He is very straight forward and teaches at a point where he thinks everyone will understand the first time. There is a lot of material explained in class that is only partially in the book, so you don't want to miss class. He is very open to students visiting his office for help or dropping in another one of his classes if you miss yours though.

The class is pretty easy if you like the subject. As a teacher, he is very funny and prepared. He is very helpful when it comes to answering questions, although he likes to trick his students. The exams are based on the homework. It was a great experience to have him as a teacher, and if you do well, you may get a pencil at the end of the semester

Great professor. If you show you are willing to work hard, he will work just as hard. Goes to office hours and extends time if necessary. Very down to earth professor and tries to use many different ways of describing the topic so the students will understand. Comes very highly recommended.

This guy is THE best. His willingness to help you learn is unsurpassed. He will explain anything to you in class or office hours so you have no reason to lack understanding in any area of the course. Here is a gigantic hint: do your homework and you will know exactly what will be on the tests. Also, go to class every day.

Can't imagine anyone better. Very nice guy who cares about students. HW Q's and in-class exercises prepare you fully for tests. Easy to get an A. Don't understand something? He is the most helpful professor I've ever had. Just ask him and he will help you. I wish all teachers had his attitude. Can't recommend Prof. Fagin enough.

I learned so much from this class! There's homework every class. DO THE HOMEWORK! It will definitely help you do well on the test. His lectures were very clear. He'll explain and help you if you need it. I had an A in the class so I didn't have to take the final!!! =D

This class is very difficult and requires a lot of critical thinking. Do the HW! The quizzes and tests are based around them. There was a lot of group work involved in this class and help is often not available during class, but he does have office hours available, which he recommends that we take advantage of.

I TOOK BOTH HIS ECON CLASSES AND I MUST SAY ECON IS NOT A SIMPLE SUBJECT SO IF YOU WANT A GOOD GRADE YOU WILL HAVE TO WORK FOR IT. AMAZING TEACHER!!! EXTREMELY HELPFUL I DO SUGGEST IF YOUR HAVING TROUBLE MAKE SURE YOU USE HIS OFFICE HOURS. I DIDN'T PURCHASE EITHER TEXTBOOKS FOR THE CLASSES. LOTS OF HOMEWORK BUT IT GETS YOU READY FOR THE TESTS.

He's an alright professor. He is hard, helpful, and also unfair... Easy to get an A as long as you put time and effort in your work. Study hard, attend class, and read carefully. Go to his office hours because they really do help. Take him only if you have a lot of time to spare for one class.

He is a good professor if you have an interest in econ or business. If you do not have an interest in either subjects, then i recommend you do not take his class. A lot of work, a lot of quizzes, and attendance is mandatory. Take only if you have time and patience. Also, not the class to take if you are looking for an easy grade.

thw book is good to have just in case but i barely used it. his class is fairly easy as long as you pay attention to his lectures. mid terms are from the homework he hands out, and so are the online quizzes.

really good teacher. real passionate about economics. always helps during office hours! doesnt take roll but if you miss a day you missed alot! .. overall great experience!

Difficult to keep up with the pace of the class especially for summer semester. Really strict on attendence and being on time and won't accept hw if you're late, which is pretty common among professors, I had to drop because of the difficulty of the quizzes and tests.

If Your lazy hes not the teacher for you. He is a very enthusiastic teacher. He is extremely difficult, but well worth it because you feel well verse in the subject at the end.It seems that he loves what he does, and has a genuine heart if your serious about your schooling, hes your man.

Quizes are every week, they simply are from the homework which is simply from the book. I found that when I read the chapter before class I would get the material. Overall the class was fun and efficient, I sat in the front row which I think helped me learn better and besides that I would take him agian if my major required me to.

Prof. Fagin is such an amazing guy. He's a well-orgazied person who uses our class time efficitently, and he's knowledgeable about this subject. Although it was not a easy class, I would still recommand students take him since we will learn a lot of economical stuff.

I took him two econ classes 302, 304. His lectures are very clear even sometimes he rushes into it. Everything he says in class and on the take home quiz are what he gonna give you on the tests. It is the most interesting class I ever had. He uses his time efficiently and even his office hours. Want a cool class? TAKE HIM!!!

His class is very easy if u focus on his lecture. he is very funny and let everyone participate in the lecture. he makes people think rather than just follow the formula. Overall he is a good teacher and has passion to teach.

He explains the material pretty well so one shouldn't be surprised by quizzes and tests. But if you're unsure, come in during office hours and he'll help piece everything together. Fairly strict with homework and testing so be specific with what you write and turn things in on time. Don't fall behind on the material though or you'll get swamped.

It is not an easy class but if you study and take notes it is passable the class and speed at wich the professor teaches only pushes you to try harder good professoe overall

This guy is amazing. His want for the students to pass is unheard of. He doesn't want anyone to just pass the class, he wants u to really understand the material and even imply it to ur life. If Ur major is Econ or business, TAKE DR.FAGIN!! No lie, I thought Econ was going to be a dry subject, but with Dr.Fagin it was anything but. A+++++++++++++++

I read some of the previous comments, and people who are using this site to pick classes shouldn't listen to them, he's (dr.****in) always taking inputs like that and allways working on it and most of the problems listed on this forum are already addressed and changed.

This professor knows his stuff I recommend taking this class during fall or spring DO NOT TAKE IN THE SUMMER He is a great professor and make use of his office hours to get an understanding it really helps

Dr. Fagin rocks. He has a passion for econ and does everything he can to get his students excited about it too. His class is challenging if you don't know anything about econ coming into it but he's extremely available if you need help and the class is much easier if you go to office hours. Frequent online and in-class quizzes and 3 presentations

Great professor. I wish I could have taken him for Macro too. Homework assignments always matched class curriculum. Only thing I didn't like was the first test due to some strangely worded questions. Overall, I would suggest this professor for students who actually want to learn something about economics.

Good teacher, but I was a little confused about homework.

He is an AMAZING teacher. He explains everything very clearly, although at times he goes fast during lectures, but talk to him during office hours if you're having problems. Tests are relatively easy if you study and review homework & notes. Definitely a great teacher! Take him! You will definitely learn!!

he is very fast paced and expects you to know everything, give a lot of work, i dropped the class bcause it was so stressfull.

Very good teacher. I suggest that you should take ECON 302 first before taking 304. 302 was SO much easier than 304. Take him for 302 first. He does not really uses the textbook except for Vocab. Form a study group so you can get caught up if you miss a day of class. He does group work. There is a extra credit opportunities.

AMAZING PROF! He prepares you for university level work. He is very enthusiastic and knows his stuff. Go to his office hours if you need help. Very helpful. READ the assigned material. Take him!

He leaves lots of homework. His class is not a walk in the park but he does prepare you for university level.He is very enthusiastic about economics. You will definatly learn alot! If you put in work you will be fine. He is also very helpful if you go to his office hours!great teacher no doubt about it! take him!

This guy... He assigns a lot of homework which is weighted as 40% of your grade... The class is relatively easy, but if you want an A, either pay attention in class and have alot of free time on your hands, or take F.Farnam, I hear he is easy. Overall, he's good professor.

A pretty tough class but if you pay very close attention and study youll be fine. i loved his style of teaching

I actually took both his macro and micro class and loved it! :) he's an amazing prof who's enthusiastic about his subject. His work is hard, no doubt, but he drills it into you. by the end of the semester, you WILL know your econ. If you just keep up with all the work, an a isn't impossible. His classes have made me reconsider my major!

Pay attention in class, ask what needs to be asked, complete all of your work, and you will be successful. It's an interesting class where you undoubtedly get a lot out of it; as long as you follow along and put in effort to know the concepts.

ABSOLUTLY A HILARIOUS CLASS! But besides his extensive humor, Dr. Fagin is a really good Professor who will prepare you for CSU or UC style of working. All you really need to do is do the reading and pay attention in class and if your still troubled then talk to him during office hours, he helps a lot x)

Dr. Fagin makes sure you know your stuff. The "tricks" he uses in class are to make sure you're paying attention and learning the material. Definitely one of the harder professors on campus, but I liked him enough to take him twice. Highly recommend if your want to learn and retain Economics.

Dr.Fagin inspired me to become an Econ major. His style of teaching is consistent with UC level classes. I am now at UC Davis and I am very thankful that I took his class. I would tell everyone to take Dr.Fagin. But NO SLACKING! You have to be attentive and on your game. ENJOY :)

He is a really difficult professor but really good. He forces you to actually learn. He made a subjest I had no interest in, interesting.

This was a difficult class and it took a lot of work to get an A, but it was worth it. If you miss something then just go to his office hours, he loves helping students and forcing you to think instead of just giving you answers. Totally reasonable since economics is supposed to be a way of thinking.

A different kind of course and teacher! Not an easy course by any means. Invest 2 hours of self-study for every 1 hour of lecture, and an A is almost sure shot. Expect a different learning experience. The Prof. really makes you think. Overall Great course! Great professor!

The class was doable. The class focuses on simple algebraic concepts and concepts from the books. The class relies heavily on the textbook and lecture notes since quizzes and tests come directly from them. Sometimes questions come from lecture notes only, so pay attention! The professor is very friendly . Definitely not an easy A, but attend class!

A cool professor who explains things pretty well, socialable, and is willing to help you out; wants you to pass his class. But his class is not an easy one. He gives consistent hw, quizzes, expects participation, and expects students to read the book. Even then I've learned a lot from his class.

He was a professor who was tough, but was also someone who was compassionate about his work. He expected students to read, but the lecture materials were solid as well. Hard work will pay off in his class and the quizzes are mostly take home quizzes, so easy A's. Do the work and go to class to receive an A.

This professor is an extremely knowledgeable professor, and loves teaching his subject. If you're having a hard time, use his office hours, or ask for help from your group-mates. HW even seconds late is a 0, try not to miss class, do all the reading, and you'll be fine. Try the 100 (New) or 300 (Some knowledge) classes first, if you can.

Good teacher, but his videos require internet explorer to run, and even then don't always work. Can usually get by with just the book if you want a B but the videos cover other material that isn't in the book or he is including work from the next chapter. Download the videos if you want to watch them. This is for 8wk online class

The best professor I've ever had. You will literally have every thing you need to get an A. He makes videos to go with the lectures and he clearly explains everything.

Stop whining. You should all be grateful that you have the opportunity to further your education. I took this class and really enjoyed it. It's tough but I like a challenge. I don't want to take easy classes. That won't get me anywhere.

I enjoyed his class. As long as you participate in the lecture and read the book, I think you'll do fantastic in his class. He provides online videos which I found helpful especially when reviewing for the final. I also liked that he assigned me and my classmates into groups and had us review worksheets and homework together.

He use to post lectures videos on D2L which is very helpful. I would say he is a cool professor when it comes to atmosphere of class but you have to study daily for his class as he can give pop quizzes any time. Simple formulaWant good grades then don't miss any of his class because all exams questions is based on his assignments and lecture notes

The professor aks a lot of questions during lectures and some of that is not in the book.

The professor is funny, engaging, and lectures well. The material is difficult, but paying attention in class (skipping really hurts) and watching the optional videos he posts online will make it much easier. He is not cell phone friendly. Tests are very similar to the online homework and in-class group work that you do, making it easy to study.

Anyone who goes to class and does the homework can do well. Lectures are interesting, making it easy to pay attention and stay on top of the material.

Took his summer class. Really personable. Cares about his students. Extra credit on tests that goes towards homework. Group time in class to go over homework. Tests are just like the homework and group work. Will call on everyone in class during lecture so pay attention. Overall, good class, good professor. If you try you will pass easily.

At first, he was intimidating because I didn't really know what to expect especially with this unique professor. Around the end, I had a usual routine of what to do and expect for his class. Class was very straightforward and clear. If you're a typical good student that tends to do whatever is recommended, then you'll end up doing pretty well.

His lectures are straight forward and the class assignments create an environment for the students to help each other understand the material further. Hw could be challenging but it forces critical thinking. Put in the work and you'll benefit tremendously from his classes.

Took his online class, he posts lectures on D2L, not the best recordings. Then again, I didn't watch them every week like I should have. 2 chapters every week. Midterm was pretty difficult, but not impossible to do good on. If you're a good student you'll get an A.

Took his 302 class last spring and I fell in love with econ. I took his 306 Environmental Economics class and it was amazing. Extremely difficult, but you learn a lot and you think about topics you've never thought of before. He is a hard teacher but he is very passionate about economics. The class is difficult but well worth it.

Dr. E wasn't too bad if you're up for a challenge. He enjoys the subject matter and is enthusiastic which was nice. This is a class that should only be taken on Campus, online was a challenge at times. Econ is 75% math! Hes a fair grader.

The homework & quizzes professor Edwin assigned are relatively easy but the midterm and finals I really struggle on that. I'm really appreciative of him for offering e.c. Overall, he's a great economic professor, and an amazing lecturer. I think I'm not going to pass but I don't blame him nor myself. I did my best. Maybe Econ isn't for me.

Great all around professor

He actually tests you on what you learn in class. Pay attention. Ask questions. Get ready to have homework due every class. You will work in a group. One of my favorite professors CRC. I got an A-. Don't forget to do the homework. It makes a big difference in the grade you will receive.

Great class! Macro is pretty straight forward, and online is relatively easy if you do the weekly readings. I would definitely take it again! You work for your A but the accomplishment is worth it! Questions to repeat from weekly quizzes to test which make studying easy. Do the work, you'll get the grade you deserve.

Watch/read his lectures on D2L since a lot of questions on the tests and hw assignments will be taken from that. I appreciated that he responded to his emails quickly and helped answer any questions. Feedback was great on most missed questions from quizzes. Don't miss any assignments.

He is a economist, musician, bicyclist, family man. He makes Econ as fun as Econ could be. He booms music before class. Ongoing stock competition for bonus points. Lectures are entertaining. A lot of homework. Econ is not an easy subject. He has to be one of the best professors at CRC.

He is an excellent professor. His notes are a lot but very informative. Easily accessible through email and office hours and down to earth. 3 tests including final, a lot of quizzes and homework but very helpful for the final.

He certainly is not an easy A professor. He demands all of your effort and this class is very tough. That being said, he really cares about you and wants you to succeed. He expects the best and his tests are very hard. However, you learn so much about econ and you actually retain his information. Overall, its worth the pain

Took his online econ 300 course. Was fairly easy. 2-3 online assignments each week like multiple choice or matching definitions. 1 Mid term and 1 final which are exactly same as the study guide he gives. If you get a higher score on the final he will replace the mid term score if it was lower. Mid term and final 60% of your grade.

The class is difficult, but all of the homework questions are the same as on the quizzes and midterms, and you go over those same questions in your groups everyday. He knows the subject well and inspires you to work hard for your grade. He is also willing to help. Got extra credit bc I made the most money off of the pretend stocks we invested in.

A nice guy, but a tragic professor. He understands his subject well, but that fact causes him to speed through lectures. He forces participation, even if you're still trying to grasp the topic, and will pick on you if he feels you're not paying attention. His exams are fairly tough, and he gives minimal time to complete them. Not much time to think

The video recorded lectures and images on assignments are of low quality. This 8 week course needs major improvements. Midterm and final are in person.

He is a great teacher! Yes, he is tough and maybe because it was a summer course we were bombarded with material. He makes a great deal of effort to make you understand economics. He makes you participate daily, but it only benefits you as a student. He approaches teaching with every angle in the book; auditory, visual, and hands on learning.

Attendance is important for you to pass this class because the material is hard. However, he records his lectures so if you skip some classes, you can watch the lectures. He also lets us redo some exams because his exams are hard but doable. I strongly recommend him!!!

But this class is all self study his online lectures and modules are confusing and unclear.

For my online class, most if not all the Quizzes were taken straight out of quizzlet. The vocab was straight out of the textbook and it was very easy. With 3 attempts per assignment, I got 100% Easily. The Final however was challenging. I felt the wording on some questions was uncertain and at 30% of my grade, it Hurt a LOT!! walked away with a C+

Took a summer course in 2020, it was fast-paced and full of assignments and a fair bit of math, it could be a little bit confusing and was difficult at times, but if you put in the effort I think you'll be fine. His lectures were recorded in front of a class in the past and were a bit confusing for me but the textbook and the internet helped!

What was hard was the course material itself, it had nothing to do with the teacher. Econ 302 and 304 contains a lot of math. He provides prerecorded video lessons, instructions, study guides, etc. There are 3-4 quizzes and worksheet assignments per week. The online midterm and final are proctored through proctorio, so no open book.

This class was a relatively big amount of homework, but I really enjoyed the class! Do the lecture notes- they are extra credit & are super great for learning the material. I barely used the textbook, if at all. Overall, loved Professor Fagin

Had online textbook (Achieve) for reading and homework. Had this as an 8-week so I had 2 chapters per week (16 chapters total), lots of reading but not overwhelming if you don't procrastinate. Must read to understand concepts. Grade is HW(40%) Midterm(30%) Final Exam(30%). Tests made up of multiple choice with long answer(s). Overall good class.

Dr. Fagin is a truly inspiring economics professor, whose unique background as a former rock star brings a fresh perspective to the classroom. He's engaging and knowledgeable making his lectures highly informative. Be prepared, Protorio exams are eminent. As Dr. Fagin would say, "read the text book and you will do well in this class".

In my personal experience, he was pretty chill. I took the 8-week course and the maximum amount of assignments I had to do per week was 7 and almost all of it were multiple choice questions and we rarely did anything on paper. Majority of the grade is all of the assignments and all of the questions on the final were mostly on the quizzes.

He was honestly a good teacher and didn't assign much work, most of it was multiple choice, a few worksheets and he graded those quickly with good feedback. He provided free textbook options that outlined each lesson. I took the 8-week course and it was less workload than the prior 8-week courses I've done but it was challenging but not impossible

Dr. Fagin is a great professor.

Dr. Fagin is an extraordinary professor. I like how he keeps up with real-life events and news, which makes him relevant and engaging. His class can involve quite a handful of homework assignments, but the homework does help with the material he teaches in class, and helps a lot for the exams and final. Showing up matters, and be ready to learn.

The best economics professor. Lots of homework but he has lecture videos that help on Canvas and office hours.

Hard class. Amazing professor. Direct lectures.

I do not understand why people think he is a bad professor, I have had the most interesting and engaging lectures in this class. Really recommended if you are actually trying to learn and not taking the course for an easy "A". Really passionate about what he does, homework problems and exam are really similar.