Tyler Cowen - George Mason University, Fairfax, VA

Professor: Tyler Cowen

Department: Economics

College: George Mason University, Fairfax, VA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ECON104
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Just another Neoliberal trying to pass of Neoliberal economics as natural. Failure to realize that globalization is a problem. Neoliberal economics are what has forced the global economy into the can. Inequality is part of Free Trade. Please quit teaching Economics like this ideology will save all.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ECON104
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Surprisingly, i enjoyed this class since it was my first ECON class that i've taken and i learned a lot. I found the exams a bit hard though. You must read the book not just the power point slides. There were questions in the tests that were not in the slides. He doesn't use syllabus but there's no need for it since he tells you what you need to k

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ECON104
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This "class" is the worst. Sure he makes things a little interesting with his lectures. However, like others have said, no syl, no blackboard, nothing but His book. Have not even seen my first or last exam. Does not respond to any attempts to contact him. When others came up to him in class he told them to see his TA. I wouldn't take him again

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ECON104
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He posts slides online that are directly from the book he wrote, so you could choose to study one or the other or both. Test aren't hard if you know basic the concepts. I liked the class, his stories where entertaining and he provides historical accounts to help you grasp the knowledge. He loves cheese.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ECON104
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The worst class. Lecture is incredibly boring, especially if you are just taking it as a required class. The TA this semester (Becker) was snobby and unhelpful. There is no syllabus and if you ask questions that would normally be answered with a syllabus they get irritated. However, Cowen wrote the book, which can get you through the class.

Rating # 6

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

EXTREMELY HARD! no syllabus no quizes or homework. ur grade is based on two 35 questions tests and a comulative final that is worth 50% of ur grade!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ECON104
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher. Class is not mandatory but still go to class, you won't regret it! Good lecturer.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ECON104
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Cowen is a great teacher. I look forward to going to class every week! Very clear and interesting lectures. Dynamic but does not go on tangents. The class is not hard, there is no homework and no busy work. Only 3 exams, multiple choice. Only real understanding is tested, if you don't know the material, you can not and will not do well.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ECON104
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher. Take Cowen any chance you get!!! The author of the most popular economics blog on the planet, marginal revolution. Do not miss the chance to take a class with him. Fascinating class and teacher. Not exactly easy, only 3 grades, each one an exam. Easy if you keep up, but if you mess up its over.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ECON104
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Amazing teacher all around. The class is not hard, but you do have to know the material. The tests are easy as long as you have a basic understanding of economic thinking and attend the lectures. Highly reccomend him, best teacher I have had yet at Mason.

Rating # 11

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Prof Cowen is extremely hard especially if you are taking a 100 level class. 3 tests are given with the third being weighted at 50% of the final grade. There is no syllabus and after doing homework, doing all of the practice problems and going to the TA for assistance i still recieved a C+ on the test.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ECON104
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Good teacher, doesn't require us to go to class if we don't want to. Tests are easy enough if you study.

Rating # 13

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

This is the most absolutely most boring econ class you will ever be in. He doesn't give you a syllabus. There is three test, the final is half your grade. Don't take this class if you don't need to.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ECON
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Don't hesitate - take any class you can with him. He makes it fun and interesting, plus he's a fascinating person with eclectic interests.

Rating # 15

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

good teacher

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ECONANYT
• 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:

This guy is the only GMU econ. guy who really knows anything. Take any class.