Super good Venezuelan Profesor.

Take him. He has 4 tests each worth the same amount and the last one is take home. Country report and presentations are also easy and make up 13 of your grade. Wording is a bit tricky on tests but if you pay attention and read the book you'll do fine.

amazing professor. no homeworks, take notes in class and pay attention. study notes for exams. Group projects and presentations are great grade boosters if done well. very nice latin American professor!

Tests are based on more the lectures than the book, so it pays to show up. Good guy, really tries to help and wants you to learn. No homework, two group projects. Exams were sometimes difficult but with some effort it's not hard to get an A.

Doesn't take attendance but if he doesnt remember your face he will definitely call you out on it. I found his tests hard even with attending but he is super helpful and one of the nicest teachers I have met at UM. No homework but definitely know your stuff for your presentations and he'll give you a good grade.

I took Professor Faria for ECO 211 and now I have him for 212. He is the best, anyone who says otherwise probably didn't go to class. His tests are super easy (20 q, multiple choice) and are solely based on his lectures. Take good notes, don't buy the book. He really just wants you to learn and he likes to know his students by name. TAKE HIM!!!

The class has the opportunity to be easy, but he is very unclear. His tests are worded terribly, so it makes them hard. Only a few multiple choice tests and super easy projects.

This class works better if you've already taken him for another course, like macro. He needs to know who you are so he calls on you to participate. The class is 100% participation- no tests or assignments.

ECO 499- Pov and Development (now 379) is a discussion based class where we read and discuss Why Nations Fail. Hugo is very accessible outside of class and tries to help students in any way he can. He also argues his views convincingly Do not take this class if you can't handle your economic views being challenged or don't like coming to class

must take at UM.. but you have to go to class and participate

Faria was a fantastic professor. The material covered was pretty tough but he always explained it well. We had three group take home exams and they were all very tough and conceptual. However, he allows you to make corrections to try and boost your grade. HIGHLY recommend taking calc III and maybe even linear algebra before taking this course.

Hugo is a good guy. He takes the time to try and learn the names of the students. He's a little weird and funky, but in a good way. Very clear conservative bias, but does a good job explaining his views. A little unclear and unorganized, but if you pay attention in class you'll be fine. DO NOT BUY THE BOOK.

Faria is very kind. He takes time to establish connections with his students and he is accessible if you need help. You must pay attention in class because the tests are based off his lectures and not so much the book. The tests are multiple choice and are not too hard. This was my first Econ class and I was able to do well.

Very nice guy. The class is easy if you just show up and pay attention. Tests come from lectures. Does not take attendance and gives plenty of extra credit quizzes. Grading scale is also very lenient (70s are a B)

Hugo is so so sweet, but I did not learn much. His tests were worded very different than the material that was taught, making the exams a lot more difficult than they should have been. He also has a tendency to ramble which makes it hard to pay attention. He gives a ton of extra credit opportunities and curves pretty much everything.

Possibly the easiest class I have ever had. Not only is Hugo a great guy, he's super lenient. We probably skipped half of all classes and studied a total of like 8 hours and still got B+'s. Just imagine how well you could do if you show up!

Great teacher, give a lot of extra credit quizzes and is a really great person. Accent wasn't really a problem to deal with. Grade is based on 5 tests, all 20 question multiple choice - even the final exam. Study a lot for these tests and you will literally have to do nothing else. Tests are based on stuff he says in class. Test can he hardish tho

he is very nice and caring and curves all of the tests, attendance isn't mandatory but it is important to show up because his tests are lecture heavy also he is funny and fun to listen to. he cares a lot about his students and if he notices you coming to class and not skipping a lot he will write down your name and raise your grade up a notch

Hugo is a great professor, this was my second semester taking his class and I don't regret it one bit. Attendance is optional but it's best if you go, he does his best to make sure everyone is successful in the class but of course you have to put in effort yourself. Final was a take-home quiz and optional for those with a 70 average or higher.

Faria is the best economics professor! I wish I could take him for more sections. Go to class and pay attention to his lectures and you will pass with an easy A. He is understanding and gives extra credit. AMAZINGG PROFESSOR

Dr. Faria is a teacher you cannot miss class for. If you go to class and pay attention in class you will most likely do well. He is an extremely fair grader and cares more about you learning the concepts than the grade it's self.

He is a really good professor. He cares about his students. You don't have to go to class since grades are based on the exams which are multiple-choice, 4 exams and he will only count the 2 highest grades. However, if you don't go to class you won't understand. He is always willing to help and explain things over and over again

He is funny and will try to learn everyone names. Also my man dropped 2 out of 4 tests for me and I didnt go to class. You also learn even though it is easy.

Faria is great! He will try to learn everyone's name, and if you sit in the front and participate he will be more lenient w you. He curves like 20% and he made 2/4 tests optional, including the final! I highly recommend recording his lectures because that's where he gets his test questions. Don't buy the books either it all comes from his lectures

Hugo is the best! Really cares about his students and is a great teacher. 3 tests make up the grade.

The course is based off of 3 tests all worth 33% of your grade. Attending the lectures help with tests so try not to skip but attendance is not mandatory.

Professor Faria is awesome!! Only put a little effort and get great score.

Easy A class and he is really nice too

As simple as this, the only review you need to read (unless he changes it all up next semester bc there were cheating scandals and a snitch in my class) IF YOU WANT AN EASY A THEN TAKE THIS CLASS BUT IF YOU ACTUALLY WANT TO LEARN THEN TAKE A DIFF TEACHER.

Take his class. He wants you to learn and wont kill you on the tests. If you show up and care youre all set.

Hugo is simply a king. He is very understanding and really tries to help out his students. Available pretty much all the time for office hours (whenever you call or text him). Very fair in grading. His class was hard, but very interesting. You kind of have to pay attention all the time but because of his hilarious personality, it is easy

3.9??? WHAT? This guy deserves a freaking 10 out of 5. Easiest class ever. Take him if you want to get an easy A. I strongly recommend him, besides his easy class he is really accesible outside class, hes SO caring and make everyone laugh!! Has a strong accent but not hard to follow. TAKE HIM!!

I have never heard of a professor who was as loved by students as Hugo is. Every time I mention him to somebody they always have good things to say about him or his class. The class itself is fairly easy and if I had even put in the slightest bit more effort I couldve ended up with an A+. He is funny and always answers questions if you have any.

10/10 my favorite professor at the U. Will take him for any class he teaches. Cares about students and genuinely wants them to learn.

Man's class is super long and sometimes hard to get through but you will get an A. Take this class to boost your GPA

Don't take this class if you want to learn. Attendance is not mandatory and lectures are very long, slow and boring. He is a nice, older guy. Three exams make up your entire grade for the semester (no final). Exams are take home and MC, but hard and answers are debatable.

Hugo Faria is by far the most compassionate and caring professor. Sit in the front to ensure you can hear him and pay attention. Frequently makes funny jokes and admires those who participate. He is always available via text and appreciates those who do text him. Attendance isn't mandatory, but I have never missed because of how much I love him.

Hugo is the GOAT. Class is never mandatory, you're graded on three exams that you get a week to finish, if you take all three exams and do well on them you don't have to take the final. You cannot fail his class the lowest grade he'll give you is a C.

He doesn't like to be called professor, he likes to be called Hugo. His lectures are rather disorganized, but he is accessible by text. He only gives 3 tests, which are tricky but doable. Very funny & likes talking about politics. Recommended for easy A.

Hugos class was the easiest class I think I have ever taken! Very funny guy that engages with the class during his lectures. The only grades are 3 open note exams that you have a week to complete and can work with other classmates on, plus he doesn't require a final exam. Very laid back and offers to bump grades if you participate enough in class.

Hugo is a great professor who really wants his students to do well. The whole class is graded on 3 take home tests and the final is optional and only has to be taken if you want to replace one of your prior test grades. Attendance isn't mandatory. Hugo is a very nice and good professor who makes his class easy and simple.

Very easygoing class. Hugo knows people don't take his class seriously but he doesn't care. No one goes to class, theres 3 take home exams. do NOT chegg them, those answers are all wrong. just spend the 1-2 hours looking thru his notes and you'll find almost every answer. Easy A, but no one takes the class seriously.

Hugo is a very funny professor! He is nice to students and loves when they participate. Participation will boost your grade in his class. The tests are not too difficult. There is a textbook for the class, but you can understand the material without using it. He also posts his lecture PowerPoints on his class page. He's quick with grading, too!

sweetest guy. attendance isn't mandatory, graded by only 3 take-home 25 multiple-choice tests. don't even have to pick up your test yourself, your friends can pick it up and drop it off for you. he gives extra credit and engages with people who go to class. take him he's the sweetest.

HES THE BEST!!!! He is so sweet and caring. He wants everyone to do well and will always help you.

Hugo is a god. He has the power to destroy you but shows mercy. He made this semester super tough, but in the end he saved us and everyone got 100 on the final. He's a great guy and I heard that he's even easier for micro.

Hugo is a great professor, super thoughtful. Class isn't too bad.

Hugo has a very unique teaching style that takes a while to get used to but is very fun once you're with it. The class grade is entirely the 3 tests. The final test is optional, it is used to replace a previous test grade if you are not happy with it. He offers some extra credit. Sit in the front (no microphone) and take notes, you will do well.

Very kind Professor. Just like a father. Didn't learn much from his class. If you want free grade just take him. No work. Open book exams. Very easy.

Best teacher. Grade is based on 3 test and a final. tests are so one of them was take home. Best teacher!

Hugo is a great guy but you will not learn a thing in his class, every exam you pray he curves. Try and get on his good side and you should be fine. Exams are very hard so prepare or pray he makes it a take home.

Professor Hugo is very kind. His class begins difficult but if you stick through it's not difficult at all. I would take him if you're looking for an easy class. Sitting through lectures can be boring but overall worth it.

He's super kind, but very lecture heavy, you won't understand the tests but I promise it'll be okay. There are only 3 major tests

Hugo is actually the nicest guy ever but not a great teacher. You will end with an A but probably will think you're going to fail after the first exam but he'll add a huge curve. It's all online or group quizzes and you never have to go to class. You won't learn anything but easy A.

You won't learn, but its the easiest A you'll ever get. He's an older, Latino man, so his accent is a bit tough to get used to. Only graded on the 3 exams and the final is optional. First test was difficult, but got a huge curved. The next one was take home, and the last he literally just gave us the answers to. He's a really nice guy.