hilarious, crazy, awesome.

She has a kinda funny accent, an indian accent, but it isn't hard to understand what she says. The class is very straight forward, 2 midterms, and a final, and online homeworks every week or so. She gives practice exams before the test that for the most part have very similar questions to the actual test so that makes the tests easy and predictable

Prof Bhiladwala is excellent. The material is challenging (at least it was for me, a non-economics major) but she does a great job explaining it and she is always available outside of class to help you out. Tests are fairly difficult but grades are curved. (Note: Yes, she does have an accent, but it's easy to understand.)

She has the randomest of jokes and she is awesome! Go to all the lectures and read the blackboard notes and you wont even need the textbook. Is willing to repeat herself in class if you dont get something, and is really helpful during office hours. Tests are long and challenging, but not too hard. It is a difficult course tho, but i recommend her!

She's quirky and hilarious, makes the class fun. Crams a lot into lectures and is a little disorganized.. the chalkboard often looks like a bloodbath. But you'll definitely learn if you go to class - good prof overall

REALLY GOOD PROFESSOR. PRESENTS A TON OF MATERIAL BUT IF YOU GO TO THE LECTURE YOU WILL HAVE NO PROBLEM WITH THE CLASS. NEVER GOT LESS THAN A 90 ON HER EXAMS. PLUS THE TA, RYAN, IS A GREAT TA WHO KNOWS THE MATERIAL. EASY 200 LEVEL CLASS FOR ECON MAJORS AND QUITE FRANKLY A VERY INTERESTING CLASS

You have to do work for this class! Because the class is quite easy, she doesn't curve as much. I tried pretty hard but got an A-. I like it how she gives class notes for every chapter, I almost didn't have to use the textbook. No surprises on exams, everything from class notes.

I had Prof. Bhiladwalla for Econ Principles I (Macro). I thought she was great. She's a little strict, but very nice and helpful. It's a lot of material so she moves fast, and you have to keep up with the reading. Overall, if you study hard for the tests, you'll do fine. The curve is exactly the econ department's curve. I'd recommend her.

The professor seemed really strict at first, but once you get to know her she is funny. She's not out to trick anyone on the tests (mostly), but you really have to understand the concepts. I got an A in the class but I had to study hard. I didn't really need the textbook much. Her notes are great.

She does a great job explaining things during lecture. She's very clear and wants you to understand what's going on. She hates it when you talk in class, so pass notes if you really need to talk to your friend. She doesn't mind that. She means well. I Definitely recommend her.

Those who took Intro Micro/Macro that rate her poorly are either intellectually handicapped or did not put in the effort. I dont know what they mean.. she gives you a ton of help if YOU go and get help from her (go to the office hours). She uses clear examples to teach, and as long as you studied you would've been fine for the finals / midterms.

She provides very detailed notes which make the text book almost useless. She tells you exactly what she wants and is not out to trick anyone. Her tests are straightforward, but not easy. She can be intimidating at first, but an A is attainable if you put a decent amount of effort in. She hates talking during class.

Really good professor, teaches clearly like a high school teacher would. her strictness makes you want to strive harder.

Would recommend her. Her voice is kind of annoying, but she gets the point across clearly. She uses good examples to further explain concepts. Mandatory attendance and online hw. Her first midterm was brutal though. Average was a 53 although they're curved based on class avg. Second midterm was better. No surprises though. You study, you do well.

Attendance is an important part of her teaching style; she goes over vital concepts in class. The textbook is a great resource. Even if you struggle with the material, she's willing to work with you as much as you need to boost your grade. I recommend her to everyone.

Tests are really hard but the professor is SUPER nice and extremely helpful. Very straightforward, make sure you attend all the lectures because she explains a lot. The tests took me by surprise because they were so different from what I learned in class and in textbook

She is one of the few econ professors that actually cares. She might come off a bit intimidating but if you come to her with questions she is extremely helpful. She is not an easy grader, but she puts a lot of time and effort into her teaching so it makes you want to do well.

It do take some time to get used to her accent, but everything'll be fine soon. She will be kinda intimidating at first. She's really clear about what she's teaching. Make sure you read the textbook, attend the class. The exams are not tricky but by no means easy. I know someone who got 4 in AP micro, but seldom attended her class ended up with F.

Prof. is very dedicated to her students and invites people with bad grades to her office to discuss methods of improvement. Crystal-clear info about the scope and types of questions on exams. Fair grading. Expect up to 10 (easy) homework assignments. You'll learn all the important basics in the field. If you do all the homework, you'll be fine!

She is great! her accent is annoying but if you really want to learn take her. tests are not easy but expected material (ignore the long review sheets she gives, useless). the day before the exam she hints about what will be asked in the test. She posts notes for each chapter (very helpful). HW is not hard. You can take points back in exams.

Professor Bhiladwalla is by far one of the best professors I have taken at NYU, so much so that I took her for three of my Econ classes. She is clear in what she expects and actually cares that you learn the material. I would definitely recommend taking her. And so what she has an accent? Most professors do, at least she's good at what she does.

She is a good professor, has everything published online, few homework, takes about 20mins to finish and exams are not hard

She may not be the professor for everyone, but I personally really enjoyed her lectures. Super cute personality, and very straightforward. As long as you listen to class, you don't have to read the textbook and do much intense studying to get a good grade in this class

Intro to micro. The class isn't tough, and she's always willing to help if you go to her. She goes through her powerpoints quickly, so its important to sit in the front so you don't miss anything. Read the textbook and go to class. You'll be fine.

Maharukh is very clear when it comes to teaching. She presents the information in a way that people will remember. Sometimes what's on the exams doesn't necessarily correlate to the examples you get during recitation. She goes pretty quick during lectures. She's also pretty funny, but can get kinda harsh when answering questions - she has no chill

Class is lecture based so dry at times, but Prof. B does a lot to make the material interesting. She often creates funny examples and expresses herself very well. She is willing to help and allows scratch work credit on the midterms. Study and come to class and doing well is very possible. Prof. doesn't try to hurt your grade.

She's moderately clear in class although her slides make things a little confusing. If you read the textbook, you should be fine but attending lectures definitely helps as well. She is willing to help you and sometimes gives extra credit for scratch work on exams.

I took Maharukh back in freshman year for Micro, and hated everything about her. Now, in Money and Banking, I really understand and appreciate her teaching style. She is one of the smartest Econ profs at NYU, and it really shows in her lectures. As long as you attend class, pay attention, and study your notes, you will get an A.

I found this class very challenging, but so worth it! I really learned something and can now grasp the concepts conveyed throughout the semester. Professor Bhiladwalla is very clear during lectures and uses concrete examples to make the information stick. She even gives scratch points on the exams! I would definitely take a class with her again.

Professor Bhiladwalla is knowledgable for the M&B course, has been teaching it for a long time. It is important to attend her lectures, as she shares many tips on what will come on the exams. Her exams are usually easy but she sometimes puts in an ambiguous question once in a while. strict on phone usage in class. Uses lots of real world examples.

Her lectures are pretty interesting, but the tests are hard. She can give out extra points though if you ask for it and if she thinks you deserve it.

This professor knows Economics really well, but she is quite tough tbh. However, if you pay attention and do what she asks for, you will definitely learn alot. On a side note, she repeatedly mentions that she would make things hard so that you are better prepared for the econ major.

Her class isn't necessarily easy, but if you put in the time and effort, it all pays off. She's an amazing teacher who uses real life examples to get her message across. I definitely learned the most in her class than any other class I've taken at NYU. Definitely not an easy A, though.

While Prof B can come off a little brash, she is an amazing professor and very clear in what to expect on the tests. Each exam wasn't super easy however there were no surprise questions as she tells you before what chapters will be heavily stressed. She also lets you earn extra points for scratch work. It's very important to go to lecture!

She is the best professor for Money and Banking! If you really want an application based understanding of the subject, take her. Non-conventional exams(based largely on Wall Street Journal articles), may seem tough but help you understand the concepts much better. Would definitely recommend her class!

She is responsible and good at teaching! I like communicating with her and she would explain what you do not understand in detail.

the best economics professors I've had at NYU so far. She explained stuff. lol I actually enjoyed going to class and paid attention really well because I learned so much just from the lectures. She's incredibly knowledgeable in the field and is helpful. She could be cranky at times but don't take it personally. Take this class! But study hard.

Great teacher. She is no nonsense but you can tell is passionate about what she does and wants students to succeed. Go to class, READ THE TEXTBOOK, and you should be good. She even throws in jokes and personal anecdotes from time to time. Class isn't mandatory but go anyway because she often tells you a few problems that will be on the test.

Professor Bhiladwalla is an extremely solid choice for the Money and Banking course. She can be quite strict (no phones allowed in class) but its a reasonable expectation because lectures are filled with important information for the exams. She teaches concepts very clearly, with simple words and detailed reasoning so you understand the topics wel

Professor Bhiladwalla genuinely cares about the success of her students, and the class is generally executed in a good way. Her classroom policies are extremely strict, and she will call you out for violating it (no phone, no talking). She in the office is nicer than in the class. Exams are difficult and every single concept will be tested.

She is an amazing professor. I would definitely recommend her. Keep in mind that her classes are usually pretty competitiveso you would need an actual 90% average to get an A-.

Amazing professor. She knows her material, and is very clear in the class objectives, reiterates important things and makes sure you will take them with you even after the semester is over. Genuinely wants to help students improve. Lot of studying but would take her again.

Professor Bhiladwalla is my favorite professor at NYU. She managed to do something that I've never done ever in my life--actually remembering what I was taught in class. Took her for Intro to Micro as well and she actually made me understood economics. Beware of her grading criteria on the exam as a few small errors will slip your A into an A-.

An extremely strict lecturer, but she makes the class very interesting and there is a lot to learn from this class. Exams are difficult and require good preparation. HW is easy. DO NOT BE LATE FOR CLASS. Professor readily calls people out during class for disturbing or using their phone. Strict but great professor, not everyone's cup of tea.

Professor Bhiladwall is an amazing professor who explains the material to the point and in a very precise manner. She is very very helpful in office hours! Learnt a lot in this Money and Banking class and she teaches it using real world examples so it's easy to relate. Very particular about being punctual; literally tells you what is on the exam!

Very strict but teaches very well. You finish the course sure that you retained the information.

Most of the bad reviews are probs from freshmen taking intro to micro who aren't uses to her strict style. She is VERY strict but she's not mean. She's very accessible through email & office hours (before covid). Exams are hard b/c questions are weird and specific, but they're curved. Go to class (on time), don't talk or use phone & you're fine.

Better than other ratings say she is. She is strict and intimidating, but you shouldn't hold that against her teaching. Don't need to open your textbook because she's really good at explaining things. Just make sure you are organized w/ note-taking (took me a few classes to figure out what was most efficient for me), and FOLLOW EVERYTHING SHE SAYS.

I know that she gets a lot of mixed reviews, but if you're serious about Econ as a major/minor, definitely take her class. The class is difficult and time consuming, but the work is worthwhile and rewarding. Go to office hours, all of the recitations, create thorough notes, and take advantage of the textbook--it will become your best friend.

People judge her because she is strict on phones and stuff but guys come on. If you take her strictness as just funny and look past her slightly screechy voice, you can see she cares about your success, and her lectures are actually great summaries of the textbook. If you go to lecture, you never have to open the textbook. Easy B+, reasonable A

I have really enjoyed taking micro with her. She is strict at times, but the people that say she is a bad person are just exaggerating and can't handle it. If you will put in the time, you'll be fine.

You guys are such babies. She's not that bad. Yes, she will yell at people for coming in late, talking and going on phones but she makes it very clear before class that its not tolerated... Just go to class, remember what she tells you to do and read the textbook and you'll be fine.

Had her during COVID and remote classes. Her multiple-choice exams were easy and she is a reasonable professor. Her audio gave me a headache and she does not understand technology. Overall, she was reasonable and her exams mimic past exams. Her TAs are AMAZING! TAs teach better than she does.

I know there are lots of complaints about her attitude towards her students. Yes indeed, she can be very aggressive and very harsh to students during the lecture. Yet, her intuitive explanations and her knowledges regarding banking and securities are incredible. If you are interested in the industry this is the introduction class you want to take

If you think she's yelling at you. She's not, that's just her voice. She's not actually angry. If you actually wanna learn economics, take her class.

I honestly don't understand why she has such harsh reviews. She's a great professor, goes a little fast but knows the concepts like the back of her hand. Very accessible during office hours. Doesn't let you use your phone in class but I dont see why that's a disadv. Lectures are concise and exams are easy to score on. Definitely take her class

She is so funny. Not intentionally funny, but just has a funny personality. Yes, she may not be the most approachable person, but she is a great teacher. She really knows what she is doing and the tests are all based on what she teaches in class. I never even looked at the textbook but I went to every class and still did well.

she's the best professor for econ!!! clear grading criteria and you'll easily get an A if you put in work. she tries very hard to ensure that you understand the concepts. 10/10 recommend taking her class

She's helpful and accessible after class. She is strict but because she doesn't want her students to get distracted (e.g. with the no phone, no talking policy). She covers material fast but takes time to clarify doubts.

hands down the best prof for Econ. idk why she has harsh reviews- honestly that's just people who're not managing the class because of lack of effort. attend lectures and recitations and it's a free A

overall she is a pretty good pro as long as you follow her in the class. yes, she will be harsh sometimes and yell at someone who use their phone during the class. but that's because you break her rules. follow her rules and listen carefully during the lecture, you will be okay. she is pretty accessible out of the class as well.

Prof. Bhiladwalla is a gem in the econ. department. She absolutely knows her stuff and will actually teach you useful things in her money and banking course. Those who rate her poorly most likely don't know how to act in a class or think they shouldn't have to put in work for an A, so don't be scared to take her.

her class is all memorization and the last exam is 40% of your grade. Get ready to listen and shutup, you will be judged on incorrect answers and she is the equivalent of a drill sergeant. Take this class only if you have a thick skin and don't complain when she shouts at you. Curve is very generous, average grade was a B+.

Overall Good if you go to classes.

Professor is very knowledgeable on the subject. If you're going to complain about not being able to use your phone for an hour during the lecture then don't take her class (like come on). Tests are very similar to practice tests and in-class examples. She often tells you test question answers during class. Overall I enjoyed learning from her.

Lectures are very straightforward, and exams look like homework a lot. She will also let you know what topic will each question on the exam cover specifically.

Prof. Bhiladwalla is an extraordinarily excellent professor! She is very strict on the on-class performance of students, and she explains everything very clearly and understandable. She replies to emails often and answers a lot of questions. Her classes are challenging, but she successfully builds a preparation for intermediate level of economics.

class is on the easy side, professor is great

Harsh rules, engaging lectures, very knowledgeable about the subject. Thoroughly enjoyed the class

she's a bit intimidating at first, and she definitely gets a lot of negative ratings for her no phone policy, but it honestly kept me focused. lectures are engaging, she's incredibly knowledgeable, and she's hilarious! exams are fair if you study/attend lecture and she tells you what's going to be on it prior. she's an icon, she's a legend.

Prof is a very nice person when you get to know her - lectures are okay but her materials and TA are p helpful.

I would describe her teaching style as tough love. She is pretty harsh, but it is all to force you to engage with the material. Her lectures are a bit hard to follow (I struggled to pay attention), but you should still go as she will tell you what topics will be on the tests. Overall a pretty straightforward class.

Difficult but meaningful class. She uses her notes and adds some pieces from the Wall Street Journal. The whole class will strengthen your understanding of economics significantly.

I think she's better than some of the comments have said. You have to buy online books, homework sets, and calculators that fit. She explains concepts well, but she doesn't provide slides, so though she doesn't take attendance, don't skip her classes. She tells you what will be on the exams, and provide practice exams. The difficulty level is fair.

The professor, during lecture, often talks about what would appear on the exam. The exam questions would also appear word to word from her description. Very humorous during lecture and extremely insightful. Won't hesitate to chose her as her only requirement is no phones for 75 minutes, which shouldn't be difficult to follow.

you have to study a lot for a good grade in this class but not that hard if you do -- probably the most useful course in the entire econ major sequence. prof always tells you what questions are going to be on the exam and is super helpful if you are committed to the class. lectures are always super helpful, TA's are all incredible too!!

She's amazing but the course is difficult. Lectures are important even though there's no attendance. Get ready to study extra hard for this course. But at the end it's worth it.

Does not depend on the textbook, and lectures herself using a blackboard. You will be fine if you go to all of her lectures and listen carefully. She tells what she will ask on the exams and what answers she is looking for. She may be harsh on some students time to time but overall she is a nice person.

Challenging course, but worth it. Lectures are crucial - stay engaged and use resources like unstuck AI to supplement your learning. The professor is strict but knowledgeable. If you're committed, you'll get a lot out of this class.

the rumors are true about her yelling at students for being late and going on their phones during class, but she is just an extremely dedicated professor who wants students to respect her time. questions on exams are no surprise, but she does expect really specific answers which is a pain. def only take if u need to

Tough class and she is very strict with phones and tardiness but you will learn a lot. Probably one of the most useful 200 level econ courses to take. Tells you what will be on the exam beforehand.

Might seems strict, overall good professor. A little asccent, but clear enough to understand. Not too hard exam. do curve the grade. one of the best Econ-UA 2xx courses alongside with Urban.

Can actually learn how things work if you stay humble and obedient. Curves it at the end so it's not 93%+ to get A. However the final grading is vague, homework is graded on average and exams is calculation-heavier than other profs. Avoid if you are below-average clever or sluggish about work.

Prof comes off as strict, but the class isn't too bad. All the major exams are mcq, and the curve is pretty generous. The textbook helped a lot because her lectures are a bit confusing. As long as you read the text book the class shouldn't be too bad.

Lectures are thorough and you can tell she cares a lot about her students and their success. Exams are very straight forward and mirror practice exams, sometimes even having the same exact problems. If you attend lecture, pay attention, and study for exams, you will get an A (those who are complaining probably dont go to class or study)

Bhiladwalla is the best professor I've had so far. Money and Banking is a hard class, but she knows the material and gives a good lecture. If you listen carefully to her lecture and take good notes, you will get an A in the exam (the curve is generous for the final)

She is a good professor even she doesn"t like use computer. For money and banking, writing on board is a better way to relate each part to learn.

all the comments are true, she will be willing at people and be kinda rude. but if you're able to get over that, class content is actually pretty interested/relevant. if you pull up to class and pay attention exams are fine (she tells in advance what sort of stuff will be in the exam). if you're interested in finance then take it, but will be work

she can come off as mean, but she is an amazing lecturer. exams can be hard/graded strictly but should be find if you do all you reading, review lectures, and do practice problems provided. she gets so much hate since she bell curves pretty strictly, but you definitely learn a lot in this class.

I really enjoyed her Intro to Micro class. She is very strict and will call you out if you come to class late, but I thought she did a good job of teaching during her lectures. The homework she assigns and the practice exams were also really helpful. She's also easy to access in office hours.

She's a good teacher, not a great person. She teaches the material well for sure if you go to class regularly but she's hella mean if u come to class late/use ur phone its kinda OD. Exams are hard for sure but if you go to class often she tells you a lot of whats on the exam. Homework is light just mcq's.

she's condescending and her lectures are just slides however she does teach pretty well so it's helpful to actually attend the lectures. Her tests are all mcq although the wording is often weird and confusing. Her TAs are good too. the 2 midterms and final make up 88% of your grade.

Eveyrone that is giving her a 1 is tweaking. The class isn't super easy but as long as your ego isn't super fragile and your fine showing up to class on time and not going on your phone I would take this class. As long as you show up and do the readings you will do well and the curve was like 7% this year, so not that hard to get an A

MB is effective and good at teaching. She is very harsh and will belittle and publicly shame students that come in late to lecture, are talking, or on their phone. With that being said, if you can manage to come on time and stay off your phone, she is totally worth it. Her curves were fair, study guides helpful, and the homework was easy.

Bhiladwalla is a funny and good professor if you attend lecture and recitation. She will publicly berate you if you're late but her class is easier than the other section. Saying that she's bad means you didn't go to lecture where she tells you everything on the test and explains the material in depth multiple times. You get what you give.

The professor is good and explains concepts clearly. If you attend class, take notes, and work hard, you will do well on the exams, since she literally tells you what will be tested. She can be a bit harsh at times, but the class itself is interesting and well-structured. As long as you put in the effort, you'll be fine. The material is manageable.

She does come off very strict and mean, but honestly, I enjoyed her lectures. They were interesting and she gave many examples that I was able to relate to. She did brutally scold me during a one-on-one meeting for "memorizing" my way through the class, and I was very sad :( but afterwards I changed my study methods and improved a lot on exams.

she's a good professor and funny, the class is just hard and she's pretty strict about certain things like using your phone or coming in late (sometimes she's rude to people who ask questions). Go to class, take good notes, go to TA bill, and you will be good. Her practice questions and exams are really helpful and so are examples given in class.