ECON 1
Principles of Economics
Description: Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour. Not open to students with credit for former course 100. Introduction to principles of economic analysis, economic institutions, and issues of economic policy. Emphasis on allocation of resources and distribution of income through price system. P/NP or letter grading.
Units: 4.0
Units: 4.0
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I'm really not that surprised with all of the negativity directed at Prof. Allen on this site. After all, most of the people here are just like him - only they inhabit the other end of the political spectrum, the side which seems to, ironically, have as many closed-minded people as their right-wing rivals. Hypocritical, if you ask me... I find Allen's take on economics far more logical and sensible than any of the other views shoved down my throat every time I have the misfortune of walking by Ackerman Union. If his lectures make you fall asleep, take some ritalin. Basically, don't go into his lectures with a closed mind. I mean, if someone spends more time researching, studying, and theorizng on a subject than you've been alive, there might just be some truth in his conservative views. On tests, he is hard, but fair. Grading on a curve only insults a student's intelligence, in my humble view.
I'm really not that surprised with all of the negativity directed at Prof. Allen on this site. After all, most of the people here are just like him - only they inhabit the other end of the political spectrum, the side which seems to, ironically, have as many closed-minded people as their right-wing rivals. Hypocritical, if you ask me... I find Allen's take on economics far more logical and sensible than any of the other views shoved down my throat every time I have the misfortune of walking by Ackerman Union. If his lectures make you fall asleep, take some ritalin. Basically, don't go into his lectures with a closed mind. I mean, if someone spends more time researching, studying, and theorizng on a subject than you've been alive, there might just be some truth in his conservative views. On tests, he is hard, but fair. Grading on a curve only insults a student's intelligence, in my humble view.
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I took Econ 1 with Baim and he is an awesome professor. His very entertaining and makes lecture very fun to go to. He lectures really well and I love his teaching style. Truth is, I didn't do very well, but for sure his exams are very simple, as in know the concepts and do well. My problem was I had trouble applying the concepts I already knew so when I took my exams, the short answers would hurt me. I guess I didn't answer them thoroughly or got my point across. His tests are T/F, MC and like 3 short answers. I look forward to taking other econ classes with him and I will definitely try harder the next time around! :)
I took Econ 1 with Baim and he is an awesome professor. His very entertaining and makes lecture very fun to go to. He lectures really well and I love his teaching style. Truth is, I didn't do very well, but for sure his exams are very simple, as in know the concepts and do well. My problem was I had trouble applying the concepts I already knew so when I took my exams, the short answers would hurt me. I guess I didn't answer them thoroughly or got my point across. His tests are T/F, MC and like 3 short answers. I look forward to taking other econ classes with him and I will definitely try harder the next time around! :)
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