Great professor, worthwhile class to take. If you didn't take Econ in high school (and even still...) be prepared to work really hard and study for many days before the exam (to get at least a low B). The TA's are usually really hard to understand and not helpful at all. This class is also over 500 people so if you are better with working in smaller classes, then take in during Spring semester...although you'll be missing out on Elzinga, who's great.

Test is really fun and entertaining, although definitely not easy especially if you haven't taken economics before. If you did well in high school economics and have a fairly solid grasp of the subject you'll be fine for sure on the first test, the second test however you'll have to do your work and read the book because there are definitely notable differences between the book and what most coming into the course have learned before. A fun and entertaining class for sure, but honestly can't say I learned much from going... really most people go to answer the clicker questions and get those easy points, although after the first exam if he sees a lot of it he'll start making the clicker questions towards the middle of the class so you can't just leave after the first 10 minutes. Decent class to take and of course another one of those precomm requirements, always in high demand so sign up early.

Zhou is such a great TA. She's so helpful and explains things in a meaningful way. Get in her discussion section if at all possible. With a good TA, one can really enjoy this class and learn a TON!

Elzinga is great, I definitely enjoy going to his lectures. Everyone should take this class. I just wish my TA was a better English speaker, because in discussion I spend more time trying to understand him than learning material. Make sure your TA is can speak English well and do your reading.

Mr.Elzinga is amazing. Make sure you go to his office hour at least once. Cuz talking to him is great fun.

the class was fine but the final was hard

good class. all should take

An awesome class. Definitely worth waiting to take it with Elzinga.

Great class overall. Just attend lectures, take down notes and review the chapters covered in the book before the exams. Class is extremely large however and minimal lecture slides are put up, so its up to you as to write down what you think is important (usually everything).

Elzinga is great. He handles lecture well and is very interesting. Make sure to read and study because his test can be difficult. Do not count on the dutch knockout.