He IS very smart, he DOES demand a lot, but you WILL learn a lot. Midterm and final were tough, but his TA said what would be on them in a review class (that most people skipped). He expected you to understand the basic concepts before you got to class (by reading textbook); most students didn't. Does use a lot of basic calculus, though.

Absolute intelligent Professor. But, frankly, the level of his class is more suitable for honor student. But if you are interested in Micro you will be fine. Really.

While his class was pretty difficult, if you really put the effort in you will do fine. I googled concepts from class not from the book and used other university's handouts to help understand what he rushed through. Also throughout the class, he'll ask if you have questions- don't be afraid to really ask if you don't get it. He's a clear prof.

He teaches micro in an-depth way that challenges your thinking much more than if you were just learning concept definitions and formulas - so yes, it's a difficult and demanding class, but it's also very interesting and Professor Lange is great!

Definitely one of the better profs in the Econ dept. You must push yourself a little to succeed in his class (though not much - given that introductory macro econ by nature is easy). Lectures are clear, with a good dose of quantitative rigor.

Best prof at mcgill!!! - Fabian Lange

Prof Lange is very nice and helpful. His classes are well structured. However, the wording of his questions isn't always clear. It is a demanding class, but the entire course is very interesting and insightful. Lectures are recorded. He's good looking.

Fabian gets a lot of hate, but I don't think it's warranted. If you're not good at math, it'll be tough but put the work in you'll be fine. If you know differential calculus, the math is not hard whatsoever. Tests are hard, sure, but he curves. He gives you more than the ECON 208/209 superficial understanding of markets. Valuable class.

Super interesting course, and his depth of knowledge is very clear. But he almost knows too much, as he spends too much time laying the foundations of a model and then goes really fast when it comes to examining the outcomes of a model. Also found the assignments very hard, the correct way to answer was not always clear.

Extremely interesting class and Fabian definitely encourages debating in class. Would definitely recommend this class although an A grade is not guaranteed with hard work. Make sure to attend and ask for the meanings of the variables in the models (this is not always made clear and can be very confusing at times).

I took ECON 230 with Lange, thought it was so-so. ECON 426 (labour econ) was a different story. Lange's knowledge and passion really come out. Lectures were organized, grading was fair. Go to lecture and ask questions! He really wants to make sure the class is following along and not just writing notes. I wish more profs were like this.

Teaches the material in a very intuitive manner. It's complicated at first, but I think he prepares us well for future economics courses

Langes Econ 230 class is TOUGH. His tests and exams are really hard and most of the time you wouldn't even know what's happening. Only good part about his class is that you can do badly but the curve saves you, an average student ends up getting a B. Even if you fail his midterm and final you still manage to get a c+ thanks to the curve.

Great Prof! Made me love economics. He is super passionate about the topics and that makes him a really good lecturer! Also, he was always available for help if needed.

Many people don't like him because lectures are very material-heavy and his grading scheme is based on your ranking in the class. However, you can tell that he is very well-versed in the subject and will do what he can to he can to help outside of class hours. Overall I found that he was a great prof and I learned a lot from him.

Very hard for Microecon. McGill economics entry requirements are not that tough, so I genuinely think he is trying to "thin the ranks." Took him for labor econ, and he was excellent. Very clear lectures, fair assignments and easy grading scheme. Really knows what he is talking about, and teaches the class with a focus on empirical research.

Professor Lange is probably my favorite prof at McGill so far. His lectures are kind of long but they're interesting af and he tries to inject humor. The exams are hard though. Definitely a challenging class but if you go to class and take good notes you should be fine. Don't expect an easy A. He's super helpful at office hours!!

Professor Lange is an exceptional teacher. He is, without a doubt, the best economics professor I had at McGill. His labor economics class was extremely interesting, dynamically taught, engaging with the student. His intellectual rigor is admirable, his clarity in the explication of the model also. His midterm and final are fair and simple.

If you can take him for Labor Economics - do it! His exams are very fair and simple, you can most definitely do well if you learn and understand the concepts he goes through in class. Just pay attention to what he says - which is what you will be tested on. Did not even open the textbook, which suited me just fine!

My fav prof at McGill by far. The class is hard but duh-- it's a 400-level on Labor Econ. He's clearly a genius and while the material is hard it's so interesting and he tries his best to boil it down. Hardest but most rewarding grade I've received at McGill. Go to class and GO TO OFFICE HOURS. He's an absolute gem in an otherwise crap department.

Lange is definitely one of the harder 230 profs, but he's excellent. His exams are difficult, but he curves very generously. His 230 class is definitely more math-heavy than some of the other profs, but it isn't impossible to catch up if you don't have calculus experience prior. He is extremely accessible outside of class and always willing to help

Lange is an excellent professor. He always put a lot of energy in his lectures making it easy for you to keep your focus. He posted a lot of past tests which was really useful for the final exam which was eventually curved a lot. Lange is a very caring professor, one I would definitely take again. He is a great guy.

He's the best lecturer I have ever seen. He can make any material interesting. Very high quality lectures. Always welcomes questions, knows almost everyone's name. His exams are difficult for sure but I'd prefer taking a class from him than any other easier prof. Honestly, every prof is a disappointment after taking a class from Lange.

Makes dull content bearable.

It is a hard course overall, and yes sometimes his lectures are not always super clear. However, he really tries to engage all students, and if you are willing to put in the work at home to really go through and understand the contents, the tests are very fair, and often easier than what you expect.

His lectures are of substance. That, no one should be able to deny. Despite the valid criticisms of the difficulty of the course, the passion he brings is palpable, his knowledge admirable. You are in a university. That's what you want from a lecturer. For students of no economics background, this professor will gift you an appetite for it.

The lectures are great, but the material is complex and maths-heavy. You must go to class; otherwise, you will get carried away quickly. He is a good teacher. He explains the material well. Exams are on the challenging side, but often you will get curve. I understand why some people may have a hard time because he is not really caring.

Prof. Lange is great! The material was challenging but it was clear that he wanted to make sure that we understood the concepts. If you go to class and study, you can do well. Grading criteria could have been specified at the start. If you haven't taken AB calculus or MATH 140 prior to this class, I would recommend it.

Well I just wanna say he is really amazing !! All the false accusation of him will be reported. He goes over everything in the course in detail and provides us more than enough examples to enhance our comprehension. Despite of the trickiness and difficulty of his test , he curves up A LOT so you can easily get an A!!

BEST PROF EVER!!!!

That's a really interesting professor with great lectures and fair midterms/finals. The only little thing negative I have to say is that the lectures are a bit too theoretical, if you want to practice what you learn you really have to use the book or online exercises... Overall, I recommend Prof. Lange!

Anyone hating him either doesn't attend class or OH or has a calculus problem (take calculus 3 before the class or pay attention to the first few calculus lectures). One of the most caring and smart Professors. You can learn a lot from him if you give the effort. Weekly quizzes can be confusing but he sometimes gives answers in OH. A true ECON gem!

He is a great professor who actually cares if you understand the material. His exams are very fair and if you don't do well it was probably your fault, not his. You do need to be comfortable with a little bit of calculus but nothing crazy, the homework is fair and not that long. 10/10 prof would take again.

Attendance is mandatory and the content is a little bit difficult but if you go to class you will be able to keep up. Lectures are very engaging/interactive and he is very approachable both after class/in office hours. I highly recommend taking Econ230 with this professor.

Prof Lange makes his lectures engaging and encourages participation, and gives very fair exams. He's also very approachable outside of class, and a lovely guy to talk to. He tests for critical thinking and application, so be comfortable with some basic calculus and the key concepts of the course and you will do well

All the other good n bad reviews about him r justified tbh. At first he seemed condescending n all but overtime he became chiller. Tho i never attended office hours bc of that. He teaches at a pace thats too fast for the avg student n doesnt provide much examples on solving problems. i was failing 2nd semester til i got an 87% on the final.

Great person and lecturer. He really likes anyone who asks questions, and his OH portray this. Is very happy to help. The grading scheme is pretty solid and doesn't change but the exams are constantly curved probably in relation with class performance - including a historical curve on the final as the format had to change because of the TA strike.

Fabian's reviews are totally unfair. The class itself is hard but he is a great professor. He keeps the class engaged and explains concepts very clearly. The homework is pretty hard but his exams are super fair if you take notes and pay attention in class. If you have him you're in luck and this is coming from someone who got a D in 208.

Passionate teacher. Highly suggest to have taken a calc class (at least have minimal knowledge about differentiation). 1st semester harder than 2nd semester. Asks questions if you have any / come to office hours! Exams can be hard, expect big curves (2nd semester final curved by roughly 30%). Econ230 ESA on YouTube for additional resources.

Really, really enjoyed my 230 D1/D2 with Prof. Lange last year. He likes to cold call, but encourages volunteers and participant; if you accidentally say something wrong, he is more than willing to help guide you to the right answer. Tests were hard but if you studied properly, you will do well (he also always curves). Can't recommend him enough.

I took fabian's class last year and i absolutely hated it. looking back now his class was one of the best things I could have taken in my first year. prepares you very well and he is fair with grading and exams. you just have to put in the work and it may be a bit difficult for an intro class but it will set you up so well for other econ classes

Very good lectures, passionate and engaging.