Art Goldsmith - Washington and Lee University

Professor: Art Goldsmith

Department: TBD

College: Washington and Lee University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ECON295
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

One of my favorite professors. I would recommend his class to anyone.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ECON102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Everyone needs to take a class with Professor Goldsmith! He is an outstanding professor: classes are extremely interesting, challenging, and fun. If you need help he will go above and beyond for you, by finding strategies and solutions that work you. One of the best professors I have ever had.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ECON102
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Super enthusiastic, great professor who knows how to keep class exciting. He's a must take for econ majors. Tests are very consistent, and if you go in to talk to him about the tests he will really help you out

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ECON102
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great professor. Would recommend this class 100%, and I hope to take another class with him again. He is very passionate about the subject, and his enthusiasm passed easily to the students. Very helpful during office hours, and his lectures were captivating.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ECON102
• 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 my favorite professors at W&L. His lectures were always interesting, and his calling on students keeps you paying attention without too much pressure. Would love to take another class with him. Very helpful during office hours and a generally understanding professor. Taught the most practical use of macroeconomics, in opinion.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ECON102
• 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:

Goldsmith is my favorite professor at W&L. Made me consider majoring in Econ. His handwriting is super messy and he calls people out in class, but his lectures are so interesting he manages to keep everyone in class awake at 8 am. Definitely want to take another one of his classes.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: 211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

My favorite W&L professor. His lectures are so good they're practically addicting. Always willing to help and is incredibly understanding. His tests aren't bad if you just study the notes very carefully. Just an awesome professor

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: 211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great professor!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ECON211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Pretty standard class with a fantastic teacher. He's a funny witty guy who won't surprise you on tests and rarely assigns work. I could have learned more but it was an overall good experience

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ECON211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

No homework except for tests. Tests consist of shifting a group of interconnected graphs precisely the same way as he did in lecture (which is very involved). This rewards mechanical thought and note-taking ability--critical thinking is less emphasized. He is snarky and entertaining. Class is fun times.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ECON211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Macro theory is easy compared to 210. He is a bit confusing as a lecturer but the material is not too hard and he is helpful in office hours. He is extremely liberal but professional and fair about it, and a really nice guy

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ECON211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Goldsmith is my favorite professor at W&L! I took 101 with him and he convinced me to be an econ major. I LOVED his social issues class and think he makes macrotheory super manageable. He is hard, but you learn so much and really know the subject material afterwards. He is super helpful and LOVES talking to students

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ECON102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

professor goldsmith is a genius and super smart! he definitely knows what he's talking about and he's very enegaging with his lectures, which makes them interesting. however, he tends to have favorites so don't get on his bad side! and he can seem condescending to students if you ask dumb questions, so it might be intimating to go to him for help

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ECON101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Interesting guy who may actually raise more questions that his lectures answer. He is extremely smart and insightful but his style is difficult to learn from concretely. If you're good at reading what he wants you to learn and filtering out all of the tangent thoughts then you'll do fine

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ECON211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I agree with whoever said he goes too fast, has sloppy handwriting, and uses confusing abbreviations. However, he's absolutely brilliant, so don't let that stop you from taking his courses. The way he explains econ makes it absolutely fascinating. If he used slides, he'd be in the running for best professor. He has high expectations. You'll adjust.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ECON211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Best professor I have ever had. I want to major in Goldsmith! He expects a lot of his students, but isn't unfair.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ECON211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Talks and writes way too fast. His writing is really sloppy and he uses abbreviations that'll make you scratch your head. Asks lots of questions in class, so basically you're teaching yourself. The problem is that you never get all of what he says or writes b/c of the breakneck pace. Also a huge liberal, which may or may not be your thing.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ECON101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The best professor I've have thus far. His tests make you apply the material and the wording of questions can be confusing but if you study from you notes (you don't even need to buy the book) and go to him for help you'll be fine.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ECON101
• 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:

He is an excellent professor. Lectures are interesting and I was never bored. He teaches in a very effective manner which means that study time in minimized. If you read the book and take notes, the class is relatively easy.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ECON101
• 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:

Very good professor overall. He explains economics well and does his best to make it interesting. You can probably get by without doing much reading, but it helps. His tests can be a little difficult. Very funny, very accessible, great professor.