3.4

Christie Agioutanti

Economics - Baruch College

3.4
Quality
2.9
Difficulty
71%
Would Retake
103
Reviews
3.4
Quality
2.9
Difficulty
3.4
Helpful
3.3
Clarity

71%

Would Retake

103

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official
103 total ratings

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What Students Say

“Very unsure about explanations”

ECO1001 - 1.0 rating

“She tends to accelerate a little bit toward the end, but not much”

PAF9130 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

83%

Textbook Required

50%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

A-

68% confidence
Based on 6 grades
Most common grades:
A (4)
A- (1)
Not sure yet (1)
Grade Distribution
A(4)B(0)C(1)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(1)
Based on 7 reported grades
A: 4
A-: 1
Not sure yet: 1
C: 1
Common Tags
Clear grading criteria (2)
Participation matters (2)
GROUP PROJECTS (1)
Gives good feedback (1)
Respected (1)
Hilarious (1)
Lots of homework (1)
Tough grader (1)
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Reviews (102)
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ECO10012
Oct 2, 2003

Very nice teacher. I took eco 1001 with her and now taking 1002. Very concerned with students. She even thaught the recitations since the T.A. was really bad.

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ECO1002
Nov 5, 2003

She seemed strict the first day but then she softened up. Her tests are pretty easy so far, but the way she explains isn't the best.If you go by the book and do the problems that she posts on Blackboard then you are up for a good grade.

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ECO1001
Nov 5, 2003

Her class and exams (all multiple-choice) is extremely easy. She gives a lot of examples and explains every concept until everybody gets it. For me she was going over the material very slowly and she did not cover third of the chapters. My advice is if yo

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ECO1001
Nov 7, 2003

No Comments

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ECO
Nov 24, 2003

No Comments

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1001
Nov 29, 2003

strongly recommend.very easy test

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ECO1002
Dec 5, 2003

Great Teacher

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ECO1002
Dec 8, 2003

She is awesome and really knows what she is doing in class. The best part is that whatever is on the review is on the exam too.

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ECO1001H
Dec 23, 2003

One of the worst I've had: we skipped half of the sylabuss, half of the material was crumbled into one last lesson before the final, which is 40%. Unprepared, not clear. Your best bet is not to show up to class (attendance not required) and read text.

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ECO1002
Dec 24, 2003

Very good professor. Prepared us for the final with EXTRA review session. Explains everything very clearly, actually knows what she's talking about. Read the text, take really good notes (especially graphs), and study from her review quizzes, I got an A!

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ECO1002
Dec 27, 2003

She is plain awesome and is always available for her students. If you don't care about getting grades, it is your problem, but if you want to learn something she'll be there always willing to help. The discussion boards she sets up are pretty awesome.

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ECO
Dec 30, 2003

No Comments

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ECO1002
Jan 1, 2004

She really cares about her students although she tries her best to look really tough. She seems to enjoy teaching her material and is always available to the students when they need her. And her tests are really easy.

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ECO1001H
Feb 24, 2004

Really hard. The honors class is so much harder than other classes, I got a C. Horrible... read on your own, know those graphs

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ECO1001
Mar 31, 2004

Very nice professor. 2 midterms are 20% and the final was 60%. Tests are not that easy, you really had to study.

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ECO1001
Apr 26, 2004

she gave 2 tests 30% each and final 40%, one of them was rake home. Really need to study!!!

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ECO1001
Apr 28, 2004

She goes very slow & takes her time lecturing. Her exams are very tricky so be careful. However, she was generous to allow us to have a take-home test cuz she didn't feel that we were ready. It's a difficult and confusing subject that requires extra study

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ECO1001
May 3, 2004

powerpoint intensive

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ECO1001
May 4, 2004

She does not only cover demand curves brilliantly but also supplies exam curves.

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ECO1001
May 8, 2004

This teacher seems real strict and at the beginning you won't like her much. However as time pass you realize that she does alot more than other professors in preparing you for the test. she tries to be fair. hates cell phones in class. eh...

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ECO
May 11, 2004

Very helpful

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1001
May 15, 2004

Great professor. Cares a lot about her students and the subject she teaches. Explains everything very thoroughly, but it doesn't mean you don't have to study for the class. Highly recommended.

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ECO1001
May 11, 2004

One of the worst professors of all time!

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ECONOMICS
May 19, 2004

worst teacher i have ever had, uses way too much powerpoint

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ECO1001
May 20, 2004

her lectures tend to be hard to get through, especially towards the end. a money oriented person should have no problem in this class. her exams are easy. understand the concepts, and everything else becomes clear.

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ECO1002
May 20, 2004

No Comments

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ECO1002
May 25, 2004

She speaks in very technical terms. She's not that hard if you study from the book. If you go by her slides, u will fail. This class is no freebie, powerpoint oriented. Not for the matehmatically challenged.

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ECO1001
May 27, 2004

good teacher!

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ECO1001
Jun 2, 2004

Between the tough love CRAP and her jumping back and forth between topics, I should have stayed home, read the book, took the exams and called it a day! Her arrogance is most abhorrent and unworthy. GOD AWFUL! Made tests easy, 'cause she knows she's BAD

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ECO1002
Jun 15, 2004

Her lectures were difficult to follow and her exams were tough. WARNING: Don't be fooled by her overhead slides.

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ECO
Jun 28, 2004

on the first exam i got 103 without opening the book, the second was a take-home, the final was open-book. the class is a joke. if you want to learn economics, take a different professor, if you just want the grade, this is the place to be.

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ECO1001
Jun 28, 2004

She claims to be tough on everyone on the first day, yet she mellows as the semester progresses. It is hard to follow her lectures, especially as their are so many people in her class. She means well and she will do "anything" to make you pass.

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ECO1002
Jul 15, 2004

mad easy...doesn't cover half the stuff in the syllabus

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ECO1001
Jul 17, 2004

very fair and helpful

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ECO3200
Jul 26, 2004

most of the studying has to be done on your own time. her lectures are hard to follow. all the work has to be done on your own, if you do all the work then the tests are simple, if you dont do the work she makes the test hard.

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ECO1001
Nov 4, 2004

Best prof ever. Very nice, cares about students. Yea, u have to study on ur own, but she explains everything clearly and many times- just pay attention. I wish I could take her again.

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ECO10011002
Nov 16, 2004

sometimes can be borring Her final is similar to review that she gives sometimes it is the same questions look strick and hard

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ECO1001
Nov 24, 2004

Her exams are easy. I didn't even look at the book but still got an A.

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ECO1002
Jan 2, 2005

she's a no non-sense prof. who wants the best out of her students and will accept nothing less. she will help you in whatever way she can if you ask.

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ECO1002
Jan 25, 2005

At first I did not like her. She tried to show off. But later she came out to be very nice. She gives good and detailed explanations about the topics covered. The tests are not hard, you just need to understanf the subject matter.

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ECO
Feb 9, 2005

drooooooool

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ECO1001
Feb 15, 2005

Prof. Agioutanti teaches very well and the work isn't as hard as it appears once you read the book but some of the test questions are a bit difficult to understand precisely and the class is graded strictly on the exam scores so there is little room for errors. She gives a small curve and that help

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MICRO
Mar 14, 2005

Tries very hard. Go to class and read your book and you will get an A. She tries her best to make everything clear and even gives some fun examples.

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ECO1001
Apr 6, 2005

I found her not helpful at all. You have to read the book and make sure you understand the book. You have to study for her tests I found them quite difficult. I made sure I did not take her for Macro.

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ECO1001
Apr 6, 2005

I think she goes fast in class and her exams are really hard. The worst part is you won't be able to get your exam back so you won't really know what you got wrong. I don't think she is helpful and she discourages students. Have to study very hard on your own to pass this class.

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MICRO
Apr 22, 2005

SHE TRIES VERY HARD TO TEACH THE CLASS. HER TESTS ARENT THAT HARD. SHE USES A LOT OF EXAMPLES TO MAKE THINGS CLEAR. FOR A BIG LECTURE SHE TRIED TO GIVE AS MUCH INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION AS POSSIBLE. SHE WAS THERE BEFORE AND AFTER CLASS TO HELP. I WOULD TAKE HER AGAIN FOR ANOTHER CLASS

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ECO1001
May 5, 2005

Beside showing her v unprofessional jeans and the size of her back (w/vulgar attitude), she makes a lot of mistakes in her lecture. AVOID her-will hurt yourGPA. No extra credit project;you would not receive your exams back (scantron only).I studied like hell-got mid 50s!!Believe I'm not an idiot!

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ECO
May 14, 2005

Her class is education at its VERY worst; poor explaination, little interraction with professor, no test papers back to see what you did wrong, boring lecture. She absolutely is the worst professor I've ever had for any subject. The subject per se is not difficult, but she MAKES it confusing!!

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ECO1001
May 14, 2005

Do not take her; comments bellow are accurate!No tests back and poor review for exams. Beside she knows how to discourage students - put under the ? mark your intellectual capacity as a human being and not her ability of teching. NO, NO, NO! Avoid her if you can-unfortunatelly, you don't have choices in Fall/Spring - your GPA will scream!!!

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ECO1002
May 23, 2005

ANNOYING B$%#& !!!!

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ECO1001
May 23, 2005

very very bad pro, she doesn't know how to teach, exams are hard, and her class is very very boring...don not even take her!@!!

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ECO1001
May 24, 2005

These ratings are so inaccurate. She's a great professor who tries very hard. All of you who rated her low either 1) are idiots or 2) don't bother showing up for class since attendance is optional. She comes to class early and stays late to answer any questions that students might have. Her tests are fair and she curves them by a few points.

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ECO1001
May 25, 2005

STOP, DON'T MAKE THE MISTAKE!!!! As formentioned by the others this woman is a outrihgt "itch" for those of u who understand ibonics. If u work full time or even part time u can't take this class. She is unreasonable and is the nastiest attitude i have seen on a prof. reviews a waste of time, u never get back the exams and never know where u went w

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ECO1001
May 26, 2005

I thought she was a good teacher until the final. It was much, much harder than the two previous exams. She rushed through the chapters at the end with little explanation of what she was doing. In the beginning she was helpful, towards the end, not. During the final she was surfing the internet. Do not take her!!

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ECO1001
May 26, 2005

the final was so unfair.Her class was extremely unorganized and dull,the lectures were so difficult to follow.Her first two exams I had to study on my own and got an average of a 87.Listen to me and stay away from this professor.My GPA is a 3.7 and until now this witch screwed me over.Her FINAL was just not right.I'm going to cry now.

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ECO1001
May 27, 2005

she's great. very clear. very fair. any comments about her attitude...yes, I can relate to b.c. she does express her annoyance when students flood her with questions that have already been clearly stated in the syllabus, otherwise she is quite willing to help. If you go to class, the exams are quite clear and straightforward.

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ECO1002
May 27, 2005

Impossible to pay attention in her class. Must read the book and do mad problems. Not an easy A if u don't study.

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ECO1001
May 28, 2005

This prof never takes attendance, its an easy A just make sure you read the chapters and you will be good. I did not even buy the book because she posts powerpoint in blackboard. Really easy and it will not take any effort to pass the class

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ECO1001
May 30, 2005

I dont care what ppl say she has one of the easiest test ever. She curves like crazy first test you can get like 110 and i did not even buy thr book. She has everything in the powerpoint lectures in blackboard

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ECO1001
May 31, 2005

Here's the deal: she's a really nice person who wants students to do well. She spends time before and after class answering questions as long as they aren't something silly. Here tests are very fair, but her final was a rather difficult. I got an A, and I thought I would do worse. As long as you try, you should do well. I recommend her.

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ECO1001
May 31, 2005

The people who rated her low are either lazy or don't care! This Prof. is very nice and cares. She is funny and tries to use creative examples. The lessons were clear and exams were fair. She gave reviews before each tests and the recitation was always available at your disposal. Children, its time to grow up and take responsibility!

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ECO1001
May 31, 2005

Same as the last two guys who rated her. shez fair, eco is like math gotta practice. I got an A and I believe if I can get it anyone can get it.

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ECO1001
May 31, 2005

Very unsure about explanations. Once she couldn't remember the midpoint formula for the elasticity of demand. Hot! But this is not what you take a professor for! She can't teach anything. She's unclear in explanations but very tough on tests! Exactly the combination a student doesn't want. I got an A, but just because I knew the material prior to t

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ECO1001
Jun 14, 2005

She is fair professor who like to help her students. She does care about her student "A lot". One thing that I found objectionable is that she can’t explain the material well in the class.

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ECO1001
Jul 3, 2005

shes a good professors,her tests are from her notes, her review b4 the exam is also good, she threw the attendance policy out when sum students said they couldnt see in the back. i got a b+, you can read outa the book, its the same as her classes, and the book helps. Take her shes better than the rest of the eco profs, excep joyce, hes good too.

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ECO1001
Aug 4, 2005

I went to class a total of 3 times (only fo rthe tests) and got a B..u gotta read the book

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ECO1001
Nov 8, 2005

She made the class seem easy but when it got down to the tests they were tricky and hardly applied to the material she taught if u know eco on your own take her bc she doesnt take attendence

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ECO1001H
Dec 21, 2005

Extremely clear and helpful professor. I feel like I learned a lot about economic principles from her. At first is a bit intimidating but then becomes nice, a little bit sarcastic and funny. Overall, great experience.

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ECO1001H
Jan 6, 2006

her tests are ridiculously hard, especially the final. and she's not hot.

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ECO
Jan 18, 2006

She should burn in h-E-L-l for being so boring

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ECO3200
Feb 23, 2006

Give me a break, Prof. was very easy. The easiest A I have gotten ever. 2 hours study before the test is more than enough. She pretty much tells you what's on the test the class before.

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ECO3200
May 25, 2006

Read the notes and make sure that you do not miss classes. If you miss a class take notes from someone else. Exams are from the notes.

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ECO1001H
Jun 2, 2006

She is really awkward. Her tests are based on class discussions, and probably the text book, but I never had to look too much into the book. Her classes are really boring, and she just hates you more if you respond to her boredom... Basically act like you enjoy her dullness or bad humor...and ask someone for the notes

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ECO1001
Sep 2, 2006

What is this prof smoking cuz its some good stuff. She taught one thing in class and something completely diff showed up on her exams. The whole school uses one book, but shes makes us buy a diff one and tat book was worse than her!! I'm an honor student and I regret taking her cuz it killed my gpa. Stay away if you can!

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ECO9709
Oct 7, 2006

WHAT A PIECE OF GARBAGE. WE LEARNED NOTHING THE WHOLE SUMMER AND SHE IS A NASTY PERSON. I AM ALSO AN HONOR STUDENT AND TAKING HER CLASS KILLED MY GPA. I HOPE i NEVER SEE THIS 0 AGAIN IN MY LIFE.

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ECO1001
Nov 14, 2006

Shez a good prof, she explains the material well. Her exams are not that easy but not too hard either. You have to study and attend her classes. If you do your job as a student you can do good in the class, shez not one of those 'impossible to get A' professors neither is she one of thoes 'easy to get A' profs.

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ACC9709
Apr 12, 2007

Easy going, helpful, understanding. You'll enjoy Microeconomics even if you hate it.

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ECO1001
May 22, 2007

very hard, nasty attitude class is boring and tedious

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ECO3200
Aug 20, 2007

Have to attend class and take notes, everything is from notes. She gives review before the exams and tells you exactly what to study. Got As on the first two exams. The final was really hard, I thought i failed, but I ended up getting an A in the class. Must study to get A!

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ECO9709
Aug 23, 2007

I can't remember the code, but I took her for Micro in the summer. Easy-going, two tests, MANDATORY attendance, reviews what's on the test. Not bad, but you really have to attend class and take notes - that's where her test comes from.

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ECO9709
Aug 28, 2007

This class is pretty easy if you make the effort to come to class and pay attention in class. 95% of whats on the exam is directly from the notes in class and the in-class examples. Just pay attention in class and be careful not to make stupid mistakes on the tests, and you'll do fine. 2 tests, multiple choice only.

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ECO3200
Sep 1, 2007

Love her. Really good class. B4 I take her, I just felt nervous, but I learned a lot from her class. 2midterms, 1 final. miderterms r easy, i almost got 100, but final is really really hard. First I felt I will fail, but ended up with A-, even though it's not perfect grade, but I still really want to thank to her. Good professor!!

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MICRO
Apr 17, 2008

If you make good notes and learn everything from them you will get A. You don't need to read textbook for exams.

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MICROECO
Jul 10, 2010

Take good notes in the class and you are good to get an A. Read the text carefully to be able to answer some intricate ques in the test.Mid-terms are easy but final is hard. Try to score maximum on class assignments and mid-terms.

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MICRO9130
Jul 10, 2010

It was a hard class, but she really did her best to teach and obviously knows the material as much as she knows classroom instructional skills.

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PAF9130
Jul 10, 2010

Very pleasant and easygoing professor. Tries to get everyone interested and keeping up with the material.

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ECONR6A
May 13, 2011

I really enjoyed Profesor Agioutanti class. Have no idea why does she have rating beyond 4 on this site, cause she was great and very clear in her subject. She definitely has a sense of humour and charm.

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PAF9130
May 23, 2011

She is very attuned to the fact that most MPA majors struggle with economics, and therefore, she teaches the material very slowly in the beginning. She tends to accelerate a little bit toward the end, but not much. She has 4 assignment, which are very easy, and a mid-term and final, which aren't too difficult either.

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PAF9130
Aug 25, 2011

Excellent Professor. She explains materials clearly using relevant examples which makes it easy to understand. Highly recommended!

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PAF9130
Jan 30, 2012

She's a tough, but fair grader. You definitely have to keep up with the readings or else you'll be lost, especially in the weeks after the midterm. She starts off slow in the beginning, but towards the end, she has to cover a lot of ground.

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PAF3102
Jun 3, 2013

Seems intimidating in first class but she just wants you to know that you need to NOT be late (she'll be upset), don't eat in class (she'll tell you why lol), and BE PREPARED. bring whatever she tells you for the next class. She'll go over exactly whats on both exams and exactly what she expects from the 2 assignments. You'll actually learn somethi

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PAF9130
Jul 17, 2013

Having no prior experience with economics this was a very difficult class. She tries very hard to get you to understand the material and gives fair exams. The second half was much harder than the first. I took this over summer and wonder how I would have done if I had time over the whole semester.

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PAF9130
Jul 28, 2013

This professor was terrible! I took her class over the fall semester and hated it. She was unapproachable, and always seemed angry. She is a very unfair grader, if she doesn't like you!! I am and A student and got a B- in her class. Don't take the class!

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PF9130
Grade: A-
Dec 23, 2013

The professor is a little hard to get use to, but all in all it wasn't too bad. Yeah econ is a hard topic and she actually forces you to learn. Tests are easy enough, just multiple choice. She grades tough on the homeworks though.

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PAF9130
Jun 6, 2014

The professor has a weird sense of humor but one you can easily get used to. She has a tough attitude so make sure you display interest in the topic. I had no prior experience in Economics and was getting A's in all my assignments and a B+ in midterm. I was very challenged by the class but the professor was good at explaining if you asked her to.

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MACRO101
Grade: A
Jan 3, 2017
Would take again

I loved her class. Awesome professor! The textbook costs a lot, but she finds a way to make you spend as less as possible. However, you do have to read her slides and powerpoints in order to do well. I didn't buy the book but got an A just from those. Make sure you follow what she says from the first day and you will be fine. I miss her.

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ECON1101
Jun 5, 2017
Would take again

she has a nice sense of humor which really gives the class a light atmosphere. She has a weird personality that takes time getting used to (random mood swings). She gives out a lot of handouts and if you study that, you should be passing the course with a good mark. gives out very clear review sheets.

Clear grading criteria
GROUP PROJECTS
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ECO1001
Grade: A
Aug 8, 2019
Would take again

Professor Agioutanti was an amazing teacher. Grading was Fair, she's actually funny without knowing. This was a summer course so i thought I'd be hard but she made it very easy on us. Her test is the exact questions from her review sheet. If you study her review sheet, You shouldn't fail here class. But she does take the attendance serious.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Hilarious
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ECON1101
Grade: A
Aug 24, 2020
Would take again

Only 3 exams and 1 final, she took an average of 4 grades. No HW! TAKE her if you need this class, the exam review would be the same as the exam, she took 20 questions out of 30 questions, if you do the review, you would get an easy A!!!!

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ECON1101
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 17, 2020
Wouldn't take again

There are too much long lecture videos as her class is asynchronous. She will give you 0 point for not passing before deadline, and that is hard during this pandemic semester. If you are busy person, definitely don't take her.

Lots of homework
Tough grader
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MACRO101
Grade: C
Dec 16, 2022
Would take again

She is a funny teacher, unique at expression. She very much wants to teach the lessons, and give notes and passing isn't difficult if you pay attention and understand the lesson. Tip: Get a Group in the class, beneficial She is very much remembered for her and her coffee

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Test heavy
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ECON1101
Grade: A
Dec 11, 2025

Say a prayer because her work is pretty easy but the way she words things and explains makes it so difficult for no reason. She can be rude sometimes, especially if you didnt print out the things needed for class. That's another thing, she will literally tweak out if someone has one phone out. But to be fair, she does sometimes explains really well

Participation matters
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

83%

Textbook Required

50%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

A-

68% confidence
Based on 6 grades
Most common grades:
A (4)
A- (1)
Not sure yet (1)
Grade Distribution
A(4)B(0)C(1)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(1)
Based on 7 reported grades
A: 4
A-: 1
Not sure yet: 1
C: 1
Common Tags
Clear grading criteria (2)
Participation matters (2)
GROUP PROJECTS (1)
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Respected (1)
Hilarious (1)
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