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relates to his students. relates material to real world cir****stances. tough but fair. comes across as a good person to know, which makes it easy to pay attention and listen to what he has to say.

Terrific!

Took Hurst for both Micro and Macroeconomics and was glad I did. A very good professor, who explains things very well and relates the stuff to real-world circumstances. Most of his lectures were useful and I liked how we reviewed the class period before the exams. He's a tough teacher, but he's fair.

Very good at respecting different learning styles. I saw him helping out at a ton of Welcome Week events and I thought it was really cool that he was so involved.

Hurst is awesome! Had him as a professor for three different classes. Make sure to do the required reading, it will be handy. Pay atttention to the examples he give in calss 'cuz they will be usefull during exams. He makes you work really hard but it will be worth it. He's a really great teacher...and he likes to crack corny jokes in class haha!

Really helpful. Nice guy who cares

Nice guy and not too hard on the eyes. Extremely helpul, disciplined and expects students to actually learn instead of giving them all A's.

He's the best professor I've ever had in Economics, so far... I took him 2 semester and I will do again, If I have a chance to!

Best professor for Economics, serious. Encourages students to think and apply what he teaches. You must be willing to apply concepts and actually learn if you want to do well in his class. Will help you if you ask and has a sense of humor.

Kyle was super helpful whenever you went to his office hours. Very helpful when it came to tilting tests to make sure you pass the class. Show up to class and actually try. At the end of the semester he actually took me out to lunch. GREAT GUY!

Kyle Hurst is helfull, understanding, and open-minded. He always makes sure that the students understand the concept.

Great guy, expects you to do the work (you are in college, complainers) Very approachable and keeps the material interesting more than other professors that teach the same subject. Great for both econ principles classes.

You MUST take Kyle if you're an econ major!! He's probably the best prof in the department. He's incredibly helpful, his courses are fun and challenging, and he's very, very intelligent. I've taken 4 classes with him thus far and have thoroughly enjoyed each of them. (finally, an econ prof that's more theory vs. math-based...)

He is really cute, funny, and smart!

Extremely helpful. Nice guy and extremely smart. He is the one who influence my academic life. If you want an easy A, don't choose him. If you really want to learn something, he is the right choice for you. I think he is the best professor in the Econ Department, don't miss his course if you are an Econ Major

Hurst is not an easy A, but his classes are funner than most.

Hurst's class is a class that I didn't want to miss, all other classes I want to miss everyday!

He is a very interesting guy, but don't take him if you want an easy A or really have to have an A at all.

Awesome teacher! The textbook really isn't central to the class and his lectures are incredibly engaging.

Phenominal teacher. Enough that I felt the need to rate him. Join his class if you are willing to put in the effort and want a genuin understanding of economics

Intro to Marco. Hurst is great. He goes beyond presenting information. He actually strives for each student to understand. Such a good teacher. This has been my favourite class at UCD.

I know people feel his class is challenging but in reality it comes down to your attendance. Show up to this class and you will have a happy hurst and a good grade. Best econ teacher you can find. UCdenver is lucky to have him

Hurst is the best teacher you will find anywhere. Everyone that complains probably doesn't show up to class or care that they're there. Are the tests hard? Sure. But you aren't paying to go to college just for fake A's. Apply yourself and you will do great. It has been a privilege to have Kyle as a teacher and a friend.

Fantastic prof. Lectures are great, he's more than willing to answer questions--if you can find him. Would definitely take him again

I admit keeping up with this course was difficult because there is just so much information. But Kyle did a great job of keeping it interesting. He relates all the problems to current and real life examples in the economy, which actually makes this class useful outside of school. It's a good sum of work but all worth it with Kyle.

Took this class during the summer which is supposedly harder, but Hurst made the class really easy. His lectures were engaging and fun and I always looked forward to going to class. He said the first day of class that he tries to make his tests so that 10% is from the book and 90% is covered in lecture and that is exactly what they were.

Hurst is a great professor. I took intro to Macro with him, he knows he stuff very well. The class was very engaging, and his lectures were very easy to understand. Test a little bit hard, because it encourages the students to apply the concept and the lectures in class to the test. His class is a little bit difficult to pass, but it's worth it.

Kyle is amazing! Really great teacher, you can tell he knows his stuff very well. I really hated econ before this but he was so hilarious that I always looked forward to going to class. Definitely reccomend him!!!!

I had him for Public Finance. Lectures were interesting enough, but the student presentations were a waste of time. I liked Hurst, but I think I'll avoid him because of his exams. Other students said he was less organized this semester than previous ones. A lot of people really like him, though.

Hurst is a cool guy and tells funny jokes/stories. He knows what he is talking about in regards to Economics and is very knowledgeable. To get a good grade you need to attend class and outline the textbook. Tests are 60% of the final grade and are VERY difficult.

Microeconomics can be a very dry subject. Kyle is an engaging teacher that is able to use humor to help clarify some of the more complex ideas. Read the book, go to class, you will do fine. I would definitely take any class of his.

One of the hardest yet most rewarding classes I've taken. If you don't want to go to class, read the book or study, you'll be lucky if you get a D. That being said, Hurst is a hilarious guy that definitely enjoys teaching history in an interesting way. I'd recommend taking all of his classes if you want a firm grasp of economics.

Kyle is one of the best teachers I've taken in college this far. He can explain complicated problems in a simple manner. He is honest with everything he says. His lectures are his best quality; this is where i learnt the most from. His tests aren't easy but if you listen in class and pay attention to what he says, you should be just fine.

Hurst's tests are difficult, but he supplements that with a forgiving grading structure. He is also a really good teacher, you can tell he cares and doesnt mind questions. If you read the chapters assigned before class your life will be so much easier!

Best professor I've ever had. Hard class but you learn a lot. Lectures are great.

He's one of the best teachers I've ever had. The homework was challenging, but he grades easy on quizzes. His tests are pretty hard, but if you attend class regularly, do your homework, and take notes you'll do fine. I got a B in the class, but I probably could have gotten an A if I had bought the textbook. Super solid human being.

Hurst is a great lecturer. You will learn a lot just by paying attention in class, but your grade might not reflect it if you don't put in the work outside of class. Show up, take notes, and stay on top of readings and you should do okay.

Hurst is amazing, if he taught every class in the econ department I would never leave. Some people thought his class was really tough, but just do the work and finish with an easy A.

Kyle is an amazing teacher and a joy to be around. But don't expect to skate through the material.

Kyle is an amazing professor. I have taken him for 3 classes now, and look forward to taking more classes with him in the future. His exams are not easy, but if you attend class, and study hard, you can do well. He is very passionate about economics and knows the material very well. He inspired me to pursue an economics major.

Kyle is an amazing professor and makes lecture easy to follow. He is hilarious and gives a lot of extra room for a good grade. I wlll be taking him for microeconomics.

An outstanding professor! Hands down the best one I have ever encountered on a college campus. Show up to class, do the homework and you'll do fine. He was ALWAYS there to help me anyway he could. Great lectures. Plus it doesn't hurt that he's incredibly sexy :P

Kyle Hurst, was a good teacher for Macroeconomics. However coming into his class as a freshman, with no economic background what so ever. It was very tough and hard to understand at sometimes. He is always there though to help, you just got to push yourself to get to his office.

This was the first class I had Kyle for, I went on to have two more with him. His teaching style is very easy to understand. He gives quizes about broad topics in the assigned reading, so be sure to read the book. His lectures are discussions and explanations for the text book material, which are really helpful.

I had Hurst for Macroeconomics. This was my favorite class this semester because his lectures were so great. He is hilarious and very upfront which earned the respect from his students. As far as coursework went we had one homework and one quiz per week (easy if you study lecture notes). The tests were difficult but we had one test drop.

Kyle was one of the best teachers I have ever had. If you show up to class and actually listen you will be just fine! He actually wants to see his students succeed and he works with you to make sure it happens. He assigns homework and quizzes on the tougher subjects so you can know where you stand before the exam. He makes his lectures enjoyable!

Hurst is one of the best professors I've ever had. He genuinely cares about his students and he brings real examples into the classroom. He says you need to read to do well but if you pay attention in lectures you don't. He lets you do test corrections sometimes and gives extra credit. Took both Macro and Micro with him and I'd take more with him

Awesome teacher would 100% recommend!! I went in there with no clue about Econ and came out loving it!

Hurst is the BEST Econ professor in the department and the best professor at UCD. He really cares about his students and wants to see them succeed in the future. His class is very straight forward and he does test what he teaches. He grades hard though but if you attend and participate in homework and quizzes then the class will be good.

Explains the information really well and has fun while doing it. I wish Hurst was the instructor for all my classes.

Explains the information really well and has fun while doing it. I wish Hurst was the instructor for all my classes. He really knows what he is talking about

Explains the information really well and has fun while doing it. I wish Hurst was the instructor for all my classes. He really knows what he is talking about and genuinely cares about how students do in his class.

Kyle Hurst is an awesome professor. At the time I really struggled with anything that involved math or econ. He helped me get a B and made going to class fun. He has the ability to relate material into words students can understand. Attendance is key but defiantly worth going to class. Kyle is very funny and I would highly recommend him.

Hurst is very intelligent and lectures are entertaining. Never really understood Econ but Hurst taught it well. Tests are very difficult but he teaches what is on the exams. Gives options for test corrections and can earn extra points on exam. Attendance is not mandatory but cannot pass class without passing. Put in effort and he will reward you.

Tough but fair. Cares about his students and their well-being

Hurst is by far my favorite teacher ever. I had him for both macro and micro and he has convinced me to pursue a minor in economics, as long as I can take the classes with him. Intelligent, fair, honest, and an excellent teacher. If you think you like econ take Hurst. Advice for his class, show up, pay attention, do the homework and participate

Hurst was a GREAT professor, Professors like him are rare! He actually cares about his students and wants them to learn and excel. He was very clear in the way he taught, and a non-mathematical or economics oriented person such as myself was able to earn an "A" in the class. Not an easy professor, but the class was VERY rewarding.

I really enjoyed his teaching style. He was very engaging and really wanted to make sure everyone got the material. He was fine spending a whole class on one small concept if we weren't getting it. His examples and explanations were very tangible and he is a super likable and hilarious guy. I would suggest reading the book and taking notes.

He's a fun and engaging professor, and his lectures are AWESOME to be in (you'll actually WANT to come to class). His tests are difficult, but not impossible you gotta study. He drops the lowest two quizzes and homework assignments.

Hurst is a great guy. He Truely cares about what he does and cares about students success. The class is not easy and you have to work hard for an A but if you read the books and come to class it wont be hard.

Kyle is probably one of the best professors I met, especially after a bad time at another univ. He provides the online textbook version free. Amazing lectures. He really teaches well. His class is good and fun to attend. Made semester really fun for me. ALSO MAKE SURE TO SAY THANK YOU to him. You'll see. Will take any class he teaches.

Understandable material

Really just an outstanding professor. Doesn't just read from slides, and class is very conversational. He's a tough grader but he genuinely wants to see students succeed, so he provides very kind amount constrictive criticism. He knows it stuff, and and an exceptional ability to break down big problems into memorable anecdotes. Brilliant

Kyle is a great instructor. This is the second class I've had with him. You will have to work to get an A, but he makes that achievable, everything that is on the quizzes and exams he discusses thoroughly in class. His lectures are amazing and interactive.

Amazing! Only reason he assigns homework that he does not teach you prior to turning it in is because he wants to see you try to figure it out on your own, and he goes over it in class after you do it. Lowest grade given for homework is 80%, and quizzes 50%, so he clearly cares. If you come to class and pay attention, the class isn't bad at all.

Super funny, and prepares you amazing for test, exams, quizzes and all of that stuff. If you actually show up and just catch notes, the homework takes like 5 minutes.

He is so fun to listen to! He has funny stories and seems very into what he does. He really cares about his students and wants us to succeed. If you need slides to learn though then he may not be for you, he goes through graphs in class on the board and major definitions. But that is all. Be prepared to listen closely. He is awesome though.

Wonderful professor! He really cares about his students, and definitely shows it! He gives extra credit and is very funny during class. He relates concepts to realistic examples, and likes to tell funny stories that have happened to him, promoting a very casual classroom setting. Would definitely recommend!

Kyle is the best prof ever. I didnt do well in that class cause of my own issues but he was the best. Funny and cares about your progress. He teaches real life stuff too. Best of all. I highly recommend him. Youll have weekly quiz and 4 exams but you can drop one exam. Or choose not to do it

This is the best econ professor you can get, I would 100% take his class again and again. His lectures are incredibly detailed and help you understand the material perfectly, and he gives so much extra credit.

Kyle is one of the BEST professors that you can find. I would take his class again and again. In every lecture, you will see a person who is caring and loves what he does. The class is not too difficult and not too easy, you just have to work for it but Kyle works with you to achieve your goals for his class. This class is 100% worth your money!!!!

Took Hurst for both Econ 2012 and 2022, he was the same for both, genuine! Show up, listen, participate. You will get out what you put in.

Fun and Great Professor. He cares about his students, he gives you the choice on whether attending in person, zoom, or watching the recorded class on youtube. He drops 3 quizzes, 2 homeworks and a major exam. He gives out extra credit on guessing a score on sporting events. Easy grader on homeworks and gives bonuses on the quizzes.

Hurst is very knowledgeable and very good at explaining the content in an understandable way. Some of the topics are harder than others, but he is great at giving extra help if you ask for it. I also appreciated his flexibility with recording and posting the lectures, because moving back to in person from the pandemic was hard for me. Great overall

Overall the perfect professor

Overall, the best professor at this university

Professor is super funny and keeps lectures engaging and easy to follow. His quizzes and exams follow along with his lectures and the textbook pretty well. I had taken ECON 2012 (macroeconomics) with him last semester and very much enjoyed his class, so I knew I HAD to take ECON 2022 (microeconomics) with him again. Awesome class and professor!

Kyle is an amazing economic professor BUT he is hard. This is not an easy A class. Tests and quizzes are a huge part of your grade and are WEIGHTED. He does the best he can to explain the topics but Econ is not an easy subject. He truly cares and try his best but not much is put in the grade book besides 6-7 homework assign. and 13 quizzes, 3 exams

Gives plentiful opportunities for extra credit, gives points for effort, and drops lowest quiz and exam grade. If you try, you will not fail his class. Was always willing to help and even comes in early every exam day to review content with students.

Hurst is an EXCELLENT Professor! His class is very enjoyable! There is online homework due every week, it is time consuming but simple. He has 3 tests and counts the final as a 4th test. You can choose to take 3 of the 4 tests which I found nice! The tests are easy too! He is a great lecturer and made every single concept VERY understandable! 10/10

Professor Hurst really cares about his students and their success. His lectures are worth going to because they help you understand the content of the course better. If you do miss a class the textbook will help explain the information you missed (the textbook does help a lot, I recommend reading it). Lots of assignments that add up to end grade.

Hurst is an awesome professor who cares about his students and really knows his ECON stuff. His lectures are easy to follow through and definitely enhance what goes on in the textbook/hw. The tests are a bit tough, but if you study the lectures, and the textbook, and go through the homework, you are set!

Hurst's macoeconomic's class was semi-challenging. I like that attendance is not mandatory and the homework is easy once you grasp the concepts. The tests are hard though so keep up on studying. He will explain any questions with real life examples. I hate economics but he's a good professor.

Professor Hurst has been one of the best professors I have had so far. Microeconomics is a tough subject, yet he makes it very simple to learn. Not to mention he has a great personality and makes class enjoyable. I recommend to take his class.

The most positive aspect of professor Hurst is that he is always incredibly friendly and in a positive mood. This translates directly to the classroom as he encourages students to learn otherwise difficult materials.

Attendance not mandatory but it helps if you go to listen to his lecture. Although, he still records them and posts weekly online. Best professor I have had at CU Denver thus far.

One of the best teachers I have ever had. Knows the subject well, and cares about students. I've had a few classes with Hurst and they are definitely my favorite ones since I've been in school. Cares about his students and is pretty funny too. Just pay attention in the lectures and take notes and you'll get a high grade

I loved Hurst! I didn't get a really good grade, but econ is HARD. He makes econ easier to understand than most people. He's also incredibly caring and he will help you IF YOU ASK. Sit in the front so you can get to know him better, and say thank you!

Econ is difficult but he makes it fun and creates an great class environment! I am not good at taking exams so having exams be a big part of the grade was difficult for me. There are online quizzes you can retake for 100 and the textbook is free. I would take him your good at exams or if there is not better alternative.

Hurst is great! There's a lot of reading but it helps to be prepared for class. He doesn't use slides or record lectures, so try not to skip. Macro is a little abstract but Hurst really tries to explain it so we can understand and put concepts into practice. Highly recommend taking any of his classes.

The best professor at explaining concepts. I recommend attending because some concepts are hard to understand by only reading the textbook, he will make you depend on your notes and he doesn't have slides online or recorded lectures that you can look back on. You have to stay on top of your studying because there is a quiz before every lecture.

He is a great prof, but you will need to put in effort to get a good grade in his class. Attendance is not mandatory but most of the questions from the quiz are related to stuff discussed in class.

I really enjoy my time in his class. I took this econ class when I just changed my major. I became more interested in economics because of this class. Kyle's explanation is very clear and easy to understand. He's very good at explaining a complicated material in a very simple way.

Kyle Hurst is easily one of my favorite professors throughout college. He does mandate attendance through quizzes one day of the week, but I rarely missed class. I looked forward to his lectures because he boils down Econ into easily digestible topics. If you read the book (even just the chapter summaries) and go to class, thats a B minimum.

Professor Hurst makes econ fun and engaging. The lectures are helpful, and the textbook is free. While the exams can be challenging, using tools like unstuck study alongside studying the material can make a big difference. Overall, a great class if you're willing to put in the work.

Kyle is the best professor I have ever had. I first took him as a freshman for intro to macro, and he made me love econ. I was a busn major but now im dual w/ econ. I have taken every econ class i can w/ him. Hes so funny and very caring. U need to go to class and read, but it is so worth it. He helps u learn difficult concepts easily. 10/10.

Kyle Hurst is amazing. One of the best professor's I have ever had. If I could take him for every ECON class going forward, I would. He makes everything we do practical in today's world, and cares a lot about whether we understand materials or not. I highly recommend taking him, if you have the opportunity. Seriously an outstanding educator.

I have to say with the utmost enthusiasm that Prof Hurst is my favorite Professor out of any I've had. He's really smart, really good at what he does, and really cares. I'm really convinced that the only reason someone could give him a bad rating is from being butt hurt about not knowing what to do with an upper level economics course. 10/10.

He is passionate about econ but I didn't like his teaching style. Nothing straightforward. No slides or notes to look back on. He mixes econ with history. And some exam questions you can only answer from reading between the lines of the really long textbook. I liked how he isn't one sided when discussing politics.

His teaching style is easy to learn from, he explains things well & uses real life examples to help understand concepts. Not hard on grading, always open to help when you're confused. Unless you just understand economics really well, some concepts in the class are a bit challenging so the textbook does help. You definitely need to study for exams.

He is funny and caring. While it is a lecture-heavy class, he explains things well and prepares you for the quizzes. He gives you the tools to think through problems and great examples. Don't neglect reading the textbook, cause there will usually be one question on quizzes that was covered in the textbook and maybe glossed over in class. Cares alot

He is very nice and funny. He writes on the board, and almost all of the homework is given on paper. We have quizzes nearly every week, and we don't get to use any cheat sheets on exams. The only downside to me is that his handwriting kinda sucks. But if you genuinely pay attention, this class shouldn't be hard.