He's a Harvard grad who expects a lot but he's funny and knows what he's talking about. His hair: hahaha, you'll see.

not a bad professor. Actually made economics understandable and even interesting. Not an easy 'A' but not impossible either

Good teacher. Knows what he is talking about, class is pretty fun. If you don't know what you're doing you will have to work for your grade. He grades very fairly and on a curve!

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He is an awesome teacher. He made economics fun and interesting. I highly recommend him, especially over Professor Incencio, the other econ professor. Note: He has great feathered hair, heh

Took Econ202 over the second summer session for the first time, did good even though I was half asleep many mornings. Class wasn't hard if you did your work. His high raspy voice annoyed me and his hair.... anyways not a bad teacher, definately recommended and better than Inocencio.

One of the best classes I have ever taken, way better than at the 4yr school I attended.

Have taken Economics with him the past 2 semesters. He is an amazing teacher, very passionate about his work. It is not a easy A, but if you work hard you will do great. He is always there for Help!!!

Very good teacher. Makes economics interesting. Hard to get an A though.

I admired the way he is always confortable teaching his subject.Best economic teacher in Germantown.You earn your grade in his class.No easy"A".If you work hard and you deserve an "A" he will easily gives it to you.

The best professor ever!

I thought he was a very good teacher, he was very thorough when it came to explaining graphs and stuff. His book is also very helpful for his tests and in life. I got an A in both his classes and would recommend him for anyone who is willing to listen in class, that's all it took to know everything for the tests

Good teacher. If you show up and study all the material the class isn't too bad. It's boring, but not impossible.

Dedicated and enthusiastic. Not easy, but not too hard.

VERY GOOD TEACHER. LEARN ALOT IN HIS CLASS. YOU NEED TO READ HIS BOOK AND TAKE NOTES IN ORDER TO PASS AND DO WELL IN HIS QUIZES.

He is a great professor, I am now a student at the university of Maryland. He is the one who mad me want to major in economics. He isnt the easiest but he knows what he is talking about...he gave up a very high paying job with the government to teach at MC b/c that was what he really wanted to do. Very good guy

Excellent professor!!! As long as you understand his lecture in class, you'll do fine. He is treamely educated and smart. Graduated from Harvard!! I would definitely recommend anyone to take his class!

if you go to class and take notes, then study them before the test you don't need to read the book. he explains everything very well. and curves like crazy!

Take his course. He is very dedicated. Shows how econ applies to everything. Read his book. It is excellent.

Great Professor. Outstanding class.

he's a good teacher. you'll get a good grade if you pay attention on his lecture and come to class regularly.

Excellent professor. Very approachable, and really cares about teaching. His book is really nice too. Explains things a lot clearer and more concise than the textbook, which helps.

He is amazing!!! Great teacher! He knows everything thing about Econ. My interest in Econ. began with his ECON 201 class. Go to class everyday or else you will miss a lot. Do the assigned reading it will help on the tests.

Great guy! If you attend every class and pay attention on his lecture you will do great. Exams are relatively easy if you understand the concepts. He is very clear in explaining and is always available and willing to help out.

I was in his online class there were a few classes on campus and it was great. He really made it interesting by helping you to understand how economics affects your life and how to use it in your life. I loved it! Great teacher always willing to help you.

This guy is incredible, at the beginning of the semester he tells the class that the objective is to make you "think like an economist" and he will do just that. His class/ His teaching has changed the way I think about almost everything in life. Tests can be tough, but you will take home from this course.

Very good teacher and willing to help. Not an easy A, but gives good examples and not real hard tests. Highly recommended.

He is awesome, if you honestly pay attention, you should have no problem getting an A on every test. Miniquizes every friday. They're easy. His tests are not hard if you read over your notes & read his little book. I took EC202 got a B, and EC201 got an A.. He truly is an amazing professor, and I would advise everyone to take him. He also curves!!!

Took it over summer II. His EC202 is harder then EC201, only because there are more concepts to understand. But if you really pay attention and listen to what he says go home and review your notes and read your assignments... if you get anything below a B... you might as well quit and work at the Burger King across the school... He is great!

He is very organized and knows what he is talking about. He made economics an interesting subject. He always asks questions to students before he explains the concepts. If you're a good listener, you won't need the book because he always gives real life examples. I highly recommend him if you want to succeed.

great teacher, makes econ interesting. Hated his group assignments and silly econ games, especially if you get all slackers in your group, but he still grades fairly :-) Tests are MC/narrative mix. If you take notes, study the book, participate in class, and do the work he assigns, you will do well. gk

Loves teaching and it shows. He is also a true capitalist and likely to disagree with any other form of economics. Although... it is never clear where he stands politically, and that's how it should be. Nevertheless, his teaching style & methods leave a lasting positive impression. Earning an A is not easy but feels great b/c you worked for it. gk

He is very good teacher, who is always willing to help out his students and always making great connections to real world examples that you could relate too. He is the one who open my interest into Economic!!!

Very dedicated professor. Not too hard; not too easy. Makes econ interesting. Read his book it is great!

The class was great.... I learned much more than I ever thought possible... Econ is very cool and it makes you think....and Prof. M makes it understandable and clear.... do the work as listed and you will do great... He really pushes you to critically think... and his tests reflect this... In all it was a great class.

Prof. Madariaga is all for students. He is terrific professor.

Really hard prof... I'm a 4.0 sophomore student and I struggled to get an A. His tests are really really tricky, especially the multiple choice. Go to class, listen to everything, take excellent notes, and read the little book a zillion times. Work your ass off in this class, don't take it lightly!

Excellent prof. Makes you think. Not an easy A but fair grader. Makes Econ interesting. Read his book it is great!

Great at explaining Econ concepts and applying them to everyday life.I took the web class and I wished there were more in person sessions because he is so good.

AMAZING TEACHER! TAKE HIM! Even if you aren't a fan of economics you will greatly appreciate the subject after you take it with him. He is extremely helpful and if you take notes, listen to his lectures, do the readings, and study you will do well! I learned a lot! Best teacher ever!

Best Econ professor at montgomery college. I travelled 1 hour everyday to germantown just for this class. Passed! Anyone with a bad rating is either lazy or dumb. Prof.M is worth the time and money!

His lectures were easy to understand and very entertaining. The mini quizes were rly easy and I got A's on all of them. However, the exams were the hardest part. the exams are weighted heavily..so if you're not a good "apply your knowledge" test taker, then dont take this class, I guarantee you will get a sad "C" like I did.

Not hard/Not easy, Fair, Organized,Enthusiastic, Knowledgeable, Caring

Great Professor! Makes Economics interesting and easy to comprehend. I took him for both Econ classes and am very sad that I won't be in his classes anymore. You show up to class you will learn. Worth every penny! His classes fill up fast to register ASAP.

Best Econ Teacher in MC. Tests are very easy if you show up to class. Weekly quizzes also, that are pretty easy depending on reading and paying attention the previous lecture. If you show up to class and listen, easy B, if your study and show up, easy A

He is a fair and passionate teacher.

His partly online class is fine. The videos, readings, and discussion questions he assigns are good. He responds to all emailed questions promptly.

He's not easy. But he's fair and an excellent teacher.

Those giving a bad rating probably didn't read. As long as you read & pay attention, the class is great. He is amazing at explaining concepts, answering questions in great detail, & ensuring understanding. Very approachable, charismatic, & friendly. Best professor I've had. But he won't just hand you A's. He expects you to earn it, as he should.

Continued from the last rating: Make sure you keep up with readings. Take good notes. Pay attention to the current events b/c he puts those on the test sometimes. Feel free to ask questions. He always asks for questions/comments at the beginning of class. Get close to your team. They can help you a lot. You'll be fine.

You have to study. But he is a fair grader and dedicated teacher.

He will make you think. But you don't have to do any math. Read his book. It helps and it is very good.

Prof. Bruce was great. He makes you think and there's nothing wrong with that...you're in college. He will give you the grade you worked for, so pay attention in class and read and you'll be able to pass his class.

Good professor, I recommend! I took the hybrid class. There are about 9 in class sessions the rest of the class is online. You need to read the book. Extra credit opp at the end of the semester.

Greatest professor at the college by far. He is overqualified for MC. You have to read a little bit but he makes everything interesting and easy to understand by applying concepts to real life. I had no prior interest in economics and he made me want to major in it. If you don't take him you will be missing out.Best $400 I've ever spent on a class

Exams are extremely hard!!! You need to apply your knowledge to the questions. But, if you follow the direction, and do all the homework, you will be fine.

Prof. Madariaga does an awesome job teaching Econ. He not only presents the material in a way that is easy to understand, but also easily relatable. If you go to class and make sure to pay attention he goes over everything that would be on the exam! High quality Professor!

Read. Re read. Show up to class. Only people who failed were the ones who stopped coming to class. There are only three tests. Handful of short multiple choice quizzes.1 group assignment. 1 individual assignment. NO HOMEWORK. He is a very knowledgable and interesting professor just do your reading and you will get a lot out of the class.

Very good Professor! Teaches everything you need to know for the test. There are assigned readings, but everything on the test are in his lectures. Makes Economics an interesting class to be a part of. 1 group project, 1 individual assignment, and 3 tests(including final exam.) He doesn't take attendance, but if you don't show up you'll feel lost.

Good professor who knows his stuff about economics. If you do all the readings, the exams are extremely easy. Would recommend.

If you read, do all your assignments, and help your teammates (yes, you will have teammates) you will do well. He's easy to talk with and willing to help students. He really knows and loves Econ. Be sure to read his book. It's good!

This class isn't an easy A, but if you do your readings, come to class, and participate, you will do well. Made concepts very clear, really engaging professor. Definitely would recommend.

Bruce has a good background. Used to work at the White House. He know economics very well and will answer questions accordingly. His class is not the easiest class. The subject itself can be tricky and his exam questions can have you scratching your head. After the first exam you know the details to look for and it becomes easier. Study.

He's a very dedicated teacher who is always willing to help explain economics. He won't give you a high grade or breaks you didn't earn. But he is fair. You will have to read. But the books he assigns are free online!

I took his online class, but I still thought he was an overall good professor. His syllabus was really clear and easy to follow and there weren't that many assignments to do either. His book is pretty interesting and short so reading it wasn't that much of a hassle. His tests/quizzes were a bit challenging at times, just make sure to study.

Very dedicated prof who loves Econ. His book is good and he provides it free online. The textbook is also free online. He's not easy. But he is fair. Econ is interesting!

The best professor you can find in MC for ECON 201!!! The material is free online(textbooks) and his book is great! His lectures are interesting and entertaining, makes you feel involved. Project assignments are useful for further econ. Tricky tests(study AD and AS curves) do not miss his class, gives a lot of useful material for exam and tests.

My favorite professor at mc! He's an expert in economics and makes everything simple enough to understand. I already liked economics but be made me love the concept and I feel like I can use what I learned out in the real world. Econ is hard but he's fair and gives great lectures. His tests are tricky but I would take another class with him!

Clap Clap Clap. Good Morning/evening everyone, today i will be explaining how this is one of the best Professors for your next econ class. He knows economics really well and one of the reasons why he works at MC is because he is happy with it. best lectures ever and if you listen carefully and take good notes it's an Easy B.

Bruce Madariaga is a great prof. His class is all lecture, with some mini quizzes every other week. Defiantly read! It will help you understand his lectures and tests and the group/individuals assignments. Take notes and do not slack, this is not an easy A. You will learn a lot and work for your grade.

Not an easy A but it is possible as long as you keep up with the reading and practice. Make sure you understand the concepts for online discussions. He's a tough but fair grader, and he does curve final grades which is nice.

Definitely not an easy A class. He's an amazing professor but his quizzes are very challenging and confusing. Keep up with the discussion post or else your grade will go down. Study your quizzes for the final exam!!

I took Professor. Madariaga for my online summer class. He is a tough grader on discussion, however his quiz is not as hard as long as you read the book. His final exam contain some question from the quizzes and some writing, you need to take a look at his study guide for every quizzes and final exams then you can pass his class.

Dedicated and caring professor who loves Econ. He makes Econ interesting and useful. Fair but not easy grader.

It's worth the effort to take Prof. M's class. The class is by no means easy, but you will be fine if you read the book (given for free). Discussion post can be annoying (it's not graded for completion), but doable. To study, do the worksheets and review them before taking the quiz/exam. He loves AD/AS curves. He is responsive to questions online.

Professor Madariaga's Intro To Microeconomics course is not easy and you do have to work for it, He never really gives full credit for anything so it can be frustrating. But he is super accessible outside of class time albeit for an online course. He is also mad chill and mad good at tennis. He cares about students and helps when needed. Love him!

Great class. Many interesting policy topics. Virus crises interupted class. Professor dedicated and fair.

Took this class online over the summer. All the learning comes from independently reading and watching what he assigns on Blackboard, so it's pretty difficult to stay motivated. His online discussion format on Blackboard helps contextualize the material. He provides good feedback and responsive answers to questions. Good professor!

Great professor, wrote a book that I would recommend. Super impressive how his schooling worked out. Brilliant man and an awesome teacher. Hes very understanding and you feel very accepted in his class. hes very communicative and very interactive with his students. great at explaining and asks multiple times if anyone needs help or has questions.

He is a cool guy who I thought graded fairly but questions were for sure hard considering on quizzes there would be 3 questions and if you get one wrong then you get a 66% . There isn't a lot of work at all but I loved that.

Great professor. Teaches concepts well. Study guides due after every 3 chapters before tests, and a couple assignments. He doesnt overload you with busywork, but there are opportunities to boost your grade. He does grade on a strange scale though. So assignments are worth maybe 2 points at most. The final is worth 30, so you have to do well

One of the best professors I've ever had. Constant discussions on many controversial topics, open-book exams that were never too difficult, great lectures, and few projects that were really fun to work on. I would absolutely retake his class or anything by Professor Madariaga. Great teaching style.

Rarely is there any teacher that I found to actually care about the student's success in class and in LIFE. Thank you to Prof. Madariaga! Economics is a difficult subject but he made it more understandable.

Pros: He's really good at teaching and knows his stuff, and his class is interesting, projects are really fun to work on, lots of discussion Cons: He doesn't give a lot of criteria or really any feedback at all, his tests are open note but kind of have trick questions

Decent summer class with not a lot of assignments. There's usually 3 discussion board posts per week, followed by a study guide and then a quiz afterwards. Madariaga can be stingy with points - so make sure to read his directions carefully. Use the study guides and past quizzes to study for the final.

Took micro at Rutgers with Prof. Madariaga. Lectures are straight to the point and his tests/quizzes very specifically follow what is shown in class. Tests are quick and all multiple choice. If you're not interested in econ, this class may bore you. Overall, great professor and very straightforward assignments. Pay attention and you'll do well.

Clearly cares a lot about teaching you the material in a way that you'll understand it. Grade only based on 3 tests, 3 mini quizzes, and 3 EC study guides that are only 1 point each, so you have less room for error. Sparks some interesting conversations about real-life scenarios to help you practice decision making. Overall very valuable teacher

Dedicated teacher. Not easy, but fair.

Excellent Professor IF you really want to understand Econ. He is willing to help.

He's very responsive to questions. Good Blackboard site. He's not easy, but he's fair enough.

Excellent teacher!

Great class. He works hard and loves Econ. Exams make you think and are not easy. But grading is fair.

Professor Madariaga's class is challenging, but rewarding. The grading is strict yet fair, and his teaching style sparks engaging discussions. unstuck ai proved invaluable for study prep.