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Stay away from this professor
Makes you work. Know's his ****. Test are concept based.Better than Dunn/Trost
Sounds like a pleasure
if i saw him on the street i think i would hit him
The best econ class I have taken at GW
Tough, but if you do the work, you will understand the subject. Best Professor I've had at GW.
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He teaches this class as if everyone is a calculus major. The entire course is math. The homework takes hours to do and on the tests points are taken off if you use a different method from his even if your answer is correct.
HARD. HW takes forever. He seems to make everything more complicated than it actually is, although the guy really knows what he's doing. If you're serious about economics then take his class, if you're not then pick another less difficult professor.
he sucks and he makes you feel really stupid
The definitive prof at GW for Microeconomics. I'm majoring in Econ because of him and how well he teaches. However, he can be very abrasive and grades roughly. Calculus recm'd for his style - he can be very mathematical
Gets a rise out of failing kids. Acts as if the whole class is shooting for a PhD in econ. Avoid this professor at all costs for introductory econ!!! Tests are ridiculously hard.
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Horrible teaching style. He's a genius by all means, but he just cant teach worth a damn. Maybe if he had a smaller course but with 200+ students he's horrible.
THE best econ professor. It was a big shocker coming in from high school and getting him b/c he's extremely hard. But I learned SOOOOO much from him! After Yezer, I simply slept through Samaniego. Take this class only if you are prepared to work hard!
He is a really smart guy, and a brilliant teacher. he curves the final grade. just pay attention in class and study hard as hell for the final.
Great professor. He makes fun of people for asking stupid questions (which DO exist). He is absolutely hysterical to watch and as long as you can follow along with him, you will learn a lot and enjoy doing the work.
Terrible prof. Homework takes forever and his tests are impossible. He doesn't explain things well enough in class, and assumes everyone knows way more then they do.
Highly intelligent, and smart in his field, but like alot of professors at GW, not a great teacher for a confusing subject
Hard arrogant man who treats his students like children who just will never understand. Don't waste your time, take Dunn.
He is VERY hard, but you can learn tremendously if you put in a lot of work and have a good group to study with.
Hard class and is not a kind grader. Thinks he is always correct.
I hated this class because Yezer is a horrible teacher. He is very unclear in the lectures and his homeworks are a struggle to complete. I would be up for the challenge of a hard class if I felt as if I was learning something. If you can avoid him... do it
If you try hard in this class you will do well. Insane curving, helpful during office hours. Problem sets are tough but do-able, same EXACT problem types show up on tests. anyone who says yezer is a bad teacher is frustrated with their grade and should actually do the work. overall a good class.
His tests are almost exactly the same as his problem sets and practice tests. A few days before a test he puts a practice test online. Figure out how to do that practice and you will do well on the real test. If you want an easy A take Trost. If you want to learn a lot of valuable info take Yezer!
VERY HARD, but you learn! Hes an excellent teacher, if you want an easy A don't take him, but if you want to learn you might as well, they don't get much better
He is the devil incarnate.
If I were only taking his class I might do well. But because his teaching style is very hard to grasp and it is so easy to lose him in class it is very hard not to get frustrated and just not give a damn about it anymore. He is probably a genius but that does not mean he is a good teacher. Stay aw
If you go to class and read the book, it's not as hard as if you just do one. But since Yezer is....well...himself, do both. And what's really horrible is that even if you do well on the problem sets, it doesn't help your grade. They can only hurt it if you don't do them.
Meanest person that ever exisited...self-absorbed, disintrested and nasty. He hates you because you can never be as good as him.
He is too tough a teacher that goes too fast in his lectures and has teacher assistants that to don't help you because they can not speak english. If you want a challenge, then this is the class. If you want to stay out hell then don't take him.
If you come into his class ready to be taught econ, you will come out light years ahead of the game. Do the problem sets, attend discussions, and study hard for tricky but concise exams and you'll come out with an A. Despite his goofy and unhelpful nature, he's quite brilliant and interesting.
VERY HARD. You have to apply yourself. Do the problem sets, they normally show up on the tests. Not a bad teacher, just don't blow off his class.
Ok, if you're gonna take this class, you need to be prepared in order to do well. My advice, put some time into the problem sets, easy way to get 90+ for 20 percent of your grade, and it helps prepeare for the tests, which are graded MUCH harder. If you're prepared, you'll survive.
There's a lot to learn, but it comes in handy later.
one of the most arrogant humans i have ever encountered. ridiculously self righteous and truly believes himself to be the superior being. VERY unapproachable and unhelpful. on a severe power trip...extremely rude and down right MEAN.
Bad idea! Do not take this class. If you want to take econ take someone else, or take it over the summer.
He tells you himself how to ace. Listen to his hints, which are several and repeated. His teaching style is on board, but if you don't get something raise your hand and ask and he'll do it again. Recitations also key. If you take his class, you'll get a MASTERY of economics. Ahead of the game defin
Yezer's an interesting chap. Yes, he can sometimes be difficult, but his exams are very concise and are worlds easier than his problem sets. The problem sets themselves are bullet-points of major concepts, so if you understand the major concepts you'll breeze through. A worthwile class overall.
I've seen what this man can do to intelligent people. As he says "you do not think in this class, you learn" Run away. Run far away.
Stay away from Yezer. Take the class just make sure you get another one of the professors - he sucks to have!!
Yezer is very intent on making you learn economics. He is very smart and is actually nice if you go visit him at office hours. The tests are hard, but you can prepare for them by doing the homework. Yezer wants everyone to be an economist, so don't be offended by the workload.
Unless you plan on being an economist stay away. Prof. Yezer is unclear and difficult. He makes jokes in class to amuse himself and his lectures are disjointed
Yezer is hard but not impossible-- just make sure you understand the problem sets because the tests are much easier
Yezer is not very funny, but is a sincere teacher. Lot's of inside jokes with econ students. Pretty analytical class (but most econ is for this non-major). Book was dense material wise but not impossible to learn. Lot's of class material wasn't in book (which is bad). Relatively interesting cla
I heard the rumors going into the class, but came out pleasantly surprised. If you're at all interested in -really- learning about Economics, take this class. Yezer's lectures alone are reason enough; the sheer comedic value of each one made this my only lecture I never dreaded. Highly recommended.
Not easy, but not impossible, and I learned way more from him than other econ profs. Very passionate, makes lectures fun if you're at all interested. He does move quickly and grade tough, but if you pay attention you'll be fine.
When I was in his class the administration had him on probation for failing too many students. Going home for Thanksgiving he told everyone sure they all had D's but they knew econ. Enough said.
Yezer is MONEY. He does NOT like Econ 10 students because it is an req. However, once you get him for the real Econ classess he is great. He is great during office hours and great in class. Yezer is a nice guy who will help you find a job too, if he likes you.
Pays off in the long run. Take this class only if you are not taking anymore hard professors. You WILL learn the basics of micro econ. Trost will probably be a better choice, grade and participation wise. Yezer is a very good professor for the tuition you pay, Yezer is a great investment. TOUGH CLAS
unless you really wanted to know your stuff (economically speaking) or are in the international economics concentration, STAY AS FAR AWAY AS POSSIBLE. spent hours on the problem sets (as in about 8 hrs. for each one) and studied for 2 weeks for the final. more work than it's worth.
The best class offered in the Econ department. You have to attend all the classes or you wont have a clue. The tests are exactly like his old ones, so its really easy to study. His teaching style is amusing, and you will walk away from the class feeling like you learned something.
Yezer is the best professor teaching at GW. Enough said. Sure, he is hard, but as other people have said you come out of it feeling like you learned a lot. His tests are comprehensive so if you don't learn a concept the first time around, you'll get it by the end. Only good for those interested in e
If you don't already know a lot of Econ going into the class you will have a hard time learning it. He'll go over a concept once in class and then assume you are an expert. Thinks economists are the only smart people.
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Yezer is my favorite professor out of all my of classes, and I will take him again if I get the chance later. I admit that it is difficult if you don't work, but, when you care to work, the result is good grades and tons of econ knowledge. If you came to college wanting to improve your ability to live and work in the real world, he is the best.
At first I liked him because he's funny and opinionated, but that was before he stood up in front of us and told us that if we didn't automatically understand econ, we should "rethink being in college." Just because he's unclear and pompous doesn't mean that we're stupid, and I don't appreciate being made to feel inferior.
Difficult? Yes. Hell of a good teacher if you are interested in pursuing economics. Those upset with him at Econ 11, you should know he makes you feel stupid in economics because you probably are and he is simply trimming the fat, if you will. He'll help you understand if you're cut out for the major.
I took him freshman year and loved him and took him again my junior year. He makes you work hard and think hard. He is pompous but that's wht makes him entertaining.
The material is hard enough, he doesn't make it any easier. Avoid him at all costs.
Avoid him, that is all i will say...
This man makes the already difficult subject of economics just a little more joyless. If you want a whole lot of work with a whole lot of personal judgment then this guy is for you.
Took Urban Econ and Econ of Crime with him at GW in late 1990's. He is the only prof I remember from GW. I enjoyed his classes and still use what he taught me on a regular basis (I was an econ major, but worked in politics and now am in law school)
Anyone in Elliot School, for whom Econ 11 is required, avoid him. He'll just cause you more aggravation than necessary, seriously, stay away!
He will make you love economics...but fail while doing it. If you like laughing your ass of in class and low grades this class is a must. If you are going to take economics and are willing to work really hard, you will learn a lot and grow to love him and his isane personality. BTW, economists invented science (one of his many prophetic teachings
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Stay away from Yezer!!! Poor lecturer-learned everything from the book. HORRIBLE grader...the midterm average was 60. On probation this year for failing too many people last year. Give you WAYY to much useless busy work. Find someone else for Econ 011
He will make you love economics and you will learn a lot...but he will fail you while doing that - so be prepared to see your gpa sink. If you like laughing your ass of in class and low grades this class is a must. The class involves long and tedious assignments, and nothing can prepare you for his quizzes and exams. stay away. stay away.
Not nearly as bad as others say, very funny in class. Problems sets are very hard,but mostly graded on effort and completion. Tests are difficult, but doable if you aren't a complete idiot. He e-mailed the grade distribution at the end, more than half got A's and B's, 81% got a C or higher, 92% passed.
Don't take him unless econ is your major. He is really hard but you will learn everything you need to know. Problem sets aren't too bad and the TAs are easy graders. You will need to go to class and study.
You have to work, but this is an excellent class. Yezer's lectures can be confusing, but the TAs are helpful. You will spend many hours on problem sets and have to study hard for tests, but will leave the class with a respect for and liking for econ.
The tests are hard but if you actually make an effort studying it isn't too hard.
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This is a very hard course but you learn alot from it. It is possible to get an A in this couse. Infact, he actually told the student how to study for the test and if you follow his instruction carefully, you will definitely get an A on the exam. Yezer is amazing, his lecture is very interesting. I decided to major in economics because of him.
The economic equivalent of Jesus Christ! If you have trouble, go to his office hours. He will do anything to make someone understand economics. Easily the best prof at GW! He tells it like it is. If he says you're stupid you probably are...
What can I say about Anthony Yezer? Well, for starters, if you are an Economics major or love Economics, then you'll love Yezer. He clearly knows what he's talking about. If you are in Elliot (taking for requirement), run away as fast as humanly possible. Go take it with Trost.
Loved this course! If you want to take a course that after the final you go "I think I may have learned something" take his class. its demanding..but its most definitely worth it in the end.
This was one of the better classes I have taken at GW. Yezer is eccentric and manages to make the material interesting. He is not nearly as dificult of a teacher as everyone says he is. I would suggest attending every single class and working hard, but still, an A is not impossible.
Extremely interesting class and I learned alot. I have to say that Yezer is one of the best econ professors at the school. He's a hardass, and you must work your butt off to get an A.
Yezer is a sick man and his ego is dangerous. He gave D's and F's to 40% of the class. I got A's in all my classes - but Yezer gave me a D. When I went to talk to him, he was totally uncompromising and he told me there's sometihng wrong w/ how I think and I shouldn't go on to macroecon. Ya, well what that ass didnt know is I went on to get an A.
Yezer's words and knowledge can be too big for most people's heads. With that said, you either know it or you don't. You're either good at economics or you're not. Don't complain. It's all the same no matter who teaches it. So if you complain to him, he'll be an ass to you of course. Ultimately, he made me look at everything in a more examined way
Yezer thinks the classsroom is his stand up comedy club. He laughs while his students cry because we study for hours on end and still fail the tests. If you're going to take this class and you are not a math wiz, do whatever it takes to get out of it. Take an 8am or go to the Vern. Sure Yezer is a fine person, but his class is my worst so far at GW
If you're not interested in economics and are purely taking it to fulfil a requirement then dont take it with this man (take it with Troast) if you are actually interested in this field...then hes who you should take. This class is difficult, but its not impossible. It requires work, and if you are not willing to put in time, then you will get a D.
Yezer is the one to take for economics. It's true, if you're not an economics major or interested in econ, don't take him. However, if you actually want to learn economics, he will open your mind like you wouldn't believe. I liked him alot , and it IS possible to do well if you actually care about the subject matter. Stop complaining about him.
I think that a lot of the people who complain about him don't go to class and don't try to understand their problem sets, and get mad when he "gives" them a D. The point is, you have to put effort into the class. You have to go to discussion, go to office hours, or get a tutor to understand the material. You will earn your grade- it won't be given.
I attended almost every lecture (missed 1 or 2) and every discussion and paid attention. I worked on each problem set for 8+ hours. I still do not understand a thing, especially latter half of course. If you are an econ major he is probably a good teacher. If you're taking econ for a GCR- stay far, far away. And even though each problem set took so
If I hear the words "dont think" one more time, I may die. This arrogant, swashbuckling tyrant is a smart one, yes... but his teaching philosophy is not a good one. I managed to do well enough that I dont want to kill myself, but I had to learn a lot on my own. i suggest not taking the Razor.
Amazing class. If you actually care to learn economics, take this man. The class is tough at times, but the work is more than worth it -
He's a little bit insane, but his problem sets are easy and his TA's were chill about them. Just dont skip too many classes
Tough class. About halfway through I got a tutor and ended up with a B-. Only 12 out of the 253 people in my class failed, though. TAs are helpful, but my advice is to get a tutor, otherwise the HW sets take FOREVER (4+ hours). Study hard and keep up with the material, and get a tutor as soon as possible. I would suggest taking trost instead.
Yezer's class was easily the most difficult class I've ever taken. I learned something about economics, but if you don't grasp the concepts from the start Yezer is unaccomadating and unhelpful. However, if you do "get" economics, you'll probably learn a fair amount. If you're not majoring in econ don't take him, it's not worth it.
This was a very challenging course. Problem sets seem neverending but they DO help you/make you learn the stuff if you do them on your own. If you have a nice TA you'll do well in that part, the final is 50% of the grade so don't expect to do well if you don't know the material. Challenging but you learn alot!!!
Yezer is a great professor, if you want to do the work and learn economics. Yezer pushes you to do well, and if you give it a realistic effort, you will be greatly rewarded. It's a very doable, but not an easy A.
professor yezer is a really cool guy. he's helpful and loves what he's teaching. i reccomend him
Econ of Crime is a hard class. Don't expect an A. Other than that, you learn a lot about statistics and how correlation doesn't always mean causation. Yezer is funny and keen on the philosophy: "Don't Think, memorize." Take only if you are an Econ/Stat major. Also, notes have LOTS of typos... Sometimes took hours to derive the right equations.
For those who don't have an "economic mind," this will be a tough course. His problems sets take a long time to complete, but they help you learn the material. His TA's are also pretty lenient graders so just put effort into your work and it will pay off. The quizzes are pretty short and not too difficult if you study. Decent lecturer though.
Very difficult, more math intensive than Dunn or Trost. Not recommended for Eliot School students merely seeking to satisfy their econ requirement. Withdrew from the class with a W on my transcript to avoid getting 3 A's, a B, and possibly failing econ.
Yezer is an awesome professor that i strongly suggest you take because you'll really learn something in comparison to the other professors. Just study his notes* and PRACTICE and you'll be fine. His problem sets are long but it is good because it really reinforces what you learned. I strongly suggest you take this professor. He is the best
If you are interested in running a company and maximizing profit at the expense of anything and anyone, then Yezer is your man. If you're able to realize that capitalism isn't actually a self sustaining system (and you hate math), then Yezer is most definitely not your man. Trust morals over numbers, even if you don't maximize profit.
Undoubtedly a very smart guy, but an awful teacher. NOT recommended for those seeking to simply satisfy requirements. How much you learn depends on how hard you are willing to work, because this course is VERY intense. his lectures are pretty much useless, they are so unclear. Yezer just likes to talk about his superiority and tell you you're dumb.
i don't understand what everyone has against yezer, he is one of the easiest professor's i've had at GW, go to lecture, do the problem sets and beast simple as that, its not rocket science, just do the work, most of you haters probably slacked off alot and just complained about him
One of the most famous econ professors in GW and I liked him a lot. He is not that easy but you do learn from him. For those only need to take econ11 as a requirement, Yezer is not the only option but if you want to know what's going on in this field, Yezer is the one. Go google him, MIT, advisor of some international organization, quite a baller.
Very hard class. The big lectures are basically useless because you can't follow him. The discussion sections were helpful and explained questions from the problems sets. You will end up hating him but you will learn a lot about econ. The practice tests he gives usually look nothing like the real tests. Study hard and try to find a good tutor.
You'll learn a lot from Yezer, and it's extremely possible to get an A if you just do the work! Long problem sets, but all the questions are pure study for the midterm and final. The practice tests are somewhat close to the real deal and good to study from. Lectures are essential, everything shows up later. The book is not essential but good.
I LOVED THIS CLASS. Yezer is fun, interesting..you'll never have another professor like him. A lot of work, problem sets take 4-6 hours, but just study the way he tells you to and you'll ace the final, which is really the only test that counts. Txtbk not essential but it's really helpful in terms of understanding. DRAW THE DIAGRAMS OVER AND OVER
Def not a math intensive class-I have no idea where others are getting that from. Knowing how to set up an equation is not grounds for being 'math intensive.' Yes you have to work, but it's college what did you expect?! You learn a lot in this class, you just realize it later. Econ really is everywhere.
He is a terrible teacher. I have never learned so little. He can sometimes be amusing but it is not worth the hassle of the class. hardest principles teacher he gives hours of homework and your whole grade is basically based on the final. avoid if possible.
if youve never taken econ before, its really hard to learn for the first time from him. realllly long problem sets, quizzes, midterms, and finals are somewhat ok as long as youve finally gotten the hang of his style. he is hard but you learn a lot cause you do econ, rather than everything is from the book
If you really want to learn economics, take a course with Yezer. But I will stress, he is not easy by any means. If you try hard you can get an A, but it will not be easy. But you can be assured you walk out of the final with an understanding of basic economics.
Brilliant professor. Do the problem sets. Seriously. If you can do them, you can do the tests. They take a long, but It's worth it. He's one of the best you'll have.
I LOVE YEZER. but not many people do. so taking his class is a gamble. I was never a math whiz or an "econ intuition genius" but I still got an A in the class because I put in the work..if you do well in his class, you will NEVER doubt your intelligence EVER AGAIN
He is infamous for being one of the toughest professors on campus. Two years ago he got in trouble for failing too many students. Last year was not different with the avg grade of a 59. In my opinion I dont care what grade I recieve, I've never learned so much in my life in 2 weeks. Yezers the way to go if you want to do something with your life.
Pretty hard class if you're not a math/science person. Information sessions are helpful though. He's nuts but extremely intelligent.
Prof. Yezer has been brainwashed by old-school conventional economic thought and needs to adapt to the fast paced dynamics of the modern economy. Economics is not static and can not be presented by the little pictures drawn on the chalk board. He constantly tells us not to think and wants us to be "mindless" monkeys. Humans are irrational..........
He is kind of a whackjob, albeit a rather entertaining one. That said his lectures and office hours really didn't help me learn the material. luckily my TA Chrysanthi is AMAZING, explains things in crystal clarity, although she can be hard to reach during office hours because everyone wants her help. use the study guide!!
He is not an easy professor & he is not worth taking @ all if you aren't an Econ major. Overall, most people do bad in this class and it has nothing to do with them slacking off. Overall, the problem with Yezer is that he has such a SUPERIORITY COMPLEX that most students are too intimidated to reach out to him. Those that do visit with him get no h
Anthony Yezer is horrific. Arguably the worst professor in GW. Also, his horrible inept teaching assistant Yao might be a serial killer. I don't understand anything in the class, and I am scared to ask for fear of being ritualistically slaughtered.
There's a reason why everyone rates Yezer; he's controversial, difficult and works you hard. You have to study a lot and work a lot, preferably in study groups, in order to pass. Unless econ is your thing, you'll be challenged.
This guy works you like crazy. Weekly problem sets take 2-3 hours. Class is just plain horrible, the discussion sections help very little since I was barely able to understand my TA. Average on the midterm was 66. Avoid this guy if at all possible
Best econ professor for econ
If you're good at math this course shouldn't be too much trouble. That said, Yezer still refuses to accept that his students could understand the material if he demonstrated some patience. He's socially inept (to a sometimes comical degree), but he takes an interesting approach to teaching Economics for those who want to learn.
The test was not that hard. He is the best comparing to the other two.You could find every problem in final that had appeared in midterm, quiz and last year's final. He gave notes and problem set answers.TA is a joke except the girl from Britain, take her discussion if you can. Or you just need to go to the pop quiz. Anyway, go to the lecture!
Yezer is an interesting lecturer and highly intelligent in economics. His class is very challenging and he has little patience when students don't understand the material. Go to all of the discussions; they really help. I'd reccomend coasting with Trost if you can, otherwise take Yezer.
Amazing professor for those who are willing and able to learn economics. I highly recommend attending lectures as discussion proved to be somewhat useless. His satire keeps those interested awake and engaged- he also holds a weekly study session on Saturdays- and daily office hours- very accessible and more approachable outside of class.
The essential thing is to go to class and take notes. It makes such a huge difference. I ended up loving this class. You learn a ton, he makes himself available, and all test problem are similar to homework or old tests. Listen in class, do the problem sets, study and you'll do well and you'll do well and never doubt your intelligence again.
I quite objectively consider myself to be one of the more stellar students at GWU but I did very poorly in Prof Yezer's class. His lecture simply confused me a great deal ! I was exceedingly confused and had no idea what he was talking about. On top of this my TA was terrible. I sincerely do not recommend this class !
The best undergraduate course offered in Economics.Yezer is difficult to understand but that's what Economics is like. This is a scientific subject which needs hard work. Chrysanthi was such a talented TA she helped me survive.She communicated economics like no one else and the students that didn't have her were at a disadvantage.Try and get her!
I agree! I don't know if Chrysanthi Hatzimasoura will be teaching again for him next year but try and get her if she is. She was definitely better than the other two incompetent TAs that couldn't speak the language (both English and the language of Economics)!!
Professor Yezer is brilliant, he teaches you everything you need to know for this course and more just from his lectures. He gives you thoughtful, creative problem sets that are reflective of the exams. If you are stupid, you won't do well. He teaches a very in dept intro course and people don't put in the work. IF you are econ major take him.
I consider myself to be a hardworking student, but no matter what I do to prepare for his tests (reviewing problem sets, reading the book that he does NOT go over, going to tutors, making notes, going to class EVERY DAY), I can't seem to succeed in this class. Take it if you are an econ major. If not, save you time and your sanity.
Yezer will make you a) want to shoot yourself, and if you don't go to that great length, at least b) you'll want to transfer universities. Although he is a funny guy, you will not comprehend what he says, he is kind of a choch and will show you no mercy. Stay away.
Professor Yezer is perhaps one of the hardest professors here at GW. Midterms and quizzes are hard, but if you manage to attend all the lectures you will find that he is very good at explaining the material and will entertain you with his collection of economists jokes. Hard but extremely knowledgeable, Highly recommend him if you're an Econ major
Recommend ONLY if a math/econ major or in love with Economics. While the professor is eminently knowledgeable, he is not the best at conveying that knowledge and understanding to students.
He's funny and knowledgeable, but doesn't teach the class very well. I often went to him for extra help and instead of helping me with my problem he'd either explain a different problem and tell me to relate it or simply get angry at me for not doing it correctly and following his golden rules. I did have some good conversations about politics.
His class was very difficult. I ended up doing well but put in way more effort in there than my other classes. I did learn alot but that was because i knew he required a lot of effort and not necessarily because he is a good teacher. Just know how to do EVERY problem on the problem sets and you will do very well in there.
Yezer is the man. He is very interested and enthusiastic about economics, however if you listen to him and study the material by reviewing it over and over and over again, you will not only better understand it but you will get an A. Do not take this course if you plan on not studying, take it however, if you plan on learning serious economics!
Do not take this class. Fair warning. You may think you can handle it, but the easiness ratings on this website do not lie. He makes this class way more difficult than is necessary for an introductory course.
I learned nothing in this class. I'm always up for a challenge which is why I ignored the comments on this site. Do NOT take this class. Take ANYONE else. You will work hard, learn nothing, try and fail. This is the worst class I've ever taken. The TAs are atrocious and haven't even attempted to learn the English language. Get out now if you can.
Yezer is a brilliant economist. However, he is a horrible horrible professor. I worked harder in this class than I did any of my other classes, and learned next to nothing. Incredibly egocentric and useless in office hours. Drop his class. You've been warned. If you think you can stick it out, you WILL regret it.
Yezer is the worst professor at GWU. The comments that say his class is manageable are completely wrong. He assigns problem sets every week that have no relation to the class material and the textbook is completely useless because what he teaches is not Economics. He is self absorbed and talks about himself every chance he gets.DO NOT TAKE HIM !!
Yes, Professor Yezer's class isn't the easiest for an intro Microeconomics class. But the fact is most of the students who take his class just complain and don't really work to get the material. Work hard and you'll ace it.
Do not take this class. It is next to impossible. Your final is 50% of your grade. I was warned by everyone to drop his class but I didn't listen because I wanted the challenge, I highly regret not dropping it. It will ruin your GPA and make you hate economics. You've been warned.
This class was an unrewarding challenge. I left away entirely confused about economics. I won't deny I could have tried harder but Professor Yezer's "sense of humor" is incredibly condescending, especially to the (majority) of his students who are confused. (He once said that if you couldn't understand a concept, you should x_x !) Avoid him!
He is very tough but probably the best econ prof at GW
I heard/read all the complaints, but took the class anyway. It's definitely not an easy class, but go to class, take notes, read the textbooks, do the homework, and you'll do fine. I pulled an A- with hard work. Also, get a study group!
Professor Yezer is a smart man. His class is not easy, but anyone who is considering pursuing an econ major or minor should definitely take it. You must go to every lecture and discussion section. Also, pay close attention to any advice he gives you. For example, you will need to go over every problem set multiple times to prepare for the exams.
Although this class is very difficult, if you study the way he tells you to and go to your T.A.'s office hours you will do well and will have a superior understanding of economics than many other students in other classes will have.
Yezer is a great professor. He knows his stuff and wants to make sure you know it as well. I have used what he has taught me throughout my years at this institution and it has never failed. He is the reason I am an economics major and the reason that I got ahead of most of my fellow students.
If you do EXACTLY what Yezer tells you, you WILL do well. The class is all about repetition and putting in the time to learn the material. He tell's you right up front, if you do the problems sets and draw the graphs over, and over, and over again, you will gain complete understanding. And you'll know more about Econ than kids taking other profs.
Yezer is a researcher and not a teacher. If you haven't taken AP Econ in high school, you will be lost by the end of the course. He moves quickly and expects a lot, even though he says otherwise. Use the textbook and the TA's and put all your effort into the final--it's worth 40% of your final grade.
A lot of people complain about Prof. Yezer because the class is more math-intensive than the other (easier) Intro to Micro classes. Students seem to forget that it's economics--you need math to understand the concepts. I know I got my money's worth. Yezer may seem a little intimidating but he's great to talk to in office hours.
Yezer goes very fast in his lectures. If you've got no background in economics, do not take his class. It's incredibly difficult to keep up. Weekly problem sets seem easy at first, but they get harder. If you like economics and want to major in it, take him, because every class afterward will be much easier.
If you want to barely pass, never take his class; if you wish to be an academician, take it and forget all the parties! He likes students either of smart or of hard-working. You should at least pick one
If you like econ and are ready to work, i highly recommend this class. You will learn a lot if you ACTUALLY do everything he says, which is a ton of work. However, when you come out you will be a micro-genius. if you are looking for an easy econ credit class, avoid at all costs. You will work your tail off for a mediocre grade
Hard & lectures can be confusing. However, you will learn SO much. His teaching method and homework will really help you in future economics classes. And even though he is intimidating with his elitism - dividing the world into muggles and economists - & Steven Hawking glasses, I hated econ before i came in loved it coming out. Worthwhile prof
AVOID IT AT ALL COST!!! YOU CAN GET A AT ANY OTHER CLASS WITH THE EFFORT IN HIS CLASS!! however, if you wanna apply PhD program of Econ, take it!!!!!!
An incredibly difficult economics class, it made kids cry at several points during the semester. Yezer's a really cool and funny guy, but his class is way too hard for a freshmen level introductory econ course, he's not a great teacher. If you can get an A, you're an econ genius.
I was pretty scared of this professor having first looked at RMP before going to his class - so much that I wanted to transfer out. However after day 1, I knew this was the best Econ professor the school had to offer. His insights are amazing and his humor is on point. Yes the class is hard but with practice, discussions, and work it is fun.
Professor Yezer's class is horrible. His tests are way too hard, unreasonable, and unhelpful. His lectures are unclear, and he often makes condescending and rude comments. Do not take this class. There is also a lot of homework which is unreasonable and unhelpful.
Professor Yezer's class was one of my harder ones. That being said however, it was also one of the classes I learned the most in. If you actually want to learn economics, Yezer is your best bet - but if you're not planning on going past intro, take another professor. But if you put the work into his class, you'll be fine.
Yezer's class is definitely not an easy class if you don't put in the time and effort. If you don't learn the concepts and his exact method from day 1 you're bound to get lost. As previous people posted, don't take this course if you don't want to major in econ.
A great guy. Funny and helpful, but he teaches a very tough class. Go to his office hours and your TA's as often as possible, because that will help you get an A. This class is much more manageable if you are majoring in econ or really really like it. Discussions are lifesavers so ATTEND! Recommend him if you want a real challenge. Goodluck!
I'm a big fan of Professor Yezer. The class was fascinating and he goes over each model numerous times to make sure that it's understood. Exams are challenging so it's important to keep up with the material. I'm glad I took his class. I can confidently say that I learned a lot.
Definitely knowledgeable in his field, and a solid professor for a higher level class. That said, don't take him for 1001. He has no business teaching an Intro class. He goes very fast and has trouble working with students who don't pick up on it right away. If you're not an ECON major, try to get Foster or Suranovic. They're less math based.
The man is a genius. Testifies in front of congress, etc. However, tough class. TA's rush through the material as fast as he does. It seems like the work is just constant catch up. It is not easy to get an A except for the few foreign kids who were born for economics. If you are interested in being incredible in Econ in the future- take him.
He was definitely a tough professor, but I learned so much with him. It's not an easy A, but it's definitely worth taking. He's the best econ professor I've had so far.
Yezer is perhaps the worst professor I've had this year and I anticipate the worst I will have for a while. His class is confusing and he discourages participation through negative feedback. He is definitely not for people who have trouble with economics. If you can get another prof for Intro to Microeconomics, do yourself a favor and avoid him.
ABORT ABORT ABORT. DO NOT TAKE THIS PROFESSOR. Economics as a subject is not supposed to be difficult. The homework sets for this class are comprehensive and extremely time consuming. The professor spends time complaining about how society doesn't work to its own advantage rather than actually teaching you the subject material.
One of the worst at GW! As many others have said, Professor Yezer is a genius and highly respected in the econ community. However, he is far from a good professor. He treats most of his students with no respect and only provides any help to people who are econ majors. He offends a lot of students, which deters them from asking for assistance.
great guy!!! i have learnt a lot from him. if you pay attention to what he said in the class i am sure you will definitely get an A!!! highly recommended.
If you're looking to fulfill an easy A, don't take him. That said, I've learned more from him than any other professor I ever had. It's a challenge, but well worth it. I'll take a hard earned C knowing I expanded my mind than get a free A. I realize that's not what most students want though, so unless you're like me, avoid.
Very smart professor, very interesting course. Must be willing to do the work to stay up with the class, but the explanations are all there and if you put the effort in professor will put the time in to work with you. Problem sets, quizes, exams flow logically with what's covered in class.
Very intelligent, however should not be teaching an intro freshman GPac class. As someone who did not take AP Econ in high school, I had a VERY difficult time in his class. He moves very quickly through lectures and office hours were not much help. The curve is apparently great though and I had tutors so I'm hoping for a B.
They say that it is impossible to get an A in this course but that is not true. It is difficult yes, but all you need to do is study consistently. If you want to learn economics really well or that is your major, I recommend him. If it is just a grad requirement and want an easy A, do not take him.
Probably the most interesting professor at GW, brilliant man. Don't expect a good grade if you're unwilling to put in work and please ignore those who failed because they didnt work, surprise, its not elementary school, you re actually expected to be proactive in your studying. Be lucky he teaches here.
Great man, very smart, just awesome guy. Very hard, but very worth all of the effort. Definitely get a tutor if you have never taken an econ class.
He is an extremely talented man, however, he is not a clear professor. Because he does not want to teach intro courses and usually teaches upper level Econ classes, he has a hard time teaching to students who have never taken economics before. If you have him, you must dedicate a great deal of time to his class and get a tutor. Avoid if possible.
The majority of reviews here are from entering Freshman who failed to grasp how Professor Yezer wants you to think. If you begin to analyze problems the way he does in class, and you put in enough effort, he is hands down one of the best Economics Professor at GWU. Professor Yezer teaches you how to think like an economist.
Yezer is pretty good at explaining basic concepts and only cares if you show him that you know those concepts.I had to take a make up midterm due to illness, on that midterm there we no numbers. He said show me you know the concepts you get an A
He makes you work for your grade. He wants to see that you understand the concepts. PAY ATTENTION IN LECTURE! Reading is pretty much optional.
Professor Yezer is an extremely smart and demanding professor. He is genuinely interested teaching you how to "think like an economist", I highly suggest that Econ majors take him, your grades in the upper level classes will thank you.
Take professor Yezer! I went to every lecture, but I wouldn't say I paid attention. The best way to make a good grade in his class is to do the problem sets and make sure you know how to do all the problems before the midterm and final. The TAs graded very easily and there are pop quizes, but I bombed them and would still get a 90 on them.
Algebra one assessment at the beginning of the year is literally 10% of grade, please pass this, it's stupidly easy. TA's don't grade homework, they check for completion and neatness, 100% every time. Do the review sheets with solutions and textbook problems, often times he pulls questions straight from there. Lectures are not helpful.
Really a great Econ teacher if you are interested and willing to do work. Also taking econometrics before his economics of crime class is really helpful.
Top notch professor. Economics of crime was incredibly interesting and rewarding.
Very math oriented and not so much about actually learning topics. Yezer is a really smart guy but always gets side tracked and goes off topic. He has office hours everyday of the week but he is an intimidating professor, might insult you if you ask a dumb question. Not as much work as other professors but tough and confusing.
Yezer is funny old man and is very intelligent and knowledgeable about economics. The problem is he doesn't know how to explain concepts that are basic to him. He goes very quickly through his sideshows so its hard to get notes down. He is open for office hours often but is intimidating because he doesn't like dumb questions.
Hard grader and hard class but he's a great guy. Really really really smart (Dartmouth, MIT, then London school of economics). Go to office hours and he will help.
Worst Prof. ever
Prosessor Yezer is an intelligent and sometimes funny man. At times, he would go on rants that made lectures feel almost worthless. However, you can still learn a lot and do well by doing the problem sets and reviewing his answers before each exam. Also, attend class/discussion for the pop quizzes!
Yezer is a good professor but he expects his students to be good a mathematics. Economics is all mathematics for this course, so you have to be ready to work again and again on your problem set. He is relatively nice for your final grade, even though the test are toughs. He is not always clear in his explanations. Don't skip if you wanna understand
Lectures and slides are very unclear; didn't see much point in going to the class. Problem sets are due every week and you need to google most of the information. Textbook is very helpful, I wish I'd used it sooner. Good luck if you take this teacher you will need it.
Professor Yezer is very knowledgeable. He gives a weekly problem set of questions he writes himself. He gives 4 pop quizzes in lecture and 4 in discussion. On the midterm and final he lets you use a note card and gives you last years exam for practice. Class is very hard, but has a nice curve. I thought I would get a C and ended up getting a A-.
While Professor Yezer is a brilliant man, he is not a good teacher. He does not convey economic concepts well and it is very difficult to follow along with his slides. He is intimidating and often offers no help. If youre not good at economics or if you have never taken econommics I would strongly advise you to steer clear of him!
Yezer is a knowledgeable professor, but can be pretty unclear when it comes to complex concepts. Wouldn't recommend taking one of his intro classes if math and econ don't come naturally to you.
I only took this class because it's required for my major. I found his lectures to be circular and he wasted a good amount of time talking about irrelevant world phenomena (he's very smart but not very to the point). The TAs are definitely there for you and will help if you ask. There is a worksheet due every week and the textbook is a necessity.
Listen, this man is a genius when it comes to economics. He knows his stuff inside and out. His lectures and examples are fun and helpful. Hard class (Hard for muggles to become trained) but so so rewarding. Incoming freshman, if you can do ratios and simple math take this mans class. You'll be rewarded big time. A+ Professor. A++ guy.
This professor changed my life, and I decided to go into economics because he was fabulous.
The worst professor I have ever had at GWU. Freshmen do not take him. If you are not an econ major, this will be the
Yes, Professor Yezer's lectures can be confusing, but as long as you read the book, properly do the problem sets with the help of your TA, and try your best to attend class, you should honestly be fine. Plus, he has office hours almost every day, so he's more than willing to help his students.
He is very smart but can't dumb down for beginners in economics. Really hard class.
Professor Yezer is a very respected Economist in his field and I've heard great things about his upper level Economics courses. However, I found myself struggling to understand his explanations during lecture. Make sure to score high on your final exam as it is worth 40% and can either make or break your grade.
Honestly when I first started the class I was frustrated like others here because I was not studying properly. When it was time for the midterm I studied the power points, quizzes, problem sets, and practice exams and got an A. He gives us all the information we need! I ended up appreciating the class. Lastly, and importantly, attend TA sessions!
The class may be difficult but he curves it a lot. I was expecting to be somewhere in the B range and ended up with an A in the class. A lot of the class is either taught my the TAs or requires self-teaching. Overall though, the class really isn't that difficult given the huge curve.
Yezer knows a lot about economics, but is not the best at teaching it to beginner students. Most classes are him trying to make jokes, and get everyone to laugh. Barely any homework, so lots of studying is necessary in order to well. There are pop quizzes in discussion, so always go to those. Overall, very funny guy, but not that good at teaching.
He's actually really hilarious but he doesn't teach very well. He likes to make fun of his students which can also be funny but it's intimidating. This class definitely requires you to learn on your own and sort of teach yourself the subject.
If you're an econ major (or love the subject), take this class. Yezer is extremely knowledgeable, teaches you to think like an economist, and is pretty entertaining while he does it. As long as you study his lecture notes, you'll be fine. The only downside is that he can be pretty intimidating and inaccessible outside of class.
I took Intro to Micro with him and now I am taking Intermediate Micro. One word AMAZING. He is the reason I am majoring and Economics now and because of him I realized I want to be an economist. Those who complained about him in ECON 1011 are lazy and dumb. They didn't do any work and just partied. If you do at least some work you will be fine.
Hard class, and the he condescends the class daily about how easy the information is. He goes through the lecture slides at the speed of sound, goes off on tangents mid-explaination, and generally doesn't teach anything. Everyone leaves his lectures confused, and then has to be taught by the TAs from scratch. Avoid Yezer by all means
Professor Yezer makes easy topics incredibly difficult, does not put all grades in, makes everything significantly harder than it needs to be. Even if you are interested in econ, and believe me, I am, it is not worth taking this class and avoid it by all means.
Okay. All I have to say is take ANY other professor. He will just ramble on about how you are a muggle and do not know anything about economics. Don't ask questions, he'll make you feel stupid. Sure he's a smart man but he does not know how to teach. I have always been a great student, and I put HOURS into studying and extra help and it DOESNT HELP
Your success in the class largely depends on your TA. The lectures given by Yezer were not useful at all, however the class with the TA did wonders. There is a decent curve so it's not impossible to do well--Yezer is tough but he isn't unreasonable. I thought I completely failed the final exam but ended up with an A.
Difficult. Need to pay a lot of attention
Yezer is too smart to teach. He also is beyond rude to the students. The only way to get by in this class is to utilize office hours of the TAs as I have learned more from them than Yezer. The only thing Yezer has been right about is to not think in the class but rely on formulas and methods. Try not to, but if you do take him, find a study group.
Professor Yezer clearly knows a lot about Eco, but he has not idea how to teach. He spends his entire class telling everyone not to think and just "follow the steps", but refuses to clarify the supposed steps and makes you feel dumb for not understanding. He is unkind, unclear and doesn't care about whether or not you do well in the class.
If you are not willing to put in the work, you won't do well in this class. Professor Yezer is an exceptional teacher. He makes what is expected of you very clear, so it is easy to follow the material and do well in his class--if you're willing to work. He is the reason I've decided to major in Economics.
The last person in the milkyway galaxy that should be teaching principles. Yezer obviously has an incredible resume but constantly rants instead of teaching. He over complicates the simplest parts of class, so you leave extra help even more confused then when u started and he doesnt tell you how most assignments are being graded.
his class is made much more difficult than it should be and he is unwilling to help students who do not understand. Do well on the first midterm and final to get a good grade.
Definitely knows his stuff, but probably shouldn't be teaching an intro course. The TAs are a lifesaver (at least for my class), and they are much more approachable than Yezer. He often rants but you definitely leave knowing something about economics and how the world works monetarily. I'd say that you get the grade you earn.
Prof. Yezer is a great guy, and the Economics of Crime will teach you how to do a problen without thinking about it (you heard me correctly). Always read his lecture slides after class and you'll do fine. Don't listen to any other reviewer, trust me, he is very approachable if you have questions and you will learn a lot.
Hello there, students looking to get an edge by visiting this site. Let me tell you the truth. If you're smart, you'll do fine with a 1-star professor. No amount of stars on this website can save stupidity. That being said, take a course with Yezer if you can. You will improve both as an economist and student in general.
He is very clear about everything you need to know for tests. He post last years tests, holds optional Q&A sessions, and even allows note cards on tests. Homework problems are the same as on the slides (which he posts) just with different numbers, and same with tests. You don't have to understand the problems, you just have to practice the steps.
the worst teacher do not take this class
I had him for Principles of Microeconomics and he was horrible. His lectures made no sense and he got angry when people asked him to clarify what he meant. The homework assigned had nothing to do with his lectures or the tests, and he was incredibly condescending all the time. He stresses not thinking as a tool to succeed which makes no sense.
he's an overqualified professor. He's knowledgable but not fit for low level that start from 1000. He's lectures goes really quick so you sometimes lose the track. but he's a good professor in this field if you are really interested in econ program and want to get or build high level logic
To be honest, I am grateful for Yezer. Before I took his class, I was considering taking economics as a major. Afterwards, I have shifted my focus to literature. He is soley responsible for draining all of my interest for economics, and ruining my perception of the subject. I shall proudly remain a muggle.
Rude and condesending Professor
Anthony Yezer is obviously knowledgable about economics, but he should not be teaching a freshman level course. He is often bored during the lecture, and goes off into tangents.
hardest class I have taken, also terrible professor to have freshman year at such a beginner level. He is way too smart for the class and the students. The TAs were incredible, however, I thought I was failing the class until our final class grade was posted, must have been a heavy curve. He also talks about clubbing baby seals which is sad.
This class is honestly not that bad. You will be fine as long as you "follow the steps," and do the practice problems before the midterm and final. Yezer is horrible at explaining in detail, but the TA's are very accessible and helpful! Make sure to go to classes and discussion sections for pop quizzes.
He is okay. The lectures are not very interesting and he posts the slides on Bb so coming to lectures is not that important. However, he does pop quizzes and they cover what you did in the class. Use the handouts that he gives you because these are the same exercises you will get on your exams.
Very disorganized power points (hard to follow), does not go over core concepts and dives right in as if teaching a seniors instead of juniors (oh wait, that's what he did for most of his career). Should not be teaching entry level. Dropped his course for Mackay's that was the same exact class and felt like I went from grad school to preschool.
Yezer is a very fair econ professor. Many are quick to complain about Yezer without actually putting in any work outside of class. He basically uses the exact practice questions on exams so understand those and you'll do fine. Use your TA for help and don't overcomplicate the problems. He also allows a notecard on tests which is helpful.
Professor Yezer is arrogant and condescending. He spends literally half of the class ranting about how the topic is so easy and that all you need to do is "follow the steps", but never actually explains the concepts or what the steps are. I highly recommend dropping the class and taking McKay's Econ 1011 instead
FOCUS ON THE WORKSHEETS-- they are identical to the test so don't stress about understanding the whole lecture. The real way to get through is if you can laugh at his "quirks" instead of them making you insane. Absurdly smart guy, learned more from him than of any other prof my freshman year.
One of the best professors at GW hands down. A gem of the econ department. Gets a bad rap because has to teach all the first-year classes which people don't like but if you're in the econ department - take this class. Really interesting models and analysis - grading is very straight forward and you have all the information you need to do well.
Worst professor in my first semester of college. Assigned 1400 homework questions. He gives out a worksheet at the beginning of each class and occasionally collects them as pop quizzes. Sometimes he assigns the wrksht as a quiz with <5 minutes left and leaves the room for the TA's to figure everything out. Also has some hot takes.
Absolutely the worst professor or teacher that I've ever had in my life. All he does is come in, talk about how the coursework is so easy you should do it without thinking, and then refuses to actually teach you any of the coursework. Over 100 graded problems due a week, and half of the concepts he teaches you can't even be found online for help.
Professor Yezer is nice but he goes through his lectures at the speed of light. Missing one class can render you behind for the rest of the semester and it is extremely difficult to understand the concepts. Yezer's typically would call everyone who didnt understand an economic concept a "muggle" without explaining the concept in a palatable way.
An important skill is dealing with... "eccentric" personalities, and Yezer is about as eccentric as they come. The kids who focused on the eccentricities and whined and complained all did poorly. If you come into class and just roll with it and let his demeanor entertain you, you will be successful. KNOW THE MATH! He doesn't teach math basics!
The "pop quizzes" are not intense. He gives a worksheet at the start of class (actually very nice) and occasionally collects them as a "pop quiz." IMPORTANT: he predicts when students will skip lecture/discussion and gives quizzes then! We had one the day after our midterm. (midterm was also the day after halloween which sucked).
Prof Yezer is very respected and knowledgable in his field. If you study the way he says, and don't skip class, you will do well. Discussion sections will help you a lot. He loves pop quizzes but most people do well on them. His lecture stories are always really funny. Econ 1011 is hard for most people so just have an open mind about him!
This is a difficult class with a lot of content but Professor Yezer makes it very clear what is excepted. He is very passionate about the topic and tries to make it as interesting as possible. There are about 100 multiple choice questions a week and pop quizzes with 1 scheduled quiz, a midterm, and final. If you put in the work you will do well.
Professor Yezer's class is not kind to those who want to learn. He glosses over most of his topics, and does not elaborate well. His 100+ problem sets for homework each week do not reflect the lecture material, nor do his worksheets in general. Once talked about Winnie the Pooh instead of microeconomics for upwards of 10 minutes.
Prof. Yezer is really an experience. The other reviews here don't do him justice-he was the most incredible econ professor I've had at GW. He has interesting opinions which he often shares in class and those who don't like to have their mindset challenged probably wouldn't do well in this class. Highly recommend if you want to think differently!
Professor Yezer is very knowledgeable, but he doesn't necessarily know how to teach it. This is one of the most boring classes I have ever taken, the subject matter itself isn't but he just reads off of his powerpoints. His answer keys for the worksheets are sometimes really confusing. The final is 40% and the midterm is 20%
I took both intro and econ of crime and absolutely hated intro. However, 2167 was one of the best econ courses I have taken so far. Professor seems very enthusiastic about the material. Reasonable workload and tests. He was very accessible outside class and clearly explains what he expects to see.
Most the negative reviews are pretty accurate. The positive are also understandable. Yezer is very knowledgable and passionate about economics, but not teaching. He can also be pretty funny at times. But you'll probably do the most amount of learning through discussion classes and self studying. Pop quizzes are graded lightly by TAs.
"Tony Yezer football" is a prime example of tenured professors simply not caring about what they teach. You will learn more by meeting with TAs or going to discussion classes. He is insulting toward students and has one of the largest superiority complexes I have ever seen in an educator.
If you think that you can handle this class because you are smart and the 1 star reviewers are dumb, think again. Professor Yezer is a good professor, but you have to have either a background in economics or a devotion to the class. The lectures in class can be entertaining, but he moves very quickly. There are pop quizzes, so follow along in class
Prof. Yezer is very experienced and knowledgeable in his field. He makes lectures fun and uses relevant topics to make the content more understandable in a real world context. You don't need to always show up to class but beware of pop quizzes. As long as you complete the assignments and pop quizzes, you will get a 90%. GO TO THE DISCUSSIONS!!
Literally take any other professor. He goes off on the most random tangents instead of teaching you the material in class. Shames students for asking questions and not understanding the material the first time around. EXTREME God Complex. TA's are not help either.
He is very funny and his examples in lectures are enjoyable but if you cannot understand how HE thinks, you will not get a good grade He explains the content in steps 1,2...etc without giving a reason and his slides have a variety of mistakes. Following this, his homework answers have incorrect answers too. You WILL spend a lot of time doing work.
Prof. Yezer has a very decorated portfolio, but that sadly doesn't translate to good teaching. Most students who do well in his class either already took econ, study endlessly, or are naturally apt to learning it. I am not. I've received above average grades on all assessments which doesn't mean a lot since the average is usually around the 70s.
He doesn't care if what he is teaching you is incorrect as shown by the many mistakes in his slides and homework. You need to have a very good understanding of Econ and his brain before taking this class if you don't want to spend all of your time outside of class stressing about your grade. Take any other professor. You're better off.
Yezer makes you believe that he is an all-knowing being. He makes his slides hard to understand and makes any question asked a dumb one. He would tell you to "use your frontal cortex" if you didn't know something. He makes the class very hard to learn and causes excruciating mental pain to anyone who takes the class. At least The TAs try and help.
Take any professor other than Yezer. If you can, drop his class. This class was the biggest mistake I made at GW. Lectures do not explain the material well, you will teach yourself. Daily homework, frequently taken up as a pop quiz. Luckily pop quizzes have easy grading. Yezer is NOT helpful during office hours. Tests worth a LOT.
Just take my words: DO NOT TAKE YEZER'S ECON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Absolutely the worst professor I've got. Doesn't really teach during class and makes bad jokes. All he says during class is using your frontal cortex and that people who don't know the economics are muggles.
He lies and says that he isn't going to curve it, but he does. Plus the 25% is your attendance. You can get c's on all exams and still end up with an A.
This is the worst class I have ever taken. Lectures are confusing and unhelpful; he often just reads off of the slides and goes on frequent tangents. He has an unbelievably large superiority complex. Tests are hard and graded harshly by the TAs. However, he will curve your grade at the last minute. Very stressful class to be in.
please take anybody else for ur own wellbeing. Genuinely doesn't teach anything. Pop quizzes basically every week on material you learned that day. u learn everything from TA. He doesn't care about how u do. The weight of the assignments balance the grade out but I can't say I learned anything from this class (with prior microeconomics knowledge).
The problem is that Prof. Yezer is teaching an intro class as if everyone has taken economics before. If you want to do well, study as much as possible and fit as much as you can onto your notecard, probably by using examples he uses on the homeworks.
Awful professor. Do not choose his courses. So bad!
Take advantage of his office hours - nobody goes. He was an engaging professor. If you pay attention and practice a lot, you'll do well. He really encourages study groups, and they do work. He allows a notecard - make use of it! He's a really smart guy, and if you get to know him you'll enjoy the class.
Must attend class because the style of the in class exercises and discussion worksheets are very similar to his midterm testing style. Hard class but if you put in the work u can achieve a/a-
Professor Yezer was one of my favorite professors last semester. His class is not passable if you don't do the homework or come to class but with bare minimum effort you can get an A. I went to office hours twice and he was so helpful and nice. Don't be intimidated by him especially because he gives an automatic 90 on pop quizzes for completion.
I love professor Yezer. He seems so mean but he is so smart and such a great professor and gives great lectures. The course content is hard but he gives you everything you need. He is very forgiving and accessible outside of class.
Great class, great professor. The content is interesting and shows how economic theory may apply to the real world. He is really funny, and despite the naysayers, quite kind. Exams are hard, I screwed up on the final, but getting a good grade is very possible. He will make you reconsider some of your views and will challenge you to think hard.
There is no circumstance I would ever take his class again. Take anyone else
ADVICE TO FUTURE STUDENTS: As other reviewers have noted, he frequently goes on long tangents about the inferiority of Muggles and the wonders of markets. When he does, just interrupt him to ask a simple question about whatever is on the current slide. Usually that snaps him out of it and he'll get on with the materials.
Prof. Yezer structures his class very well. As long as you attend lectures and study the problem sets and class handouts, you will do well on the exams. He offers a re-take for the first midterm. A lot of the exam closely resembles the handout, so as long as you know the approach for each question, you should be fine.
Professor Yezer goes on rants and tangents pretty often but his class could be interesting. Go to office hours and he will appreciate it. He is a professor that cares about the method of the problem a lot and the best way to learn that is to take good notes. Tests are fair. Know the math before the class because he won't reteach it in depth.
Prof. Yezer is an excellent teacher. He can sometimes be a bit mean and goes into tangents but if you put effort into his class you're almost guaranteed a good grade. Gives out a lot of practice problems and sets which (1) help you learn the material and (2) are very, very similar to problems on tests. He also gives a second chance midterm.
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