The best aspects of this course included the interesting course materials and readings. Students also enjoyed in-class debates as a way to discuss the lecture topics. The worst aspect of the course was the weekly responses, as they became excessive for students and were often graded subjectively. Students also felt like the long class time contributed to dull and hard to follow lectures. The course would greatly improve if the class met for shorter periods during the week and if there was more feedback on the weekly assignments. Prospective students should know that this is a somewhat difficult economics course which involves a heavy amount of reading. While some background in microeconomics is useful,

The best aspects of this course were the intuitive material, the caring professor, and the discussions. Students learned so much about current events and issues related to discrimination in Economics. Students said that the professor truly cared about her students and tried to become acquainted with her students. The weekly responses and the midterm exam were the worst aspects of this course. Expectations were not ful y explained for the midterm and the weekly responses were annoying for many students. A more structured grading system, a reduction in responses, and a bit more feedback about graded assignments would improve the quality of this course. Prospective students do not need an Economics background to enrol .

The best part about this course was that it had no exams. The material was interesting and offered students the freedom to choose their final paper topic. The professor was knowledgeable and able to engage students on an individual basis during lecture. Some students found it frustrating that classes were repetitive and assignments were not due on class days. This course could be improved by providing a rubric for weekly responses. Prospective students should know that assigned readings are necessary, and a background in economics is important for doing well in this course.