Prof. McIntyre is a detailed lecturer, who makes bad jokes and always runs overtime. His exams are a bit harder than you'd expect but let you pick which questions to answer. The supplemental problem sets and previous midterms should prepare you well for them. The class is graded fairly: your grade is the highest of either your num. score or curve.

His lectures are great. He connects recent news and events with the Econ concepts he taught, which make this class more useful. His exams are hard, but the grades are curved. The exercises he provided are useful for understanding concepts and preparing for exams, so do homework! Go to every lecture and review, you will be fine.

Gerry was great, loved class and would definitely take again. He cares a lot about economics, and I definitely recommend him.

In the beginning of the semester I thought this class would be a breeze. But after the first midterm, I realized Professor McIntyre is really trying to test understanding and purposely makes the exams super difficult. But his grading is very fair because he uses a percentile system, so if you are in the top _ % of the class you get an A.

Reasonable teacher for Macroeconomics, tends to rush through concepts towards the end but still a solid choice.

I don't exactly know why so many students think this professor is tough. The lecture is difficult but really interesting if you are interested in Economics. The exam is not as hard as what others are talking about. If you could understand his PPT and do the homework, you can get an A, even a 100 in the exam. Anyway, really respectable professor!!!

Great tecaher! Relates most of the concepts to events in the past and explains in a way that makes you understand everything better. Yo do have to like economics to do well though, but it is honestly not a difficult class, just many concepts.

Professor McIntyre is extremely smart, and this makes it a little bit difficult to keep up with him. I can see why some students may have trouble understanding him, but I believe it is because they don't care much about Econ. If you are truly passionate about it, take this professor as he relates many concepts to real life events which is awesome!

Good lecturer. You should at least get a B+ in his class if you are actually studying.

Great, natural lecturer. Makes bad jokes a lot and sometimes brags about his wealth, but he does it as a joke. Makes the course material relevant to the real world and is always interesting/energetic. Not the most straightforward & sometimes confusing, but read the textbook, go to recitation and you'll be fine. Tests are 30 q's and not that hard.

Intro to Macro with McIntyre is a decent class and the grading system is very generous (you only need to be in the top 20% to get an A). The exams are a little tricky but the final grades are curved so as long as you don't do worse than average, you're fine. Sometimes lecture is interesting, sometimes boring. Not a lot of work. Only Aplia and exams

Extremely smart dude, I think his jokes are actually pretty funny. First test I failed miserably but studied extremely hard on the second exam&I got an A. Class is not impossible but definitely very challenging. Barely went to recitation but do go to lectures cause its on exams& he makes it interesting . He plays really loud mariachi music b4 class

McIntyre was a great professor. He posts the slides so you don't need to go but you should go for a more in depth understanding. He makes the lectures fun and interesting and tries to get to know everyone. The class is not hard as long as you study and do the homework! He gives out very helpful study guides which were exams from the year before.

Gerald is a very eccentric and funny professor. He shows off his wealth in class a lot, but it's usually just to make the class more engaging and personal. I never felt condescended to. He tends to rush at the end of class and especially right before the two midterms and finals. I took Intro to Macroeconomics and found the class to be difficult.

Heard mixed reviews about him but I really enjoyed his classes - class is very structured, attendance not mandatory but you lose out if you don't go because he is great at explaining, lectures are entertaining/funny, problem sets not handed in but similar to exams, extremely fair grader. Your grade is an accurate reflection of the work you put in!

Jerry is a decent professor. Attendance isn't mandatory but his exams are basically what he goes through in lectures. Lectures can be pretty boring at times because he tries to be funny but fails miserably. His papers are a little tough but the curve is very generous. While he isn;t the worst, there are better teachers than him in the department.

He's one of the best teachers I've ever had. He makes the material super understandable and is actually interesting to listen to. You can skip his lectures because he doesn't take attendance, but I honestly looked forward to his lectures and didn't want to skip.

What a cool guy

Easily one of the best profs I've had at NYU. This is a difficult class with a lot of material but if you just go to class, he is excellent at explaining everything clearly. You definitely will need to spend time studying, but there are no surprises on his exams. No papers, problem sets not graded, there's just easy online HWs and 3 exams.

His class is definitely worth taking. Easily one of the best Econ profs in the department.

I can't say how he is for Intermediate Macro, but he is a solid choice for Intro to Macro. The class is graded on a curve close to the Econ department curve (29% A/A-, 40% B+/B/B-, 22% C+/C/C- and 9% D/F... His exams can be a little tough but its all multiple choice and there are no surprises. His lectures are pretty clear as well...

Professor McIntyre is probably one of the nicest professors I've ever taken. He is open and makes sure that we know everything that is going on logistically at the beginning of class. He gives out a practice exam ahead of time so his exams are pretty straight forward and you know what to expect. He plays music at the beginning of class :) just good

Very understanding professor, gives reasonable homework, and thoroughly prepares you for exams. There are no surprises in the course. There is also a curve where top 20% receive an A, top 29% receive A- and so on. Highly recommend. Really caring professor who is very willing to help.

I am unsure why Prof. McIntyre has been graded so poorly by a few former students. He was very good at covering topics, and he always made sure that students understood the content. Homework and tests were somewhat difficult, but nothing out of the ordinary. He inspired me to switch my major to econ, would wholeheartedly recommend!

Between Paizis and McIntyre, I would highly recommend McIntyre. He is always straightforward and does not try to trick you on the exams. The works he gives (mind tap problems and recitation problem sets) prepare you well for the exam, and he makes his lectures easy to understand.

Prof McIntyre is easily one of the best professors I've taken at NYU. He is very clear as to what he expects from students. He takes time to explain every concept really well given that intermediate macro is a demanding course and exams (3 in total) are not hard if you practise his problem sets and sample papers. Very helpful during office hours!

This class is difficult, but he really wants to see you do well. When classes went online, he still made an effort to be able to do office hours with people. If he sees that you're trying in his class, he'll probably make sure you come out alright.

Prof Mcintyre is fantastic. I took his business strategy course at UCSC (summer session). Very fair grader, very clear about expectations of the class. He always reminded us of due dates for up-coming assignments. We had great class discussions and he was well organized. The class relied upon reading the textbook, lectures, and 2-3 quizzes a week.

He's a bit privileged but overall a nice person. Gerald is clear cut and no-nonsense on policy and grades, which is nice. He explains things simply but in a roundabout way. You will honestly learn the most with the textbook and a good recitation teacher. This class is hard if you don't put in the recommended 6-10 hours per week of studying.

I took intro to macro with Prof. McIntyre and his class is very straightforward - homework and quiz every week - but the quizzes are not easy at all. Grades fairly. Huge class and he is VERY strict on having mics/cams off. Overall a good guy, take his class if you actually want to learn something.

Class wasn't too bad. Just read the textbooks. Beware, all the quizzes and final were on open to take on Saturday 7Pm to Sunday 7PM. There were weekly problem sets as well. He drops the two lowest problem sets and two lowest quizzes.

Best Econ Prof at NYU. Clear, fair grading system that can only help you. Lectures were well organized and easy to understand. Weekly checkups that are worth 55% are found on Quizlet and materials online so easy A. Final exam was 6 one page essays that you are given 24 hrs to do, easy as well. Intermediate Macro has never been this easy!

Idk why his rating isn't higher. 1 of my fave NYU Econ classes. It's hard, but if you grab on and don't stop trying, you'll make it. One of the few econ profs who actually knew my name (rare), that was encouraging. Got woke to interesting econ stuff + he's a funny guy. End of last class he said "Never give up" like 100 times. I almost cried

I'm also surprised his ratings are this low. I had him for intro to macro and taking him now in intermediate macro and he's really a good professor. He doesn't hand out As like candy but the grading scheme is generous. Explains things very well!

He deserves 5 stars. I think the low ratings are because he does demand order and respect in his class which shld be expected. Ive enjoyed 2 classes in my time at NYU (outgoing junior) and this was one of them. Seems to be the only professor who actually restructured the class such that its challenging but covid accommodating. Amazing prof!

Our grade for S21 was based on only weekly checkups (tests) and HW from the book. No final, no midterm. However, his weekly checkups were a little tricky, and you really need to study and pay attention to both lectures and the book if you want to get a decent grade. He is a nice guy, but be ready to study. Nothing really impossible

His lectures, despite on zoom, were very clear & taught the concepts very well. Unsure about in-person class, but we had weekly tests and a final. It was important to study for tests, but reviewing lecture slides was good enough. Take home final was very difficult imo. Should be easier in -person. A good (like 7.5/10), popular choice for macro.

McIntyre gave a classical intro to macro using Mankiw's text. It really helped me to fall in love with Economics concept. The class is not mathematically intensive, but he is able to explain basic concepts with such clarity thanks to his truly impressive memory. He creatively employs weekly checkups instead of exams to prevent cheating.

Your entire grade is based on the weekly checkups and a final. I recommend understanding the problem sets and using your TA if you don't understand. He is caring and an interesting lecturer. I recommend him for Intro to Macro.

He is a super easy teacher for intro to macro. If you're looking for an easy A, going to lectures will be enough. Quizzes and homework all online. I didn't learn too much from the course but I did do well so : ) not complaining.

Prof McIntyre is truly and excellent Prof. I can say he helped me fall in love with economics. He gives excellent lectures which is perfect for me because I'd rather not read the textbook. You def need to study and practice the material but if you take the class seriously it will be very rewarding bc he really cares about his students.

Overall a pretty good professor and cracks jokes in class. The textbook didnt always align with lectures so youre probably better off listening during class and using the textbook to review confusing topics. The weekly checkups can be difficult but manageable. Just ask recitation leaders about anything you dont understand.

He is really good at teaching macro. I take his intro then intermediate macro. He really cares what you learn. For grading, intermediate macro is by no means an easy course. But he is not a harsh grader. Study and you will find it's easy to get A- or A

I take Intermediate Macro with him. He is a gem!!! Exam is not hard, easy to get A in you study his slides and practice exam. Generally a very good professor at econ department!!!

Gerald is so good! Intermediate macro is not an easy course. But Gerald is a really great lecturer. Homework and exam are not insanely hard like other prof. He also curved the exam very very generously. No need to worry about grade on his class.

Take himmmm! Gerald is so good! No much homework, easier exam than other prof. Just get an A on midterm

Just take him. He is so good. Easy A compared to other macro teacher

OMG, this man is so good. Very easy grader. Take his intermediate macro!!!! Learned a lot

If you want a good grade, take interm macro with him...

W professor take him if u can

Kind of boring class. Easy, but boring. Prof is nice, and makes little jokes here and there. I learned nothing but never stressed about the class.

Professor McIntyre is the GOAT. Man is so caring and professional while making some funny jokes in class. NO exams and HWs in this class, only 10 weekly quizzes and 2 longer quizzes in the Final. Lectures could be a bit tedious but he provided very clear and concise lecture slides that were sufficient for preparing the quizzes. Easy A and Take him!

Hands down the best econ professor at nyu, really caring and wants you to succeed. 10 weekly checkups and two longer checkups during final week, open-book, open-note, and you have plenty of time to do the checkups. Make sure you have Odhrain as your TA, he has a great sense of humor and explains things clearly.

Very inspirational lecture. The course is not easy, so take time and read the textbook before the class. Only one final exam counts for 25% of your grade, and the rest lies on the weekly quiz. Make sure you are well-prepared for each weekly quiz since the final exam grades very harsh.

I took Prof. McIntyre's Interm Macro. It is the best Econ class I have taken at NYU. His lecture is clear, and he uploads every course slide online. His homework is just weekly quizzes(it is a little hard though). And his final exam are basically all written responses, so as long as you understand the concept he taught in class, you will be fine.

Absolutely love this guy. And I'm not even getting decent grades in the course so if anything I'd have reason to hate. He gives great lectures, is super engaging, and is a funny guy. His jokes don't get enough credit. Only critique I'd give would be the unclear grading on the exam.

Excellent professor, as long as you pay attention in class and review his slides, you'll be successful!

Best professor in NYU, highly recommand! The lectures are amazing and extremly helpful.

Excellent professor! Made me super interested in Macroeconomics and he's very clear on guidelines and what is to be expected on exams. He is not very accessible outside class but if you study the examples in the lectures, the exams are super similar and you will do good!

I was skeptical before taking his class but he is one of the best econ professors I've had at NYU. Interm Macro is a hard subject but he makes is very manageable (compared to other macro profs). His slides are very clear and easy to follow. The quizzes are hard but the exams are very fair, his sample exams are helpful.

Great professor with engaging lectures. Online quizzes are hard but only count as 10% of your grade. Practice exams are similar to the real test. Take him if you can.

He is hands down the best Professor in the Econ department. He likes to be scary in class about his grading but I genuinely feel his exams are very straightforward. No surprises on the exam (90% of the grade is determined by them) as he posts sample exams. Participation will bump you by 1/3 of a letter grade which is SO generous! He makes econ fun.

Overall I would recommend, Gerald is an engaging teacher who has personality and interesting lectures. My only complaint is because he is a good teacher class curve can be weird - get one 10pt question wrong on every exam (usually out of 50ish points) your going to end up with a B flat in the class. Make sure to study very thoroughly for an A range

McIntyre has been my fav professor at NYU so far! His lectures were incredible and provide valuable insight into macroeconomic events + news. Forget about doing well in this class w/o attending lectures--the marked notes are sufficient for exams, but you'll need to understand the material. Utilize office hours and shamelessly ask questions.

Very engaging. Office hours and assignments adequately prepare you for exams, which are 85% of the grade. If you like government and policymaking most of the content presented is intuitive and straightforward, plus he gives a lot of real world examples and economic data that reinforce the concepts/models. Be careful with the quizzes though.

what can i say he's the GOAT of nyu econ. took intro to macro with him and this class felt like an extension of that one with some calculus. lectures were easy to follow and he made every concept clear. super nice guy too, willing to talk about anything in office hour. choose Caesar as your ta, he's best among all tas. great learning experience

Wow. One of the best profs I had at NYU. His classes are so fun and you'll learn a lot. By the end of the semester, he gave us amazing life advice and we all clapped out of respect for his amazing lectures. His classes are truly life-changing.

Professor McIntyre is the most amazing teacher you will have! He is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about his subject... Make sure to attend every lecture and focus on the material from the slides + sample exams when preparing for tests.

I really liked McIntyre's lecture style. very intriguing and not boring (only the mathy parts were boring). Going to class did not feel like a chore. He is enthusiastic but is kinda condescending if you ask a question. the first midterm was pretty difficult but there was a curve that helped my grade go from a B- to an A. make sure to study

My favorite professor in the entire Econ department. Never missed an 8 am lecture, he was just that engaging. Material was incredibly difficult at times and the weekly quizzes were deadly but I still enjoyed the class and it reminded me why I love my major.

If you're not soft and don't care about his sometimes condescending attitude, you'll find him to be a good teacher. He TEACHES well, and you will understand the concepts well. It does seem like he tries to "trick" you on the exams with unnecessarily weird or wordy questions. But he's a good professor, just don't take his attitude too seriously.

Pretty good professor considering lectures can be really boring. I ended up pass failing the class because I didn't want a C. Quizzes every week at home that are pretty easy, but the exams are in person and pretty difficult. You do not have to go to class but I would recommend it, if you want a good grade.

Just go to class, his lectures keeps you very engaged

Professor McIntyre's ECON12 class is a must-take. Engaging lectures, manageable exams, and the option to use unstuckstudy for study prep make this a rewarding experience. Definitely attend every class and utilize office hours.

Tough grader and you need to make yourself heard in the class to do well (he remembers his students). Work hard in this class and you are guaranteed an A, which was not too challenging considering he is a fantastic teacher.

McIntyre is overall a good guy and the material in the class is very easy (its intro). However, his tests are loaded with trick questions and sometimes questions with no relation to the material. As much as I learned and as great as he is, if you want a good grade go elsewhere.

funny & explains concepts rlly well in lectures but test questions are wordy/confusing. teachers always say the questions arent meant to confuse u but hes the opposite. midterms & final were all mcq & averaged in the 70s. discourages participation in lectures, don't make eye contact/nod to his questions bc he'll either call on u or make fun of u

Very engaging and clear in lectures and exams were tough but covered only material from lectures. Didn't study much because i went to class. good personality too and basically no homework

Great lectures, he explains content clearly & via an interesting manner. The exams are designed to induce people to make mistakes, and details really matter. Recommend studying both the textbook & in-person lectures to ensure good class performance.

Awesome prof, tough grader.