amazing lecturer, explains everything so well and makes the concepts easy, but the tests are HARD and grades on the class ride don't ride on much. very left-wing, makes econ a lot of fun.

What are you guys talking about? Kitsikopoulos is such a good prof. He cracked me up every single day, and his material was more understandable than Lieberman's book! The tests suck, study. He has a Greek accent but everyone can understand him perfect

nice teacher, hard to understand. dont be late

hilarious and friendly. makes fun of students like it ain't no thang.

He is funny, as well as to the point about the subjects. He won't leave you hanging or confused.

Hilarious guy; makes economics interesting and explains clearly. Tests are hard because there are only 3 (totally 100 points altogether) so study HARD. Always uses the example of selling pizzas and makes fun of students.Cool guy.

Good teacher. Horrible testing system, 3 multiple choice tests, but if you can handle it, take him

Great teacher, but a little hard to understand. If you can keep on top of your work and the reading, you'll be great, but you're whole grade is just three tests. And make sure you go to class when he tells you to since there's 2 lectures that ARE NOT in the book and are not covered by the TA's!

funny, great to wake up to (at 8am). his tests are NOT that bad, much much easier than the AP exam from HS. if you go to lecture and read the book, you will be FINE for exams. they are not overly difficult. he makes it very easy to understand.

Awesome lecturer, never had to go to recitation, no homework. 5 stars

Really funny and a good teacher. Class is easy and fun. I even stayed awake! ...well, most of the time... just read the few chapters the night before the exam and you will get an A. that simple.

I managed to stay awake and show up on a fairly frequent basis in an 8 am class. Very funny. His accent is a bit hard to understand sometimes but he's the best professor I've had so far at NYU.

He's hilarious. If you show up to class and read the chapters you should be fine. Do the textbooks multiple choice tests online because he gets his test questions from the publisher. Recitations were NOT helpful...don't go to them if you keep up with the readings and class.

One of the best professors I've had at NYU! I managed to stay awake at 8am in his class -- he's really funny and interesting, and an amazing teacher. I really learned a lot.

One of my favorite professors at NYU. Harry Kitsikopoulos is an outstanding teacher. I highly recommend him to anyone and everyone. If you are an Econ major, there is no reason not to take him.

Engages the attention of the class, very informative and well organized. Tri-cycle test schedule: first one is easy, second is very hard, third is ok. Well-worth taking Econ I with him.

His liberal bias can get annoying at times, but his teaching style is very interesting. He'll definetley keep you awake.

this class is fun, although i'm sleeping half the time. if you read the book then you'd be fine. everythings is clear. he digresses into funny stories very often. good class!

Simply amazing, I enjoyed and loved hi, u will too

Really nice and funny professor. His grading seems a little ambiguous, but I still recommend him. He's not at all hard to understand if you pay attention, but you most likely will be because he'll call you out on it if he sees that you're not. Overall recommended.

he's the best... just watch out for aplia

Great professor. At first it was hard to understand what he was saying since he carries a really thick greek accent, but you get used to it. very funny, and very easy going guy. Has a good sense of humor, and gets the class to crack up every once in a while. He knows what he is doing. watch out for aplia though.

Good professor. Will launch RPG at you if you walk in late..IM not even joking. But good interactive professor and keeps everything interesting. decent grading. very large class so just do slightly better and curve will bring you up.

Great guy. Study up for tests and dont screw up homeworks and you will be just fine. Grading system is a little different but really doesn't make that much of a difference. Interesting lectures and pretty funny

Funny, interesting, eccentric professor. Very good at whipping out examples that make concepts much easier to understand. Do well on the first test though, because if you don't, you are pretty much in a hole for the rest of the semester.

Outstanding professor! History of Economic Thought class was fascinating and intellectually challenging.

Absolutely hilarious professor. Worth going to lecture even if you don't like Econ because he puts on a show. Likes to get students involved, makes subject matter more interesting and understandable. Study for tests, don't mess up homeworks and you should be okay. Not the easiest, but most worth-while class.

Great teacher, great class, and extremely funny however the grading scheme is a little tough (but not compared to some other teachers in the same section).

Funny prof that explains the concepts well even when digressing into stories. From time to time goes on rants (sometimes audience interactive!) about the current adm. but does so in an economically logical sense. Occasionally not,but overall still an enjoyable class and don't be late, he'll rip you to shreds. Tests ok if you read the book and study

the best

OK. His grading system for this class is VERY DIFFICULT. there are 7 essays, and he expects IMPECCABLE papers. If he sees comma in the wrong place on your bibliography, then you are screwed. Besides that, I loved his class, and think he is probably one of the best professors NYU has.

He's amusing in class. The grading scale is difficult, but not impossible. His test questions (which constitute 100% of the final grade) generally aim to trick the students, so double- and triple-checking answers is necessary. Reading the book is recommended, but his explanations give a good overview of the concepts. He does Q&A after class.

Your grade is based only on 3 tests....the first 2 are easy but the final is quite hard....there is also hmk due once in a while but it only works against you...meaning that you do not gain points if you get them right, you only lose points for incorrect answers,he is a great lecturer though and u will learn alot!

very funny guy, and the tests are straightforward and easy. read the textbook and dont show up late. theres only three tests and each one is at least 25% of your grade.

Very funny and entertaining prof. Teaches straight out of the textbook. Lectures are pretty clear although his accent is a little hard to understand sometimes. Grade bases on three test and occasional hw assignmensts. Tests arent bad, final is a little hard though. Overall I really liked him as a prof definitely recommend him.

His tests are really easy. People complain because they don't come to class, and subsequently get screwed on a test. Really, all you need to do is spend a good weekend to study for the 3 tests. There's no homework in between.

Very entertaining lecturer.

I love this guy! He presents the material in a logical manner and makes it interesting and relevant to the world outside. He's funny, doesn't take himself too seriously, and tries to engage with the students, even when there are hundreds of students in the class!

Great lecturer. He explains things well & talks about relevant current events. My only complain would be his grading system. He makes you do online problem sets but does not "give you" any points for doing them, just lowers your grade if you get too many wrong. Tests are easy, but not very representative of the material gone over during class

To the rater before me: why read/learn on your own when you could simply go to class and receive a more in-depth yet clear lesson? A great professor who genuinely cares about his students (even if there are 300). He makes his political leanings apparent, so you understand where he's coming from as far as his economic opinions. A good intro course.

Ridiculously corny and sometimes funny. He will make you want to learn about Economics if you have even a remote interest in the subject. You might not like this class if you're a Republican...

You can do well even without going to his classes. I only went to the first 2 lectures and then just went on exam days. Very convenient grading system (start out w/ 100 pts and then lose points by # of Q's you get wrong on exams and HW) I just read the book and studied alone and got an A. Take this class if you want an easy A!

This guy is awesome. He knows his economics, and he knows how to teach it in a way that unknowledgeable people can understand. He makes a lot of entertaining jokes about drugs and the like. His tests are tricky, but if you've paid attention and read, you'll do fine.

His explanations are clear. (some ppl might have difficulty in understanding his prounciation) However test is bit tricky. You need to be VERY careful or you won't get an A. A- is not that hard to get though

Kitsikopoulos is a great professor. He genuinely cares about his students and is very approachable. He requires his students to think and analyze the different economists. If you are willing to put in the effort to learn and attend every lecture, you will walk away with an A. It is one of the most rewarding classes I took at NYU.

Loved him. Sometimes I see him around campus smoking or sipping a cup of coffee and I just think he's great. He's super funny and very dedicated to making sure his students understand the material. The rules for getting an A are totally straight-forward and it doesn't require too much effort to get there. He's pretty energetic & has a great accent.

His is a wonderful teacher. He keeps me awake in class even though its 8am. An A is attainable, although it could be hard. You need to READ the book, understand it well, and be careful on test questions. A- is very easy though, if you read the book. Enthusiastic Teacher! Go for it!

Lectures not mandatory, but youre a bum if you dont go b/c this guy makes econ interesting and is very funny. Grading is straightforward. Tests can me tricky but are very manageable. Need to know the book well. Focus on the definitions to do well on tests. Good class.

Awesome guy! Captivating and really fun lectures. However, you really have to earn the A. It is attainable, but you must know the textbooks and concepts inside out. I highly suggest doing the readings. But besides that, he is always willing to help. He miraculously makes a 350 person lecture feel like an intimate 10 person classroom.

If you are GPA conscious, avoid taking this class. Your entire grade is based on 7 essays graded on a scale of 1 to 10 and it is IMPOSSIBLE to get an A. His grading of essays is more of an english class. Essay questions are very vague and you need to take notes on everything he says. Record lectures if possible and write everything down.

I think Kitsikopoulos gets a bad reputation but I like him. His lectures are clear (even though he has an accent), interesting and at times funny. The main problem is his grading policy. Three tests and that's it. If you do poorly on one one the tests, an A is almost impossible. I still recommend him as a professor if you can wake up at 8 am

His tests are hard, but they're fair. If you read the textbook carefully and pay attention in lecture, you'll be able to do well on the exams. Getting an A is nearly unheard of, but an A- is definitely attainable is you work hard. People who say his tests are too hard just didn't try hard enough. I came out with an A-. It's doable.

great lectures, he is a really funny guy and explains everything really well. The tests are hard, even if you study the questions are worded in a confusing manner, but overall I recommend him!

Loved him, loved the class. Takes a while to get used to the accent, but he's a fantastic professor, engaging lectures. I didn't miss a single class even though it was at 8am, that's how amazing he was as a lecturer. Tricky questions on tests, but just be careful when studying. Probably the best prof I've had at NYU. Considering an Econ major now.

One of the easiest Econ classes at NYU. He is entertaining during lecture and I learned a lot. If you dislike this class or find it hard then its a good indication you shouldn't be an econ major. There were three exams and each one got more challenging, but overall the class was pretty easy.

He's a funny guy and a good professor, but his grading system is killer. You can only get 6 questions wrong throughout the semester to get an A (which I was one away from getting...)

Kitsikopoulos is a great professor & lecturer. He is very entertaining and tells funny jokes during class. He is also easy to approach with questions. The only thing is that grades a 100% based off exams, and the final exam was really difficult (average final exam score of fall 2013 was about 71%).

super awesome prof, just be sure to read the textbook. talks about relevant current events which helps a lot

Kitz is da man! He is extremely funny and explains subject material well using a great amount of detail and relatable examples, so go to class! Downside, he only has three exams that count for the whole class & they're super tricky! So, pay attention in class and make sure you get the book!!

Grade is derived from a total of 100 questions over 3 exams. Solid A is less than 6 wrong. Getting an A- is VERY easy, but getting an A is very tough. You must read the book (there are a couple fact based questions each test that are only found in book). The questions are designed to trick you, pay attention to wording. Great professor, engaging.

Prof Kitsikopoulus is funny, knows his stuff and most importantly is a great teacher. He conducts class in an engaging way, encourages participation and uses real world examples to explain the concepts. Tests are tough but you learn a lot. This was definitely one of my favorite classes because of Kitz

This guy is the hardest grader you will ever have for a class with essays in it. But his lectures are engaging and eye-opening. He takes economic ideas and applies them to comment on society and how (he believes) it should be fixed. Definitely one of the best classes I've taken here. But this is NOT an easy class. I barely passed.

Pretty decent class. Grading set-up is simple: every point you get wrong on the tests is a point off your average. Tests are heavily based on the textbook so if you read them closely you'll be okay, even if you miss class. The professor is entertaining and makes concepts clear and memorable. Accent was sometimes distracting, not unbearable though.

There were only three assignments for this class - three tests that add up to 100 points. These are incredibly easy if you read the book and attend (at least some) lectures. Professor is a cool dude and makes the lectures entertaining. Really good for an intro level course.

Explains concepts clearly - but goes really slow. Useful for students who aren't used to economics concepts but unbearably boring to sit in lectures where he panders to students like we're kids. Grading system is ridiculous - one point one percent. Some questions on tests are vaguely framed, meant to trick you, and other answers often have merit.

Although I am not a Economics major, I enjoyed this class a lot. Harry was very clear at his explanations and would not mind to repeat unclear concepts. Honestly, I dislike his arrogant attitude. CLASS STRUCTURE: Final grade is NOT curved, so you better work hard for an A. This class is based on 3 exams for which each question is worth 1 point.

Very good professor. Teach economics not just based on textbook. Lectures are stimulating. Tests are not hard if you are willing to think. Would recommend.