Gaetano Antinolfi - Washington University in St. Louis

Professor: Gaetano Antinolfi

Department: Economics

College: Washington University in St. Louis

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ECON4021
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Antinolfi is a great guy and a decent lecturer. He knows the material he has to cover is dry, and he does his best to make it engaging with decent results. He wants you to get a good grade, and most people do, although his tests can range in difficulty. He's genuinely funny, too, and is more than willing to answer any question you ask, so ask away.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ECON4021
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Antinolfi is a mystery. His grading scale is unknown and his tests range from impossible to easy, yet most of the class magically receives As. He's a very boring lecturer, answering questions with convoluted responses, yet is a super friendly guy who seems to care about his students. Take this class for the A, not to learn Macroeconomics...

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ECON4021
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Insanely nice professor that genuinely cares about his students. Lectures are really boring though and the tests can be pretty difficult. He's decent at explaining concepts and uses real-world analogies to do so. Homework is optional and he only posts it as a study aid. Very helpful outside of class too. Take 4021 with Antinolfi.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ECON4021
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Antinolfi really cares about his students. The Economist articles he gave us every week really made the class feel relevant. If there is anything you do not understand, go to his office.! Office hours are usually empty --even before tests-- so don't miss out on the opportunity because he can explain things very clearly if you ask! Great prof!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ECON437
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

My favorite Economics professor at Wash U. Antinolfi gives clear lectures (nice Italian accent), and will help you understand more about economics in terms of ice cream and coconuts than you would believe. Understand the homework and you'll do well on exams. Took 402 and then 437 with him because of his great teaching style.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ECON435
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Antinolfi is awesome. He raised my interest in actually understanding the materials and he made lectures fun. I learned so much from his clear explanations and examples. Take his class or you will regret.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ECON435
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is a great teacher, tells stories in class from his great deal of experience, and he is always willing to help you understand the material.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ECON402
• 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:

Gaetano is the man! ICE CREAMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM! Seriously though, Antinolfi is probably the nicest teacher I've had at Wash U and he truly cares about his students. He is an extremely funny guy who tells jokes during lecture to lighten the mood. Take 402 and 435 with him if possible.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: 402
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Antinolfi is a really nice guy with true concern for his students. He is really intelligent and focuses real life implications for economics instead of only focusing on theory and math. As far as econ profs go, he's about as personable as they come.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ECON402
• 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:

His class was set up in a straightforward way. Lectures were a bit dry, but alright. Nice guy, helpful if you ask. He has an understated sense of humor but if you pay attention hes really funny.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ECON402435
• 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:

He is incredibly knowledgeable about the material, and he does a good job of answering questions/making his point clear when students are confused.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ECON402435
• 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:

He is extraordinarily helpful and very enthusiastic over the material.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ECON402
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I.... could...not...bear...being...in..this..class. The elipses are to show you how he talks, at 2 miles an hour with breaks in between. SOOOO boring, half the class stops coming after the first month. Is required course for Econ, but need a teacher to spice it up a little

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: 435
• 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:

great teacher. cares a lot about students. fun class, funny man.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ECONOMICS435
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Italian accent a bit difficult to understand. Extremely helpful, very concerned for students, dry sense of humor, straight forward and smart

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ECO402
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

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Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ECON402
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Antinolfi is a great teacher. He is easy to follow and is often quite humorous during his lectures. His classes are straight forward and extremely worthwhile.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ECON402
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Thick accent makes him hard to understand, boring lectures, poor internet presence (webpage was minimally helpful, and not maintained at the most important times in the semester - around exams), very minimal interaction in class - I expected more :(