Allen Kelley - Duke University, Durham, NC

Professor: Allen Kelley

Department: Economics

College: Duke University, Durham, NC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ECON1D
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Nice guy, kind of clueless. Just gets up and talks for an hour, but you definately dono't need to go to class. Just read the book and go to section and you'll be fine. Don't expect much personal contact either.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ECON1D
• 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:

Kelley is knowledgeable, but he apparently cannot teach big classes. He can be a really good seminar instructor but not a good Econ 1D instructor. The class was not hard, and basically the textbook was way more important than the lectures.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ECON1D
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you don't have a natural aptitude for economics, this class is going to suck. The professor was unhelpful, and left pretty much everything for his TAs to do. His lectures were boring and often did not coincide with the readings or what was going to be on the next test. I strongly advise not to take this class from him.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ECON1D
• 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:

Very boring, and his lectures had no structure. Incredibly knowledgeable, but tough class overall.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ECON1D
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

At first I thought Kelley was really nice, but then I realized he sucked hardcore at teaching. Luckily he won't be teaching this course anymore. I think his seminars are better because he actually likes those subjects and has done major research in demography. His tests are really confusing, though and the TAs don't know what's on them.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ECON1D
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very knowledgable and honestly excited by economics. His lectures have very little bearing on the tests, so as long as you read the book you can basically skip every lecture. Good teacher, I recommend him if you might be interested in economics

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ECON1D
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This class is over 300 students in a lecture setting, so it is difficult to communicate with Professor Kelley. His lectures are clear and helpful, and the tests (especially the final) aren't too difficult. I would recommend Kelley if you want to take this course.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ECON1D
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

even though his lectures are usually offtopic, he is a really cool guy with lots o fknowledge and real experience in his area...the class is not hard if you keep up with the readings in the text

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ECON1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very knowledgable!! Tries to focus on concepts in lectures rather than definitions. Jumps from 1 topic to another while explaining which makes him kinda hard to follow, but overall his class is decent.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ECON1D
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

NEVER EVER TAKE THIS PROFESSOR! Trust me!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ECON1D
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Not the best lecturer, and the tests are hard. Prof. Kelley also gives the TAs most of the power, and he's not very accessible. I would not take this class.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ECON1D
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The class is pretty hard... his lectures go way ahead of the reading assigned for the week so a lot of people get lost or don't bother going to class. If you study a LOT and do all the reading you should be fine though.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ECON1DAND209
• 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:

I LOVE him. He's a badass old man who drives an M3 and advised the World Bank. What more could you ask for in an econ professor? If you like economics, you will love Dr. Kelley.

Rating # 14

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

The class is very hard. There are no tests, but it is the equivalent of writing a theisis in one semester. You must always keep in contact with Kelley through indpendent meettings. If you get him to like you, you will excel. If you don;t, you're in trouble

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ECON1D
• 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:

No Comments

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ECON219
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

While Professor Kelley is very knowledgeable, he arrogant and clearly has favorites in his class.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ECON1D
• 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:

Good but not great teacher. I think he catches a lot of flack because this is the 1st econ class one takes at Duke and a lot of kids realize mid-way through that they don't like economics. If you attend Macronews and read the book it's fairly easy.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ECON1D
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Lectures are off-topic. Class is pretty easy.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ECON1D
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This class makes me want to cry.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ECONSUCK1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Worst teacher I have EVER had. Seriously, you are gonna hate this guy.