4.2

Garrett Milam

Economics - University of Puget Sound

4.2
Quality
3.2
Difficulty
60%
Would Retake
91
Reviews
4.2
Quality
3.2
Difficulty
4.3
Helpful
4.1
Clarity

60%

Would Retake

91

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

Garrett is a great guy, don't get me wrong

ECON380 - 2.0 rating

His enthusiasm borders on annoyance

ECN104 - 3.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

71%

Textbook Required

100%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B+

83% confidence
Based on 11 grades
Most common grades:
B+ (5)
A (4)
Not sure yet (2)
Grade Distribution
A(5)B(0)C(1)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(5)
Based on 14 reported grades
B+: 5
A: 4
Not sure yet: 2
C-: 1
Common Tags
Accessible outside class (4)
Get ready to read (3)
Tough Grader (2)
Gives good feedback (2)
Tough grader (2)
LOTS OF HOMEWORK (1)
GRADED BY FEW THINGS (1)
Clear grading criteria (1)
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Reviews (91)
5.0
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ECN104
Sep 19, 2002

The one n only prof that keeps me awake n interested, clear n precise on points

4.0
2.0
ECN104
Nov 5, 2002

A good prof.

5.0
2.0
ECN104
Jan 8, 2003

a great guy, not one of those old retired profs, not boring

5.0
3.0
ECN104204
Jan 8, 2003

THE BEST PROF YOU WILL HAVE..IF I CAN NOMINATE FOR HIM FOR A PROF AWARD I WOULD.

5.0
3.0
ECN104
Jan 9, 2003

The best prof . you will ever have...keeps you interested

5.0
2.0
ECN104
Jan 17, 2003

Enthusiastic about econ and is interesting to listen to.

5.0
2.0
ECN104ECN
Jan 27, 2003

great prof, knows his stuff, dedicated to teaching, makes econ fun

5.0
4.0
ECN504
Feb 2, 2003

a very good professor

5.0
3.0
ECN204
Feb 20, 2003

Very dedicated, helpful and knowledgable professor

5.0
2.0
ECN40
Apr 4, 2003

really good teacher... fare.

5.0
3.0
ECN204
Apr 15, 2003

Considering I don't enjoy ECN, he did a good job of keeping me awake in lectures. Really passionate about the subject. Knowledgable & always available for extra help. Good prof, funny too.

5.0
4.0
ECN
May 24, 2003

Let's hope that Ryerson can keep this guy!

5.0
2.0
ECN204
Jun 25, 2003

HE'S ALRIGHT...LOOKS LIKE JESUS W/ THE BEARD.

4.0
2.0
ECN204
Jul 15, 2003

Knows his stuff, and is a fair teacher. A rare prof in which he wants his students to succeed. On a sidenote, if he wasn't a teacher, he'd be a carpenter...he looks exactly like one!

5.0
3.0
ECN104204
Aug 12, 2003

ONE OF THE BEST PROFS AT RYERSON, YOUNG GUY and HE KEEPS YOU INTERESTED, ECXELLENT PROF

5.0
2.0
ECN104204
Aug 29, 2003

u wont find another teacher like this one..TRUST ME. he actually WANTS his students to do well, not just pass. he's the best, dont take it with anyone else!!

5.0
3.0
ECN104204
Sep 4, 2003

The best teacher I've had in ryerson. Very helpfull and always has time for his students. Wants his students to succeed.

5.0
3.0
ECN104
Sep 29, 2003

He uses a lot of online practice aids to help with topics and he is very clear in his lectures.

5.0
5.0
ECN204
Dec 5, 2003

nice teacher.. clear lectures..looks like jesus christ..hard exams though

4.0
4.0
ECN204
Dec 17, 2003

tough tests & exams...but he seems very enthusiastic of the course material. Oh and when he tells you that he'll let you out early, that means he'll let you out 5 mins. before class is over ;)

4.0
4.0
ECN204
Dec 29, 2003

nice guy...you gotta work for your mark and he'll help you if you ask.

5.0
3.0
ECN104
Dec 30, 2003

awesome prof... obsessed with donuts and coffee (supply and demand examples) and he loves using aplia assignments, very helpful for tests!!! my fav prof from first semester!!! get him if you can.

5.0
2.0
ECN104
Jan 2, 2004

Ausome...best professor ever...he is very helpful..trust me i know. i ask so many questions and he knows his stuff. uses applia, might seem like alot but it helps u in the long rung. But this guys is the amazing, cares about you....choose him!!!!!

5.0
2.0
ECN104
Jan 4, 2004

Helpful and amazing prof. He explains stuff clearly. just get him no matter what!!!

3.0
2.0
ECN501
Feb 18, 2004

too enthusiastic, obnoxious....loud and too happy

3.0
4.0
ECN104
Grade: B+
Apr 4, 2004

i hated those aplia assignments!!!

5.0
3.0
63
May 29, 2004

Awesome prof and a nice nice man. Loves his subject and makes class enjoyable. Likes to challenge students and make em work a bit. Extremely user-friendly.

5.0
2.0
ECN104
Aug 23, 2004

Great prof! Really enjoyed his class :). He is very enthusiastic and helpful.

5.0
2.0
ECN104
Sep 20, 2004

i love this prof! he's so happy all the time, and loves what he does..

5.0
2.0
ECN104
Oct 21, 2004

Very nice person both in and outside the classroom. His mid-term was riddled with so many mistakes that he bell curved the mark by 15 pts. In all, a good prof who cares!

5.0
1.0
ECN104
Nov 10, 2004

prof milam is definitely the best prof i have this sem. the guy is totally fair, i mean who adds 15% to everyones midterm mark... hes very clear and obviously he enjoys what he does, his first exam was sorta tricky, but not brutal, all in all, if you have a chance to have him as ur prof, take it

5.0
4.0
ECN104
Nov 29, 2004

good guy, shows lots of enthusiasm - makes understanding things much easier. tests are fair, especially the bell curves!

4.0
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ECN104
Dec 1, 2004

Good prof. Probably, even better if he would be able to teach in smaller classes. Plus the bell curves....the best ones.

5.0
4.0
ECN104
Dec 8, 2004

sooooo enthusiastic, and knows how to control his class. good prof.

3.0
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ECN104
Dec 27, 2004

he loves to teach and it shows! aplia ass. were a pain,if u came to class and rad the notes before hand u were set. always bell-curves and treis his best ot have a class avg of 60%. Good prof!

5.0
3.0
ECN104
Dec 29, 2004

LOVED HIM, he is my best prof so far....great person and teacher

5.0
3.0
ECN104
Jan 3, 2005

A great prof. knew what he was talking about and taught it well, made sure u understand by using aplia, always bellcurved the class up. stick with him u will be ok

4.0
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ECN104
Jan 4, 2005

AWESOME TEACHER=)the way all prof. should be =)

5.0
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ECN104
Jan 7, 2005

He's GREAT....Very clear, friendly and if u ever have any questions he's always willing to answer ur questions without making u feel like ur questions are a burden to him. His tests are fair and listen to his examples and hints, theyre very helpful. All profs at ryerson should be like him!

5.0
3.0
ECN104
Jan 10, 2005

Good teacher, don't see why people think he's hot though . . . God Bless him for those bell curves on exams/mid terms

5.0
2.0
ECN104
Jan 18, 2005

A very fair professor, if you do th work, you will be rewarded. Loves the material which is evident through his teachings.

3.0
3.0
ECN104
Jan 31, 2005

His enthusiasm borders on annoyance! Going to his class is pointless if it aint a test! Mid-terms were easy, the final was tough!

5.0
1.0
ECN104
Feb 12, 2005

No Comments

5.0
1.0
ECN102
Grade: C-
May 4, 2005

the best

5.0
3.0
ENC104
Jun 14, 2005

Very Clear and fair. You can really learn from him and he really cares about his teaching. You can get a decent mark.

4.0
4.0
ECON104
Sep 30, 2005

amazing prof, so many fun in his class, and his lectures are never boring

5.0
3.0
ECN104
Nov 11, 2005

If you have the pleasure of having him, God is on your side. No one has ever made Economics more fun.

5.0
2.0
ECN104
Nov 14, 2005

Wicked Teacher!

3.0
5.0
ECN104
Nov 28, 2005

seriously i dont understand a damn thing that goes on in this class... no matter how hard u try to listen it goes right over your head, regardless of whether or not he tries to make it fun, not to mention the way he destroys the graphs so that in a month when u look at your notes u have no idea what you wrote

5.0
1.0
ECN104
Jan 3, 2006

Xcellent Prof!! Do yourself a favour and take his class. Easy B if you dont slack.

5.0
1.0
ECN104
Jan 9, 2006

Very good teacher, easy to get A

5.0
2.0
ECN104
Jan 10, 2006

As long as you go to class and do the work, it's a breeze...Finals was a bit tricky though.

5.0
2.0
ECN104
Jan 22, 2006

Good lecturer, easy exams, whats not to like!

5.0
4.0
ECN104
Apr 19, 2006

Prof. Milam was really nice, approachable, and helpful if you had any questions, but he was really tough. Probably the hardest Economics prof. But he knows what he's talking about, and you learn a lot in his class.

5.0
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ECN501
Apr 28, 2006

No Comments

5.0
3.0
ECN
May 2, 2006

No Comments

1.0
3.0
ECN104
Aug 7, 2006

Me- "Excuse me professor Milam, I need help" Milam- "go tothe economics help centre." Me- "where is it?" Milam- "I don't know!"

2.0
5.0
ECON170
Oct 29, 2006

Hard tests, not a lot of the material matched up in class and with the online textbook. Online readings made it extremely hard to follow. Class notes were hard to follow too. Confusing and frustrating.

5.0
1.0
ECN104
Jan 24, 2007

One of the best professors at Ryerson!!! Enthusiastic and knowledgeable on subject matter -- will relate topics to real life issues. Great class discussions. Good teaching style. Exams reflected materials covered in lectures. A really enjoyable class for me.

5.0
3.0
ECON170
Apr 25, 2007

One of the most enthusiastic teachers ever. I would HIGHLY recommend him for anyone considering Econ mjr, as his 170 course requires a ton of work compared to other profs, but you'll leave with a higher level of understanding that will pay off in future econ courses (I've heard this from other students too). He's ALWAYS willing to help.

5.0
4.0
ECON170
Nov 7, 2007

Amazing professor. Really cares about economics and how well you do, offers you a million safety nets to make sure you do well. Significantly harder than te other econ classes but well worth it. Tests involve application of the material he covers in class, not ridiculous nitpicky details. HIGHLY RECCOMENDED. Turned me into an econ major.

5.0
4.0
ECON376
Jan 18, 2008

Great professor. Enthusiastic, holds attention, great teacher. Also a fair grader. I hope to take more classes from him in the future.

5.0
4.0
ECON170
Apr 7, 2008

I took him for econ 170 and then for 291. Milam is one of the best teachers you will have in your life. His classes are significantly harder than any other econ teacher's but he is so interesting you will want to do the work. Tests are on application of material not ridiculous details. If you have the chance TAKE HIS CLASSES.

4.0
4.0
ECN204
Jun 3, 2008

In all honestly, I didn't get the best grade in his class, but i would give Milam an A+. He's SUPER friendly, smart, and tries to make the class fun. I would recommend him to anyone! Plus...he's kind of a fox.

4.0
4.0
ECON170
Aug 27, 2009

Before this class I did not have much knowledge or interest in economics, but I found it to be an awesome class. Prof. Milam is challenging, but you learn a lot. Great class, even for those who aren't econ majors.

4.0
3.0
ECON170
Mar 17, 2010

He packs a lot of information into one class and is very thorough. But if you don't understand something, he is extremely helpful outside of class. Lectures always follow textbook work. And the class structure is simple, consistent, and easy to follow.

5.0
4.0
ECON000
Jun 14, 2010

I took his Behavioral Economics course and it was amazing! One of the most interesting and fun classes I've ever taken. Probably only fun because I'm an econ major though. if you aren't, this class is not an easy A, it took a lot of work but if you like econ or psych, you will enjoy this class, plus Milam is a good lecturer and he's hilarious.

5.0
3.0
ECON170
Nov 2, 2010

Milam's class is definitely hard, but not impossible. The tests are long, but as long as you go in prepared, they are not too bad. He's really good at explaining things, and his lectures are very clear. He also engages the class in the lecture, so reading the book is a must.

5.0
5.0
INTMICO
Apr 16, 2011

He is super nice and helpful! his tests are tough though, and he's a tough grader. But micro theory does take a lot of thinking power. He does curve grades though, so that's nice. He loves teaching, and he tries to bring a lot of energy to class. We did an activity once and I won $4.

5.0
5.0
ECON170
Apr 25, 2012

Milam is passionate about Econ and always has the answer to any question. He is a great teacher and is extremely helpful during office hours. However, his tests are hard and require a lot of studying. You cover a lot of material and reading the textbook is very helpful. Homework is not like the quizzes which are not like the tests.

5.0
4.0
ECON170
May 17, 2012

Milam is a really tough professor but you learn a ton! He calls on you in class so do the reading. His tests are hard and long but if you pay attention and don't slack on the reading then you'll do fine. He's a brilliant professor and is always willing to help out in office hours.

3.0
5.0
ECON170
Apr 2, 2013

He is an extremely hard teacher. His quizzes are easy but his tests are way too long, way too hard and graded very harshly. Extensive textbook reading is the only way to stay alive as his lectures can be hard to understand. He knows his stuff but isn't always the best at passing on that knowledge. You do end up learning a lot though. The hard way.

2.0
5.0
ECON380
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 2, 2014

Garrett is a great guy, don't get me wrong. However, his lectures are disjoint, they don't fit well into what he will ask on homework and he never reviews tough material with students. When I go in for his office hours, it is difficult to get a clear answer from him. I would not take this class again if I had the chance.

1.0
5.0
GAMETHEORY
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 13, 2014

I was really excited to take Game Theory, but Garrett has proven to be disappointing. His lectures are informative, but he can act as if he understands the material less than his students do. He is very bad with feedback on assignments; he will mark you down without pointing out the mistake. Maybe take him for another class but not Game Theory

2.0
4.0
ECON380
Grade: Rather not say
Dec 3, 2014

Professor doesn't know their material. Assignments, lectures, and readings do not work together making homework difficult, and labs tedious. There is 1 term paper which is pretty easy (8 pgs) and the tests are brutal. If you already like Garett, take the class, if not then don't.

5.0
4.0
ECON170
Jan 10, 2015

Milan is hot. So that is nice. However, he is a HARD GRADER on tests. You really, really, need to be attentive in class and fully understand the readings. You CANNOT blow through this class. I tried and got a C, after a minor panic and exorbitant amount of work by the final. Milan is not lax, but he's the best of the best in econ classes.

5.0
3.0
170301
Grade: B+
Jan 28, 2015

He's a really cool, funny, and helpful professor. Lectures are easy to follow if you consistently do the reading. His tests were focused solely on the lectures so it's important to be engaged during class. He cares a lot about people's understanding of the material and was exceptionally helpful! I enjoyed his classes very much!

2.0
5.0
ECON325
Grade: A+
Apr 16, 2015

Class sign up did not say that micro would be needed as a pre-req. As a result I have no idea what is going on

4.0
4.0
ECON325
May 12, 2015

His lectures were always really interesting, although they were pretty long. He expects participation in class, so reading is really important. His tests are awfully hard, but he gives good feedback on them.

2.0
5.0
ECON291
Dec 4, 2015

Milam is a nice guy, but he really needs to work on his clarity and organization. The syllabus has no assignment due dates - everything is posted on Moodle, usually with only a few days notice. Had no idea how to pace myself/what to expect throughout the semester. His instructions are also super confusing on assignments, tests, and labs.

5.0
3.0
ECON170
Grade: A
Apr 5, 2016

Very good teacher, is very fond of the subject which shows through his teaching.

2.0
3.0
CONN481
Grade: B+
Jul 14, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Look, he is a very passionate prof and that's cool, but there's little to no organization of his class and he's a very tough grader. He is helpful in office hours - meaning he teaches much better 1 on 1 than he does to a whole class. He turned a class that I thought would be super interesting into a boring, limiting, not so great class.

2.0
3.0
CONN384
Grade: B+
Oct 19, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Terrible. Take another prof if you can. So disorganized, in lecture and in the class as a whole. He is clearly very smart but does not communicate well to a whole class. He grades really hard, has a very particular thing in mind and you probably don't know what it is. Would not recommend.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
5.0
ECON291
Dec 13, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Avoid him. The entire semester was entirely a lecture. We maybe did some in class exercises twice. Then he dumps a take home final on us with a bunch of crap we never even had the opportunity to practice. Expected us to harness info he dumped months before, but never had us work with. This teaching style should be illegal, it doesnt promote learnin

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
5.0
4.0
ECON380
Jan 30, 2019
Would take again

Great professor who is very passionate about his material. He is engaging and makes the topics interesting and applicable.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
5.0
ECON291
Grade: B+
Feb 24, 2020
Would take again

Dr Milam is a solid prof. His class is lecture focused and you do really have to go to lecture, but the information you need is there. The assignments and exams are hard but office hours helps a lot. Tough grader. Generally, he has high expectations but the class was worth it. Really interesting course.

Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
5.0
4.0
ECON380
Sep 3, 2020
Would take again

Garrett is absolutely amazing. He's super passionate about what he teaches. He finds ways to make what he teaches relevant to current issues by asking students to bring news and current events to class. The textbook project seems daunting but I found it to be very fun. Any questions you have are happily addressed via email or in office hours.

Inspirational
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
3.0
3.0
ECON101
Grade: A
Mar 24, 2023
Would take again

Milam is a lecture heavy professor. His board notes are hard to read, but he just is passionate about econ! I didn't think 101 was fun, but I assume he's better in upper level. Links topics to current events and works in good discussion. His tests are a good challenging that push you to learn and introduce you to standard econ test set up.

Caring
Lecture heavy
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
ECON101
Grade: A
Nov 12, 2024
Would take again

Milam is one of the best professors I've had. He is so knowledgable so he sometimes gets ahead of himself, but it's so clear that he cares about the success of every student. His lectures are engaging and interesting. He's a fair grader and if you pay attention in class and do the HW you'll do good on the tests. You won't regret a class with him!

Participation matters
Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
4.0
3.0
ECON101
Grade: A
Jan 5, 2025
Would take again

Milam is a pretty good professor if you're willing to put in effort. Although his exams are challenging, his expectations are clear. It's also nice that a majority of the assignments other than the exams are pretty easy so they're a good cushion for grades.

Get ready to read
Accessible outside class
2.0
5.0
ECON101
Dec 16, 2025

Garrett is a nice person, but his teaching style and grading was extremely difficult for me to deal with. Classes are repetitive, his handwriting is hard to read and all he does during lecture is write on the board. His tests were completely different from the study guide and he is a stickler when grading. Avoid taking his class.

Tough grader
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

71%

Textbook Required

100%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B+

83% confidence
Based on 11 grades
Most common grades:
B+ (5)
A (4)
Not sure yet (2)
Grade Distribution
A(5)B(0)C(1)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(5)
Based on 14 reported grades
B+: 5
A: 4
Not sure yet: 2
C-: 1
Common Tags
Accessible outside class (4)
Get ready to read (3)
Tough Grader (2)
Gives good feedback (2)
Tough grader (2)
LOTS OF HOMEWORK (1)
GRADED BY FEW THINGS (1)
Clear grading criteria (1)
Rating Trend

Declining

-0.62 avg change
Feb
Sep
Mar
Nov
Jan
Dec
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

63

5.0

(1)

170301

5.0

(1)

ECN104204

5.0

(4)

ECN104ECN

5.0

(1)

ECN504

5.0

(1)
+19 more courses
Difficulty by Course

INTMICO

5.0

GAMETHEORY

5.0

ECON291

5.0

ECON325

4.5

ECON380

4.3

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