very good teacher

Great teacher, nice understanding guy

hes a really good teacher, helps out and lots of extra credit

great guy, one of the better micro techers, lots of xtra credit!!

Bruce is the boy! take him, not too bad.

great professor, better than most econ profs.

Fun class, lots of extra credit. Nice guy.

GREAT GUY, X-Tra Credit, killer final...go to class and seek out help

I'm a history guy, but he made me love ECON - very funny

Nice guy, lots of extra credit and not a lot of work outside the classroom, just go to class.

Such a great guy. It's hard to find a good econ teacher, but he made it relatively easy to understand the material and was always willing to help out. Funny and good personality too. Don't take any other econ teacher.

He's such a nice and understand guy, however his class is a BEAST! It's SO hard and the final was the hardest test I've ever taken since I've been in college!

He is a nice, laid-back guy, but he is a sloooow grader and his expectations are sometimes unclear.

Really nice guy, kinda goofy. First three tests arent bad, FINAL IS SOOO HARD! But hes a great teacher and makes it easy to understand.

Don't follow him in class unless you read beforehand

awesome guy and teacher... class is alittle boring...but he is more than willing to help students. He really wants his students to do well.

hes an awesome teacher but the subject is so boring

Good teacher. Doesn't count attendance, posts evrything on blackboard.

He's experienced in consulting and is helpful in pointing you in the right direction. However, he's not 100% clear as to how he'll grade a paper or what he expects to see in it. That's the field, though. It's the closest thing to real life work in

Very nice guy and really concerned about his students and can relate to you very well. Explains well and its easy to pull out a B+ if you do the assignments. Being such a rad guy, I wish I could take other ECON classes from the stud.

Excellent Class all the way around. He listens to the students' input and teaches very precisely. Always willing to explain stuff multiple times and the class is challenging yet rewarding. Best econ teacher I've found at JMU

Some of the stuff is confusing, but he's pretty good at teaching it. I'd recommend him. There's like 8 assignments (either in class or hw) the lowest one is dropped. And like 4 tests.

Brunton is a good professor, really nice guy, but his monotone voice will put you to sleep in his class. Tests aren't that bad, teaches the material well.

Professor brunton is a good professor and teaches the material well. He will put you to sleep at times but its econ so any professor will put you to sleep. Test are kind of hard but you should read and take notes when is talking. Athletes class

Awesome professor!

Very boring class made interesting by a fun, great teacher!!!

Nice guy-easy class. Tests based on notes. Always gives study guides. Go to class and you'll do well. He's a good teacher and I'm recommending him to everyone. Not too boring and some class assignements are extra credit.

Sexy and Nice.

Interesting class... a lot of reading. Very nice man.

Professor Brunton is a nice guy. Tests are fairly difficult, but that is expected in any micro class. Can be boring, but the small assignments and extra credit will really help out.

This course is thought provoking and Dr.B knows how to explain complex theory and models, I would recommend him as and advisor and one of the standout in the dept. Ask a question and you'll get the knowledge. Great Class and Prof.

Hottest econ professor alive... I can't wait to take another class from him!!

TAKE HIM!!! I took him for repeat forgive for econ 201 and got a B without too much effort. The econ profs such at jmu except for brunton!

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Even though I really hate ECON, I have learned more in his class than any other one. Tests are hard in my opinion but homework and in-class assignments really help your grade. If you really want to understand ECON I recommend taking this class!

Bruce is awesome. He makes this class very fair and possible to pull off a B. He makes it interesting and offers extra credit if you go to class. 8 assignments help pull up your grade and are not that hard. He is the best ECON professor at JMU. Gives options on his test of what you can answer. Funny guys, relates well with his students. Enough said

Great guy, REALLY interested in what he does. Went to office a bunch of times and he is just interesting to listen too. Really study for the tests though cause they can be tricky, but he gives you a detailed study guide way before hand, so no excuses!

Very nice guy! Tests are very long and are hard to finish on time. Sometimes is unclear when teaching.. he tends to mumble. Overall, he's a good professor but his tests are kind of hard and his other assignments are only worth 8 points. Go to class because he has in class assignments and extra credit.

Tests are very hard even with study guide. Nice guy and gives good extra credit but goes over material too quickly

Really nice guy. Tests are hard, avg are usually in the high 60's to low 70's. 3 tests and a final. Gives you extra credit and study sheets for the test. No real homework, a lot of group assignments. Take him if you can, he's one of the best econ teachers at JMU, I'm taking this class without ever taking macro and I have a B avg.

Probably the Best Econ Prof. @COB. Tests are extremely hard and never curve his tests. Doesn't offer a lot xtra credits. He's willing to help u if u don't understand sth. Tell some funny stories about his kids sometimes in class. Not easy to get B or above, but you might want to take him.

Hands down THE BEST econ professor at JMU.. I've learned more from him than any other econ class I've taken at JMU... Brunton is funny, nice and most importantly he knows how to teach econ.. Test are by all means not easy, but he is extremely helpfull and will make you understand it .. Just come to class.

Very interesting subject, but I thought he was a little boring at times. Explains things well, expectations are clear, and tests are fair.

Very nice guy, pretty good at explaining but Economics isn't the easiest thing in the world to learn either. Fair amount of extra credit. Attendance isn't mandatory but it's good to go so you can get any notes, extra credit, or assignments.

The best econ professor at JMU!!! Very kind and understanding, explains things really well, gives easy assignments and some extra credit. A very cool guy.

Brunton is a good teacher. He tries his best to answer questions during class but he is the most helpful during his office hours. Avgs for tests: 1)72 2)68 3)77 Final: 71... most of the tests are difficult but fair... Plenty of opportunities to get extra credit to boost final grade about 4%... going to class is a must

Take him! He has a great teaching style that makes class go by quickly, with lots of activities and examples. He also gives a few opportunities for extra credit throughout the semester. Attendance isn't mandatory but you get a lot out of the lectures and can avoid reading if you go, plus get extra credit for assignments some days.

i really like him, but the class is hard! he gives great review sheets before tests but they are still impossible. i'm killing myself to get a C. econ is just hard, but he does his best to teach it in simple real life examples. i would take him if you want to learn, not worry about getting an A.

subject is tricky, but he is good at rewording things when he explains. go to class to get bonus points, but not mandatory. pay attention and follow his study guides should make for an easy A. my friend used the book a lot, i didnt but we both got an A. Nice guy. good prof to have

I had never taken an econ class before and was worried about the difficulty, but Brunton is an awesome professor! He explains everything very well and uses lots of examples, always asks if anyone has any questions. If you read along and go to class, you should be fine. He gives lots of extra credit.

Brunton is a very good professor imo. No homework, in-class activities usually every Friday. Tests are somewhat difficult but the class is generally difficult. Study for the tests (from the in-class activities) and it shouldn't be hard to achieve a "B".

He is a great teacher. I would definately reccomend him. He is interesting and makes it easy to understand the concepts. The subject is not easy, but he gives lots of extra credit. I have an A in the class

He gives Extra credit almost every friday. Group work at least once a week, he takes the highest five grades from the group work. And study guides from the test. The textbook clarifies but Bruce is so willing to help and he really wants students to do well. I hate ECON and had to drop MACRO, but he helped me pass MICRO with a B.

He's a good teacher and a really nice guy but this class is SOOOOO boring. the material isn't too hard, and he gives a pretty good study guide before all the tests. 8 assignments throughout the semester: top 5 count and 6th is extra credit. plus he gives lots more extra credit. overall, not bad.

Best teacher you can get for micro econ, plenty of extra credit chances, only 8 in class assignments which 5 count and 6 is Extra credit. Study guide for every test which are multiple choice and then the option of doing more multiple choice or open ended questions. Take this guy

Good guy, you have to read the textbook outside class to preform well on tests. He uses graphs and information directly from the textbook in class so if you depend on him then it will be more difficult than you need to

Micro is going to be hard no matter what. Brunton explains everything clearly, though. Allows you to miss two assignments or to drop your two lowest. Tests are hard, but if you study, you can get A's. Read the book. I reccommend him for micro!

Brunton is amazing, he's really clear with his examples,very funny and a really nice guy, and really helpful. Tests are pretty hard, but if you study, come to class and do examples from the book its okay. Definitely take his class!

Brunton is a really good teacher. Material is pretty straight forward. Tests are pretty hard but if you take advantage of review sessions and study you can do very well in the class. Gives lots of extra credit and does in class assignments on friday so that you can better understand the material. Definitely take Brunton.

love him love him love him! nice professor! gives a lot of extra credits! an easy A! the in-class-assignments are really helpful! no homeworks! easy exams!

Go to class in order to do the assignments and possible extra-credit. Micro is not that hard, try to get the logic behind the graphs and you will be fine. Textbook is very helpful

365 is a complex class. Tons of reading and tests are pretty tough. Bruce makes it bearable, though. He's the man.

Econ is a difficult subject regardless, but he's one of the best micro professors. His tests are a little on the harder side but he does a good job at teaching the material. Highly recommend him!

Great guy! Took him this summer. I did not read the textbook at all and got an A. Easy if you have a business/econ background. Tests are conceptually word for word based on what he says and notes he gives. Also his powerpoints are great if you have trouble with his lectures. Definitely consider taking him if you have a choice.

Brunton is a fantastic teacher! His notes are super clear and he explains everything in a way that makes it simple to understand. He has 3 tests that are very difficult and a final exam. Study guides are very helpful but require hours of studying. I had to use textbook a lot. Overall a great teacher and can be pretty funny!

Bruce is the man. Curves the class a lot at the end and his in class assignments are really easy. Lectures are a bit boring but if you are a hard worker you'll get an A; with little work you get a B at minimum. Tests are very fair

i loved him! he's really sweet and funny. genuinely wants you to succeed. if you go to his office hours, he will help you out a lot! economics is hard for me and if i did well on the final, i will end up with an A in the class. DO THE ASSIGNMENTS AND COME TO CLASS TO GET EXTRA CREDIT!!

Good guy, the test are pretty hard so study for them. Also if you get the MyLab with you text book use it! He takes question directly from it for quizzes.

Great teacher and a good guy

Great professor and class if you have some econ background. Lectures are pretty vague but go to class especially on worksheet days. I highly suggest getting MyEconLab with the textbook for online practice tests. His tests are mostly application which is what I personally struggled with with no background. Overall, nice guy and was very helpful.

Came into this class with no interest/background in econ, barely ever read, and got an A. Just pay attention to lectures and ask questions after class if you are confused. His tests have options, so he allows you to answer the type of questions that best allow you to demonstrate your learning. Best professor I've ever had.

He's a really nice guy. His lectures aren't always that clear, but he really helps at office hours. Your grade is 4 tests and several in-class group assignments. The tests are really hard, but then again, economics in general is hard. He gives out a fair amount of extra credit, though. I'd recommend him.

Not as hard as they say. You just have to actually do the work and keep up. You will learn more in this class than others. Also, he doesn't put up with excuses and doesn't listen to fast-talking, which I personally liked. Good professor.

overall great guy who wants you to do well. knows how to relate everything to make it easier to understand. Tests are challenging and since four of them including the final are 90% of your grade, failing one can hurt you bad.

Brunton or "Bruceeee" is an awesome person. Very caring and funny and nerdy, but worth taking! Econ 365 is interesting and he is very enthusiastic. A lot of reading, but you learn a lot. Tests are difficult, but if you put in the effort and read you will do great! I love Bruce.

This is my favorite professor at JMU. He may sound a bit monotone, but he is really easy to understand. He is the most knowledgeable microeconomics professor ever. Will use analogies to help you understand the subject. Also uses group work and has pop quizzes. A+ 5 star professor

Econ is going to be pretty hard no matter the professor. Brunton tries his best to make it a little less stressful. Study guides for EVERY test, including the final. The final was NOT cumulative. Probably one of the easiest micro professors! Strongly recommend!

He 's a nice professor and is willing to help . But trust me , if you are NOT Business major , this class will be a challenge for you . I read everything he required and studied for hours each week . SERIOUSLY , don't take this class or you will regret . I have A in math and pretty much B in every subject but this grade shrinks my GPA

Dr. Brunton is a very good professor. I had him for Micro and got an A. I did study hard and read before class but if you're not willing to work for it you won't get it. ECON is not an easy subject but he is good at teaching and available to talk to during office hours. Study guides are very useful! Do all of them and you'll be fine.

micro is a hard class, regardless of who you get. Brunton, i thought, explained every so clearly and I thought i always knew the information so well. BUT HIS TESTS ARE ACTUALLY IMPOSSIBLE. they are terribly worded. take someone else before you take him, but he's not 100 terrible. i got a terrible grade, and i got an A in macro.

ECON is a struggle for me, but Dr. Brunton couldn't have been a better professor. Even though I didn't like the class because of the material, he was super nice and casual, and explained things pretty well. He's awesome.

Economic History was a great class. 3 Tests and and 3 papers. Expect to do a LOT of reading. Brunton provides a study guide and puts his notes on Canvas. Great professor and very helpful at teaching such an expansive topic.

Microecon is hard to begin with, but Brunton did a pretty good job of explaining most concepts. There's group work every week (graded) and the exams are extremely hard (both MC and short answers). Online HW is assigned every other week and reading the textbook would be helpful in grasping these difficult concepts.

This professor is so sweet and he's a great professor. He knows how to teach and how to get the students to understand what he's taught. You are assigned to a group at the beginning of the semester and you will work with them on assignments throughout. The assignments aren't that hard, and the tests are a little difficult but not too challenging.

Bruntons class was challenging and time consuming. Make sure you get the textbook and read/take notes before coming to class, especially before an assignment. His tests are hard but if you do practice problems on myeconlab it will help a lot. Talk to him if you have any questions, he definitely wants all of his students to do well

A solid professor for Micro. Was a little dry with the lectures but gives you assignments the mimic test questions and a study guide of exactly whats on the test. Not an easy class but gives you the tools to do well. He also explains concepts well.

Great professor for micro, explains material very well. Not an easy class, so he still is difficult but gives group assignments and some extra credit. Go to review sessions for tests.

Professor is solid professor. I would highly recommend going to class, even though attendance isn't mandatory. He gives examples during class that are very similar to problems on tests. Test are 30Q multiple choice with an option to do a short answer or 10 more multiple choice. Def use the online study material, bc ALOT it is used on the tests!!

Bruce is very fair. His lectures may only be seen as a supplement to the textbook readings. If you don't read or you don't come to class, YOU WILL FAIL. Go to all the PASS sessions because they look exactly like the exam. Do all the practice problems online before taking the quiz because they are pretty much the same with different numbers.