Contrary to prior ratings I think this is a great class to take. The material is very interesting. Zweig brings some interesting arguments. Although there is much writing involved it is easy. As long as you keep up with reading your're fine. And there is a lot of room to BS on the essays.

Take this guy. Despite what everyone else says, you will learn many new and exciting things from him. If you go to class and read the assignments, you will not have a problem getting an A. You should not leave SB without having taken a class from him. :-)

one of the best classes I've taken at SB, lots of reading but he goes over everything thats on the short essay tests. Easy A if you go to class.

Greatest teacher at SBU! This man has a passion for his subject and can back it up with knowledge. Anyone saying that he is a harsh grader or anything negative about him or how hard his class is, is most likely of below average intelligence or extremely lazy. There is a lot of reading but both 316 & 317 are great classes, you will enjoy them both.

If you sit in front and take an active role in his class you will do well. But if you sit in the back and stare at the ceiling, you will fail. Hes a hard grader, but is very interesting.

Great professor. Tests and paper are very hard, but teaching style is very intresting. Very interactive with students. Always willing to offer help. Teaches some great life lessons. Not an easy class by any means, but go to class, study hard, and participate. A good grade should not be hard to achieve if the proper time is put in.

The class was good and interesting i learn a a lot on how the corporate world works.

This is best professor I have ever had at Stony Brook. He provides a point of view that you will hear in few other places. If you take the class seriously and do all the work, you will be rewarded with a good grade and information that could change your life.

I've taken both this man's classes. They are demanding and hard. If you are looking for an easy A, it isn't gonna happen here. But you learn alot, and it's all really interesting. Most def worth your time, if you want to bother. Come to class and do your work. If you do, you WILL do well, anyone that complains about his class didnt try hard enough.

Great professor that knows what he is talking about. If you read the books and understand what the central idea of that class is you will do fine. His exams are based on the readings and your understanding of the topics discussed in class. No quizzes and only a short 2 page paper. Great class.

He is the toughest professor I've had in the economics department. He grades based on a multitude of components. I pretty much failed all the components except for the essay parts of exams and still ended up with a B. If you actually read all the assigned readings, you'll do much better than I did.

If you are a smart cookie, take his class. It is truly a life changing experience. If you don't like to read, actually attend class, or write, don't bother. But if you are actually in college to learn something profound, definitely take one, if not all of his classes.

Very interesting professor and class. You would never think of the things he teaches on your own...butttt extremely hard grader! only 2 exams, worth 50 % each, fail one, ur done. Even if you go to class, its so harddd to pass!! So its hard, but one of the most interesting classes at SB

Very interesting class, however there is tons of reading. Be ready to spend a solid 2 hours a week reading. Also, while class is NOT manditory, if you don't go, you'll probably fail.

The most interesting economics professor I've had yet. I did well in the class, but it took a lot of work. There is a lot of reading, and if you miss class, you're pretty much screwed. It's not easy, but it's worth it. I learned so much interesting stuff.

Great Professor, really interesting subjects, challenging, the most interesting class ever!

Great Professor. He really cares about his subject. As a consequence of his convictions he is quite harsh when people mess things up. The books are his, so he always knows when someone is wrong.I learned a lot Taking 317 next semester. It's a difficult class to do well in, but if you listen in class and read the material and understand ur gd

If you want to actually learn something, this guy is for you. Attendance is not required but if you dont show up: Good Luck... He makes you read alot but he isn't a hard grader, 2 test with optional final.. He is getting worse comments than he deserves.. I am a good student, this class will be hard for slackers

I've taken all his classes, and he's definitely one of the most interesting professors I've ever studied with. This class was great, and really dug into globalization, neoliberalism, and it's effects on the world. My one complaint would be that there was too many books, and it kind of felt like we were just skimming the material.

I've taken all his classes, and he's definitely one of the most interesting professors I've ever studied with. This class was great, and really dug into globalization, neoliberalism, and it's effects on the world. My one complaint would be that there was too many books, and it kind of felt like we were just skimming the material.

One of the hardest classes I've ever taken. Only 2 essay tests and an optional final. Grades on a GPA scale. Must do readings and take great notes. The exams are straight forward and aren't as hard as people are making it sound as long as you do the readings. 75% of my class was C+ and under, but I pulled off a B+. Must work hard for your grade.

Do Your Readings & Youll Do Great! Excellent Professor - we need more like him! Not an easy A - But Worthwhile.

Grading is tough. While he is an overall nice guy, he is extremely critical when he grades the two tests. It's a shame that the class is so hard to do well in, because he is an extremely interesting professor and his lectures are engaging. If you're willing to memorize tons of information, take it. If not, don't.

I actually really loved this class and am glad I took it. No, it's not an easy A. You will have to work for a good grade - which is completely attainable. If you're intelligent and not lazy you can do well

DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS if you want an easy A for DEC or whatever. Tons of readings to do. The exams are not that Hard if you read the books, but it's HARD to get an A. I P/NC this class.

Easy Class. Took both classes in the same semester, got As on both. Everyone here is exaggerating! Do you work, you'll be fine

Exams are fair, but you should study hard. Do yourself a favour and attend his class, it´s really interesting. Books are recommended, but you can pass the exams just by attending the course and by taking lots of notes! (for getting a better grade, you should do the extra credits stuff and the book readings)

When I signed up for this class, I thought the ratings were exaggerated. I didn't think it could be that bad. I was wrong. He even states he doesn't want to see other opinions in exams. He wants to read about "facts", which are in any one of five or so books, about half of which he authored or contributed to. But discussions are interesting.

I took both of his classes, ECO317 & ECO316 and enjoyed them a lot. Very interesting lectures, but lots of reading.

If you like economics: Easy A. Show up to EVERY class and write down all the important parts he talks about. You will not need a textbook if you do this. Any questions, just ask. He'll never tell you you're wrong for any opinion you have. Only problem is theres some ambiguity with test questions, but if you ask the TA, he'll help out a lot.

This guy knows his stuff. He is really interesting and even though he is a tough grader, I would say his 316 class is one of the best in the department. Here is the secret to doing well in the class, know 50% of the information extreme well and its possible for you to get and A. Lots of reading though. Be prepared to answer questions in class.

Great Professor. He's probably the best lecturer I've had.