Gerald Epstein - University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA

Professor: Gerald Epstein

Department: Economics

College: University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ECON104
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Gerry filled in for another professor halfway through the semester and changed the whole attitude of the class. He made the material clear and did not add any surprises to exams. He genuinely cares about his students and will help anyone who asks. One of the best professors I have ever had, he really couldn't be better.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ECON104
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

One of the best professors at UMass! He cares about all of his students and he will respond back to your emails. I would take him again!!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ECON104
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Econ 104 was a really easy class. I don't really like macro very much but having Gerry out there was great. He took over the class 1/2 way through and i definitely learned a lot. Exams were the EXACT same as practice tests and were SO easy. If you get the basic concepts there is no reason to not get an A.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ECON394FI
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

He is the sweetest professor ever!! I learned a lot in this class, and didn't really do much. Papers are assigned every two weeks, but I honestly was able to do them like an hour before class and still managed to get As. Just pay attention in class, and you'll do fine. If not, you can still just read the online readings he posts and you'll be ok.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ECON394FI
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

One of the best econ professors I have had, along with Boyce. Great teacher, extremely kind, cares about the student. I highly recommend reading the required readings, his book choice is great and I learned a lot from them.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ECON104H
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He only talks about old economists. His exams include writing small essays and need a lot of memorizing stuff. However he is a nice person and loves to help.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ECON104H
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Brilliant man. Sweet and down-to-Earth. Super helpful. Ran into him in the elevator midway through the semester and he said "If you ever need a recommendation of anything just let me know." He just really cares about students.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ECON204H
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

A truly wonderful man. 4 easy essays and final paper - not hard grading, just wants you to speak something on the subject. He has a pleasant voice and is understanding of his students. I looked forward to his class. Classes can get dry near the end, but hey it's economics

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ECON121
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Class is a mess. Subject is extremely broad. The quizzes are pop quizzes and worth too much of your grade. Group project is completely disorganized. Gerry is a nice guy though.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ECON202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Great professor.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ECON121
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Easy grader. Covers interesting & relevant material. First half of semester more interesting than second. Easy papers, online midterm & detailed review sheet for final exam. Fun & interesting group projects for discussion sections. They require a lot of work but it's easy to get a good grade.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ECON121
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Fairly easy grader. Knows his material. Interesting group exercises. First half of the class is him wasting time complaining over the Iraq war and oil. You actually learn International Economics during the second half of the course.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ECON121
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

gerry is a great guy. course starts off really interesting and gets a little boring by the end. put some effort into your work and expect a good grade. dont bother buying the books as long as you go to lecture.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ECON121
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Jerry epstein is a really great teacher. With no knowledge of econ i learned so much. The material is about relevant issues, and i am always all ears during lectures! The class is pretty easy. There are two group projects, and the midterm is online! I started to read the books, but we go over most of the key points in the lecture anyway.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ECON121INTL
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Great guy. pretty interesting stuff. class covers topics relevant to current event. Some interesting readings. He is a very smart and nice guy

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ECON204
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

The no shoes guy is Friedman, not Epstein. Friedman's funny. Epstein's just a classy guy. I'd take another class with him if I still went there.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ECON121
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Great teacher. Knows his stuff. Explains subject matter well. Fair grader.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ECON204
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

pretty hard

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ECON103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Uses a weird curve. Only a few can get an A. Plus, he taught barefoot.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ECON204
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

An interesting and easy class, and Jerry is the nicest guy.