As long as you follow the instruction from day one the class is not that difficult. Personal motivation counts a lot. Teaches well and easy to understand.

alright, whoever thinks that this professor is difficult should consider burger king as a permanent and the only source of income for the rest of their lives. The guy is funny, fairly straightfoward. My advice pick him for your next semester.

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He comes off as a bad ass first class but he's really not. He makes fairly good jokes and is clear when explaining the material. I enjoyed the class, even though I really had to work my tail off.

entertaining, somewhat dark sense of humor, really seems to care about trying to educate his students

not a hard teacher, but it's a hard course--he will explain everything in a very clear manner--you just have to show up for class and do the work

HARD HARD HARD but I learned a lot. Do your work and study a lot. Awesome class.

This is a hard course. Attendance is essential to making a good grade since a lot of what he teaches will be on the tests, but be sure to also read the chapters. Some information will be on the tests from the book that he did not cover in class.

Great teacher. His class is straight forward and covers 90% of the test material in class.

Great teacher, the main benefit of his class in my opinion is that he imparts his own philosophy. In addition, the material is presented in a clear logical manner with real world examples.

I liked this class. He makes a lot of jokes and tries to make econimics less boring. Covers 90% of material in class. The only thing I didn't like about him is that he makes somewhat offensive jokes about students.

very good teacher a hard class but if you pay attention in class you should do fine

Hard subject matter, but if you don't miss class, take good notes, and study the book, you will get a good grade. Use the on line study help, but also buy the study guide from the bookstore. It would be very difficult without the study guides. Do all the extra credit.

He gave me a hard time once and straightened me out.. I loved the experience! Good guy, laid back.. It was fun!

Tests are difficult at times and the final was not what was learned in class. He makes jokes about gays and other nationalities, very unprofessional. I love Economics and this class was a disappointment.

still dont know what to think about the guy as a person, as a teacher he is straight forward. tells you what will be on the test, goes over 90% of it in class and will clerify stuff if youre having a hard time. very unique sense of humor, some could take it as offensive.

He's a cool prof. He could be considered difficult, but he is an interesting and pretty funny guy. He always lets us out early. You will need to outline every ch. He calls on us to answer questions so the outlines are important. Tests are directly related to the outlines and class discussions though. He gives bonus for going to the gpc soccer games

This class is not a hard class. DO NOT study the book. STUDY the study guide book that goes along with the book. The tests were from the study guide book. I failed the first test but passed all the rest with no less than a B b'cause of the study guide book. DO THE EXTRA CREDIT. IT helps your grade A LOT!!!!

Great prof. If you come to every class and write down every word that comes out of his mouth, and study those notes you'll have a B. Beware he takes points for tardiness, absences, & cell phones, but he gives extra credit also.

Good teacher overall. Study what he talks about in class. Reading the chapter and having some notes prior to lecture will be helpful. His tests are all MC but can be difficult. I don't think Mr. Zagara expects anything ouf of the ordinary from students. I also liked the fact that he is not afraid to voice his political interests.

Challenging teacher. Gotta study for tests...mainly the book and must come to class all the time b/c the majority of the tests are from his lectures. key statement: MUST STUDY FOR HIS CLASS!

I LOVE this man! He's really funny.. if you have 1/2 a brain, you'll do fine in his class. He does pick on the stupid people, but it's funny. He just expects you to study and come prepared. His tests are hard, but you can get a 100 if you get what he's talking about. HIGHLY recommend if you're not a slacker.

he's a straight teacher and will make you laugh. he is stern on attendence and dont even think of leaving in the middle of class but he will help you on anything. tests are hard but study the book not his notes. article review is pretty straight forward and he helps u with it.

Hard tests but he does care about his students. I misjudged him and thought that I would fail, if you work hard he will pass you but he expects you to work exceptionally hard. Use the textbook, his lectures are there to provide a well rounded perspective - they aren't relative to the tests study hard and you'll pass - Very smart man.

Mr. Zagara is great. Explains everything very well. He harps on the all of the curves. If you remember the economic curves you will do excellent. Just study your textbook, and be careful as to what the test questions are REALLY ASKING and you will easily get an A. He does expect you to attend, and to not disrupt class. Be cognizant of his rules.

He's a good teacher but he doesn't like having his views challenged. Of course who am I to challenge him when he knows a hell of a lot more about the economy. He's helpful when it comes to extracredit but his tests are book based. I suggest going on the book's website and taking the practice quizzes. A good class/teacher during these strange times.

Zagara is a good teacher. He is strict, but he cares about his student. He will tell you anything he expects from you on the first day of classes. Have the textbook, read it or you will not pass the class. The tests come from the book. Do not spoil it. Just follow his directions. He got helpful extra credits. Do not blow it. You can make an A.

he's really hot!

good teacher. informational. definitely republican. but overall you get what you put into it.

pretty hard. your pretty much gonna be insecure in his class through out the semester. Constantly repeats things and is pretty funny. Take him if you already KNOW economics.

This is probably the hardest college course I have taken, but its not impossible. His class is interesting but his test are hard. To be successful, buy the orange book bc the wording is similar to the test and read read read. But over all I liked this challenging class.

This is a class in which you WORK for your grade. He's strict on timing. Don't be late. I walked into class two minutes late and handed in a paper and lost points. Otherwise though, he's just good but tough. It's not that bad as long as you put in the effort. He's a pretty entertaining guy as well, as long as you understand what sarcasm is.

I love this guy! He's an ass and makes you work, but an A is possible. He exempts you from the final if you get an A test average. He's prob my all time fave teacher so far!

You have to read the book to pass his class. I really liked his lectures, because they partained so much to real life, but they don't help you on the test. The test is pretty much from the book, but they are really old and worded weird. I had a 4.0 my first year and a half in college. I worked my butt off in the class and made my first B.

He's a good teacher, He relates the material to life and uses easy to use examples. You will need the book for the most part I lost mine halfway thru But I still gotta B. The tests are worded different so go over it twice before turning it in. Come to class and you'll do fine.

he is either a tv personality or football coach. he makes the best use of the word sucks and screwed. he is cool, his hair is cool too. he wears tie on jeans. i think he is a divorced man. work hard and it does pay in his class If you are LAZY get the hell out of here

he is either a tv personality or football coach. he makes the best use of the word sucks and screwed. he is cool, his hair is cool too. he wears tie on jeans. i think he is a divorced man. work hard and it does pay in his class. If you are LAZY get the hell out of here

I read these reviews after I had signed up for this class. Get the study guide and do the extra credit. Lectures are entertaining but the tests are from the book and study guide. Attend class, read, take notes, study and do the extra credit. You'll get an A or B. Great professor because he isn't easy!

Zagara is a very good teacher... he transaltes what the book says into ordinary examples. You MUST read the book though because once you understand the context a little bit he will clarify in class. He is very strict on time but what do you expect its college. Just make sure you study hard and you will do fine. I got 100's on the first 4 tests easy

Had for Macro Econ. This is the first professor to get me interested in college. Although I didn't get the best grades I learned a lot and took many things from the class. I had no interest in this stuff but I found myself wanting to learn. Great teacher! Gives extra credit opportunities!

This is a great teacher. You need to take this professor! He wants you to succeed in life and tells you how to do so. The class is not easy but you will learn a lot- not just about "economics" but things that actually impact you. My favorite GPC prof so far.

Excellent Professor and very helpful.

Best teacher I've had at either GT or GPC. Cares about his students success, and gives opportunities for everyone to succedd, but you have to work hard for a good grade in here. I'm a pretty smart guy and worked my tail off for a B, but I didn't do any of the extra credit he offers. Take this class to truly learn. It will benefit you long term.

I took his class back in 2003. His lectures were really interesting and thought provoking. His tests were pretty challenging but not impossible.. (& im a good test taker). Tests are 50-100 questions & a 2 page dbl spaced essay which really isnt that hard. I got a C. Should've gotten a B in the class though. If u just wanna get thru Econ take him.

I took him for macro and as much as I like him as a person his tests are nothing like his lecture. If he gave tests from what he talks in class he would be the best teacher ever, but his tests are only from the book and they are hard. You must be prepared to read a lot from the book on your own.

HE is hilarious! IF you aren't a smart ass and you don't disrupt his class you will do fine. DO THE BOOK REPORTS. Could have failed this class and made an A. Took him for both Macro and Micro.

Tests are always hard and tricky

I took Zagara's class as an undecided, Ga Tech dropout. As corny as it sounds, his class inspired me to major in Econ. This year I received my BS in Econ and am enrolling for a Masters. Zagara is a great teacher who cares about the class and his students. Students complaining about difficulty did not put in the time or effort.

Extremely easy class in Dunwoody. This teacher is really, really hilarious and he's very passionate about economics and often gives you life principles to think about. I actually barely touched my textbook but still got an A in the class because everything is Multiple-Choice and he's extremely clear. 10/10 would take again

Great teacher. Some people find him funny, others could care less. None the less he is a good teacher and as long as you put in effort will make it very easy to get an A.

I originally took his class in 1998 but I was young and lazy. I got an 'F' in both micro and macro. I re-enrolled later in life in 2010 and intentionally looked for him to redeem myself. I had to work my butt off for the 'A' I got in macro. Now I'm taking him for micro. Take him knowing you have to work, but you'll enjoy clasd

Prof. Zagara is a good guy at heart. He gives an entire letter grade of extra credit, and you better do them. Make sure you stay on his good side, and get help when needed. He will be more than willing to help you on anything with his assignments. GO TO HIS OFFICE BEFORE TESTS! That has been my saving grace as well as the extra credit.

Took him for macro and micro at the same time. Tests are tough but if you come to class read and reread you should do fine made an A in macro and B in micro didn't do any of the extra credit.

Took for Microeconomics. Professor Zagara is a funny guy, his lectures are short and it's straight to the point. Not once did I not thought his lectures wasn't entertaining or funny; he has hard tests, though. I think people will like him if they have a sense of humor, even though I would not suggest taking this class if you were dumb or lazy.

Took him for ECON 2105 & ECON 2106. His tests can be a tricky and difficult, but if you read the chapters, pay attention to his lectures, and take notes on everything he says then you will do fine in the class. Final exam is a breeze. There is plenty of extra credit opportunities which I would highly advise to do. I made an A in both classes.