This was her first year teaching at USC, and I loved her. She demands respect so do not show up late,read the newspaper,draw, or do anything not related to the class! She will call you out! She drops the lowest 2 quizzes and the lowest test(not including the final).She is very entertaining and wants you to asks questions. I would Take her again!

She's very knowledgeable about Economics. Unfortunately we have some idiots in our class that interrupt or don't understand basic economics, so she has taken more time for these basic lessons than you would expect in a 300-level class. She is the only professor I know that welcomes you to her office to teach software or give handouts.

Good class, she uses facebook and keeps in touch with her students. coolest econ professor at usc.

The two bad ratings here were done by her while in class. She's nuts like that. She's trying to get students to drop her class next semester but everyone already wants to enroll in her class. She's good, and fun, but picky with time. I like her and am taking her for econ222 next semester.

Her test are relatively easy if you study the study guide that she gives you and the notes packet (she doesn't use the textbook). You better respect her though, she will call you out. She is entertaining and is a good teacher. I would take her again.

She's cooky and it makes class interesting and fun. A good teacher. Tests are pretty easy if you pay attention in class. I'm taking her again for 222. Don't buy the text book. She's teaches from her own notes packets.

I believe that she taught in a manner that allowed me to learn and yet have fun simultaneously. Her style was a little wacky at times, but I'd much prefer that over traditional, boring teaching. Her examples are great, she had a thorough grasp of the material, and I was able to retain a lot without doing much studying outside of class. Recommended.

She is a WONDERFUL teacher. Explains the material thoroughly and is always willing to explain and help! Her tests arent difficult if you take the time to study and come to class. HIGHLY recommended!

She is an easy professor. Very organized and funny. Class flies by and she gives a notes packet that you just have to fill in. Don't bother buying the book unless you don't go to class. Tests come straight from the notes packet and quizzes are open note. I'd definately recommend her. Just don't get on her bad side

Chandini is a great prof. People who say she isnt obviously don't put in the time required. Likes to have fun, but cares about her students. This WILL be a worthwile class if you actually care.

Great teacher, not too hard and doesn't take attendance. Very helpful and nice outside classroom. She has a fun teaching style that keeps you awake and interested. I highly recommend

I started us off on the wrong foot, but was never denied her help. Fair, thorough, GREAT at relaying her knowledge to her students, no free ride, but will walk you through if you're willing to try. Silly sometimes, but never bores you to sleep. I appreciate that she really tries to TEACH, unlike other professors. ~Ross~

Great professor, taking her again for macro. She is funny and class goes by quickly. She gives good examples that make it as easy to understand as possible. Study notes for tests and you will do well.

Great Professor! Knows her stuff!!

Excellent professor. Attendance not mandatory, neither is buying the textbook. She has her own note packets and as long as you fill those in in class, you'll do fine. Word of caution, know that she DOES NOT drop the final, unlike the midterms. I went in under the impression she would, didn't study, and did awful.

I took her last semester for ECON 221 and like her as a professor. She really cares about her students and clearly knows her info. Her passion is displayed in the way she teaches. It is not hard to contact her if you have a problem. Drop by her office and you will see that she's really cool and gives great advice! I highly recommend taking Dr. C!

this is my second time taking one of her classes. both times have been excellent. really intelligent and also able to break it down for us just starting out in econ which is a bonus. tests are easy if you study. really friendly outside of class as well. coolest teacheer at USC

Chandini is a great teacher! The tests are easy if you study and she practically does all the notes for you on the handouts. A word of warning though; do not show up for her class late because she will call you out. If you do show up late do not argue with her because she will just make you look retarded in front of the whole class. SHOW RESPECT!

Do not take this class unless you are prepared to laugh a lot, get free candy on Valentine's day, listen to her tie in real world examples with economic theory & be able to find her on fb.

I had this class last year She's a great teacher. She knows her material and provides you with enough information for tests. REMEMBER to not show up to class late because she will call you out and embarrass you. She's got a facebook accout and rates herself on this website! She really should focus on teaching and not what others think about her.

I absolutely love Dr. C! She's very knowledgeable Econ is not the easiest subject so I appreciated her teaching style. She's not going to baby you through the class but she is very helpful if you utilize her office hours and ask questions in class. She is actually more than fair compared to other professors because she drops a test and 2 quizzes.

went to class half the time. read through the notes and book and got an a on pretty much everything. i ended the class with a high a. i actually feel like i learned some information. however, she does go too slow. she didnt cover everything needed for econ322 so i might be screwed. shes still probably the best professor for econ.

Excellent professor, fun and easy to talk to. class is based mostly on her notes which are printed from blackboard but are very informative and useful

Chandini is always enthusiastic. She clearly prefers teaching small classes, and lecture classes frustrates her I think. The class is incredibly easy. You don't need to come if you just read the book. She's competent.

Great teacher, makes econ interesting and makes you pay attention. STUDY

hilarious. keep up with the class notes and you'll be golden. don't take this class from anyone else, chandini is the best!

Where do i even start with Chandini? Shes a fkn riot, cracks jokes half the class but still manages to buckle down and get through the material when she needs to. Notes are required to survive and'll cost you a pretty penny to print off but *DEF* worth it. Clear, concise, engaging and gives plenty of online review material. Highly recommended

I definitely recommend Chandini to anyone taking ECON 221 or 222. You don't have to attend class, but it is a good idea to because the class notes really help out. Not necessary that you buy the book, especially if you do make it to class regularly. She really makes the class fun and easy to understand

Wonderful professor! Makes class interesting, stimulating, and her teaching style makes lectures very comprehensible. Although the material is not easy, it is quite possible to make an A with the right amount of effort and studying! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

chandini is awesome! she's so excited about econ all the time, even early in the morning! her jokes are hilarious and she really wants you to learn the subject. she is knowledgeable and it shows. no mandatory attendance but it was a class i actually enjoyed going to! love her!

The class was very unorganized. The midterm was was hard to say the least. The final was not any better and involved more than 5 essay questions. Getting grades returned to you in a timely fashion is not something that the prof seemed too concerned with. TONS OF READING. Group project was extensive.

If you print out the notes she puts on blackboard you really don't have to study that much, you just fill them in during lecture. The class is really easy and she gives lots of examples, but you need to go to class or you will fall behind. She is also pretty hilarious and one of the nicest professors I've had.

Chandini is a great professor, I've taken her for as many econ classes as I could but this course was very disorganized & tedious, the final project had good intentions but I don't feel that we accomplished a whole lot. Deadlines weren't normally met & had to be crammed together @ teh end of the semester.

Good teacher, interesting class, seems easy, but the tests and quizzes are tricky, she makes it look easy by talking to us like we were still 15 yrs old.

Chandini is really good teacher. she understands her stuff really well and explains things throughly. however, her TA's kind of suck. they are very hard to understand and arent clear. so make sure you go to class and youll be fine, but you can blow off the resesitations, which is good because they are on Friday mornings.

Very knowledgeable professor with a good sense of humor. She lectures by having student print off notes and then come into class fills them in with vocab, illustrations, and graphs. She really tries to make the subject understandable to someone who really doesn't know the first thing about the economy.

i don't know why people are so harsh on prof nixon- she really wasn't bad. i never studied that hard for tests besides the night before, and i got a B in the class. you have to come to class on fridays to take quizzes, and they are tricky, but she curves final grades and drops your lowest 2 quizzes, which helps a lot. i'll have her for 221 this sem

I have never had a professor as enthusiastic and interesting as Professor Chandini. She really wants everyone to learn and works hard to keep everyone up to par. She gives you a huge packet of notes for every exam. Incredible. Really is a teacher worth taking if you're willing to put forth effort.

Chandini is AMAZING!!! She has so much energy & her lectures are never boring!One day she even handed out free soda & candy! She really cares about students & wants them to do well. The downside to this class is printing out all those packets, but they come in handy when you study. TAKE HER! SHE'S AWESOME!

Very funny and energetic, likes her job. Tests are a little tricky be sure you know how to apply the concepts not just memorize them. I only studied the night before and got a B however. Have to go to recitation on fridays to take a quiz, which can be trick so study. Drops lowest 2 quiz grades and curves. Go to class to fill in notes. Take her!

Chandini's awesome. She cares about her students and is genuinely passionate about economics. She does take attendance, and takes teaching seriously, so you should show up to class. That said, she's good at explaining things and is happy to answer questions.

Good teacher. Very reasonable. Tests coud be tough at times. I actually got something out of this class. I'd take her again.

Microeconomics is dry material, but Professor Nixon makes the material easy to understand. She tries to give examples to make the material easier to understand. She wants you to pass and always has great energy.

She is probably the nicest person ever, and hiarious too. While the subject is not fascinating, she does her best to make it fun. Something to be careful of is that she makes it seem so easy that I would think I understood everything until the test rolled around - study! Drops the two lowest quiz grades and has occasional extra credit.

Dont sit in front, the feedback from the mic will deafen you. Otherwise, she is very good at making class bearable. Also, that odd time on friday, is a recitation session. You dont ever really have to go until a test is given.

I took 222 with her last semester & really enjoyed it. She is very knowledgeable & makes difficult material easy to understand. The class is very big but I think she does a good job with teaching in a big class. I saw her in her office a few times & she was helpful.I am an econ major because of her. I'm taking 505 with her now & learning a lot.

I don't understand her bad reviews. I go to every class to listen to her lectures. She is brilliant. Drinks lots of coffee, kinda crazy, but a great teacher overall.

Chandini is awesome, and she doesnt take attendance, but at the same time if you dont go to class you are not going to do well. If want to learn and go to class then take Chandini!

This is a grad level course, so you shouldn't expect to walk in and not take notes on a regular basis. Her take home tests are rough and take time, but she does power point and draws info directly from the book. Totally doable

Chandini is a character. She's very goofy and bubbly, but that's what I like about her on a personal basis. She can break down concepts and make connections that simplify everything to their basic level. She knows her material and handled a 200+ class good. Go to lectures, she doesn't approve taking pictures of class notes if you missed a day

I love this class and I love Chandini. There was a guy in the class who caused trouble when he got his midterm back and we couldn't believe how rude he was to her. Lots of discussion about sustainable energies and policies. This has been my favorite class in college. I know that my friends also really liked it.

Chandini is a great teacher. While she is goofy and eccentric at times, she makes the class tolerable and not quite so dull to listen to. Weekly quizzes are open note and the exams come from the notes. Bought the book and only opened it twice, not needed if you take good notes. Take her!!

She is good in explaining the material. I also attended her online office hours which were helpful. I liked going to class just to look at her. She is pretty and has nice legs.

she's nice and nice to look at.

Very nice knowledgeable professor. However, she is overly enthusiastic and somewhat crazy. Very hard to deal with early in the morning.

good class, good professor

I liked her.I logged on to her virtual office hours before exams to ask her questions. She was very helpful.

Great professor. She clearly indicated what would be on tests, and went out of her way to make sure the class was on the same page and prepared for testing. Weekly quizzes were easy. If you put in the effort, you will be in a position to get an A easily.

There are weekly quizzes that are easy and open book. Most of the questions on quizzes she answers in class in your notes. She supplies study guides that are spot on when it comes to studying for the test. She gives you a link for practice questions online that goes chapter by chapter, which I highly recommend to use. Easy class if you study.

Chandini is hilarious. Sitting through her lectures is absolutely painless. I struggled in microeconomics, but am getting a strong A in her class. Minimal work, she gives great notes, and you don't need the textbook. I'm going to keep in touch with her after this course. TAKE HER for whatever courses you can!

Great professor! Goes over everything that is going to be on each exam, and the weekly quizzes. Must go to class and pay attention to do well. Very funny and tries to keep class interesting. This was also my minor while I took it, so it was very intriguing.

BEST teacher i've had at USC. Take her. Her note packets are great and if you go to class you'll be FINE. I've waiting until the night before to study for each exam and i've gotten a B+ on each one (but I go to every class..) She makes class interesting so I never dread going. She is hilarious too.

Chandini is hilarious, and a very kind woman. She is very clear with what she is teaching and makes sure her students know the information they need. Attendance is mandatory, but everything on the tests comes from her very detailed notes packets. If someone says she's a hard teacher, it's because they didn't go to class. I'd recommend her to all!

Chandini is a super fair teacher who gives a lot of opportunities to do well. She drops 2 quizzes, lets you take a replacement exam if one of your scores isn't too hot, and does extra credit attendance randomly. Her tests are manageable if you study and read the textbook. Not an easy A but a doable A without much extra effort.

Be prepared to learn A LOT in this class. The volume of the information may be intimidating, but Professor Nixon teaches it in a very understandable and clear way. Professor Nixon is very smart and knows a lot about economics, so don't be afraid to ask her for help if you don't understand something.

One of the best professors i have ever had. The only reason not to do well in this class is if you DON'T COME. All the information she tested us on was taught in class and was repeated in the handouts. Tons of extra credit. She is very kind, enthusiastic, and always available for help. Believe her overall score and not the most recent reviews.

We only have 3 tests for the whole semester. We have one assignment every week, either a quiz or a homework assignment. If you study some and come to class, you can get an A pretty easily.

She's crazy but a good teacher. I barely put forth an effort and easily got a B. Attendance was basically extra credit, so go to class.

Lectures are long and she moves through material pretty slowly but if you can pay attention she covers the material well. Weekly online quizzes/hw that take about 15 mins at most. Test are somewhat difficult and you have to study on your own to do well. Not the hardest class but depending on your effort you should be able to get an A/B

Chandini is very nice and intelligent. She knows the material extremely well and keeps the class engaged. Econ is not an easy subject but she makes the best of it. Like any class, effort is required but if you study for the exams you'll be fine. Offers easy extra credit and always willing to help.

As good as it is going to get for macroeconomics. iclicker questions every class for attendance points. Homework once a week is moderately easy if you take notes and use the book. Tests are not easy, but use the study guides and use office hours. I only got a C because I didnt study for the first two tests at all but the final i crammed and got a B