Clear, easy to follow lectures. Fair tests. He explains concepts well.

He has to be one of the best econ teachers at Davis. Too bad he only teaches in the summer. Lectures were clear and easy to follow and test weren't bad at all. You don't even have to buy the book.

Dr. Siegler is just as good if not better than any of the best professors at Davis. He's funny, clear and very interested in the subject matter. He's a very hard worker and keeps up with all of the newest ideas/papers in economic history. If he's here next summer, I highly recommend that you take whatever he's teaching.

Clear letures. Fair tests. Good to take him in summer.

Professor Siegler is the best professor I have ever had. His lectures, for the most part, are clear and concise. His lectures are funny at times and he finds ways to keep your attention. Siegler turns a potentially very boring topic into something interesting. His exams are challenging, but if you study you shouldn't have too much trouble.

Prof Siegler is a very good prof. I really liked his lectures, they were fun and informative. He is clearly on the academic side of economists, and from what I know his entire career has been in academia. For this reason he stresses math all the time, much more than other professors. Too much I'd say. Good prof, a little too hard for 101 tho.

Awesome teacher!! Really stimulates interest in subject. Study hard and really understand the derivations the teaches in class and its an easy class!

he's a visiting professor from sac st. tough professor, especially for intermed macro. you're really going to have to learn a bit of econ on your own because siegler is not easy and isn't the best at explaining economic concepts..he expects a lot from you on the midterms

Siegler is a great guy and a wonderful professor, but he is also quite tough. Econ was my favorite class to go to this quarter, but it was also my hardest class. Be sure to study very hard for the exams, because he may throw a curveball on the free response part. Overall recommend him :)

Great Professor. Tests resembled practice tests.Need textbook if you want to do well on Multiple Choice. Allows 3 x 5 note card on tests so no need to memorize formulas.

He is awesome and makes the lectures quite interesting. Attendance is not mandatory but you should really go.

Great Professor, you will learn a lot compared with other professors. He covers a lot of material. Can use 3x5 card for exams. Show up to every class and write down what he writes on board. And put effort into HW.

Professor Siegler keeps the lectures interesting, and is one of my favorite ECN professors at Davis. He engages students during lectures. However, you do have to supplement your notes by paying attention to what he's saying rather than just copying what he's writing on the board. You will be successful on problem sets if you do this.

Definitely my favorite class of the quarter. What I enjoyed most was that I actually felt like I was LEARNING, rather than just regurgitating information. However, not an easy class. Go to lecture, take notes and LISTEN. He is passionate about what he talks about and it's difficult not to let that rub off on you.

Very good lecturer who focuses on application more than theory. Enjoyable class but very strict grading on exams. Would recommend

Professor Siegler is a great macro professor. You will get the grade you work for. Go to office hours because he will try his best to help you understand the material. Go beyond memorization because application is a critical part of this class. And go to office hours because he may hint at possible exam problems. He also has a great sense of humor!

Recently switched to an exams-only format. Each exam is now worth 33% of your grade. You should read the material but listening to what he says in class is crucial to success on the exams. If you skip lectures, you're gonna have a bad time.

Great teacher. Class material is complex, but he teaches it well without being boring. Unlike many, he has a sense of humor. Do the homework, study for tests. Probably won't need the reading packet (which he didn't write).

Siegler is a wonderful professor!! He lectures without any notes and knows ECN very well. He has a sense of humor and makes ECN much more interesting. This class was very challenging, but he's not out to get you. Everything on the test was fair. I would definitely take him again. Also, he does curve if ppl were wondering.

Siegler is a great professor and the class was very fair. He is clear about the learning goals, and the exams are just a reflection of these goals. People that go to class will do well, people that don't will not. He is very engaging and funny, and uses basic ecn principles to explain the US economy. I would take his class again, no question!

Great professor, great lecturer. He makes the material interesting and has a sense of humor. Also had him for ECN 102, he explained stats way better than the stats professors I had taken. Homework is straightforward and tests are challenging but doable if you know how to do the homework. Textbook isn't crucial but is a good idea for tests.

Most definitely there when you need help. Does a relatively good job at teaching you the models and concepts without being bogged down by small details. Exams require you to grasp the models and concepts, along with memorizing the more "social sciencehistory" aspects of lecture.

Siegler made me love economics! I was scared of macro having had a hard time with micro prior to his class. He is a great professor who is very available to help students. Go. To. Office. Hours. He's funny and helpful so take advantage of that!

Great professor, tough in terms of grades, but knows his stuff.

Great teacher, lectures well, and is interested in the subject. His homework is hard and takes a while but its worth it. (20% of the overall grade!) Definitely one of the hardest classes I've taken but glad I took Iwith Siegler

He's cool you need to go to class and take notes if you want to do well but he knows what he is talking about, great professor.

He is a friendly and humor professor, but you know what history will never ever be funny. If you only want take for credits don't forget ask pass/nopass for this class... because a is a tough way dude... Good luck to these people... BTW you need 300pages book and try to memory them all...

hes a good lecturer overall. his tests arent easy. even though i went to every class and read the book, there was stuff on the exams i had no clue what the answer was. there was 4 hw assignments 2 exams and final. exams were multiple choice and essay responses. so really take great notes, read well, and know specific detail and info

interesting class! the book is easy to read & he further reiterates ideas in class. However, exams are hard & designed poorly. 14 multiple choice worth 5 points each, if you miss one your score goes down a lot. also at least one free response. he did not even offer a study guide for the final b/c he was busy. would not take again.

Hard tests and the book is pretty bad. But if you want to learn econ from an interesting professor this is the class. I went to his office often and it was amazing listening to him explain something. Anytime I was confused he seemed to know exactly how to describe what I needed to do. Tests are challenging, but it will help in the long run.

Great professor. He prepares you for 140/145. Take easy professors now and you will have a much more difficult time later on. If you skip his lectures, you better read the book like some sacred text. I personally never read it but I always attended lectures and took good notes. Passed both his classes with an A (100A & 113). Will take again.

Go to lecture. The course pack is a textbook he is getting published. The entire course/lectures are based off his book. Exams aren't easy. Curves off of improvement.

Very helpful guy--has a good sense of humor even if he's non laugh out loud hilarious. Definitely go to class, the lectures aren't boring and important for tests!

It was not an easy class. Homeworks were ok. But when it comes to exams, it is hard. Be prepared to spend a lot of time and don't take it with other tough class. He is willing to help though for questions you might have in class and going to class and discussion regularly will help a lot.

He has a great sense of humor to counter the dryness of the class and teaches in an old style (i.e. write on the chalkboard and take notes). The important point about Siegler is that his practice exams are a good representation of the actual tests and he makes ECN 102 passable given how challenging it is. HW is also worth a lot for an Econ class.

Dr. Siegler is a must take. His class is easy and you actually learn something. I've had him 2x now and both were easy As. In some classes, you might actually need the text but through.

A solid professor. He's very clear and straightforward and tells a few jokes/stories on the side to keep the class going. His tests are a bit weird, but doing his practice problems and homeworks can get you a better feel for his style of questions. His homeworks are easy, just a bit time consuming. He's easily approachable and a nice guy.

I took Mark over summer session for ECN 135. This class does not have any homework but dont slack off. I advise going to lecture, but the class was overall pretty easy. Only 3 tests. 2 MT and 1 Final. Practice exams are just like real exams. Make sure to read the handouts he gives you! They help alot on understanding material.

I thought this course was very challenging. I bombed the first two midterms, but did well on the final so I passed the class with a B. There was a generous curve in the end. Tests are difficult, so study hard for them and be sure to do all the problem sets. Professor Siegler is a good lecturer, but the material is a bit dry.

His lecture notes and practice problem sets are quite helpful. Do them carefully and you will get good grades. The course itself is not hard.

Really funny guy. Basically in 101 he was just teaching basic math skills with some intuition. Had some funny stories and jokes so lectures weren't too dry. If you can understand equations easily class probably won't be as valuable to you. 100% of grades are based off of midterms and finals. Curve for the class is pretty nice.

This was probably the most valuable classes I have taken at Davis. He teaches the material with emphasis on intuition, so you end up really learning, not just cramming. I have used the knowledge from this class in many others. His lecture notes are great for exams. Study and put in work and you'll be fine. Also a great guy!

you really need to attend his lectures in order to see what material he focuses on because that is what appears on the tests. i also read the textbook if i didn't understand some concepts he presented in class and that helped a lot. there are three quizzes instead of midterms and a final. the hw is really easy and you're guaranteed a 100 in that.

Prof Siegler is a very passionate and knowledgeable lecturer that will keep you engaged. The class has 3 midterms and a final and online Inquizitive homework. You won't succeed if you don't study since the midterms are only 25 MCQs.

professor siegler is a genuine guy that shows a great enthusiasm towards econ. he makes lectures entertaining and is clear on what's expected of students. reading his book is essential to passing tests (2 midterms, 1 final) and attending lecture helps. overall would recommend taking a course with him.

Mark provides you a general background during lectures. He spends most of the lecture talking about basic concepts and goes off tangent sometimes. Therefore, you should read textbook to help you better prepared for the exam. His exam is doable but requires you to fully understand the concepts. Overall, take him if you are good at self-studying.

Professor Siegler is by far one of the greatest Professors on campus. This man truly cares for the material being presented as well as the wellbeing of his students. In order to succeed in 111, you must read the textbook. Siegler gives great and informative lectures with plenty of anecdotes and funny side stories. Receptive to questions, great guy.

Definitely go to lecture and office hours, get to know your TA. Two midterms and a final, plus some online homework thats a guaranteed A. Tests are heavy but Siegler curves in the end. Study practice tests and go to lecture!

Lecture can feel really long and boring sometimes, but he tries his best. Ask questions in class he will take time to answer them, as well as your TA (a good TA is crucial for the midterms). HW is very useful for the class, plus he makes it fun, a good teacher who knows what he is doing.

Very respectable. He definitely knows what he's talking about and for the most part is very clear on lectures. The class is online because of rona but overall seems like a friendly guy. Hard concepts to grasp but reading the textbook and watch youtube videos help. Weekly hw, 3 midterms, 1 final, class is curved.

Dr. Siegler is a very knowledgable and presents the information in a very logical way. His lectures are very informative 100% prepare you well for the exams. Every single exam was very fair. He is also a really nice guy and is very open to answering questions during OH or review sessions.

Siegler's lectures can be a bit boring sometimes, but it is very clear that he's a professor who really cares about his students. I took this class during the COVID-19 Pandemic, and Professor Siegler was very understanding and accommodating for students with extraneous circumstances.

2 Exams + final, 3 problem sets (before each exam) and weekly lab exercises. Took him in the summer, during Covid and was very doable. Lectures were clear, asynchronous and were posted at the beginning of the week as was the lab exercises. He had a TA and held office hours. Exams were multiple choice. Will definitely take again.

Professor Siegler's lecture was amazing. I was an Engineering major and chose ECN1B as a General Education course. However, after his inspiring lectures which sparks my interest in the field of economics. The economics concepts were clearly explained and his lecture and his engagement with students guided us to have sensitive Econ thought pattern.

TA was a saving grace. Online lecture videos were very clear but was boring at times. Good professor. Learning R was very enjoyable. Definitely use R Studio though. Overall a pretty tough class.

Such a wonderful professor! Super clear powerpoints that help you dissect his book better. The exam is fully based on information given during class and in the powerpoints. I did not read the book but I read the powerpoints very closely! 3 exams and 1 project. MCs are straightforward, might need some work on essay questions. But not hard to get A.

His lecture changed my life.

Homeworks were Inquisitives, rest were 2 midterms worth 24% each and a final. Extremely useful material, but tricky questions in exams - basically make sure to . I missed one of the homework deadlines due to a time zone issue but the professor was understanding enough to give me credit.

He is the best professor I ever had. He is so inspiring and I decided to double Economics major because of his class. His lecture sparks my interest in Economics and this push me to digest the course material very well. I would definitely recommend this professor to everybody.

His lectures were long but kept my attention. His exams were mostly multiple choice and fairly easy. When there were short answers they were exact questions from the lecture. He was easy to talk to and gave a nice curve.

I took lectures about econometrics for many times, only this class is the most meaningful for me. Though there are lots of homework but it's worth. Finally, I handle it better than the begining. By the way, professor is very kind. If you truely want to learn something, this class is a good choice for you, regardless of other mean comments.

Not an easy course. But if you work hard, an A or A+ is possible and you can actually learn a lot from this course. I think a lot of comments below are irrational. Respectfully and frankly speaking, they are kinda blaming the professor due to their own laziness or stupidness. If you are hardworking and smart, go and take the course.

Great professor. His lecture is boring but useful. Grades are based on two midterms(MCQs), final(MCQs+one FRQ), labs, and homework. Labs and homework are fairly easy but time-consuming. Exams are extremely hard as the average is around 60%-70%. Not sure about the curve, but 85% raw score is curved to an A. Absolutely will take his class again.

He's a very good teacher who gives fair exams. The class was essentially a stats class, so if you have a strong stats background you'll do great. Class definitely gets harder later on but he's very understanding and will try to help you. His exams don't test R which was nice. Participation quizzes tested understanding and were low stakes points.

Great professor. Took him for multiple summer sessions. The material is difficult but he does a good job of explaining. The tests are not easy but they are not bad if you study. He is very helpful if you need help outside of class. The homework helps a lot with performing well on the test.

The material is challenging, but the professor explains well. Homework helps a lot, and using resources like Unstuck ai can make studying more efficient. Tests are tough, but an A is doable if you put in the work.

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