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Economics

Brian Evans

ECON1 · ECON9 · ECON1AB · ECON22 · 1B · ECON25 · ECON1A · F001B · ECON · POLI9H · ECON1B · 269 lifetime ratings

AI rating
84/100
RMP rating
4.3/5
Take again
74.51%
Difficulty
3.2

The decision

if you want to learn economics well and are willing to keep up with , and exams.

Best fit · Effort For RewardEngaging LecturesCaring but DemandingExam HeavyEffort RequiredExtra Credit Available
  • Students often praise Evans as passionate, funny, caring, and strong at explaining economics.
  • The course is not a free A because quizzes, midterms, finals, and .
  • Online reviews are more polarized, with and .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

62/100

An A is realistic for students who , and use , but it is not an easy-A course.

In-person evidence is more positive about fair effort leading to an A, while online evidence has and .

Is the course easy?

Standard

48/100

The economics concepts are manageable when taught clearly, but students repeatedly , and heavy concepts.

Online reviews describe more self-study and difficult materials, while easier to follow.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

45/100

Attendance and participation are not always described as formally mandatory, but many students say showing up and participating are important for success.

and participating, while online reviews emphasize completing modules and staying current with the work.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

82/100

Most students recommend him because he teaches with passion and care, but some warn against him if you only want easy credit.

In-person reviews are strongly recommendatory, while online reviews are more split because of and .

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Fair

55/100

as fair with and curves, but several students describe him as tough or perfectionistic.

Format shift

In-person students more often mention and beneficial curves, while online students more .

Workload

Moderate

48/100

The workload is steady and sometimes heavy, with readings, homework, quizzes, modules, and .

Format shift

Online reviews emphasize reading and modules more, while , and quizzes.

Teaching experience

Excellent

86/100

Students consistently describe him as , and deeply invested in student learning despite a few negative experiences.

Format shift

, while online teaching is still often praised but has more complaints about limited videos or .

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

78/100

Grades , and especially the and participation supporting preparation.

Format shift

Both formats mention quizzes and exams, but online reviews more often stress the as a major risk.

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

29 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person students are much more enthusiastic about his lectures, humor, care, and classroom engagement, while and .

Main concern

, and prepare seriously for quizzes and exams.

What students said

“He was great at explaining concepts”
ECON1AB
“was not too difficult as long as you put in the effort every week.”
ECON1B
“expect and and a final”
ECON1A

Remote format

Online

21 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

Online students report strong support and useful resources, but also , and .

Main concern

Online students most often worry about the and the amount of .

What students said

“The other years.”
ECON1B
“There's a lot of .”
ECON1B
“If you want to learn Economics and are willing to work for !”
ECON1B

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

difficult quizzes and finals and several comments describing closed-note or in-person final requirements.

Heavily Weighted FinalTough ExamsWeekly QuizzesIn-Person Online FinalClosed Notes Reported

Assessment risk

Strict

36/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews mention weekly quizzes, midterms, a , and .

Weekly QuizzesTwo MidtermsHeavily Weighted FinalClosed Notes
“two midterms and a ”
ECON1A
“ .”
ECON1B
“ , and final.”
ECON1B

Online

Online reviews clearly mention tough finals and , but they do not clearly prove webcam, Lockdown Browser, or open-book policies.

Tough FinalIn-Person Online FinalProctor Scheduling Mentioned
“The ”
ECON1B
“Proctor scheduling was made easy as well.”
ECON1A
“even if testing centers nearby.”
ECON1B

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Professor Evans is likely so far the .”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and exams; credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

86/100

“He was great at explaining concepts”

👍 Recommendation Value

82/100

“If you want to learn Economics and are willing to work for !”

⚖️ Grade Effort

62/100

“I don't think there is such a thing as a free A, but he is a fair teacher and offers .”

📝

36/100

“The other years.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Brian is passionate about what he teaches and wants you to succeed in his class.
  • and also gives a lot of group discussion.
  • His lectures are great and he breaks down complex concepts to ensure everyone understands.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

  • I don't think there is such a thing as a free A, but he is a fair teacher and offers .
  • was not too difficult as long as you put in the effort every week.
  • People say he grades tough but he just wants to see effort.

Theme 3

🧪 About Exams

  • Final worth %40 of grade
  • .
  • The

Theme 4

❤️ About Character

  • He is genuinely a .
  • and is always happy to help you succeed!

Data context

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Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

269

Lifetime ratings

92/100

Evidence confidence

The analysis is based on 50 detailed reviews across multiple years, courses, and both online and .

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 5194
4 out of 535
3 out of 511
2 out of 58
1 out of 521

Course coverage

ECON1B24 reviews
ECON1A13 reviews
1B4 reviews
POLI9H2 reviews
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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

48 reported outcomes

A range

28

A+ 6 · A 19 · A- 3

B range

7

B+ 3 · B 2 · B- 2

C range

1

C 1

D range

2

D+ 1 · D 1

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

10

Drop/Withdrawal 5 · Not sure yet 5