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Josiah Baker

Economics - University of Central Florida

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What Students Say

he rambles on about nothing and expects you to know stuff that he doesnt cover

ECO2013 - 2.0 rating

tests are hard, but usually curves, and have to do project, lectures not too bad

ECO2013 - 4.0 rating
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Reviews (157)
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ECO2013
Apr 2, 2001

he rambles on about nothing and expects you to know stuff that he doesnt cover

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ECO2013
Oct 4, 2002

No Comments

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2013
Grade: C
Oct 17, 2002

No Comments

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ECO2013
Oct 25, 2002

tests are hard, but usually curves, and have to do project, lectures not too bad

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ECO2013
Oct 28, 2002

Dry humor...questions from lectures not the book...20 page report a lot of work.

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ECO2013
Oct 28, 2002

All you have to do is take good notes and pay attention

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ECO2013
Nov 3, 2002

Most test stuff from class notes. Curves tests. Fair teacher but always late!

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ECO2013
Nov 7, 2002

boring/doesn't teach/ just talks about himself

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ECO2013
Nov 13, 2002

No Comments

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ECO2013
Nov 15, 2002

Test Curves = Good. Pretty boring, but there's occasional dry humor.Report = Bad

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GEB
Nov 25, 2002

HORRIBLE

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ECO2013
Nov 25, 2002

THe Project is a pain and you have to go to class if you want to pass.

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ECO2013
Nov 29, 2002

Students beware! Three hours is an awful long time..register at your own risk!!

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ECO2013
Mar 3, 2003

He is sooo boring. he doesnt even teach, he just gives us billions of examples that arent even on the test. he doesnt show up to class half the time either.

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ECO2023
Mar 3, 2003

No Comments

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POL
Mar 6, 2003

He used to teach Comparitive Politics, and he was hilarious. He's a big conspiracy theorist, and if you ask him about JFK, that's an hour-long rant. Also, he brings in great speakers.

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ECO2013
Mar 19, 2003

His tests are very difficult. He doesn't even really teach. He just seemed to expect you to know the material. He does curve the tests, which is good. However, overall I didn't really learn much from his class.

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ECO2023
Mar 30, 2003

The guy doesnt teahc teach. He has these notes online that he doesnt even use. His reviews are the same as read the chapters assigned. I wouldnot reccomend this professor he is not here to help the students

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ECO4701
Apr 1, 2003

Unconventional teaching method. He allows students to freely think in doing projects. Tests are tricky because you have to know things that are not in book or lecture notes

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MARCOECONO
Apr 5, 2003

No Comments

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ECO4701
Apr 12, 2003

INTERSTING TEACHER, strong character

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ECO2013
Apr 16, 2003

No Comments

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ECO2013
Apr 16, 2003

I honestly think this man is a spy. When his words hit your mind they sound like, Blugh , But he's a very cool guy, very willing to help and sharp dresser. Take his class, he's a great teacher.

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ECO2013
Apr 18, 2003

Great, funny teacher! People that don't like the way he teaches are ****es, because it's very clear and he uses real world examples. Report is a little lengthy, but save it for one day of pure hell before it's due and you won't have to worry about it.

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ECO2013
Apr 24, 2003

He tries to pretend it will be impossible to get an a esp on the final. he highly encourages everyone to taket he real tough final... know why?? BC THE FINAL IS only 20 questions with answers like, the answer is a who is on the one dollar bi

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ECO2013
Apr 24, 2003

For Macro he was horrible. Cancelled class at least 6 times and did not announce it. No notes online, no technology used. No microphone used in a 300 person lecture hall. Frequently went off topic and tests were very difficult.

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INTALBUS
Apr 25, 2003

Makes you take a map quiz, seems like elem at first but I'm glad he made us do it. Report was LONG but also glad we had to do it. Hard to follow, very extensive vocab. Mixed feelings.

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ECO2013MAC
Apr 25, 2003

Somewhat eccentric - does not teach very well, if at all. I learned more from the book than from him, but overall nothing from the class. Looks like he forgot to sleep and shower from going to the bar the night before. Handwriting's horrible-good luck.

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ECO
Jun 29, 2003

Had us look up other countries economies and pick out articles about there economies and write about them. Test had nothing to do with the lectures. but you could take them as often as you liked not like it mattered.

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ECO2013
Jul 18, 2003

easy teacher. had 2 tests- 1 midterm and 1 final(final was optional) and one paper to write. paper not too terribly difficult. overall a great teacher and class.

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ECONOMICS
Jul 18, 2003

Class was really boring but if you are struggling talk to him and he will help you out. Read the book.

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ECO2313
Jul 24, 2003

Baker is a good professor if you are an economics major. He knows his material very well and he explains the objectives in a common every day manner. What i enjoyed most about his class was how the course structure followed the book structure.

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ECO2013
Jul 29, 2003

This guy is crazy....he goes off topic, shows up 15 minutes late to class, and gives out crazy assignments, which take months to get back. There was a rumor that he was easy b/c his final was a joke,however it was REAL w/ 100 of the hardest questions!

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ECO2013
Aug 4, 2003

This guy goes off on some crazy stuff but he’s funny and its a great class. He knows what he’s talking about. Only hard thing was the article portfolio, other than that the tests were easy.

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ECON2013
Oct 23, 2003

His monotone voice will make you go crazy. He is so boring. If you like to sleep, take his class, it's boring as hell.

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MACRO
Nov 7, 2003

No Comments

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ECO2013
Nov 7, 2003

This man knows what he's talking about and puts it in terms you can understand. I enjoyed his class even though I don't like economics. Tests are not hard, and the one assignment is a bit lengthy, but easy to do. I recommend him.

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ECO2013
Nov 9, 2003

this guy is a complete joke. his notes have nothing to do with the tests and his handwriting is horrible. he draws graphs that you will never see on tests. he canceled class about 4 times and showed up 30 mins late for every class. what a joke

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ENC2023
Nov 12, 2003

This teacher is very difficult and hard to understand. His notes never relate to the tests and the EC was a 10 page paper on Economics for 5 points at the most.

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ECO2023
Nov 13, 2003

Josiah is a little unclear on his notes. The tests are hard, so make sure you study from the book. He has these stupid 10 reports, that are so pointless.

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ECO2023
Nov 13, 2003

Get any other professor, especially if you arent an economics geek, I hate his class and his notes dont relate to the tests, read the book if you have to take him and study hard! also his term project is terribly hard, mine was 37 pages!

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ECO2013
Nov 13, 2003

sleepy time! avoid this class, this professor at least. horrible handwriting and that's all he does all class, talkes some garble and writes his chicken scratch b.s.

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ECO2013
Nov 29, 2003

baker is a good teacher, he expcets students to ACTUALLY read the text book. breaks down economics so that anyone can understand. very funny.

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ECO4701
Dec 2, 2003

got a b+ in the class i felt that bankers class was good.you only needed to write one paper that was large but other than that it was easy. attendance wasnt manditory and showing up late doesnt matter.he know economics,explains it differently.relaxingclas

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ECO2023
Dec 4, 2003

Don't take this class!! I would read all the chapters and study the useless classnotes and still never got higher than a low B on an exam, and that's after a 10+ curve...tests are irrelevant to book and notes. Good luck if you get stuck with him.

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ECO2013
Dec 6, 2003

Class is boring at times but he tells interesting stories. HUGE report, but as long as you do it you get an A on it. Likes to bash the gov't and UCF but its funny. Gotta love the wanna be curly mullet hair style. Knows a lot about economics, great guy.

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ECO2023
Dec 8, 2003

He is very disorganized in his teaching methods and in giving notes. Granted I had this class at 7:30 in the morning however I was quite disappointed in his teaching styles and how he interacts with the students.

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ECO2023
Dec 9, 2003

not too bad. he's very realistic. let us out early almost every week. very boring and confusing sometimes, tends to go off subject, but cool guy. he's very smart, knows his stuff. exams aren't bad. he gives reviews but it does require some studying.

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ECO2023
Dec 10, 2003

His class is kinda hard... His notes aren't really the best.. and his tests are a lil challenging. He made us do a project.. but if done right, it helps your grade out if you fail the tests. He also offers extra credit at the end of the semester.

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ECO2023
Dec 19, 2003

I had this guy for Macro too, but that was a lot easier than Micro. His tests are kind of hard, and there's not much review. He's really smart, but just isn't clear on what you need to know.

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ECO2023
Feb 11, 2004

Work was somewhat hard, I ended up typing a 5.5k word semester project for him. He was VERY interesting and knowledgable if you like politics and business. Office hours by apptment only, test a little tough, but fair teacher. Attendance manditory.

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ECO2023
Grade: D
Mar 4, 2004

Very, very easy. Very unorganized, always a few minutes late to class with lame excuses, minimal studying and I got an A. Tests were mainly from book, but some lecture notes. Very lenient when it came to class end time.

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ECO2023
Grade: Rather_Not_Say
Mar 24, 2004

DO NOT TAKE THIS MAN! He jumps from one thing to another, goes off subject, and does not care about the success of the student. His tests are crazy and so is he.

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ECO2023
Apr 5, 2004

This man is the "International Man of Mystery." He makes comments about Scandinavian winters and helping with exports in Japan! If you are good at economics and are willing to do a 10 page paper then take him. If not, I suggest someone else.

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ECO2013
Apr 9, 2004

this guys a joke. hes always late and unorganized and he always has lame excuses. he makes you type a 10 page report but i think he gives you an A no matter what. and he has things on his tests that are outside the page numbers that he assigned to us to s

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ECO2013
Apr 10, 2004

Go 2 the classes, not for just for notes but because 50% of ur grade is attendence he has something due every class. The "10" page paper turned out 2 be 20 pages for me and everyone i know. He rambles alot & the book is unclear. Choose someone e

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ECO
Apr 12, 2004

This man is a Genius!..haha..so funny...always late but hey ..that gives us students a few more minites and no slack about it..he knows what hes talking about and does it well..tests are soo easy as long as u pay attention

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ECO2013
Apr 15, 2004

BORING CLASS. I had the class that was one day a week and like 3 hours long. He brags about all the places hes been and how our economy is not as good as others. Can be funny at times, but not usually. Big term project....not hard, just takes forever.

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ECO2013
Apr 16, 2004

oh. my. god. home boy still uses the "overhead projector" method like high school. you can't read his handwriting and it's by far the most boring class i have ever had. BUT..... it's easy so go for it if you can deal

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ECO2023
Apr 19, 2004

This guy is cool, he looks like a mad professor. He is always late or may not even show up. He is fairly easy; tests are fair and his big final project is easy(probably does'nt even look at them when grading). Smoke another one Mr. Baker.

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POS2041
Apr 23, 2004

i missed several weeks as my mother is end stage terminally ill. He understood and gave me time to finish my 2 papers. God Bless Professor Baker=a wonderful person.

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ECO2013
Apr 30, 2004

Baker's My Homeboy!!

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ECO2013
May 5, 2004

This guy rules. He looks like Louis Anderson and sounds like Nicholas Cage. Made for some entertainment while I nodded off from hearing about supply curves and ratios or something. Take the 3 hour block class, you're only in it for an hour and a half.

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ECO2013
May 6, 2004

The book sucks, so bad, he wrote it and it makes no sense, its all crappy notes. He isnt very structured or organized, but I still did good because of the 50 percent attendence, which probably wont be next semester, so if your taking him in fall 04 dont

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ECO2023
May 12, 2004

he wrote his own book. it is a workbook not even a real textbook. he jumps around alot when he talks. his tests are never about his lectures.

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ECO2013
May 18, 2004

Easy class, boring at times,tests arent really like the material he teaches, but still pretty easy. Do the term project and go to class and you can easily get an A.

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ECO2013
Jun 17, 2004

Ok, he's easy. Not very helpful and very preoccupied with other things than class. Always late to class. Overall a smart man. Tests are off the wall but easy. If you know any economics going in your probably ok.

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ECO
Jun 26, 2004

Good professor! Take him for micro. His exams are not as hard as they could be. skim the book. do the project! and study a little for the exam as well as do the assignments he gives. I got an A!!!

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ECO2013
Oct 11, 2004

I was hyped to learn the subject at first, but it didn`t help that he wrote his own book; when it comes to the time to actually look things up, I don`t know where I`m going. Yea, I`m hating this class. Get someone with a REAL textbook.

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ECO2013
Oct 31, 2004

The class itself isnt bad, but i would not recommend this teacher. He writes his own book (which is very opinionated and less factual), and charges nearly $100 for it. Talk about a rip-off. If you want to save your money, get someone different.

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ENC2013
Nov 11, 2004

he is an ok teacher

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ECO2013
Nov 11, 2004

Smart man, however I found the book very hard to go by in terms of test prep. You will need to pay attention in class because thats where the main source of test materialis given. Other then that just do the class assignments cause they account for 40% of your grade.

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ECO2013
Nov 16, 2004

Good professor overall. but the book sucks. It is written by him and he thinks it is very reader freindly.. NOT TRUE.. it has nothing in it.. I barely read it and go by another book.

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ENC2023
Nov 17, 2004

HORRIBLE

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ECO2013
Nov 22, 2004

SUCKS!!! Failed the class, Don't ever take him unless you have to. He's soo boring and talks in monotone.

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ECO2023
Dec 1, 2004

His lectures aren't too bad, he sounds like nick cage. The book he wrote is TERRIBLE. do not buy it, photocopy it from someone. His tests are crazy, but he curves them a lot so you still end up doing well. He assigns wayyyyy to much work, and it is mainly group projects.

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ECO2023
Dec 8, 2004

He was an okay teacher. He had a lot of experience in the field so he knows almost everything on the subject. As long as you study for about 30 minutes for the exam, do the required group project, and show up to class then it is pretty easy.

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ECO2023
Dec 8, 2004

Worst profssor I'veever had!His lectures are nothing like the test but you still have to go or the dumb assignments. H's soo disorganized! Don't take him!

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ECO2023
Dec 12, 2004

Teaching: confusing, unclear, diorganized &opinated. Class organization: bad-forced to work in groups & this class is way too large for this. Feedback: none, you will have no idea what your grade is(most of the time). Assignments/Projects:Hard & huge, I have taken many classes & this was sooo hard!

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ECO2013MACRO
Dec 14, 2004

VERY smart man. However the book(written by him) is not helpful for the tests, just filled w/ articles and assigments. Take plenty of notes and you will pass. Also the term projects are hard, but 2-3weeks to prepare and it takes 1-3 days to do each. I'm business major so i didnt suffer too bad.

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ECO2023
Dec 14, 2004

Very disorganized teacher. Slow to respond to emails,and you don't really know what your grade is throughout the semeter. Lots of group works, and a huge group project. Tests are hard unless you really know economics, but offers extra credit. Is boring, but go to class and study and you'll do ok

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ECO2013
Dec 15, 2004

Very easy if you do his work, gives five points on your final grade if you do his extra credit. Very generous with late work, overall awesome teacher

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ECO2013
Dec 15, 2004

He was generous in his grading. He is extremely intelligent and it shows in his lectures. His lectures were smart, concise and interesting. His book however is meaningless. There is no index or glossary and it is very expensive. I was pleased overall after taking his class.

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ECO2023
Dec 16, 2004

took the 3 hour once a week class with him...DON'T...its sooo boring i couldn't bare to go to class... economics is bad enough as it is, dont try and and get through it in one day. He's a plus minus grader...i ended up with a B+ but i would of rather withdrawn when i had the chance.

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ECO2013
Dec 17, 2004

You have to buy his book for $100 because there are weekly tear outs (ez assignments) you need. There are 3 curved tests (he passes out a vocab list for each test-very helpful) and he drops the lowest grade. There are two projects that took me a total of 5 hours. Easy A if you do the work.

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ECON
Dec 17, 2004

Horrible!! Failed it... Stay far far away. the most boring class and worst teacher i've ever had! DO NOT TAKE HIM! peddington is a better choice

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ECO2023
Jan 11, 2005

The worst teacher, ever. Never is really clear about what to study fo tests. He will just tell you about 100-150 pages to study. Also makes you pay $100+ for a book he wrote. Stear clear!

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ECO2013
Jan 13, 2005

He is very unclear, he's boring but can b a lil funny, an average of 3 to 4 people are sleeping in his class at a time, he wont wake u up either, his book is wack but the worksheets are easy and u can b/s it, the project was easy it seems hard but i b/s it and got a 98, nice guy but dont take class.

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ECO2023
Jan 26, 2005

He is a great teacher. Do the work, its 40% of your grade. His tests are mainly from his notes, plus he gives a review over the terms and things you need to know for the test. He is a very smart man and knows his material. Make sure you go to every class, he gives out extra credit.

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2013
Feb 24, 2005

Incredibly boring class. I have stopped listening to him during lectures and now just read the book in class. It takes him forever to cover one subject and the book is ridiculous. Don't take this class if you can help it.

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ECO2013
Grade: A-
Mar 2, 2005

Take this class. This guy really knows what he is talking about. If you have any interest in economics you will enjoy it.

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GLOBALECON
Mar 13, 2005

Good Professor. His economic discussions are interesting. Do the work and take good notes on the lecture. He makes sure to review and summarize all the concepts before the exam.

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ECO20132023
Mar 17, 2005

Had him for both ECO 2013 & 2023 because I enjoyed his class so much. Got A's in both. Tremendous professor who takes a different angle on economics than the other UCF Econ professors. Fuses real world topics with lectures. Best in the business, hands down. Very interesting individual as well. A+++

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ECO2013
Mar 19, 2005

Assignments were easy. Needed to study for tests.

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ECO2013
Mar 27, 2005

Very fair. Kept my interest.

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ECO2013
Mar 29, 2005

This class was horrible, it was boring, and his book is no help at all! I had this class at 7:30 in the morning and his monotone voice did not help in waking me up. He liked to talk about himself and was distracted easily. His worksheets had no relevence to what was in the book. I got a B though.

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MACROECON
Mar 31, 2005

Easy class. Offers tons of extra credit. Buy book. drops lowest grade. Big term project, but it was straitforword. He has tons of cool stories. Brilliant man. Made me switch my major to economics.

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ECO2013
Mar 31, 2005

Boring - wastes a lot of class time talking about random stuff. Class is mostly completely worksheet assignments. I didn't learn anything...He wrote the book and it's terrible. Curves tests, though. Study and do the busy work and you should be ok.

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ECO2013
Apr 13, 2005

Russia, china, then falling of a tree. this guys is like freaking every where...

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ECO2013
Apr 25, 2005

By far the worst teacher I've had at UCF. My class was 3hrs of wasted time. It took entire class periods to cover just a few pages of material. You have to buy his book for over a $100 for the tear out worksheets that have nothing to do with the class. The book is repetative and useless. AVOID!!!!!!

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ECO2013
Apr 28, 2005

Worst teacher i have had so far. Have to buy HIS book ($100) just to tear out worksheets, goes on tangents, it was normal for him to give a 12 point curve on tests. Somehow managed an A by doing extra credit and the 30 pge paper.

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ECO2013
May 7, 2005

Was a fun class. Take the once a week 3 hour lecture. Baker tells the craziest stories. He's either very well traveled or a compulsive liar, you make the call. 40% of your grade are assignments that are very easy and you can tell whoever grades them barely looks at them. Study good for the tests.

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ECO2013
May 14, 2005

One of the easiest classes I ever took. Just show up, take notes and you will get an A.

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ECO2013
May 15, 2005

Not easy but not very hard. DEFINETELY not an easy A, I got a C, never got a C before this class, always A's and B's. Have to buy his expensive book just so you can use his stupid worksheets. 3 hour class was BRUTAL to say the least. You have to study and understand the material well to get an A. I'd say find another teacher but he's not the worst.

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ECO2013
Jun 28, 2005

Recommend this class! Was a C,B student and I got an A! Go to class and take good notes and you will be fine in his class. Tests are straight from the notes and book and he grades on a curve. He really knows his stuff and is a good professor.

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ECO2013
Jul 1, 2005

I'm kinda on the fence about this one. Absolutely loved that we would get huge curves on the tests, BUT he was all over the place!! Talking about one thing and then a completely different topic in the minute!! You have to buy book to do assignments and there is a big paper. Not too bad, though. He was really cool and informed! Pretty funny,too!

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ECO2013
Jul 27, 2005

He knows his stuff but its hard to take notes because he is very unorganized. Homework really pads your grade. Tests are some what tricky but not too difficult and yes he does sound like Nick Cage.

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ECO2013
Jul 30, 2005

He was not well orgainized for his summer classes.

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ECO2013
Sep 28, 2005

He is a very disorganized professor, but he makes up for it a bit by giving lots of extra credit. He needs to stop bragging about his going to other countries and start teaching economics in a language students can understand. It's hard to take notes when you have no idea what he's talking about.

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ECO2013
Oct 22, 2005

easy to understand

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ECO2013
Nov 7, 2005

This class is... ... wierd to say the least. His lectures go on wild tangents at times, and he is disorganized at times. I get mad when he comes 15 min late after the price I paid for him o teach. BTW i didn't get an A on a test until I read the chapters on the test. (I previously got Cs on tests)

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ECO2013
Nov 21, 2005

funny guy, goes off on tangents, has alot of homework, but not hard stuff, read the chapters and take notes in class.

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ECO2013
Nov 30, 2005

Ridiculous!!!! Nothing he says is on the test, make sure you do h.w. big part of grade!

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ECO2013
Dec 1, 2005

Although economics isn't easy or that interesting I really enjoyed this class. He talks about random stuff sometimes and half of the time I wonder whether he is making everything he says up, but he makes Macro interesting and funny. As long as you do work and take notes you should get an A or B. He is a brilliant man!

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ECO
Dec 9, 2005

Baker is a crazy mofo but hes a pritty intelligent guy and will keep you interested, study and you will do fine, the final was beyond easy, he is more lenient w/ the morning class. He likes to talk about drugs and his foreign endeavors and he sometimes walks in class w/ a white substance by his crotch wich is hilarious . Hes good Prof. i rate A-

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ECO2013
Dec 10, 2005

Baker is the man! He his very smart and can really relate to a college student. Attend every class and study the notes and reviews he gives. he gives out alot of extra credit. Tests arent that bad if u go over what he says. Only flaw is he is very unorganized. Very easy to get an A though

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ECO2013
Dec 13, 2005

Prof. Baker is awesome! Unlike the other economics professor that are all about crunching numbers, Professor Baker focuses on the concepts of macroeconomics (Info you can actually use in life). The class is stright foward, go to class, take notes (his lectures are amusing), do ALL the homework, and with all the extra credit you should get an A.

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ECO2013
Dec 14, 2005

This class is sooo easy!I didn't read one chapter in his book. I got a C's on 3 out of 5 exmas and wound up with an A! He drops one test grade, and extra credit for the final. The final and the last exam were the same exact test!If you do ALL of the HW he gives you xtra credit and your guaranteed and A!I would definitely recommend taking this class

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ECO2013
Dec 15, 2005

"Brilliant" is probably the last word I'd use to describe Baker, but his class is bearable, unlike most ECO classes. He's all over the place and likes to brag about his 'weekly' trips to Japan and Sweden. It gets annoying. Regardless, you can do nothing and still get a decent grade in the class, which is why everyone's there, right? Good luck.

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ECO2013
Dec 16, 2005

I got a 'B' and didn't do any homework. Just do well on the tests and go to class.

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ECO2013
Dec 16, 2005

The bieggest moron you will ever have the misfortune of coming across. Not only is he gone or late more than he is in class but he rattles on and on about nothing. Though tests and homework is easy...theres not much point in going to class or listening to a word he says.

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ECO2013
Dec 16, 2005

This red-headed man with a mullet is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G! This class is super easy. Never read a single chapter or studied but still got an A. He's amusing because when he explains old tests sometimes he doesn't even know why the answer is correct! But have no fear. His tests are easy (my last test ended up being my final as well--tricky-tricky)!

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ECO2013
Dec 20, 2005

CRAZY!!! Go to lecture he gives random e.c.,lectures are interesting. Tests are a little difficult but if you go to lecture and read you'll do fine.

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ECO2013
Dec 22, 2005

He is very unorganized so just write down everything he says or writes. Def. be there for the test review. You can cheat if you REALLY want to but really no need. Do some homework and decent on tests and get an easy B.

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ECO2013
Dec 26, 2005

Very easy, very clear.

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ECO2013
Dec 27, 2005

Easy, got a B and never went, but it wasnt easy. Easy if you go to class, can be unclear at times, but he gives extra credit and test curves

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ECO2013
Jan 6, 2006

This guy is very forgiving ... if you have any problems or need extensions just talk to him and he usually will help you out. He gives you a list of terms to study and if you know them you will pass the tests. Also, make sure you hand in all the assignments because the points really add up. And make sure you go to class for the test reviews. Easy A

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ECO2013
Jan 11, 2006

This class was extremely easy if you are there for the test reviews, he gives you almost everything that will be on it there. Also do all the homework and turn it in early for the extra credit, it helps a lot!

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ECO2013
Feb 15, 2006

he is a lazy person he is also very unorganized but he is not that hard if your do the work and show up to class u will get a b for sure

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ECO2013
Mar 4, 2006

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ECON
Apr 7, 2006

LAZY and DISORGANIZED - DO NOT TAKE THIS MAN FOR ANY CLASSES...he seems like a nice person but his knowledge of the topic is weak compared to the real Professors (PhD that is) and his humor is DRY...

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MACROECON
Apr 11, 2006

Class can be boring but take it for an easy B, kinda hard A. The guy looks like a moron but i think he might actually be an economic genius. Just go to test reviews and he tells you everything that is on the test.

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ECO2013
Apr 12, 2006

i think this class is hard as hell but from what i heard he is the easiest teacher the only way i can see that to be true is they way he grades i have taken three tests in his class and did bad on all of them but there are like 2 tests left that can actually drop all my previous tests STILL its hard

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ECO2013
Apr 22, 2006

Professor Baker is not a bad teacher at all. Do not listen to some of these people. I am not interested in the class, but it is not that bad of a course. There are about 12 assignments and 5 tests. It sounds like a lot but when you do the work it is not really that much. Don't fear taking him b/c I know us UCF students live by these ratings.

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ECO2023
Apr 25, 2006

He really does know what he's talking about, but the questions on his test were worded difficultly..so it was hard to know what he was asking for. He does end up dropping the 2 lowest test grades with the pre-test or the final and has an easy way to get extra credit. Take his class if you are willing to stay up through his boring lectures.

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ECO2013
Apr 25, 2006

Very smart guy, but teaching is just not his thing. I swear he comes into class blitzed out of his skull. Regardless, he requires you to buy his book which is filled with biased and false info, the navigation in it sucks. Hes never in his office hours and always late if at all in class. He lost ALL of your HW. OUR WHOLE CLASS! He is very unorganize

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MACROECON
Apr 28, 2006

Brilliant Guy, he really knows his stuff. Once in a while he gets off topic, but definately talks about some really interesting stuff. Take notes and pay attention in class, study the night before, and you'll get an easy B. You will learn alot about the real world. Take him! If you can, take the once a week class - for convenience!

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ECO2013
May 2, 2006

I don't know what ya'll are talking about his test are hard as hell. They are so confusing and he teaches nothing. The stuff on the test has nothing to do with what he talks about. I got an A but it was hard-earned. If you don't wanna study like crazy stay away! he is rediculous

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ECO2013MACRO
May 4, 2006

the class isn't too bad. Baker is kind of biased and is all about reaganomics. when he talks about his ex-girlfriends I get the feeling he is making stuff up and probably never had a girlfriend. He's a good guy just take all the stuff he says about other countries w/ a grain of salt b/c his experiences definetly don't match other peoples i know.

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ECO2013
May 5, 2006

He really knows everything about economics, he just can't teach it very well. His lectures sometimes don't really have anything to do with the questions on the tests. He is very unorganized. The assignments are not very hard, but he just grades them for completion. The way he words his test questions can be confusing sometimes.

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ECO2013
May 6, 2006

I enjoyed this class. Test are difficult but aren't that bad if you study. He does drop a test. Assignments are easy, you just have to do them. He is very unorganized and kind a arrogant, but i would still take one of his classes again. If you put some effort into this class you'll get an A.

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ECO
May 15, 2006

HE MESSED UP MY GRADES AND CHANGED THE SYLABUS A MILLION TIMES. DOESN'T GIVE A CRAP ABOUT THE STUDENTS. HE WON'T EVEN GET BACK TO ME ABOUT MY GRADE F* UP!

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MACRO
May 15, 2006

Tests are straight-forward, and he drops the lowest and if you get better then an 84 on your final he'll replace your 2nd lowest grade. Attendance is important,if you aren't there when he passes something back he docks your grade. Overall easy class, I got nothing higher then a C on any of the tests but did well the final and got an A overall.

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ECO2013
Jun 29, 2006

Awesome. Knows his stuff and this class is easy. Just read the book and don't get lazy and should get an A.

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ECO2013
Jul 10, 2006

This professor has a wealth of knowledge and makes you think. He brings modern day examples to an otherwise boring subject. He's looking for quality writing and participation. His blue eyes and dimples make him hot!

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ECO2013
Aug 9, 2006

Good Class

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ECO2013
Aug 12, 2006

Summer A, 2006: I could have learned much more for what I paid. His book was terrible and a waste of my money: TONS of typos, bad grammar, you can't return it for $ b/c pages were torn out for assignments, and it confused me about the subject. Tests were very easy. He needs to add more helpful material and used less anecdotes and examples.

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POSSECT
Nov 29, 2006

Politics in Film was great, we watched movies in there all semester, and he was barely there in class. a student in the class would bring in the movie and we would watch it.

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POS3258
Dec 15, 2006

Politics in Film was an enjoyable class and basically an easy A but the guy hardly ever showed up for class but still graded us in attendance. I don't understand that at all. But either way, its a nice, easy class. No textbook either!

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ECO2013
Dec 28, 2006

He actually said one day after limping down the aisle to the front, "Sorry i've been missing, I sprained my ankle climbing Mt. Fuji last week!" He has better things to do than teach you. Don't take his class if you want to see your professor.

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POLPOS
Jan 23, 2007

Professor Baker, helped us to look at the way politics influenced films and showed us how to actually not just watch a film for enjoyment but to get the hidden political messages in them. I loved this class!!!!!!!!!!

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ECO2013
Apr 12, 2007

He is AWESOME!! Ofcourse Bias, but aren't we all?! If you read his book and memorize the vocab you'll be sure to do great on his tests!! I took him in summer A and to my disbelief enjoyed going to class & I don't even like business classes. He is also VERY helpful, talk to him and he'll help you in any way he can!!

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GOVT316
May 10, 2008

This Professor is great. He has been everywhere and his experience shows in his lectures. He does it all, writes books, helps people write books, climb mountains, met famous philosophers. This guy is amazing! Its true that he is late to class a lot, but he is a great teacher to make up for it. Test can be hard, but if you study it should be abreeze

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ECON201
Dec 8, 2008

WORST TEACHER EVER!vry unorganized.still havnt got my test results back and its almost the end of the semester. His exams are messed up(multiple choice)the only thing i liked about him was the fact that he drops lowest grade and somtimes gives curves,also the only thing that brought my grade up wer the assignments which are easy! It was a mistake c

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ECO2013
Dec 29, 2008

I wish he taught Micro in addition to Macroeconomics. He is a great teacher. I don't get why his ratings are low. He has real world experience, his tests are easy if you study, he drops your lowest test grade, and he shows movies sometimes. He actually isn't that bad to listen to also. For a fairly boring subject he makes it interesting.

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ECO2013
Mar 26, 2010

This man is a brilliant and amazing individual. I took him for macro economics in my sophomore year of college and he made it comprehensible. When he teaches economics it becomes understandable. He has traveled the world and has first hand knowledge of some of the stuff he teaches which makes him very helpful with questions.He cares about students!

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ECO
Grade: C
Oct 25, 2024

The professor has a specific teaching system, but if you engage with it, you can learn a lot. I found Unstuck ai helpful for quick study prep.

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