This was one of the hardest classes i've taken so far but with that said broder is one of the most helpful professors i've had. I felt like she really cared about my performance when I did really poorly on her first quiz and she e-mailed me to come to her office to go over the wrong answers.still, i worked my butt off and got an okay/poor grade.

Considering that the class was 300 kids, Prof Broder didnt do that bad. Her lectures are clear and she tries to make it interesting. Homework is tedious but easy, book is very clear and helpful (lots of examples). Overall she's very nice and helpful if you try.

I thought Professor Broder was good overall. If you're not interested in Macro then I wouldn't really take this course. It's not her fault the class is boring it's just the material. Also, don't buy the textbook if you can because all of the readings are online.

Great Professor, really helped me pass the class. It is indeed a tough class, but with her help you will be fine. She tries her best to have students learn the material and is really on top of how students are doing and what is confusing for them. I would recommend to take her class and do your best in getting along with Prof. Broder. Really nice.

Despite the large lecture hall, the dozens of students who couldn't care less about the subject, and the arduous aplia assignments, Broder genuinely tried to keep the class engaged and used practical applications. While she wasn't always captivating, it was still valuable to pay attention and read the text book ahead of time.

She's a solid teacher. Her exams are tough but if you actually study for them and listen in class, you will do just fine. She's extremely helpful.

Lectures directly from book, which is great if you read ahead, because it's good review. You have to go to class, b/c she uses clickers to take attendance. Homework is almost always online. Always in a good mood. Tests are hard-ish, but easy if you memorize the formulas (not many) and graphs (quite a few). Go to class, do other homework.

She is very clear and a good teacher. Its your own fault if you don't do well.

Broder is a very solid professor and a very nice women. She is very understanding about absences and poor grades and provides many opportunities for extra credit. The lecture is essentially the same as the reading and if you do the reading before the lecture the material is reenforced and easy to understand.

I really got a lot out of this class and learned much from Broder. Although the class is hard, if you work hard and put effort in, you are likely to do well. If you go to her office hours she is REALLY helpful. I would take her class in a smaller setting rather than a lecture since Macro can be difficult.

For a lecture of 250 people, I think Broder did a pretty good job. She offered opportunities to boost your grade like review sessions with TAs for extra credit. The tests were a bit rough, but if you studied enough not too bad. Knowledgeable professor, the size of the class was the worst part of it. Helpful professor if you take the time to ask.

While her style of teaching can be dull, she is a great professor. I learned a lot from her class, and she got me interested in econ. She was interested in getting to know her students as individuals. However, I had her for an honors section, and I know she prefers small classes to big lectures, so that may be where negative ratings came from.

Easiest class I ever took. The homework is super easy (make sure to do the aplia assignments with a buddy to get 100s) and GO TO TA meetings. She'll bump your grade up by 4% if you go to 8 hour-long sessions. Exams are tough, but if you go to a TA session you'll breeze by. She puts a lot more effort into teaching than most teachers! Loved the class

Compared to the AP classes I took in high school, this class is a breeze. Broder doesn't dive too far into the topics she teaches and, though economics isn't extremely fascinating, it's still do-able. So do the Aplia HW, study hard for the tests, and try to stay awake during class (yes, I even find myself nodding off sometimes).

Broder actually was not that bad. She actually knew how to teach and was pretty good at explaining the concepts. If you actually studied and take your time to understand the material, then the class is decent. You can also get 4% extra credit with TA reviews. Interesting class!

Broder is super clear in what she expects and what she teaches. She always tells you what will be on the exam, so you just have to listen for it. She's actually really good at explaining things to people who don't like econ but the only problem is keeping yourself awake, because she does have a boring voice. Worth it though!!!

People always complained about professor Broder but it wasn't her that was the problem, it was that they would skip class knowing that attendance is a big part of their grade and then they wouldn't do well on everything else. If you actually show up it's one of the easiest classes you'll ever take.

An incredibly easy class, taken apparently, by mostly stupid people.

Broder's a baller. If you go to class and actually pay attention it will be one of the easiest classes you ever take. Tests straight forward right from the hand outs and she offers up to 3 points on your final grade of extra credit. 3 tests, 25% each and the homework is the remaining 25%, no essays. Not the most exciting class, but super easy.

Lectures can be a little boring but you can get an easy A as long as you do assignments online

She does a great job of explaining difficult topics that could easily be confusing. If you don't go to class read the textbook, or vise versa. The practice problems she gives you for the exam are exactly like the real exam so if you do well on it, you'll do fine on the exam. She also gives extra credit points if you go to breakout sessions.

Absolutely amazing. Sweet, smart and very good at explaining difficult concepts.

I didn't think I'd like econ but Broder made it simply and easy to understand.

Definitely take her. She is experienced and very knowledgable and explains everything so thoroughly.

Great professor!! Take notes and go to review sessions and you'll get an A

Professor Broder was very sweet, and will remind you of an intelligent, witty grandmother. Broder gave great lectures, and is passionate about her job. However, to love Professor Broder, you must love Economics. I think her low rating is a reflection more of students' dislike of the topic, rather than the teacher.

A very good professor. Three tests throughout semester, but no surprises on them. All material on the test is learned in class. Class can be a bit boring at times but you will still learn. Don't buy the textbook, it comes with the aplia program and the book is really only used for reading. Extra credit if you show up to review sessions.