Makes lectures entertaining with dripping sarcasm, GW bashing and movie clips. Big fan of Aplia for online homework and simulations.

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You too can take Econ with the tallest white man on Georgetown's campus. Enjoy the frequently failing PA system, and spending quality time with over 220 of your closest friends. Experience the joy of foreign TA's!

Learn about the hidden world behind Disneyland tix, drug dealing, and oil cartels. Good teacher- jokes around, knows a lot, and bashes G-dub. Harder for the mathmatically challenged, tho.

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You can learn a lot in class but you have to def do the reading first. Aplia prob sets good b/c they made you do the hw and read the chapter. I learned the whole class thru the free Econ tutoring & got an A. The 18 foreign TAs suck. Recitations are wastes

This Professor is so "E-ticket" !!

AWESOME! Funny guy, great teacher, TAs Suck, but what else is new. Only econ class I don't fall asleep in. Do the alpia sets with a group.

Levinson is definitely a great teacher...he knows how to explain this crazy economics stuff. Do the problem sets by yourself!! & with textbook handy & take your time; it's where you learn the stuff, otherwise you are done for at midterm time

Great guy, great class. Definately on of the better Econ 001 teachers. I had no interest in economics before taking this class and now I'm going to minor or double in it. Dosen't assign too much reading and it goes by quickly anyway. Don't bother with the recesstation sections.

difficult material but excellent lecturer; i don't think a professor could do a better job than him considerin how hard the course material is in the first place

AMAZING teacher! I have sat through so many econ lectures and he is by far the best. He relates the material to real life examples, which is very helpful. Best lecture to sit through. You don't have to do the reading. Don't go to the TAs.

Very easy, the midterms are just like the practice tests.

Tests and problem sets are extremely straight forward. Have to keep up with the work, but it's no more than an hour per week except for the midterms, which aren't too hard either since he lets you see his old tests and bring in a 3x5 card with notes on it. Take his class!

Your best option if you are taking microecon principles. Be prepared for lazy, uninformed TAs at tutoring on Sunday nights, but you should get a decent TA for your discussion section. Do the problem sets to learn the math that he just refuses to teach in his lectures.

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Nice guy, classes are interesting most of the time. Easy if you've taken econ before. I'd take him again.

This is supposedly the easiest entry-level microeconomics class. It still has the same grading system as the others (in which test grades are based on one's percentile score) which means only the top 25% can get A's and A-'s.

He's cool, econ is not that great of class, and has too many people in it, but he's agood teacher and uses lots of real examples. I reccomend doing the homework by yourself if you want to do well on the midterms. He's pretty good.

Spend time on the problem sets and make sure you understand them...they arent too hard. Midterm is pretty easy, try to do well on that so you dont have as much pressure for the final, which was much harder

Levinson is a great lecturer.He even puts the class notes on powerpoint so you can follow them.I liked his jokes and his magnetic personality.Unfortunately,all econ classes apply this rather harsh curve.Levinson is the best option.(sidenote:the midterms were easy but the final-ouch, but itll be ok)

Great prof. keep up with ur work or ull b screwed on exams. I didnt do well on the midterms but read and did hw and got a high A on the final which was not so common so do your work cuz understanding each new topic depends on how well u learned the last topic. Looks not so hot but his personality

Levinson is a very interesting lecturer, but he tends to get off topic sometimes. He's very laid back, but he expects you to know your stuff when the time comes. He sometimes has trouble explaining complex topics in front of the class, but the sections clear a lot of stuff up. Good guy.

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Pretty good lecturer, but I wish he had done more problem examples with the class instead of going off on tangents. Tests are somewhat random, but they are not too hard. The final was highly lecture-based, which screwed me a bit as this was unexpected.

Great Professor. Really knows how to make econ accessible. Wonderful lectures enlighten you to the theory. Problem sets can be challenging. Be prepared to hone the math on your own as the discussion sections, well.... not so much. The TA's, bless their hearts are astonishingly horrible. I mean seriously, it's embarrassing.

Great lectures-very engaging and his stories/antecdotes to real life are awesome.

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Good lecturer, a little cocky but for good reason. Discussion sections are a waste of time, but pay attention in class (and take advantage of the econ tutors in ICC if you need it) and you'll be fine.

Tests are tough, but the class is based on bell curve. Nice guy, approachable professor. Enjoyed the lectures.

His lectures are fun and engaging. Though the tests can be challenging, they are by no means impossible. There are weekly online problem sets, which aren't bad but could be much easier if the TAs were half-decent.

Very interesting lectures. Econ is really hard in general but take him. he is brilliant and tries to be funny at times. key to success here it to go to recitations, actually do the homework and study your ass off for the first exam and the final. second exam he will drop. careful freshman: you are not as smart as you think you are after this class.

The one to take for micro, no question. Workload very manageable, grading fair. TAs suck, don't speak much English it appears, but I rarely went to the sections and still did fine in the class. Keeps class interesting for at least the first 15 mins. Puts old exams online as study guides, makes life way easier.

the best for micro. lectures are a bit confusing and he does little in class that resembles the homework, but the recitations help as long as you have a good TA. mine was excellent and he made review sheets that helped a lot. the econ dept tutoring was great too. do practice exams online before tests and keep up with the material and you will be ok

Hard to get good grades, but not because of him. Study a lot!!! Memorize the sample multiple question - they tend to be the same with slight differences. Also, do all the homeworks! It's not impossible to get an A.

Weekly online probelm sets aren't bad and the exams aren't too hard if you go to class and do the practice ones. He's very approachable -- answers emails quickly, holds extra office hours around exams, etc. Recitation's optional, but TAs are generally good and helpful. Levinson's the one to take this class with!

AWESOME teacher! Made me want to become an econ major.

Levinson is one of the easier professors for micro, but I didn't learn as much as I would have with a professor like Schwartz. Levinson's really nice and always willing to help, but this became a problem when he'd spend lots of time in class answering really dumb questions that weren't relevant. Presentation of the material was almost always clear.

Levinson was awesome. Made me want to be an econ major!

He is the best Economics professor at Georgetown. Definetely the most interesting and the best teacher. Kaneda certainly comes close, but Levinson can make economics fascinating like none other. In my experience as an econ major, economists generally cannot teach. Levinson is quite the exception.

Professor Levinson is excellent and engaging. That being said, it is a fairly difficult class. Problem sets are due each Monday and are challenging but you are allowed to work in groups. TAs and Levinson make themselves widely available for extra help and are really good about it. The only time a textbook is needed is maybe for some reinforcement.

Really clear and interesting. Loves his subject, makes interesting connections between economic principles and life. Econ as a subject requires a lot of work and doesn't have any grade inflation, but Levinson is who you want.

Excellent prof. Keeps lectures very interesting with real world examples--kept me awake in an 8:50am class which is unheard of for me. Tests aren't bad if you understand the homeworks and practice tests. He gives the TAs useful practice problems, which makes TA sessions much more helpful. Made me wish I had enough room to minor in Econ.

if you are scared about taking micro and want the best professor - choose levinson. i am terrible at econ and had trouble paying attention in class. just go to the TA sessions to go over practice problems, and you'll do well. don't bother buying the book - it really isn't necessary at all. the practice exams are very helpful too.

I took Microeconomics with Levinson, the course itself is relatively tough, but he provides interesting lectures that are interesting. During the time I was in his class we had the whole sub-prime/bad credit/toxic assets event and he incorporated all these events into his lectures, which I thought was great. Overall good professor.

This is the man to take Micro with.

Great prof. Explains things very clearly and relates everything to real world examples. He's also really funny in class and lectures are always interesting. Midterms and final are graded fairly, although if you struggle with econ you will have to work to do well. Best micro teacher by far, take him if you can.

A little bit overrated. His lectures are irrelevant and unnecessary for success in the class. Go to the TA sections (and e-mail your TA with any of your questions), go to the lectures when you have time/feel up for it, do your homework and take it seriously, review his practice exams several times before the midterms and final, and you'll do fine.

Practice exams are great, homework is annoying but not horrible. He is helpful and really nice one on one. TA's are not the best. Depending on how strong your class is, a 78% can be a 'B' or an 84% etc, the curve varies each semester so it's hard to say how "easy" the class is.

Levinson's class was like eating cake. so clear, funny, awesome guy. Slightly intimidating in office hours but overall very helpful. exams are fair. if you're taking econ because it's required and hate the subject, take him, he'll make the class fun. That said, if you love econ and might major, take him too.

Lectures are helpful, but I never read the book. Go to the TA sections because they give you worksheets that have problems used almost verbatum on the midterms. Pretty easy class, he tries to make the material clear. The curve rocks, it bumped my B+ up to an A. Funny guy, enjoys teaching. Definitely a good choice

Great guy...too bad he teaches econ. The class itself was tolerable. He has a good teaching style and manages to keep things interesting and relevant. HOWEVER, his tests are ridiculous. The practice tests are your best chance, but nothing on the tests is from the book...all class notes. Pay attention to his tangents...they'll be on there.

One of the best professors at Georgetown. Hard class with very challenging tests, but he's amazing. So clear and effective in lecture, really funny, and cares so much about the subject. He relates econ to current policy without bias, and has a great perspective on why it's useful to know a little something about economics. Awesome guy.

He has a sense of humor, isn't overly poliical... and I thought he was hot. Anyways, I never once went to discussion and got an A- (did't do well on final; multiple choice Qs are the most difficult, IMO.). Read textbook, go to class, review past exams, do HW on your own before seeking help, etc. and you will be fine.

Agree with the comment below"Read textbook, go to class, review past exams, do HW on your own before seeking help, etc." and plus go to recitations, since the TAs are of great help in understanding difficult concepts and homework. Easy A class as long as you put efforts into it and be careful doing the actual exams.

A very interesting lecturer, and seems like a great guy. However, he seems to focus on big picture stuff while the tests are a lot more detailed. Tests are very difficult, so go to recitations and go over past tests. If you're prepared to put in the extra work, he's a great lecturer to have.

Levinson is awesome for Micro. Dry sense of humor keeps class interesting, and applies everything you learn to current events (e.g., income inequality, health care reform, gas prices, cap and trade). One HW assignment per week, and posts prac. tests online before tests (2 midterms, one final).

Funny and engaging, but moves through some abstract concepts quite quickly. Applies economics to every day life, some of his lectures were absolutely fascinating. Study for the midterms.

amazing lecturer. classes are very interesting, clear, and sometimes they're actually fun. definitely recommend him especially if this is your first time taking econ.

Does a great job of explaining material that gets difficult. The lectures were informative and relatively interesting and with a good TA this is a great class. Not too difficult, but you've got to study/ show up. Don't get the textbook- you won't open it.

Awesome professor for econ. He made our 300-person lectures feel like smaller classrooms because he would take questions and create discussions just like any other teacher. Very interesting applications to world events and politics (mostly unbiased too!). Fairly easy as long as you pay attention in class. Recitations optional. Highly recommended!

Highly, highly recommend! Prior to this class I had no interest in econ and now I want it to be my major! Levinson is overwhelmingly intelligent and you will learn a ton. Not an easy class though.

Levinson usually kept class interesting with examples of economics in the news and problems that helped clarify topics. There are 2 midterms and a final, and he will drop one of the midterm grades if you did poorly, which is nice. If you go to class, do the aplias and do the practice exams before you take the midterms and final, you should do fine

Overall a solid lecturer with lots of current events along with material. Attend the lectures, do the homework and check with a group, and do the practice exams. If you miss a lecture, the recitation is helpful, but never mandatory.

Not easy but doable-2 midterms, final, weekly online hw, & iClicker ?s. The lectures help more with concepts than actual problems. Do not skip lectures & do not sleep during them tho, you'll be lost. Rely on reading textbook, aplia hw, practice exams to prepare for tests. Curve helpful: A was 92-100,A- 85-92, B+ 78-85, B 72-78, etc. (approximately)

Arik is a legend. His class is tough if you're not super into econ. I still don't really understand it but I feel like he did his best in the massive class. TA's are your main help resource.

Arik is the econ master. He makes it relevant by always starting with econ in the news, and totally picks apart politics in terms of econ. Empowers you to think about your world with much more intelligence. Challenging but if you're half decent you'll get the B+/A-. I've seen a 79 become a B+ so don't freak out.

difficult. large class, kind of anonymous, need a really good TA

Fairly easy if you go to lectures and to discussion sections. Do the practice midterms and finals. The book is not helpful at all.

Levinson is the best deal that you can get for an intro Econ professor. He is funny and extremely clear and works with a 300 person lecture in the best way possible.

Probably the best econ professor at Georgetown. Class would be better if he didn't drop the lowest exam score. He is always willing to help those who ask. Very difficult to get an A in the class, but unlike many other professors here does not wear his politics on his sleeve, and tries to be fair. Getting a B is very easy, although not impressive

Microeconomics: very good lecture professor. Clear and engaging speaker, keeps it light. Good at explaining concepts (for someone who's never taken econ before). Fair midterms (good curve) and light homework, but you need to show up to understand the concepts. However, hard to get help if you're really struggling simply due to size of class.

Fantastic Professor. Made a gigantic lecture class interesting and engaging. He puts all of the lectures with his notes online as well as past exams for practice, which were extremely helpful. Workload is average, with most assignments online. TA's are normally good. Exams are fair, though somewhat tricky, do the practice tests and attend lectures.

Funny guy who knows his stuff. Really cannot ask for more from an intro to econ professor. Exams are fairly consistent with weekly homework (which is also not bad).

Very good professor for a large lecture. Class is just hard my nature. Recommend.

Levinson is a great professor teaching a very hard course. Always makes class interesting by connecting concepts to current issues. The class is difficult by nature but Levinson does a good job of explaining things clearly.

Levinson is a pretty funny guy and does a great job handling a 300+ person lecture. Exams closely resemble the practice tests he posts online. Homework wasn't too bad (1 problem set a week). Don't worry about buying the textbook, because it's not really useful. He's also really helpful if you go to office hours. Definitely take him.

Makes the most out of a 300 person lecture. TAs are very helpful with addressing specific problems. Also, there are some minor details in the textbooks that do show up on midterms/finals from time to time. If you do all the homework, recitations, and seek help when needed, you will do well. It's not that difficult of a class.

Pretty solid lecturer, explains concepts fairly clearly. Textbook was pretty useless if you go to lecture and pay attention. I had a good TA (martino) who was quite helpful. Exams tended to a little harder than the practice ones he posted. The plus-five points were nice, but at the end of the semester you'll need 95%+ for an A.

A good lecturer and his class isn't too hard. His grading system is pretty nice too: you drop one of two midterms if you get a bad grade (but your final counts more). The workload on a weekly basis is one homework online which is quite easy to do. I recommend this class.

Fantastic lecturer. Clearly knows his stuff and keeps class interesting. The grade all depends on how well the class does, thus making it harder for some and easier for others. Getting an A- is doable, getting an A takes a certain type of student particularly good at econ.

Had an A in the class all up until the final exam which he changed the format for (made it all multiple choice, which killed me). Otherwise a clear lecturer. I regret buying a textbook as I probably opened mine once.

Professor does great job considering it's a 300 person lecture. Homework isn't too difficult to manage, getting A difficult. The Final being multiple choice isn't actually a good thing. Class gets progressively harder. Still very good class to take if you need to take a large econ lecture. Textbook isn't necessary for class at all, didn't open once

Was a good macro professor who made a 300 person lecture fairly interesting. I liked how he connected the concepts we were learning with events in the news. Make sure you look over old practice exams before the test, he often includes the same problems. Don't buy the textbook!

He did a great job for such a huge lecture. He really does make an effort to be funny and relatable, and he puts everything online too in case you miss things. He also puts up old tests as practice, which is super helpful. Don't expect to get an easy A though, as you need a 95%+, but that's the econ dept's rule, not his.

He makes it not too boring and he can be funny. Work decently hard and get an A and it's insanely rewarding. It's not crazy hard because he gives you an index card for notes for test and posts previous year tests that are all very similiar with a few new tricks. Opened textbook only night before tests. Do homework with friends.

excellent econ professor. great lecturer and makes the material, interesting, engaging, relevant, and enjoyable. i really liked econ with him last semester, and miss it this semester. good at explaining and class isnt too hard, if you study for the midterms and final, also drops lowest midterm if needed which is nice, and posts all material online.

Engaging lecturer even with a 300+ class. Tests are fair and balanced. Go to lecture and do the problem sets and you'll end up riding the curve to the top.

Literally never need to show up for lectures, only 2 tests all year (which you can bring a cheat sheet onto) and homework only due on sunday nights. Really easy to get a good grade if you try

Levinson was one of my favorite professors this semester. The lectures were interesting and he makes it easy to get an A if you come to class and pay attention.

Levinson is extraordinarily knowledgeable and does a great job of tying it to the real world. Unfortunately, his lectures are all on theory while the assignments are all on practice. His lectures do not particularly help beyond peaking interest. 2 midterm exams and a final, all of which are not extraordinarily difficult.

Professor Levinson has a great personality and presence in lectures. He makes the lecture engaging and interesting. The problem sets (due weekly) can sometimes be tricky but if you go over them with others then you're usually fine. Tests are ok, nothing too bad although sometimes he throws curve balls. Doing the reading isn't necessary for class.

Great sense of humor. And, oh yea, pretty good Econ teacher, too.

Levinson is a great guy, and his sense of humor makes the otherwise boring subject material rather enjoyable. Midterms and final are kind of hard, but alot of the questions are recycled from the practice ones he gives you, so just memorize them. Attendance isn't mandatory, but there are clicker questions occasionally that count for 1% of your grade

Professor Levinson's grading system saved my freshman fall GPA. He's a saint. Great lecturer and great guy to chat with in office hours. For a massive lecture class (320 students in section), Levinson keeps attention and conveys all information in an easy to understand way. Tablet use and Piazza use were great. Thanks Prof!

His lectures were alright. He tries to use real-life examples and funny videos to break up the material. If you don't like your TA, switch to a better one. There are plenty of opportunities to get your questions answered: review sessions, TA office hours, etc. Grading is curved. The midterms were fine, final was difficult.

He is the best professor that I have ever had! Levinson was an inspiration. His lectures were fascinating and his tests were fair. He is the reason that I am an econ major. Plus he is so funny! Just an amazing experience.

Levinson made Microeconomics enjoyable and worthwhile. This is an essential class to take at Georgetown. The midterms were easy while the final was difficult. The grading is curved, which saved my life and gave me an A-.

Tests are hard, but the curve is there for you and he drops a midterm. Put in some effort in all of the problem sets. Experiments are fun, and he has a sense of humor. Sometimes lecture content homework textbook so you ask a TA or tutor, but sometimes they don't know :( Group studying is helpful. If you tried your best, you'll get an A or B.

Levinson handles lectures extremely well. Even with such a large class, he keeps the lectures from getting extremely boring. There are also many TAs and free tutor sessions for micro that make it easy to find help.

He'd be an excellent teacher if only he was more clear in lectures. He does make an effort to make lectures interesting, but he ends up complicating simple concepts. Piazza is a life saver. You have a problem set (on average 15 questions) due every week. Two midterms and a final. He will drop a midterm grade if it helps boost your grade.

Good professor, although microeconomics is a bit of a dry subject. Grading system is really simple--2 midterms, 1 final, 2 online "experiments" for participation, and weekly problem sets. TA office hours are really helpful for problem sets. Lectures are pretty clear, and he breaks them up with funny videos and such. Thumbs up.

Levinson is a great lecturer. As a new freshman, coming into a giant lecture can be a little overwhelming but Levinson teaches well. He provides a great syllabus, good TAs, fair hw assignments and plenty of practice material. Take him for Micro.

Econ 001 has alot of people in it. The work load isn't too heavy. Midterms were easy. Finals were hard but if you tried the whole time, its not hard to do well.

TAKE HIM.

It's a very challenging class. A lot of theory.

I really liked Professor Levinson. He's always willing to help you out, answer questions in lecture, or slow down if he's moving too quickly. I hardly used the textbook at all, but the lectures were super helpful. Problem sets are good for giving you an idea of what you should be focusing on, but it's definitely a tough class.

This was honestly the hardest class I've taken at Georgetown. Levinson tries his best to explain things. However, more than often, he overcomplicates concepts. Textbook is useless.

He's clearly really smart and is very nice and available outside of class. The concepts are interesting but attending recitation is the only way you can learn the math necessary for exam problems. My main issue is that the tests have no partial credit so if you make a small math mistake you lose full credit. Don't bother buying the textbook.

Levinson is a great professor, but is not the best at explaining concepts. However, he is more than willing to clarify any point he covers in class, and encourages questions. Go to office hours! The textbook is vital, especially the first 5 or 6 chapters. Reading diligently is the key to getting an A in this class, period--it will save your grade.

Professor Levinson makes economics applicable but gets the important concepts of Intermediate Micro across. Tests are a big reflection of problem sets so DO HW and it totally depends on your TA as to how much you understand the material. Econ curve is generous and Professor Levinson and TAs help a lot in recitation and office hours.

Considering the difficult of intermediate micro, Levinson does an amazing job at ensuring you understand the intuition behind the concepts. That being said, the intuition is not so helpful when it comes to actually doing math needed for tests. The key to this class is going to the recitation with the best TA. Tests are fair if you put in the effort

Levinson is a great choice for Micro Econ. Not an incredible teacher but makes the topic understandable. If you want a good grade you have to put in the effort yourself. Despite this I would take his lecture again.

Good dude. Lectures are solid, and he's also a pretty funny guy.

Clear lecturer but nothing amazing. 2 midterms and a final, they're similar to the practice ones he posts. Recitation is optional. I thought the class was pretty easy but I had some econ coming in, grading on a curve which will help not hurt your grade.

Difficult class with hard tests, but he's a great teacher and it's totally worth it.

Professor Levinson is probably the best professor at teaching in the Econ department. His TA's were good and that helped a ton for the problem sets. The problem sets prepare you well for the exams, but at the same time the tests will always be challenging to separate the best students. Definitely take him rather than other professors.

For the class size, Levinson is engaging and a true professional. If you're interested in Econ, you will appreciate his real-world examples even if you'll be frustrated that they don't help with the actual class content at times.

Levinson's very knowledgeable about econ and explains everything well but really fast. At times it can be difficult to keep up, but I think the tests are relatively fair. Can also be really funny

Levinson is very knowledgeable and teaches the subject well but it can be hard keeping up. Going to recitations isn't necessary, but I would very much recommend it. The extra practice is really helpful.

Levinson is pretty good at what he teaches, but he sometimes expects you to know the intuitive nature of econ after explaining just the baseline. Difficult professor but helpful. Funny guy. Recitations recommended. Fair grader overall, as he drops your lowest test grade.

Super cool guy that made economics a lot more interesting. Sometimes expects students to know as much as he does because he'll go over new material fast and not explain it thoroughly. Practice problems on Aplia due every Sunday night. 2 midterms with lowest one dropped and a final. Curve helps a lot.

Arik made econ digestible, which was good for a first time econ student. the tests were almost identical to homework and lectures, not a lot of curveballs with him.

The class was generally fairly straightforward and the exams closely reflected the practice exams and homework problems. The second midterm deviated a bit, but he curved the score to make up for that difference. Highly recommend him for Principles!

Arik presents interesting lectures with many case studies that impart real life knowledge. He assigns weekly homeworks that count for 10% and are an easy grade booster (you can collaborate). You do have to put in outside work, though, and the TA recitations are really helpful in making sense of the material. The whole class is on a curve.

Levinson is a solid pick for intro Econ. He's not going to change your life or anything but he does his best. The class has at least 300 kids in it, so he conveys the information as well as possible given the circumstances. Taking notes in the lectures (even if it's boring) helps a lot. The curve is a lifesaver. He gives old exams for practice.

Show up to class, definitely covers more then what's just in the textbook. Very knowledgeable about the subject, helped advise Obama. Sometimes lectures go on for a bit too long, but its the best he can do in a class of 300.

Arik's an amazing professor! First course in econ and he made the concepts easy to understand. Don't get the textbook if you're going to show up to class. The midterms were harder than the practice, but you'll get a better grasp later in the semester. Ignore the bad reviews about the math difficulty, it's just basic algebra and geometry.

Arik Levinson was a pretty solid choice for Microeconomics. Lecture material is interesting, though sometimes he was pretty confusing and he gets sidetracked sometimes with random videos. He's funny too. Tests weren't too bad, as long as you take the practice exams and look over the problem sets. He reuses a TON of problems.

Clearly a brilliant guy. His resume is impressive, and his teaching skills are not bad. More often than not he is engaging and conveys a topic well, but students may find themselves supplementing their own knowledge for midterms and finals. As long as you listen, stay awake, attend recitations, and take notes you will succeed.

Most of your grade depends on the midterms and finals, so attendance isn't mandatory (although recommended if you have no econ background and need to learn the topics). Levinson is a solid lecturer, especially for micro. He teaches the concepts in a way that is easy to understand, but most of the tests are just based on practice problems/past exams

Professor Levinson is brilliant and an entertaining lecturing. He is an ECON expert and you should take his class if you get the chance. The weekly homeworks and tests aren't terrible.

Arik is truly one of the Econ department's very best at Georgetown. Unlike many other, it's clear that he's actually passionate about what he teaches—particularly environmental/applied micro stuff. He's always available to give extra help. Exams don't have partial credit and can be somewhat tricky but if you study he makes the material manageable.

Prof Levinson really knows what he is teaching- his lectures are very clear and comprehensive, but intermediate micro in itself is a difficult class. He is one of the better intermediate micro teachers and listens to his students' feedback. Groupwork for homework, 2 midterms, and final: really difficult material.

I really enjoyed this class. Professor Levinson taught the material well but reading the textbook was also helpful. He gave practice exams and the problem sets were graded on completion and in groups. Two exams and a final which were mainly difficult because there was no partial credit but the curve helps.

Attendance isn't mandatory and lectures are posted online but make sure to attend or watch lectures if you want to do well. Lectures are interesting and tests are hard but fair. The professor is very willing to answer questions so make sure to ask or go to recitation if you are lost.

A rare Econ professor who doesn't bore you to sleep in lecture. Nice guy, willing to help, but the class itself is very hard. Not much work week to week (problem sets in groups, graded on completion) but be prepared to study hard for exams. If it helps your grade, he'll drop one midterm and count the remaining midterm and final more.

Take him for intermediate micro. He isn't a great lecturer, nor does he explain things that great all the time, but he records and posts the lectures and follows closely with the textbook so you can learn yourself easily. He drops 1 of the 2 midterms if it helps your grade which is great. He did accuse me of cheating though but everything else good