments that are useless and is harsh with exams (no partial credit). He also doesn't teach very well, granted econ is a boring subject but he doesn't help.
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Just take his class, just do it. Engaging, exciting, helpful. Great professor.
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Do not take this class. Makes tests really difficult (tries to trick you) and is not there to help. Avoid! Take another professor. Also, her lectures are extremely boring and long.
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Not a bad class, especially if you've taken econ before. Go to his lectures; he doesn't record them. No homework at all. Just three short problem sets, where the TA sessions give you the answers. STUDY hard for his 50% final tho, bc you can't get lower than whatever you get on that.
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Great overall: explains material at a clear, followable pace (albeit verbosely with sidetracks into videos/news articles). She's cheery in character, available outside of class, and a generous grader with often tough but fairly structured exams. Would definitely recommend.
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She is a really nice person, and genuinely passionate about economics. Tests can be hard but if you lock in you'll be fine.
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Long lectures but he cares about what he's teaching and tries to make it interesting. He wants everyone to know that he's smarter than them, and the class is all him talking. The problem sets are exactly what is on the test, so really try to learn the stuff on them.
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Her lectures are a little drawn out but the exams are easy, the final is only about one unit not the entire class and she's funny.
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If you did Econ in high school, lectures are extremely optional. Didn't attend anything and scored well on midterms and finals. Can't comment on her teaching ability.
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egotistical, bad at teaching, charming in some ways but very harsh grader. avoid unless you have a particularly easy schedule otherwise
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Prof. Devine is my favorite BC professor. He's the epitome of "Ever to Excel". Attend the lectures, go to your discussion sections, do your problem sets, and you'll get at least an A-. Knowing Calc is a big plus but not necessary for doing well in the class.
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If you studied Econ before, just take a test and do the work she gives you. Otherwise, if you have never studied before, don't take it.
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Nice professor, disorganized course: no slides/syllabus/review materials, monthly assignments, and a 50% final. Office hours are packed and more like mini-lectures; TA support is limited. Not recommended for students without econ background.
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If you're looking for an in-depth and well-taught understanding of economics, take Devine. As an econ major, I'm glad I took his class and it's helped me in future ones. Going to lecutre is extremely important for this class however and if you don't, you won't do well. Otherwise, you'll be fine.
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Bejan's lectures can be a little long-winded but the slides are very useful. Tests are moderately difficult but very straightforward, grading very much depends on the TA you have however. Thick accent. Not a class that you have to go to since the slides are posted, but it's usually worth it.
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Best prof I've ever had. Will learn your name if you participate (impressive in a 300-p lecture). Teaches you about real-world, applicable concepts. Office hours are a great resource. Super cool and personable guy, makes every effort to help you succeed. I would jump off a bridge if he told me to.
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Very smart, uses current events, engaging, kind, helpful, great guy awesome class. the structure is a little sloppy at times and there is some confusion between TAs and professor and some unclear things but this will get worked out over time.
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She is super nice and friendly. Her teaching is so so. Definitely one of the better principles teachers. office hours are a pain because it takes a while to get your questions answered
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Super kind and applies real world knowledge to add context to concepts in the class. Would not take though if no prior econ knowledge because he does not explain the concepts fully and spends a lot of time of econ in current events.
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Extremely boring, however, it is very, very easy, and you are able to sit on your phone the entire class. Would recommend if you want an easy econ class.
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With decades of teaching knowledge, its clear to see why he is the GOAT.
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Can Erbil. Oh me oh my, where do I begin. No words - amazing class, amazing lecturer, amazing mustache. He's the goat wallahi. Look no further for another econ prof he's him. Trust.