3.5

Gary Frey

Economics - City College of New York

3.5
Quality
3.2
Difficulty
56%
Would Retake
112
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3.5
Quality
3.2
Difficulty
3.5
Helpful
3.5
Clarity

56%

Would Retake

112

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What Students Say

Could not figure out what to exactly study

ECON10250 - 1.0 rating

I am sure that this is the worst class at CCNY

ECO10250 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

36%

Textbook Required

17%

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Reviews (112)
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3.0
ECO270
Jan 3, 2012

Good professor in explaining theories and concepts, he does help you a lot, I wish he went more over problems because the exams were part theory and problem solving. Not the easiest nor the hardest, but you must earn your grade.

3.0
3.0
ECO1045
Jun 12, 2012

Moves very fast. Reads directly off the power point. You must use your book because he skips a lot of concepts during lectures. But overall, good communicator and always willing to help.

5.0
4.0
ECO2235
Jul 12, 2012

Frey is the most helpful professor you'll ever meet at CCNY. His classes aren't cakewalks & you'll have to earn your grade, but at the end of the class you'll actually learn something. As long as you look at slides and do the reading you'll be fine. If you want to major in Finance & be prepared for the real world of finance, I suggest taking him.

5.0
2.0
ECO10350
Apr 25, 2013

Very helpful professor. I enjoyed his class mostly because we discussed real life situations, which were relatable to me. The ongoing discussions in his class were very amusing and interesting. He gives take home quizzes and a midterm and final. He gave no homework and his powerpoints correlated with the textbook. I would recommend him.

5.0
2.0
ACCOUNTING
Nov 14, 2013

Great professor

5.0
3.0
ECO32250
Grade: A
Dec 15, 2013

Professor Frey really opened my eyes to Money and Banking. He used the class to not only teach us course material but related everything we spoke about to current real-life situations to help us get a grasp of what it is we were actually learning. You have to study the material. Professor Frey was easily accessible for help outside of class hours.

3.0
2.0
MACROECONOMICS
Grade: A
Dec 23, 2014

Dude is chill as ish. Will curve. Overall funny dude who understands the subject and doesn't get too off topic. I recommend taking him, dudes a G.

2.0
5.0
ECO20450
Apr 16, 2015

DO NOT TAKE THIS SUMMER CLASS WITH FREY! Miss 2 classes you will fail! Won't get above a C unless do 2-3 hours of work between each class. AVOID AT ALL COSTS!!

2.0
5.0
ACCECO20450
Apr 16, 2015

STAY AWAY FROM THIS MAN! This is not a class you want to take in the summer. I am taking it this semester and barely surviving. Save it for the fall! Way too much material. Teacher rushes, tests do not match up with material taught in class. FIND A DIFFERENT PROFESSOR! Gives a 2-3 point curve, CANT GET AN A OR A-

2.0
5.0
ECO20450
Apr 20, 2015

someone just asked me if they should take Frey in the summer? ABSOLUTELY NOT!!!! you will barely pass this class most probably with a D or C. Took last summer 1 kid out of 30 got A or A-. 5 Bs. 10 Cs. Rest Ds or fail. Has a negative curve! do not take frey. tests have ZERO TO DO WITH WHAT HE TEACHES

4.0
2.0
ECO2450
Apr 26, 2015

I didn't even get that great grades and I got an A in this class. You have to be very dumb to get a bad grade (under an A) in this class or do absolutely no work. Overall, Frey is a pretty cool dude and he is mucho caliente.

4.0
2.0
ECO20400
Apr 26, 2015

Frey is a professional and knows his stuff. I took him over the summer and it was an amazing class. He helps his students and he expects them to work hard for his class. Definitely take him if you can. He is a CFO on a full time basis and teaches part time so he knows what the real world is looking for in students. Take him!

5.0
2.0
ACC120
Grade: A
Dec 26, 2015

Prof. Frey was a great professor. He went over the content of the course thoroughly and incorporated his own experiences into what we were learning as well. He worked hard to make sure every student knew what they were doing in his class and he wanted us to succeed. He was great and made a tough class very understandable.

1.0
5.0
ECO10250
Grade: D
Jan 26, 2016

Opting for this class was one of the biggest mistake of my life. I am sure that this is the worst class at CCNY. The course is very poorly organized, in fact everything about this course and the instructor is not right. TA's are fine but they can't help you much. Save your GPA and avoid his class at all costs. Take another class or Professor.

1.0
5.0
ECO10250
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Feb 23, 2016

His class is very hard and unfairly challenging. Do not take him, you will regret it. I learned it the hard way and I hope that you will not learn it the hard way. So AVOID HIM! Take another class to satisfy your general education requirement. Please!

3.0
4.0
ECO10250
Grade: A-
Apr 12, 2016

Professor Frey is very knowledgeable but he goes over the lectures way too fast. He just reads off from the powerpoint slides and he even uploads them on blackboard. Participation matters because it actually counts 10% towards your overall grade so must attend lecture and recitation. He exams are easy if you just study! It all multiple choice!

2.0
4.0
ECO10250
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 25, 2016

This class is interesting, however, the professor does not teach, he reads off of the powerpoint that are given to us! The only positive thing about this class would be the TAs. I have Ali and he is very helpful and tries his best to make sure all his students pass. There are 3 exams and online hws for each chapter.

3.0
2.0
ECO10250
Grade: A+
May 21, 2016

Microeconomic is more like commom sense. If you are rational in your life, you know what to do. You need to read textbooks and do HWs, since the professor only reads the powerpoint. Go to the recitation for that 10% of your grade. This is an relatively easy class. If you wish to come to class and do nothing outside of class, dont take it.

3.0
3.0
ECO10250
Grade: A-
Jun 14, 2016
Wouldn't take again

The professor him self did not do a great job teaching Microeconomics. On the other hand, the TA's were outstanding. I had Chris as my TA and he did a great job teaching what he can in a short period of time. Do the homework assigned and read the textbook. It's essential to passing the class

1.0
2.0
ECO10250
Grade: A+
Aug 15, 2016
Wouldn't take again

This guy read from a powerpoint. The powerpoint was all information found in the book. He did not have office hours. The TA's were decent but they still didn't know their stuff a 100%. I had to read the entire textbook and ask a friend to tutor me.

1.0
5.0
ECO10350
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Oct 11, 2016
Wouldn't take again

I will agree with the negative comments. Gary is basically an adjunct and he is also an executive at a firm. So he does not have a lot to loose even if he has to leave the teaching profession. For that reason he does not care at all regarding the students. He reads off the slides and expects you to somehow understand the microeconomic theories. Bad

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
2.0
4.0
ECO10250
Grade: D-
Nov 20, 2016
Wouldn't take again

This is the hardest class to me and I am econ major :'(. He flies through power points and I don't understand what the hell I learned. I have to rush to learn everything my self after class my self... no office hours. Im truly thinking about changing from econ seriously !!!

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
Participation matters
5.0
1.0
ECO10250
Grade: A+
Dec 12, 2016
Would take again

This is a very straightforward, easy class. There is little hw. Only 3 m/c exams (or short response if you want) and he drops the lowest. You must attend class because you need a code, but once you're there you could do other work. You have access to the powerpoints and textbook, so you don't need to take notes. Idk how someone could get an A-.

Clear grading criteria
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
1.0
5.0
ECON10250
Grade: D
Jan 3, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Anyone who says that this is easy A class is outright lying. This is the hardest class I have taken at CCNY until now. It is not that the material is hard but the Professor does not teach well. He simply reads off the slides and expects you to become well versed in microeconomic theories. The biggest con is that you don't know what to study. BAD.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
5.0
ECON10250
Grade: F
Jan 3, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Could not figure out what to exactly study. The material tested is very general. Professor is an adjunct so does not care much. If you need this class then take it thru e permit and save your GPA. My GPA went to trash after this class.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
TEST HEAVY
1.0
5.0
ECON10250
Grade: F
Jan 22, 2017
Wouldn't take again

This Professor should be fired. He doesn't care at all you pass or fail. Material is hard, tests are hard and teaching is absolute zero. He is here only to get the dollars. This class is a pile of trash. CCNY admin. take notice of Frey!

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
1.0
5.0
ECON10250
Grade: D
Jan 30, 2017
Wouldn't take again

3 Tests and thats it. No teaching at all. Expects you to study o your own and then ace the tests own your own. No help. Stay away.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
2.0
2.0
ECO10350
Grade: A
Apr 8, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Typically just reads off his PowerPoint slides for 50 minutes straight and offers zero practical connections to what he is teaching. Plus, he is oftentimes goes on a tangent on something completely unrelated. The content is pretty easy to pick up, however, so your best bet is to just read the slides he conveniently posts online and teach yourself.

Clear grading criteria
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
5.0
ECO10350
Grade: D
May 31, 2017
Wouldn't take again

The semester was going fine till the final. He gave us reviews for final and it was NOTHING like review questions not even 1%. When I saw the final I knew it was the end !!! This is worse final I ever took in CCNY. He's just horrible just don't take him.

Tough Grader
TEST HEAVY
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
5.0
5.0
ECO10250
Jun 2, 2017
Would take again

His lectures make the text more digestible. I thought his lectures did nothing for me but there was a contrast in the rate (and depth) of which I understood the text when I wasn't present for lectures.

2.0
1.0
ECO10350
Grade: A
Jun 9, 2017
Wouldn't take again

What a useless pog this guy is. Not only are his lectures boring as hell, he reads out of the textbook that he leaves accessible online. Just talk to your TA and do not bother with this clown. Lecture is optional as well as your TA will repeat the same things Frey-lock says but in much more detailed, organized fashion.

GRADED BY FEW THINGS
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
5.0
ECO10250
Nov 9, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Horrible lectures and gives very difficult test.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Hilarious
2.0
5.0
ECON10250
Nov 17, 2017
Wouldn't take again

We used an online system called Aplia for assignments. Attendance is not mandatory for lectures and even though he put aside time to practice for the exams, some of the questions or topics are not on the actual exam. Also, I feel like you have to learn most of these topics on your own or with the help of your TAs during recitation.

4.0
3.0
ECO10350
Nov 20, 2017
Would take again

Focus on Memorizing the slides he gives and you'll do good. Go to the reviews as well, 5-10 questions will be similar to the one on the review. Review recitation notes! Textbook is not needed but helpful as well. His tests are generally easy if you do these things, Aplia hw is quite hard though but it's worth 20% so u can't skip it!

5.0
3.0
ECO10350
Grade: B
Dec 12, 2017
Would take again

plz, do his homework in the cengage. and take his class little seriously. very good proffesor

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Tests? Not many
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
ECO12050
Grade: B-
Dec 28, 2017
Would take again

Professor Frey was fantastic, I would highly recommend students take him if they need to take a Micro or Macroeconomics course. He communicates with students who have question and explains the material very well.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Would take again
2.0
3.0
ECO10250
Grade: B-
Jan 4, 2018
Wouldn't take again

you should only take this class if you are an economics major. It is considered a liberal arts course but honestly, it shouldn't be. It is a difficult class. Khan Academy does help a little if you are taking this class but honestly, don't take it unless it is a requirement for your major.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Tests are tough
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
4.0
ECO10250
Grade: B+
Jan 29, 2018
Would take again

He's a nice guy who does seem to care a lot about his students, he's pretty accessible outside of class and via email and you don't need to buy a textbook because he uploads it. However, you do have to do a lot of reading and practice in your spare time if you want a good grade because all he does is read off a powerpoint.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
Caring
3.0
3.0
ECO10350
Apr 26, 2018
Wouldn't take again

He doesnt really teach . He reads off of the slides in lecture. I learned more from the TA honestly. The textbook is not mandatory, but i bought it just because i wasnt learning anything from the class persay. Hes average.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
5.0
3.0
ECO10350
Grade: B
May 13, 2018
Would take again

He is a great lecturer, nice person, has great skin and hates trump which is a huge bonus. DO YOUR APLIA HMWRK! Attend recitation, use all your sources and also look online for help (Khan Acad. , ACDC ECON). Sit in the front or middle during lecture. Study for tests, there's only 3...

TEST HEAVY
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
Amazing lectures
4.0
3.0
ECO10350
Grade: A
May 22, 2018
Would take again

Frey is a great lecturer, considering the class size. he does his best to answer question & explain throughly. The material is not difficult but requires some studying and reading. No need to buy a textbook since the TA provided it lots of homework but also provides lots of practice problems for exams and final. TA was also very helpful.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Clear grading criteria
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
1.0
4.0
ECO10250
May 26, 2018
Wouldn't take again

He just reads word for word from slides, which makes it really hard to learn especially if you can't grasp the concepts.

TEST HEAVY
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
4.0
ECO10250
Grade: A
May 27, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Only take this class if you have to. It isn't that bad but you have to read a lot and teach yourself because the slides are not enough. Go to class, read the textbook and do the Aplia assignments and you will be fine. Ask questions he will always answer and his curves on exams are very generous

4.0
1.0
ECO10350
Grade: A
Oct 13, 2018
Would take again

Honestly this professor is fine. Everything is straight forwarding the micro class. You don't really need to go to class cause you can learn everything from the slides. Tests are multiple choice and its pretty easy to cheat in a big lecture hall. I'm glad I didn't listen to all the negative reviews here and took the class.

Clear grading criteria
2.0
4.0
ECO10350
Nov 6, 2018
Wouldn't take again

only take this class if necessary. I took this class because I was interested, but the lectures are useless and I had to teach myself through the heavy readings and homework. He seems like a good guy but I wouldn't recommend. He gives only 3 tests, and the rest is just homework (60+ questions & chapter readings each week.)

Get ready to read
TEST HEAVY
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
4.0
5.0
ECO10250
Nov 8, 2018
Would take again

Funny professor, he is heavy on the slides and lecture. He reads off the slides and posts them online. Attendance is not taken, but you miss a day and youll be lost, unless you know someone with really good notes. Two exams, if you study really hard, its difficult to get a great mark, but he curves. Just ask questions if youre lost

Tough Grader
Amazing lectures
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
5.0
ECO10250
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 19, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Shows up 30 minutes late to recitations The TopHat online platform / eTextbook is practically a useless resources The text is extremely confusing due to its structural incongruity His lectures are random opinionated shpeels completely irrelevant to the test questions Homework questions dont help with the test questions Rude, smug, unhelpful

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
4.0
3.0
ECO10250
Grade: A-
Jan 22, 2019
Would take again

Professor Frey uses Top Hat to take attendance and teach the class. Overall, he was a good, down to earth teacher. He responded to emails very quickly. His tests were not that hard at all, and he curved the crap out of easy exams(I am not a genius, i have a 2.5 GPA) I am not sure why his reviews are so bad, but he really is a great professor.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Inspirational
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
2.0
ECO201
Grade: A
Mar 7, 2019
Would take again

If you're not dumb then this class is pretty easy. Just so you know micro does have math and thats why most people don't like the class. but the professor is good and tests are in lecture halls so its easy to cheat as well if you need

4.0
2.0
ACCECO20450
Grade: B
May 9, 2019
Would take again

If you don't like accounting this class will make you pass with ease. Literally that simple.

Gives good feedback
Graded by few things
Amazing lectures
4.0
4.0
ECO10250
Grade: A
May 27, 2019
Would take again

GradeTopHat attendance+hw, 2 exams, 1 final. Lecture is boring as he just reads off the slides so you really have to teach yourself everything. If you cant do that well it will be difficult. But, he curves a lot and is a genuinely nice guy to talk to and is understanding. Hes a good prof but the size of the class is the problem, otherwise its ok

Accessible outside class
Test heavy
5.0
4.0
ECO10350
Grade: B+
May 31, 2019
Would take again

He's a funny professor who also knows what he's talking about. Do the HW and go to class because those are a easy 10 points. He also curves ALOT and he gives review sessions and post practice exams. If you dont pass, then you never put the work. A TON of information available ( including his slides) that helps you pass the class.

Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
ECO32250
Grade: A
Nov 7, 2019
Would take again

This is my second time taking this professor and he is very good. He makes the content very easy to understand. I still don't understand why people don't like him. His classes are the easiest when it comes to economics. I'm taking him again next semester. Hw, midterm, final. EASY

3.0
5.0
ECO10350
Grade: B-
Dec 27, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Hes not the BEST but hes not the worst. His lectures are powerpoint based. He reads directly off of the powerpoint so I didn't feel like I learned much, however he curves his tests if its necessary and he can be super helpful. He doesn't assign much homework. Maybe one homework every 5-6 chapters and about 3 tests the entire semester.

Participation matters
Graded by few things
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
ECO22350
Grade: A
Apr 30, 2020
Would take again

This is my 3rd time taking him. He is easy going and straight forward. Homework in online and not hard. Can find all answers online. Lots to learn in this class. If you wanna learn about investing in the stock market then its a great class.

5.0
3.0
ECON22350
Grade: A
May 29, 2020
Would take again

Professor Frey gives amazing lectures. Starts the classes with real life global event discussions and then proceeds to start the lesson. He gave reviews for every test and the homework assigned was fairly easy if you did your part. Totally recommend!

Respected
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
ECO32250
Grade: A
Jul 2, 2020
Would take again

A very knowledgeable guy. Focus on his lectures and his test sample materials and you should be fine.

Respected
Inspirational
Hilarious
4.0
4.0
ECON10250
Grade: A
Aug 4, 2020
Wouldn't take again

This class was a lot of work. Recommend if you are an Econ major otherwise you will be studying a lot for an elective class. Lectures dont help since he reads PowerPoint but he does know what he is talking about. This is a self study course.

Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
ECO10350
Grade: B
Sep 3, 2020
Would take again

Handled the COVID-19 pandemic the best out of all of my professors. He genuinely cares about his students!

Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
Caring
4.0
3.0
ECO10350
Grade: B+
Nov 6, 2020
Would take again

If anyone is taking Microeconomics 10250, get Gary Frey, he doesn't take attendance, and while the hw is a lot, he always extends the deadline if requested. Very nice guy, although his classes are kind of boring and repetitive since they are just simplified textbook material which you already learn via the hw, but he does explain concepts very well

Gives good feedback
Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
ECO10350
Grade: B+
Dec 11, 2020
Would take again

Gary is a great professor. Homework through Cengage and 2 tests. He is caring and respectful. Take this class.

Respected
Amazing lectures
Caring
4.0
3.0
ECO10250
Dec 13, 2020
Would take again

This guy is knowledgeable and he knows what he does. He is a fair grader especially with homework deadline extensions. Don't be too happy with hem, do them because he's giving time to help you learn

Respected
Get ready to read
Caring
3.0
4.0
ECO34450
Grade: Not sure yet
Feb 11, 2021
Wouldn't take again

He used mindtap. It give you three tries to get full point. If you don't get full point on first try the point lower. The hw on mindtap are hard. you can really do that well on it. if Hw are hard then exam are too. Don't believe the student comment on this page about him be a good professor . The struggle is real for this class . Avoid at all cost

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Participation matters
2.0
4.0
ECO34450
Grade: Not sure yet
Feb 11, 2021
Wouldn't take again

He used Mindtap. It give you three tries to get full point. If you don't get full point on first try the point lower. The hw on mindtap are hard. When i said hard i mean it very much. You can finish one hw unless you sit down for hours and do the work. He is also really unorganized. You can't find the answer online bc mindtap has their own one.

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
3.0
4.0
ECO34450
Grade: Not sure yet
Feb 16, 2021
Wouldn't take again

It is composed of two exam , a final exam and one research paper. He use mindtap for hw and exam and final too. Lot of reading and calculation. The hw is a lot of work that you need to put in time to do it every weekly. Don't take if you don't like to do math. It is not a easy class that you can take easily. Class meet on zoom every Tuesday.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Amazing lectures
2.0
5.0
ECO34450
Grade: Not sure yet
Feb 28, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Mindtap hw is hard. Most of it is math calculation. Some are chart on demand and supply where you need to move it. This class is a joke when it comes to saying that it is a hard class. You can't get a decent grade on hw. For people that take him. Just don't ever take him unless you want lot of work. Each chapter of hw are the long one and no help.

Get ready to read
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
2.0
5.0
ECO34450
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 2, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Mindtap hw is hard. Most of it is math calculation. Some are chart on demand and supply where you need to move it. This class is a joke when it comes to saying that it is a hard class. After one your grade will drop dramatically if you don't do well. Hw is worth 25%. I don't know why he made it so hard to do. the class is a struggle to take.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Tough grader
5.0
2.0
ECO10250
Grade: A
Mar 16, 2021
Would take again

Professor Frey is awesome! Easy class as long as you do the work! His lectures are really interesting also! He's fantastic, he really is.

Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
2.0
4.0
ECO32250
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Apr 6, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Mindtap Hw is hard. Most of it is math calculation. Some are chart on demand and supply where you need to move it. This class is a joke when it comes to saying that it is a hard class. During exam he make his own question so that you can't cheat. The Hw he would give is three chapter to due per week . Some chapter are easy and also hard one .

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Tough grader
5.0
2.0
ECO34450
May 6, 2021
Would take again

He assigns hw on mindtap which isnt the best platform but the answers are in the textbook and the math is minimal. He gives a fair amount of time to complete it and if you email him he will give an extension. Grade consists of hw, midterm, final and a paper but the class did so well on midterm he got rid of the paper.

Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
Caring
2.0
3.0
ECO34450
Grade: Rather not say
May 16, 2021
Wouldn't take again

He assigns hw on mindtap which isn't the best platform but the answers are in the textbook and the math is minimal. There are 24 chapter together. he like to joke around that he like to make the final harder than midterm. The only problem i would say is that he assign more work even when class are over. There is like three chapter every week.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Tough grader
5.0
1.0
ACCECO20450
Grade: A+
May 24, 2021
Would take again

Gary Frey is a very comprehensible professor whose lectures are very engaging. He sometimes would make a formal little joke to get the students participate. Mr. Frey makes it very easy. I highly recommend taking the Accounting class with him especially online.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Amazing lectures
4.0
1.0
ECO10250
Dec 6, 2021
Would take again

he uses mindtap for hw and exams, he's very lenient with due dates. he's a pretty chill professor.

5.0
3.0
ECO10250
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 9, 2021
Would take again

MY MAN GARY! THE FREY-SAMA, THE GOAT! HW and exam on MindTap, not the best way to learn but it's alright. The guy is very nice and kind, he extend the assignment a lot. Class time period kinda short. You want a good grade? Do what you gotta do, don't be lazy on homework because it's a lot.

Respected
Lots of homework
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
ECO10250
Grade: A-
Dec 9, 2021
Would take again

"What do you want to tell Gary Frey right now?" You're the best and most chill Professor I've had this semester. Keep it up! So nice and is totally willing to extend assignments if you ask him. BING BONG! He's a King!

Respected
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
3.0
ECO10350
Dec 9, 2021
Would take again

he is literally the most nicest prof ive had so far. the hw is a lot but he always extends it and his lectures were engaging to me. prof gary if u seeing this u the best fr <3

Respected
Lots of homework
Inspirational
5.0
1.0
ECO10250
Dec 10, 2021
Wouldn't take again

He's a very nice professor. Pretty lenient and he actually cares about all his students. The only thing I dislike is the sheer amount of Mindtap work/assignments.

Lots of homework
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
4.0
3.0
ECO10250
Grade: C
Dec 17, 2021
Would take again

Gary's great. He reads off of slides all the time, so it gets a bit boring sometimes. Great guy, but, LOADS of assignments via the dreaded Mindtap. He extends things a lot of the time, so its great if you want to do everything at a pace you like. Homework is the most important thing.

Respected
Lots of homework
Get ready to read
5.0
2.0
ECO10250
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 22, 2021
Would take again

Gary is a very good prof in economics he knows his stuff. For this class in specific he reads off his slides and gives many examples and explanations. He uses MinTap in which he will give a lot of assignments to do which are very doable. Especially since he is so caring to his students that he extends time for the assignments if you ask for it.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Caring
5.0
3.0
ECO10250
Dec 28, 2021
Would take again

He is an amazing teacher that is understandable. If you have any questions or concerns he is happy to help.

Respected
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
ECO10250
Grade: A-
Jan 1, 2022
Would take again

Professor is very helping and caring. MindTap was time consuming and he extended homework many times as we requested to extend it.

Respected
Lots of homework
Clear grading criteria
3.0
4.0
ECO10350
Grade: B-
Jan 4, 2022
Wouldn't take again

Overall, he's a great professor. Takes his time to explain concepts and when you ask for extensions on assignments, he gives it. The only bad thing about this class is Mindtap. The assignments are a lot and the homework? Get prepared to spend at least four hours on a chapter but overall the class was good for me.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Caring
5.0
3.0
ECO10350
Grade: B
Jan 27, 2022
Would take again

Had him for microeconomics. Best professor ever!! The homework on mind tap was a lot, but as long as you do most of it, you'll be fine. I only completed like 65-70% of the mind tap assignments. So caring and thoughtful, he always extends deadlines. The midterm and finals are mostly based on the mind tap assignments. Take his class!!

Respected
Lots of homework
Caring
4.0
2.0
ECO10250
Grade: A
Nov 14, 2022
Would take again

You don't need to attend lectures in person. There is option to attend and option to go online. Attendance is not mandatory. Just make sure you join a discord server with classmates. Usually there are A LOT of students (mine had like 300+) so if you do go in person be quick to grab a seat the first few weeks. The hw is easy, email him for extension

Clear grading criteria
Lots of homework
Graded by few things
5.0
2.0
ECO10250
Grade: A+
Dec 22, 2022
Would take again

Professor Frey is one of the best teachers I've had by far. He uses the textbook to teach, and there are a lot of example problems, so it is good practice for the assessments. There were only 2 assessments in the semester, the midterm and final. There was a lot of homework, but if you asked for an extension, he always gave one. Take him!

Hilarious
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
ECO10250
Grade: A
Jan 5, 2023
Would take again

Excellent Professor. Not only did he make class very interesting and intriguing,but he was also very understanding if you needed an extension. I would highly recommend taking him.

Amazing lectures
Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
4.0
3.0
ECO10250
Grade: B-
Jan 7, 2023
Would take again

Professor Frey uses the online textbook and gives out a lot of homework but if you ask for extensions, he gives it to you. Attending the lectures isn't mandatory but recitation is. Only big projects was a critical thinking assignment, the midterm and the final exam.

Get ready to read
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
5.0
1.0
ECO10250
Grade: A
Jan 17, 2023
Would take again

Lectures and homework are based off the textbook. Lecture attendance is not mandatory, but his lectures are humorous. Recitation attendance depends on the TA. I did not go to any of his classes or recitations besides at the beginning and the end of the semester. Did all the homework, and got good grades on the online midterm and final. Got an A.

2.0
3.0
ECO10250
Grade: A-
Jan 18, 2023

Lectures are literally pointless. Everything needed is provided by webassign.

5.0
3.0
ECO10250
Grade: A-
Jan 21, 2023
Would take again

Amazing Professor, clear criteria Grading, and he's humorous, the presentations are well made! and the understanding and speaking clear every moment and asking for opinions makes him a awesome professor 10/10 would take him again!

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
2.0
ECO10350
Grade: A-
Apr 26, 2023
Would take again

As an experienced professor in the field of economics, Professor Frey has an impressive knowledge base and is able to effectively communicate complex economic concepts to his students. His lectures are engaging, and he provides real-world examples that make the material come alive.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
ECO22350
Grade: A-
May 27, 2023
Would take again

Professor Frey was very understanding, and respectable when it came to his students asking for extensions. He would even curve the exams we took, if he saw that majority of the class didn't do so well. His class is mostly on Cengage, and there is weekly assignments on there. Cengage is annoying, but Professor Frey makes it fair to pass his class.

Clear grading criteria
Lots of homework
Caring
1.0
5.0
ECO10250
Grade: B
Oct 20, 2023

this professor made me wanna drop his class over 100 times. I'm a freshmen i came in thought why notntake this as my elective thought it would be fun turned out to be harder then all my other classes 4 of my friens dropped it

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
ECO10250
Grade: B-
Oct 22, 2023
Wouldn't take again

Frey-sannn! You are a lovely, amazing professor. Seriously. This man goes out of his way to make sure his students are able to do & finish their work on time. Want an extension? He'll give it to you. Extra help? You got it! A lot of work on Mindtap, though. He's very chill. I love him.

Get ready to read
Caring
Respected
5.0
2.0
ECO10250
Grade: B+
Dec 19, 2023
Would take again

Frey is a pretty good teacher. Presents lessons clearly & in a easy to understand manner. Pushes deadlines back frequently for students.

Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
Respected
5.0
2.0
ECO10250
Grade: A-
Jan 18, 2024
Would take again

He a very good professor and understanding when we would email him about extensions or if the exams on mindtap wouldn't work.

Caring
Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
ECO10250
Oct 28, 2024
Would take again

A very great teacher to learn about economics, very respectful and a lots to learn from him. I would definitely take another course with this professor again!

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Lots of homework
5.0
2.0
ECO10250
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 12, 2024
Would take again

A very great Professor absolutely was a great pleasure to have taken a course with him.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Amazing lectures
2.0
3.0
ECO10250
Grade: A-
Dec 29, 2024

Did not like his politics. Very mainstream liberal and not in a good way. As for the class, it was a bit boring, but the hw was not difficult. The tests and final were a bit harder, but they were online. Going to recitation was helpful.

3.0
4.0
ECO10250
Grade: A
Jan 6, 2025

I didn't like the class. The professor had very traditional and unoriginal ideas. The textbook assignments were complicated, and the exams were quite difficult. Additionally, the support staff didn't contribute much; it felt like they were getting paid for nothing since they rarely explained things well and frequently canceled classes.

5.0
2.0
ECO10250
Grade: B+
Jan 28, 2025
Would take again

Frey is an incredible professor definitely enjoy having lecture with him...

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Inspirational
2.0
3.0
ECO10250
Grade: Rather not say
Oct 30, 2025

listen im only taking this class because i have to but this class is honestly a joke if you dont know much about economics. Everything is online and that makes it worse because he's not actaully going over anything in class besides the slides given to him by mindtap (our online platform) that he rushes through btw. a lot of hw, and only 3 exams.

Get ready to read
Lots of homework
Graded by few things
2.0
4.0
ECO10250
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 8, 2025

hes a good professor, but his way of teaching is just not it. he teaches through slides, and made us buy the online book for 100 bucks, this is also where we do our homework, which might i add, grades unfairly. we only get 3 attempts, and if you get one wrong your already screwed. basically, you have to teach yourself the course.

1.0
4.0
ECO10250
Grade: Rather not say
Nov 13, 2025

Professor seems like a chill, great guy, but his teaching isn't effective. Many lectures are just him reading slides, the homework website is unbearable, and the class was full with many students dropping. You'll mostly have to teach yourself, which is tough given how complex the subject is

4.0
3.0
ECO10250
Grade: A
Dec 5, 2025
Would take again

I would say just stay on top of your work and you should be ay okay because honestly it is a lot of work and it is not for the weak but he is a good teacher. You also gotta spend like 100 dollars to do the homework itself and the reading is super long. Although he does just does reads off the slides like 70% of the time, he also explains things ok.

Clear grading criteria
Lots of homework
5.0
2.0
ECO10250
Grade: A
Dec 17, 2025
Would take again

Professor Frey is an amazing and understanding professor, definitely one of the coolest ones in the business department. Super lenient with homework due dates, extends everything and anything as long as you ask nicely with a please. There's lowkey a lot of homework, but that's not even him really, more so just how the course was (via mind tap)

Clear grading criteria
Lots of homework
Caring
4.0
1.0
ECO10250
Grade: A
Dec 18, 2025

He's a chill guy just keep doing your work. He will give you the whole semester to finish your assignments.

5.0
2.0
ECO10250
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 20, 2025
Would take again

He is a very kind and understanding professor. He always extends the deadline on assignments and homework ensuring that you have enough time to complete it. He also goes out of his way to offer makeup exams for those who couldn't make it. I have never had a professor offer makeup for a final exam.

5.0
3.0
ECO10250
Grade: B+
Dec 21, 2025
Would take again

Professor Gary is very chill. Although the work is challenging, he's very lenient and gives ample time to get assignments done. This class should be an easy pass.

Clear grading criteria
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
2.0
5.0
ECO10250
Grade: B
Dec 22, 2025

although i appreciate his leniency, his style of teaching isn't fit for all students. he teaches through slide shows and doesn't do any practice problems with us. i've seen other professors teach better. you gotta teach yourself this course.

1.0
5.0
ECO10250
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 24, 2025

i wish i could slime him out but i cant, if you want eye bags that are big enough to carry your groceries then take this. i cannot emphasize how much hair ive pulled out from stress from this course. im now bald.every test day i wish the campus bus took me out. someone messed up the feng shui of the final exam by throwing up and gary did nothing

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
4.0
2.0
ECO10250
Grade: B
Dec 26, 2025
Would take again

Overall, Gray is a really chill and is by far one of the most understanding professor that I have known. He gives a lot of extension on homework, as well as curves on your exam so you shouldn't be worrying too much about it. The class itself can be a little bit challenging but it's still doable, and it's still an easy pass.

Clear grading criteria
Lots of homework
Test heavy
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