Folke Kafka rules. a hard class, but well worth the effort. by far one of the best at pitt.

Hard class but great teacher. Best professor i have had so far. Would take a class with again.

Kafka makes things clear that you would not have seen otherwise, lots of great real life examples. He makes you think not just learn.

awsome guy but hard class

Very hard class, but you will learn more than any other class at Pitt.

Best professor at Pitt. Very hard class, but very fair. Make Econ interesting - not an easy job. Love the examples.

He's very interesting, and keeps you entertained. Uses real life situations as examples. Although his exams are hard, he makes you think a lot and you learn so much. Alot of material is given you beforehand and you have enough preparation

Keep in mind the people who think he is great probably got good grades!! Just don't do it.

Best Professor At Pitt!!! Class is so interesting! The time lecturing just flies by.It is challenging but very interesting and you will learn a ton.I would take any class he teaches. It is a very conceptual class,not mathematical.No homework only 5 exams.

Best prof by FAR!!! the CAT is the real deal, no question. So what if tests are "challenging" - that's what they should be, after all, it is grad school. Other prof should take note and step it up. He has very high standards and expects the same. Quick, clear thinking rewarded-just like real world

If you go to class listen to the great words that come out of his mouth and do a little reading on your own (assignments) you will excel in his class. There is no homework just 5 tests.

Don't be intimidated by the level of difficulty. It's the type of class that makes you feel like you can do anything, once you pass it. I was not an 'A' student, and I get test anxiety, but I was able to conquer his tests and to this day remember (and USE) the information he taught.

very tough class. only the five tests but alot of assignments as review. interesting lectures, conveyed concepts well. made what could be boring into a very entertaining and extremely valulable class.

I learned a lot, unfortunately his tests are nearly impossible and my grade does not reflect my knowledge. He is very interesting and keeps the class engaged but be prepared to do a lot of reading and learning on your own. He supplements lectures with 150 assignment problems you are responsible for

Not that bad, except that he acts like he is giving us a favor by being a professor at Pitt. If he had stuck to the curve he promised he would have been much better.

Folke is the rare professor that actually teaches applicable knowledge. you WILL use this stuff and think about it when not in class. He is a genius, and actually a person i know i could call for serious advice. Tests are hard, but the rewards are GREAT! I'm keeping his slides for future use!

Kafka uses a lot of calc and graphs to explain economics. The class is hard, but he explains things well. If you go to class, and take notes, you will do well. He is willing to help you if you don't understand things. He is a great teacher.

Excellent professor! Knows his stuff cold. go to class, do the homework assignments (there are a lot) and you'll do fine.

The multiple choice tests are a killer. The excrcise books that you use to prepare are so long and very difficult to trudge through. He knows his stuff though. Be mindful of the grading scale, it may seem like you are failing but you really aren't. Very tough, but a nice guy, make sure to take excellent notes on his slides and study that excerise book/practice test.

Kafka is the best business professor in CBA. You will learn more in this class than in any other class, guaranteed. A lot of students will complain that his tests are too hard, but really, if you do the optional homework, its hard not to get a B. TAKE HIS CLASS!

While his tests can be difficult and scare ppl away, he is an excellent teacher. I struggled with both Micro and Macro and still got a B+ in this course. DO THE HOMEWORK! IT HELPS!!!

Go to class, listen, take good notes. Tests are open notes/coursepack, but that doesn't mean easy. Read over assignment questions and answers in the back of the coursepack. Read over notes and slides, you'll be ok.

His tests are hard, but if you take good notes and do the practice problems and some of the homework, it will help you. He is one of the most intelligent people I've met. Don't be offended by anything he says. Try hard and take good notes, that's key to his class.

Great professor. Very intelligent and funny, you'll come away with some very memorable quotes from him. Some people seem to have problems with the class, but it is not very difficult if you have the ability to think logically about economics.

Kafka's tests are extreemly hard. If you get a 60-70% on them you are doing well.....however the class is curved. He is a good teacher that relies on reasoning not memorization. I feel like i learned more in this class with a B than any other class I got an A in. ever.

Folke is a great person & an amazing teacher. Quite possibily the best teacher I've ever had. The 5 tests are very challenging and will really tests your limits. The tests require many hours of study time from the assignment questions. All of this may sound very difficult, but please take Folke. He will be a friend for life, he is a genius.

Tests are really hard even though lectures seem to be fairly basic. Studying the homeworks will help you tremendously.

Folke is the man! You really get the feeling that he knows what he's talking about, and he really fills you with knowledge you could use upon exiting college.I had him for Business Econ, then took him again for Product Development and Management.

Kafka is the best professor I've ever known. He is able to explain difficult concepts by using cases. And the material is extremely useful. The 5 assignments and tests cover all the key concepts that will enhance your learning besides understanding the handout. And he is very entertaining. Everything he teaches can be used in real life setting. ;)

He is the best!!

Two of the toughest classes I took while in grad school, but easily one of the best professors I ever had...do the homework, and you'll be fine... real life examples help make class relevant...I recommend Folke to anyone taking classes at Katz!

I graduated 2 years ago and still remember this class. Honestly, I took it my Senior year and just wanted an easy A. I got stuck with Kafka and was bummed. This course ended up being one of my most influential and applicible while attending PITT. Basically, if you intend on being successful in business someday, I would suggest taking this class.

One of the hardest classes I've ever taken. But proves whether or not you will succeed in business. He does not take it easy on kids and if you don't pay attention, show up to class, and try, you'll get burned. But if you want it, you can get the A.

one of the most difficult classes ive ever taken. but if you work hard and do all the notes, you can get an A. Extremely clever prof, jokes are ``` all right

folke is the man. best professor i've ever had at pitt. the class is VERY difficult (curved at least 15%) but the tests are do-able if you go to class and take lots of notes. he really knows his stuff and you will learn SO much if you take any class with him. has a weird, but good, sense of humor too.

Folke is the man. One of the smartest people ive ever met knows everything about everything. The most useful class ive taken at pitt. 5 tests first 4 are difficult last one is easy with extra credit

kafka's a really good professor. his class is tough and most people struggle.. but if you do all of his optional assignment questions and pay attention in class, you can definitely do well. once you understand his style of thinking, it's easy. 5 non-cumulative tests and 80% is an A. you have to work hard but it's doable. make the effort! worth it!!

Very difficult class, although very rewarding. Lots of real life examples. Very intelligent guy, albeit has an ego. Tests (multiple choice) are very hard. COME TO CLASS and pay attention, this is vital. Very enjoyable class, overall, though.

Great class if you are not big on math. Not an easy class but his curve is awesome (85 is an A+). Puts on a good show during class and makes material interesting. Wish he would keep his political opinions to himself though.

Class is not mandatory, but don't miss it unless you want to sit through his recording of the class. Tests are difficult- recommend doing the "homework" and taking good notes.

His tests are difficult (20 m.c. questions and open notes) you have to study for these tests. Attendance isn't mandatory, but GO. If you want to learn economics this is they guy to take. If you want an easy A don't take him.

Great professor! Hard...as more classes should be, plus you learn a lot!

Best professor I've had at Pitt by far. He literally changed my way of thinking about business. I'm so much better off after taking this class. He gives five pretty hard open-note tests with a huge curve. If you do all the assignment questions you'll be fine. Take this class, period.

tests are incredibly difficult, but you learn a lot and see how economic concepts actually make people millions in real life. He's brilliant and has a beautiful mind.

I absolutely love Kafka. He is an amazing teacher with a wonderful sense of humor.

The genius of Kafka is that his course is not designed to teach students Economics, it is designed to teach students how to think. After learning how to think, the economics is cake. If every student in the world took Kafka's course, the world would be a better place. The class is a challenge, but as he says in his accent: "You vill be rewalded."

Folke is a smart, humorous, and passionate person. The course is practical and interesting, and much of the information can be used for life. Beware though--the tests are extremely difficult. There are five open note, multiple choice exams that are intensely curved. The curve will save you. Buy his guide (no book), take good notes, and study

Attendence is a must to understand the material, he uses powerpoint slides and no book. However, if you complete the optional homework, then the course is rather easy due to the grading system. The course is also interesting and very helpful.

Best teacher in CBA. His classes are actually intellectually stimulating and the material is very valuable. My first class so far that I have made sure I have put my notes away for safe keeping.

Coming back 5 years after graduating to say that I continue to think about his lecture and apply it to the strategy of my job every day. A must take for your career.

The man.

One of the best professors to ever take in life. I learned alot, his presentations and lectures are gold. The assignments (not graded) are a must read. His test (five of them) are extremely hard. Expect to study 5 hours out of class every week. If you have the guts then take his class. A great professor, great clas, impossibily hard exams.

Fafka is a great professor. He is interesting and challenging. Beware, though, that if you are not at least fairly good at multiple choice questions, this is not a class for you! I learned more in this course than in others that I took this term and didn't have to spend copious amounts of time outside of class on projects or assignments.

Kafka is a great professor. He gives enough practice exams and practice problems that if you do them you will do great in this course. There is no projects or homework. Your grade is based on 5 tests . I suggest to get a head start in the first couple of exams. It only gets harder from there. You can really benefit from his lectures in the future.

He's super smart and he's class is very intriguing. One of my friends asked him why she couldn't get a high score even if she studied hard for the test. He replied "if you're smart you should get a good grade". LOL. He's my fav prof at Pitt... If you're confident that you have a smart business mind definitely take his class. I really learned a lot.

Just started this class a few weeks ago.His lectures are very informative and entertaining. Have yet to take a test yet, so I figured I could make this a gradual rating in the sense that I will let you know how it goes! Wish me luck-Michael

He is competent and has informative lectures, but his major weakness is not filtering his comments to only those appropriate for a classroom setting. He has made at least one comment where he compared a bad strategic decision to someone who cuts themselves and how stupid that action is. He also is egotistical and puts down other professors.

Lectures are interesting with lots of real-world examples. Tests are tricky and require you to know the material well.

By far the most I've ever learned in 1 course. Arguably the best professor I've ever had; he's been teaching Man Econ for 29 years now. TAKE MANAGERIAL ECON WITH KAFKA AND DON'T LISTEN TO ANYBODY WHO SAYS DIFFERENT. I'm not joking. This class isn't easy peasy, but it isn't impossible. It's the type of difficulty that you appreciate in a class.

Generally a very good teacher. If you enjoy being coddled by teachers and told exactly how to learn then I would steer clear of this course generally. It is challenging to those who have no ability to learn on their own.

Had Kafka in early 2000s for 2 classes. Hes the real deal. Those giving him lousy marks here are foolish children who have no idea what the business world will bring. Hes teaching real world stuff - strategy, pricing tactics, consumer behavior, how competition really works. Attend class. Pay attention. Ask questions.

Kafka is the best professor in the business school at Pitt. His lectures are not mandatory, but if you want a good grade you need to attend them and pay close attention. I took Kafka in 2012 and to this day cannot think of a class more valuable for what is to come post graduation. Always looked forward to lectures because he's hilarious.