The best aspects of the course were the professor and the application of lessons to real world economics. The professor was very experienced and was able to synthesize previous economic knowledge into meaningful lessons for the students. The worst aspects of the course included the incessant presentations, the professor’s illegible handwriting, and the lack of feedback on assignments. The course would improve if the presentations could be limited and if the students had more feedback 98on their work and memos. Prospective students should have a previous macroeconomics background and be prepared to do lots of research.

The focus on current events and the synthesis of concepts from micro and macroeconomics were the highlights of this course. Many students thought the difficulty of the subject and often unclear expectations for written assignments were the worst aspects of the course. More guidance for exams and written assignments was the most suggested improvement. Prospective students should know this is a difficult course, and you will need to keep up to date on the daily economic news.

The best part of this course was the real world applicability to markets. The professor was friendly, engaging, and able to supplement course material with personal experience from working on Wall Street. Some students felt they did not get enough feedback on assignments. This course could be improved by providing grading rubrics for presentations and memos. Prospective students should have a background in financial accounting and a strong background in macroeconomics. This class will require students to present and defend opinions in class.