Great class but hard. Expects a lot. Quizzes are difficult but he drops two lowest scores. Makes you think about the world from a different perspective.

contrary to everyone else's comments, if you're really good at understanding conceptual stuff, this guy is the best econ professor in the dept. if you listen, he gives amazing and interesting scenarios to explain what he's talking about. i didn't touch my textbook until late in the semester. he tells you exactly what will be on the quizzes.

My favorite class, if you like history you will like this particular teacher. He is always saying some interesting facts or telling about some event. The best macro teacher at JMU, although personally I don't have an interest in economics. He is really nice and if you go see him at office hours he is helpful. If you have the opportunity TAKE HIM.

Basically ECON is not an easy subject. This guy will definitely give you a strong understanding of the subject. He will however make you think. 12 quizes, drops lowest 2. Good idea to attend class. he is more than willing to help. If you want to understand the subject, he is the guy to take. Also funny as hell

good professor gives lots of examples to help students understand especially in layman terms. read the book. he gives out weekly quizzes which was nerve racking the first couple of weeks but you get use to it. econ is not my subject but i enjoy his lectures b/c they're interesting so do take him if u get a chance to.

He's hard but he's always willing to help. He has around 12 quizes and drops the lowest 2. Each quiz has 3-4 questions with 1 bonus. Quizes are difficult but if you read through the book you'll do fine.Before final he has final exam review session where he talks about the majority of the final..GREAT TEACHER

WHAT ARE YOU PEOPLE TALKING ABOUT?! seriously.. Subrick is the MAN!!!! He is so nice! and very approachable... YES his class was hard as hell with weekly 4 question quizzes and no tests, but he did give some extra credit. The final wasn't even that bad. He is probably the smartest man I've ever met. AND a STEELERS FAN :)

He really isn't that hard of a teacher, but yes it is college and you have to study. He gives weekly quizzes about 4-5 questions and they all have 1 or more bonus questions. Just study your notes and review the text(write down EVERYTHING he puts on the board). He drops the lowest two quiz grades you have. No tests except the final.

Subrick's not bad. I took his class over the summer and pulled a C. There were daily quizes starting the 2nd week but he dropped the 2 lowest ones. He also gave us lots of extra credit opportunites. If you like history i'd say definitely take him. He knows all kinds of cool facts.

why the low ratings, very nice guy (helpful in office hours), friendly and quite approachable, his class was interesting and did not put you to sleep, not hard not a walk in the park, easy C class, but must admit I was very surprised when I got a C, thought I had gotten a B overall, I LOVED his class, he is mad funny, but macro is well macro

Loved this class, if you love random interesting facts, Suberick is the man, if you are uptight then Suberick is not for you, economics is not my favorite but his class was a great 11:15am class, great way to start the day, attendence not mandatory but I never missed a class because I didn't want to (loved him) and well, can't really afford to

Professor Subrick is an incredibly smart teacher. His class is very, very challenging. All lecture, one 3 question quiz at end of the week. Large amount of required reading. Very tough class for a GenEd. However, if you are serious about being a business major, great class to take. I take Micro this semester, and it seems easy due to Subrick.

Extremely intelligent. I would not recommend him for any principles classes though, because he can only break down things so far (so you should all ready have the fundamentals down). Class is extremely informative and interesting.

Subrick's class is definitely challenging. The quizzes aren't impossible they do make you think though. If you have trouble going to class don't take him, missing one class would put you back.

Very difficult, but it makes you appreciate what you have learned. I would not recommend him for principles classes because in our 301 class he talked often about how hard he makes it for principles students. That being said, he's a no-**** teacher who is extremely intelligent and the subject matter (even his tangents) are very, very useful.

Very interesting class, but it is tough for a GENED, esp if you don't have much of an interest in economics. Requires a lot of outside studying, but Subrick is a really smart prof who knows what he is talking about and you will learn a lot from him.

He was a pretty solid professor. It was critical to read the textbooks, however, because lectures did not cover the information in enough detail. A lot of it was his rants and all, but if you do the readings prior to class you will pretty much understand what he's talking about. And if you are an Obama supporter you will be at great odds with him.

Take this class!! One of the best professors at JMU. Quizzes are easy if you do the reading. Easy A!!!

He is a very very smart prof. However if your looking to take this as just a gened and your not a business major, dont. NOT an easy A but he does make economics interesting

i am a science major and took macro for a gen ed.. was intimidated at first but buckled down and am actually learning the materials.. the quizes are not that pop.. and they are based off of the dicussions and text. Put effort into this one and you will be fine... he puts a sweet perspective on things and i am really likeing that class.

OMG BEST TEACHER! EASY A!!!!

Subrick is different from any teacher I've had so far. He makes macro interesting and his quizzes aren't that challenging once you get the hang of them. He has 10 random quizzes, online homeworks, and the final- which is much harder than his quizzes. He also really likes when students talk in class. Overall, I would recommend him for macro.

Very intimidating at first, but over all one of my favorite professors. He's a really intelligent man, and if you're in college to learn as opposed to getting an A, this is definitely a great class to take. He offers huge extra credit oppurtunities as well (which added 8% to our final grede. Definitely reccomend! An A or a B is not impoosible!

He has an unconventional approach to econ, and it really depends how well you can adjust to it. He's passionate and intelligent, and I appreciated his emphasis on real-world applications of economics. If you keep up with the readings (there are quizzes) and take notes, you should be fine, although the final is hard. Lots of extra credit though!

Wouldn't recommend Subrick to anyone who doesn't have interest in economics. However, if you are interested in the subject he is without a doubt one of the best teachers around. Econ 405 we an extremely fun class based solely on class discussion. If you don't want to work: 1. don't take him and 2. reassess your status as a college student.

Bob is a great professor. Is the best economics teacher I've ever met. He does demand reading some books, but they are all pretty interesting. He applies common sense in his classes, and attending his lectures makes you feel you are learning A LOT! GO SUBRICK!!

Subrick is a great teacher. He gives you real world applications. Every on here wants an easy A, and when they find out that you have to work in college, they complain. If you think he is a terrible professor, you are a moron, and you should strongly considered dropping out of college.

Subrick is the BEST professor ever. He is extremely hard, and you definitely have to put the effort in, but I have learned more from him than any professor I've ever had, and he gives you tons of real world applications and makes you really understand the material, plus he's funny. Brilliant guy, definitely take his class!!!!

unless you really LOVE economics, i'd stay away from this class. i'm a business major so i had to take it, but it wasn't fun. your grade is 80% quizzes (12, he drops lowest two) and 20% the final. he's an ok teacher, but his quizzes can be REALLY hard even if you do the reading, pay attention, and go to office hours.

My favorite class at JMU. If you go to class and do the readings you will learn so much. You will be rewarded for patience and hard work. If you don't like reading or spending a lot of time on work then don't take the class. If you want to learn a lot and need it for your major, take this class. It'll be worth it

Subrick is a great teacher because genuinely cares about his students who actually try and knows his stuff. If you make an effort in this class, you're looking at a great classroom experience and a ton of knowledge coming at you.

He's not as hard as some people say. If you do the readings and take notes in class you'll do okay plus he's a good teacher to know in the economics department. He does laugh at his own jokes and occasionally theres 150 thats funny. Overall I've enjoyed the class and learned quite a bit. Challenging though if you're not interested in Econ.

NOT AN EASY A or B or C..... However, take if you really like economics and want to really see how good a student you are. he is "raw" and takes no prisoners the readings are crazy long and quizzes can be on stuff we barely takes about. gotta be a good note taker to pass. DO NOT TAKE FOR A GEN EDNON-BUSINESS MAJOR. DON'T MESS UP YOUR EXTRA CREDIT

You read a tremendous amount in this class. Other than reading you attend lectures about the readings and then take quizzes on the readings and then write a paper about a book you have to read while reading the massive amount of readings he assigns. TOUGH grader. Fun lectures. Also, there is too much reading in this class.

Amazing class. Learned the more than I've learned in all my schooling combined up to this class. Not an easy "A", but as he said himself: when you start actually just learning to learn, and not for a grade, your grades will go up without you even realizing

Honestly, as a psych major, I was told this class would be difficult. Literally not the case at all. Bob is the freakin' man and the class is a semi-joke. Tests are super easy and directly out of the readings. Only downside is that the readings can be a bit lengthy (5-10 pages a week!). Also HUGE curve at end of semester

Best professor out there (with a few exceptions). But overall, a really easy grader that loves when you come to office hours and talk about class. Easy participation and reading you can totally get by with skimming. Definitely a go-to class for an easy A if you like that sort of thing. go caps

Bob is real gem. If you're not truly interested in learning then he's not for you. Otherwise, work hard and you'll get your money's worth.

Subrick for macro was a different experience. You will have a quiz every Tuesday out of 5 points. There are 10 quizzes and a 5 question final... that's it. The quizzes will be based off the reading for the week that he assigns which takes a good 2 hours or more. As long as you read you will get a B no problem.

This guy is hands down both the hardest and best teacher I have ever had. You have to begin to learn out of interest, not just for a good grade. Only gives letter grades (no + or -). This is not a class where you get an A, however, if you volunteer in class, go to office hours, dedicate yourself to subject you will feel very rewarded & do well!

He's such a sweet man, he loves students that require some special attention, he'll explain everything as many times as you need, hardly any homework, and he is really fair. He doesn't even use textbooks! Such an easy A!

People on here lie, he's actually great and really easy. All you have to do is show up, he even lets you sleep in class, and his tests are all intuitive--you don't need to study. Easy A. Very approachable, and won't do anything to make you fail.

Subrick is the most caring guy. He will always go out of his way to help you out and his quizzes are the easiest thing in the world. I hope to be able to take another one of his classes some time, he really cared about me and seems everyone else too. His lectures are filled with jokes to keep it light and he is always available to help students out

You get out of it what you put in... I didn't put as much in as I should have and still did alright though. He curves basically everything to the point it's hard to fail if you show up. As a 200 lvl econ class it IS a little tough, but it will prepare you for intermediate. I'd 100% take Subrick over other professors just because of that. He's great

There is no better man in this world than John Subrick. He is literally the most wonderful man in the world. He really cares about everyone, he is a wonderful man. His class is by far the easiest gen-ed/elective you could take. It is wonderful to have someone like him at this school. His quizzes are an easy A every time. Professor of the year 100%!

I had Professor Subrick for Microeconomics this semester and going in was kind of rough at first. However he is very helpful and encourages you to ask questions if you don't understand. Attending lectures is very important so please don't skip. He did make his quizzes open note halfway through the class. If you put in the effort, you'll do great.

Honestly, he gets a pretty bad rap. But, he is not that bad of a guy. You will learn a lot in this class, you will struggle at times... but you WILL be prepared for every other econ class that you take at JMU

Dude's a Rolodex of random information but super smart (I even have used some of his fun facts in trivia) but tons of papers (8 topic papers and a final paper) and grades pretty harsh. Definitely read and go to lectures if you want to do well. He can come off harsh at first but as long as you stick to it with an open mind you'll get a good grade.

Professor Subrick gets a bad rep for being bad professor, but he is not. As long you are willing to read the material, understand what he is asking for in your papers, and particpate in class, you will do fine.

its tough

Bob Subrick's a really funny and nice guy. I had him for 332. His quizzes require substantial reading, more than I have ever had thus far. If you do the readings (which you must remain on top of in order to succeed), the quizzes will come easily. He tends to help with grades near the end of the semester, too. In sum: Lots of reading; funny guy.