4.1

Moshe Lander

Economics - Concordia University

4.1
Quality
3.4
Difficulty
80%
Would Retake
129
Reviews
4.1
Quality
3.4
Difficulty
4.2
Helpful
4.1
Clarity

80%

Would Retake

129

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

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5

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What Students Say

Well, the Great Prof Store called, and they're running out of him

ECON101 - 5.0 rating

If you love structure, order, effective lectures, and appreciate professionalism and a sense of urgency , take him

ECON221 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

38%

Textbook Required

29%

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Most common grades:
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A (12)
Grade Distribution
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Based on 82 reported grades
A-: 20
A+: 14
A: 12
Not sure yet: 10
Common Tags
Amazing lectures (45)
Hilarious (42)
Skip class? You won't pass. (22)
Inspirational (21)
Respected (14)
Test heavy (11)
Lots of homework (10)
Tough grader (10)
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Ratings by Course

ECON 201

5.0

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ECON101

5.0

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ECON222

5.0

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ECON442

5.0

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ECON491

5.0

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Difficulty by Course

ECON425

5.0

465

4.7

ECON465

4.6

COMM203

4.5

ECON421

4.3

Reviews (129)
5.0
2.0
ECON201
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Nov 13, 2013

Lander said it in his course outline. Come to class, come prepared, ask questions when you don't understand and you'll be fine. Anyone who didn't do that has no right to complain. He cares, he answers my questions by email the same day, he helps me in office hours, he smiles, he is patient. I want to take all of my courses with him. Le Mielleur!

4.0
4.0
COMM203
Nov 28, 2013

First I want to say, I'm not an Econ student. If you are the type of person that needs examples, to study and not just theory.. DON'T TAKE HIM. He explains very well... but doesn't do one example in class... But I won't lie... he explains very well... but sometimes that isn't enough.

2.0
3.0
ECON203
Grade: A-
Dec 27, 2013

His class is very interesting, but not helpful for the exams.You have to spend a lot of time studying on your own in order to do well in the exams. He disagree with the textbook a lot, which make it very confusing between studying materials and what he teaches in class.I won't recommend him, unless grade is not a problem to you.

3.0
4.0
ECON203
Dec 28, 2013

he still not use to the concordia way of making a midterm he had the lowest ave of all classes of econ due to the fact he gave us a midterm that was completely different from what we studied. also he's the only teacher that actually takes into account all the labs on lyric

1.0
5.0
ECON203
Jan 2, 2014

Don't recommend him at all. He is not helpful. He is s pessimistic person. His midterm was extremely hard. Most of the students drop a course after midterm. He does not explain the important materials in the book.

2.0
5.0
ECON203
Grade: B-
Jan 5, 2014

He doesn't use the textbook or powerpoint, he says the textbook is wrong and explains other ways to get different answers that are in fact true, but not what they will ask you on the exam (it will be your responsibility to know what to answer). He doesnt answer questions by email that he already explained in class and will tell u to go office hours

3.0
4.0
ECON203
Jan 6, 2014

He is a nice teacher but his explanations are not so helpful. You need to read the book in order to understand. However, this teacher makes life much more difficult because he says that the textbook is wrong. You need to attend class or else you would miss a lot. Avoid if you can!!

3.0
4.0
ECON203
Jan 6, 2014

He says how the textbook is wrong which makes it hard for students to study. You need to put a lot of time aside just to understand the concepts of this course. Very hard teacher. However, he is really nice and has a great sense of humor.

4.0
4.0
ECON203
Jan 8, 2014

My BEST class ever. I wasn't interested in Macro but he made it very interesting for me. The text book wasn't really good,but I think department choose the textbook, not Mr Lander.He taught A FEW subjects in a different way than the textbook and this made some of the students confused but take your own notes in class and you don't have any problem

1.0
5.0
ECON203
Jan 10, 2014

worst teacher ever.

5.0
2.0
ECON203
Grade: A
Jan 16, 2014

AWESOME PROF!!!! Super helpful, if you take the time to do the work, this is university people, stop being lazy! He has office hours and dedicated 3 whole days for questions before exam. Midterm was so easy since it was his, but final was death since it was the departments. TAKE HIM AS YOUR PROF IF YOU CAN.

1.0
3.0
ECON203
Apr 21, 2014

Dont take this prof at all if you just want a good grade. His explanations go way too far for what you need to know and this makes the course very confusing. If you are actually interested in macroeconomincs he may be a good teacher. On the other hand, I emailed him days before the final and told me that already answered to that question in class..

4.0
4.0
ECON203
Grade: B
Apr 25, 2014

This is a good economics professor, he is really interesting to listen. He's passionate and it shows. On the other hand, even if I listented carefully, took notes, being interested, read the textbook, did all the exercises, I felt like I was really not well prepared for the exams. Also, the textbook is horribly boring and confusing.

4.0
4.0
ECON203
May 5, 2014

Nice and approachable teacher, but makes the class too complicated. The book is your best friend, do the exercise, go to all classes and tutorials. If you want to have a hard time then take this class.

5.0
4.0
ECON203
Grade: A-
May 9, 2014

The guy is funny and his lectures are challenging, yet entertaining. No matter who the teacher is, ECON203 is a HARD course. But with the help of his clear and concise class notes, work on the past finals over and over again and you will be good.

5.0
3.0
ECON203
Jul 21, 2014

Lander is a great professor, ECON 203 is not the easiest course. But Lander is super helpful. Work hard, attend all classes, go to his office hours, he even lets u record his classes if u want because he tends to speak a bit fast but not to the extend that u can't catch what he is saying. The textbook wasn't really helpful.

4.0
4.0
ECON201
Jul 31, 2014

He's a really nice guy and explains topics well. The final exam is extremely well and he does not give enough examples during class. Go see him during office hours, he is really helpful.

5.0
3.0
ECON203
Grade: A-
Oct 22, 2014

Classes are interesting and fun. Do all Tutorials and Labs and show up to classes and office hours and you will be good. Tough class but great teacher. Take SOS tutoring for the final and you will be good.

5.0
2.0
ECON203
Nov 27, 2014

Loves teaching, he transmits his love for economics trough the class. Make sure you do your labs, show to class and take notes and you'll do good. Practice makes perfect, don't be afraid to ask questions or send him e-mails via outlook web app, he responds very quickly as he cares a lot about everyone's learning. Smart guy, nice teacher, very funny

4.0
4.0
398G
Dec 5, 2014

This was my second class with Lander,I love his approach to teaching and his humour. However, when taking his classes, especially higher level courses, make sure you have strong math skills and really master econ basics because his exams are unforgiving and he does not provide many practice problems. Would love to get a beer with him though

5.0
4.0
ECON203
Dec 8, 2014

I didn't do as well as I had hoped in the class, nevertheless, I still learned a lot. Professor Landers makes a lot of real world references when lecturing, which ultimately makes the material more understandable. The textbook and tutorials sucked.

4.0
3.0
ECON398G
Grade: A-
Dec 29, 2014

Definitely not an easy marker, but a great teacher. If you go to all his classes and understand basic economics it is very possible to do well in his classes. Ask questions and go to office hours and you should be fine

4.0
4.0
ECON221
Grade: A-
Mar 28, 2015

Awesome prof. Go see him if you need help. Super friendly and provides good explanations. Want to take more classes with him !

4.0
4.0
ECON421
Grade: A-
Apr 24, 2015

Took him for ECON421 and was basically a C average. Studied hard and went to his office hours finished with an A- ! Amazingly good teacher very knowledgeable !!

4.0
4.0
465
Grade: C-
May 25, 2015

you gotta show up to classes and take good notes, and even collaborate with classmates by reviewing and decomposing the material together. show up to class, and don't expect to learn too much about sports, this is an econ class through and through. Heavy Midterm and Final, be ready

5.0
2.0
ECO103
Oct 11, 2015

Fabulous prof, totally makes the subject come to life and he's hilarious. Tests aren't too hard, all MC and maybe 10% of them are tricky.

5.0
3.0
ECON 201
Oct 23, 2015

Overall Amazing Teacher. Keeps it real and interesting

3.0
4.0
ECON201
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 15, 2015

Good Prof, but doesn't come off to be the nicest guy. He definitely knows the material very well, though the way that he explains things can sometimes be confusing. Nothing is easy in his class..

4.0
3.0
ECO103
Nov 21, 2015

He's very funny and makes class interesting

5.0
2.0
ECON201
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 2, 2015

Very good Teacher, he is always there to answer your question. Makes you relate Econ to life.

4.0
3.0
ECON201
Dec 16, 2015

Memorable teacher and good lecturer. Very outspoken about the value of capitalism, the strength of the free market, and ideas such as "poor people are poor because of bad choices". While I can't call them "real world observations", he always supports his views with economic theory, and this was just as educational as the actual class content was.

4.0
3.0
ECON201
Grade: B
Dec 30, 2015

ECON is not really my thing, but he made it interesting and funny so the informations is easy to retain. Loved this teacher, would definitely take again !

5.0
3.0
ECON221
Apr 21, 2016

Very good teacher. Makes the class interesting and uses real life examples that are relevant to those pursuing a career in economics in the future. Class material is tough but if you ask him any problems you have he will answer them clearly. Show up to class, he was the coordinator for mine and he gave a lot of hints on tests and assignments

5.0
1.0
ECON201
Apr 22, 2016

Overall, econ 201 with Moshe was much easier than any other teacher

4.0
2.0
ECON201
Grade: A+
Apr 26, 2016

Awesome teacher! He makes you love economics. He always has anecdotes to explain every topic. For ECON201, just attend his lectures, and you'll know everything there is to know. Very inspirational guy!

4.0
3.0
ECON201
Aug 26, 2016
Would take again

Great class! Lectures are very interesting, and he helps a lot with his examples. He loves to make the class laugh. Easy mid-term! great proff

Inspirational
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
1.0
4.0
ECON201
Sep 8, 2016
Wouldn't take again

He makes class laugh but his tests are hard. Try to avoid him as much as possible particularly summer classes.

5.0
4.0
ECON101
Sep 19, 2016
Would take again

Well, the Great Prof Store called, and they're running out of him

Inspirational
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
ECON222
Grade: A+
Nov 12, 2016
Would take again

Best professor I've ever had. Amazingly inspirational and makes the class very interesting. Keeps to the course material but occasionally applies real world situations that are very relevant and insightful.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Inspirational
5.0
2.0
ECON201
Grade: A+
Nov 27, 2016
Would take again

Lander is probably the best teacher at Concordia. He is highly passionate about economics and makes the lectures fun and captivating. He uses a ton of examples and is genuinely funny. He's a super nice guy and is always ready to answer questions. Exams were pretty easy; study his notes and you'll get an A. Would definitely take him again!

Inspirational
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
ECON201
Dec 2, 2016
Would take again

Lander is definitely an excellent professor. It is notable that he is very knowledgeable in Economics and he does not hide his enthusiasm for it. His constant jokes and anecdotes made this class a real pleasure to take.

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
2.0
ECON201
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 3, 2016
Would take again

Definitely take him U WON'T REGRET ur decision. He is funny, inspiring and always ready to help. Just read the notes he gives and u would get an easy A. Just DON'T SKIP LECTURES. Gives great real life expenses. I was an international student in my first semester. His class was probably the best decision i made in my first semester.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
ECON201
Grade: A-
Dec 4, 2016
Would take again

He is an extremely good professor. I would definitely take him again if given the chance. The material itself is not very easy but he tries his best to make as interesting and as understandable for the student. He is clear in his expectations and is always there if you need feedback, or have any kind of questions.

Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
ECON201
Grade: B+
Dec 5, 2016
Would take again

Ok, so this teacher can make microeconomics really interesting and funny by using day to day examples. Seriously if you can't get into his class, just attend his lectures anyways! The course isn't complicated per say, but don't expect an A+, what other teachers don't tell you is that the department forces them to give 50% of students a C or less.

Inspirational
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
ECON201
Grade: A+
Dec 6, 2016
Would take again

Moshe Lander is most likely the best Prof in the economics department, he knows exactly what he's talking about and expresses the material in such a way that everybody understands. The amount of examples Moshe generates is incredible. He answers his emails in a heartbeat and the midterm was on the easy side. WOULD TAKE AGAIN

Respected
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
ECON221
Dec 8, 2016
Would take again

Amazing prof! I would recommend him in a heartbeat. Gives you plenty of material to help you study for the midterm and final such as tutorials and assignments. They are extremely similar to the midterm. If you put in the effort you will do great in this class. It really shows that he loves teaching and wants his students to do well

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
ECON201
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 9, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Lander is a hilarious and very passionate teachers. However, if you don't attend class, you're most likely going to miss some important information. I personally didn't like his class only because it was in a very large auditorium where it was hard to hear and see. His exams are decent, good grades are fairly easy to get as long as you listen!

Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
ECON201
Dec 9, 2016
Would take again

He is one of the best econ teachers ive ever had, i am not someone who liked economics but he made it super interesting!! I surprised his rating isnt higher, the only reason why you would get a bad grade in his class is because you don't show up. Easy midterm you just got to listen in class :)

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
4.0
3.0
ECON421
Grade: A+
Dec 12, 2016
Would take again

great prof. make sure you show up

Tough Grader
Participation matters
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
ECON201
Dec 13, 2016
Would take again

Honestly, for all you first years out there, don't take this teacher. He is such a good teacher that he will set the bar way too high for your future business teachers haha. All jokes aside, Prof. Lander is an absolute professional, I extremely enjoyed attending everyone of his classes.

Respected
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
ECON201
Grade: A
Dec 13, 2016
Would take again

This was my 1st semester in Concordia, and I am so glad I picked Dr. Landers class, he explains everything very clearly. He also relates the topics being discussed to relevant situations in real life. This makes everything very easy to understand and remember. All you have to do is make sure you attend all the lectures and take good notes.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
ECON201
Dec 13, 2016
Would take again

One of the funniest teacher ever! This class made me realize how everything can be perceived in an economic standpoint. I enjoyed every single class of his.

Hilarious
5.0
4.0
ECON201
Grade: A-
Dec 13, 2016
Would take again

I absolutely LOVE HIM!!!!!!!!! The class is very hard (starts off easy and gets harder) so you need to always make sure to be up to date with the weekly tutorials, class notes, exercises... It is important not to get behind because everything is related. He is always here to help during office hours and SO hilirious. Love him and such a smart guy.

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
ECON221
Dec 14, 2016
Would take again

Absolutely loved this teacher! This was my first semester & I am so glad I took him for ECON221. You have to go to class bc he explains everything in detail but makes it so easy to learn that you wouldn't even need the textbook! The midterm is exactly like the assignments (3 total) so if you do all your work & keep up to date, you'll do great :)

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
ECON201
Dec 20, 2016
Would take again

Really great teacher - explains the material in a very clear and understandable way. Very entertaining class as he has a great sense of humour. Highly recommend him!

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
ECON201
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 21, 2016
Would take again

take this professor and you won't regret.

Respected
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
4.0
3.0
ECON201
Grade: A-
Dec 21, 2016
Would take again

Great teacher. He is able to connect his lectures to real life matters. I suggest to go to every class since he will make you understand tough parts from the textbook. Very funny and it is a pleasure to attend his lectures.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
ECON221
Grade: A+
Dec 27, 2016
Would take again

If you love structure, order, effective lectures, and appreciate professionalism and a sense of urgency , take him. He goes above and beyond all expectations and he's devoted to your success. I was a mathphobe and bombed the first assignment, but he kept appealing to my drive, became my voice of reason with great advice, and I got an A+ in the end.

Gives good feedback
Respected
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
1.0
ECON201
Grade: A
Jan 3, 2017
Would take again

Great Proffessor. H really knows what he's talking about. Attendance is not mandatory; however, he explains everything that you need to know. He gives funny examples that help you remember what he's talking about.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
ECON201
Grade: A
Jan 8, 2017
Would take again

My experience with Lander can be summed up by 'woah'. He keeps it very real and makes you reflect. You'll crack up at least once a class and will start thinking in economics perspective A LOT. He makes the material interesting and gives concrete examples to help you reinvest info. Midterm was pretty easy (avg 72) but final is a bit more challenging

Respected
Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
5.0
ECON201
Grade: C+
Jan 15, 2017
Would take again

Moshe Lander is so inspiring I understood everything he said and I actually liked going to his classes, It was pretty hard for me since it was my first business related class even though I studied a lot, But He's the best, So sad he had to leave :(

Inspirational
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
ECON398G
Grade: A
Apr 21, 2017
Would take again

If you have the chance, don't hesitate to take Lander. Concordia needs more econ profs like him.

Inspirational
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
4.0
5.0
ECON465
Grade: A-
Apr 27, 2017
Wouldn't take again

His lectures are amazing but his exams are heavy. I dont know why but the class average was very low... and the finals were crazy. If you are willing to take Lander and get a good GPA, please work hard and DONT SKIP CLASSES. there is no textbook and his notes are super helpful

Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
Amazing lectures
4.0
5.0
ECON465
Apr 28, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Overall great teacher, unfortunately the lack of greats at the 300 level courses puts us at a disadvantage in the class, because more is expected. The midterm average was pretty low and the final was crazy. But honestly one of the most interesting classes I've taken!

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
5.0
4.0
ECON442
Dec 23, 2017
Would take again

His passion for Economics resonates with his lectures and makes you feel passionate about the subject too. He's very accessible outside class, but you have to work hard and show interest (which is not hard with his lectures). Make sure you always read the chapter before every class. The fact that he teaches you to understand and not memorize is a +

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
4.0
5.0
ECON201
Grade: F
Jan 10, 2018
Would take again

I failed his class 3 times for 201, one day he comes in pyjamas the other days he comes in a dress shirt. He always wears earphones I don't know why. He can speak 11 languages so thats good, it turns me on its so hot. His exams are really hard but if you put in a lot of work you will succeed take take take at all cost.

Respected
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
ECON465
Grade: Rather not say
Apr 25, 2018
Would take again

Best economics prof at Concordia by far. His exams are very difficult, but they get curved. He knows the economics like the back of his hand, and this allows him to give a really good lecture. Crazy to say that his classes are more productive, engaging, and enjoyable than all of my others. Take him if you want to learn something.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
TEST HEAVY
4.0
3.0
ECON201
Grade: B+
Aug 29, 2018
Would take again

I took his online class and his lecture was okay. Conceptionally the course is not so hard but the exam was super hard (It was not like past exam he posted) but I guess he curved the exam.

5.0
4.0
ECON465
Grade: A
Dec 19, 2018
Would take again

Had Prof Lander for ECON 465. The class is difficult, however, if you show up for class, are engaged in the discussions and put in the work, it is more than worth it. Prof. Lander was my absolute favourite professor during my undergrad. It is too bad I only got to take a course with him in my last year.

Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
ECON491
Dec 19, 2018
Would take again

Had Prof Lander for ECON 491. The class is difficult, however, if you show up for class, are engaged in the discussions and put in the work, it is more than worth it. Prof. Lander was my absolute favourite professor during my undergrad. It is too bad I only got to take a course with him in my last year.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
3.0
5.0
ECON465
Grade: B+
Dec 26, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Professor Lander is the hardest professor in the Econ Department, he goes out of his way to make life difficult. He's an extraordinary orator and class is enjoyable. The Optimal Contract model is just not explained well at all. It's absurd that he expects students to have perfect attendance when he blows off class because he doesn't feel like it.

Tough Grader
Hilarious
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
5.0
3.0
ECON201
Jan 22, 2019
Would take again

An amazing teacher that knows his material really well. I highly recommend taking him, he's highly entertaining as well.

5.0
5.0
ECON221
Grade: A-
Feb 24, 2019
Would take again

( I had him for Econ 331) Dr. Lander is incredibly intelligent, and will not hand out good grades for fun. His lectures are entertaining, engaging and overall insightful. Expect to get slammed with homework, and also exams that have no business being that hard. side note: all the reviews on Con U and McGill that are 4-4 are probably him #exposed

5.0
4.0
ECON442
Apr 3, 2019
Would take again

Lander is probably the best economics professor in Montreal, maybe even Canada. This was the greatest class I've ever taken.

Respected
Accessible outside class
Inspirational
5.0
5.0
ECON425
Grade: A-
May 3, 2019
Would take again

I'm a huge fan of professor Lander, if you have a chance to take a class with him I wholeheartedly recommend you do so. Yes, any class with him will be very hard, but you will learn a lot and improve.

Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
Hilarious
5.0
4.0
ECON331
May 7, 2019
Would take again

great prof, but creates very difficult exams

Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
5.0
5.0
ECON442
Grade: B-
Jun 21, 2019
Would take again

Excellent professor. Helped me a lot with personal projects outside of the class, and extremely knowledgable in his field. This is NOT going to be an easy A though. You are really going to have to work for it, so if you love economics then this is definitely the professor you want. I'm going to continue taking him for every class I can.

Respected
Inspirational
Tough grader
5.0
2.0
ECON201
Nov 17, 2019
Would take again

Likes to mess with your head. If you want to just pass the class, he is not for you. He has very strong opinions and is honest, yet, patient if he thinks you are a hard-working student. Take any of the classes he offers if you have a genuine appreciation for the subject. Avoid if you have no intention to learn because he will treat you accordingly.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
4.0
ECON201
Dec 11, 2019
Would take again

Lander is a great professor, his lectures made economics enjoyable. He's also hilarious. He's great at using everyday examples to help you grasp topics. You have to study for the midterm and final, but if you attend lectures and pay attention, you shouldn't have much trouble in exams.

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
ECON201
Grade: B+
Jan 7, 2020
Would take again

Had him for ECON201. Moshe Lander is a great lecturer, and clearly has a passion for economics. He makes the course fun and relatable to everyday life situations, and I believe his course gives you your best bang for the buck (as he says). If you are in University to really learn and pay attention, then I suggest taking him whenever you can!

Respected
Get ready to read
Inspirational
5.0
3.0
ECON201
Grade: B+
Jan 7, 2020
Would take again

His lectures are very good and he's a charismatic professor.. Mid term was alright, but the final was one of the hardest exams I've ever had. Luckily grade was curved.

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
Tough grader
5.0
4.0
ECON201
Grade: A+
Jan 7, 2020
Would take again

Really funny but cocky Papers are super hard

Test heavy
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
ECON201
Grade: B+
Jan 13, 2020
Would take again

Lander is one of the best professors i've ever had. His lectures are amazing and keep you interested. However, beware of the final exam as i had an A+ on both my midterm and labs but ended up getting a B+ on the course after i barely studied for the final thinking it was easy. Also, do not skip class.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
ECON201
Grade: A+
Apr 28, 2020
Would take again

BEST university teacher! You definitely need to go to class to pass but his lectures go by really quickly and he is available, respected, funny and teaches really well. He gives clear examples and it is easy to get an A if you attend class and work on the theory. Very passionate and the auditorium was always full.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
ECON201
Sep 11, 2020
Would take again

Lander is one of the best profs I have at the uni. He does give work to do which is hard to keep up with if you have a full course load but he is lot better than all other profs in the econ department. He is a hilarious man but super serious about his class. Absolutely no complaints, I would definitely take him again.

Accessible outside class
Test heavy
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
ECON2O1
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 17, 2020
Would take again

My favorite teacher for all time. I made my friend watch his class (pre-record due to pandemic), so interesting. He's funny and explain everything SO GOOD. My first language is french so its hard sometimes to understand properly in class but the way he speak is so easy to understand. RECOMMEND TO ANYONE.

Accessible outside class
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
ECON201
Grade: A
Dec 7, 2020
Would take again

BEST teacher I ever had at Concordia. His lectures are funny and the way he teaches makes the content very easy to understand and more interesting. If you do the homework and listen in class, it's an easy A. DEFINETELY recommend to take him as soon as you get the chance.

Amazing lectures
2.0
5.0
ECON421
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 9, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Final was 15-20 pages long. The math is really intense here. Lectures are ok, gives the general idea. 0 way to practice your knowledge to study for exams. No books or outside material as everything is from Lander. Worst ECON course I taken. Which is a shame as the topic is cool. Why is there so much math for a course on sports?

Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ECON421
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 11, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I don't know how he is in person, but online hes horrible. Never answers his emails, office hours are "first come first serve" and always packed. We're the ones paying but cant even get this guy to answer a simple question. He thinks he's funny, but his jokes are bad. 20 page impossible final exam to top it all off. Waste of $400 for this course.

1.0
4.0
ECON201
Grade: Rather not say
Dec 12, 2020
Wouldn't take again

The only thing about him is that he is an amazing lecturer! That's it! Apart from that he has many problems: he wants to make tests unnecessary difficult; the text book and his lectures were two different things; even his weekly assignments didn't prepared us for the final exam. In the exam, we didn't have enough time to even read questions!

Get ready to read
Test heavy
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
ECON201
Grade: A-
Dec 15, 2020
Would take again

Lectures were easy and entertaining. Opinionated and large ego but in a humourous way. Textbook not necessary for exams but helpful if you didnt quite understand the lecture. Homework assignments had some content from the book that wasn't in the lecture (which he warned us) but I only accessed it to 'crtl+f' the assignment questions I wasnt sure of

Respected
Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
ECON201
Grade: A-
Dec 16, 2020
Would take again

He is not only a good professor but also an interesting lecturer. I enjoyed his every joke and he always make a clear introduction through an easy example. If you want to get a reply from your professor quickly, he is your first choice. There was one time that I got a reply in 2 minutes. He could tell you many things out of the book.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Amazing lectures
2.0
5.0
ECON201
Grade: B
Dec 18, 2020
Wouldn't take again

His final exam was tough and wasn't standard at all. 100 difficult MCQs for 150 minutes! He's the course coordinator, and he writes exam questions, so at the end, you don't have any other option! So if you take his class, at least you can enjoy his jokes, but watch Khan Academy videos to get prepared for the final exam!

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
5.0
5.0
ECON201
Dec 20, 2020
Would take again

Lander is the G.O.A.T. of economics. NEVER skip class or you'll fail, his exams are tough but you'll learn so much during his lectures that all the stress is worth it. He is hilarious yet so smart, the best professor I've ever had

Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
ECON465
Grade: A-
Dec 20, 2020
Would take again

This guy is no joke. Hes the real deal on his field. Lander is one of the best professors you can ever cross paths with. This guy knows his stuff. He has a very engaging method of teaching, the material is interesting and lectures are long but awesome. I wouldve really liked to take his classes in a classroom instead of remotely. 100% recommended

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
4.0
4.0
ECON201
Grade: A
Dec 30, 2020
Would take again

Lander is very clear about what he expects from his students and his course is well-structured. The weekly assignments might seem annoying at first, but they force you to stay on top of things. The midterms and the final are based on comprehension of the topics and not memorization which makes them more difficult. Great professor in my opinion.

Lots of homework
Amazing lectures
Lecture heavy
5.0
4.0
ECON201
Grade: A
Jan 1, 2021
Would take again

Really funny and engaging lectures even though they were all asynchronous. Make sure to study hard for midterms. They are always much easier than the final. Also, triple check my lab submissions. They are annoying but make for an easy grade booster.

Inspirational
Test heavy
Hilarious
1.0
5.0
ECON201
Grade: B-
Jan 4, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Lander seems to have the misconception that everyone taking his class learns material the same way he may have as a student. Rather than changing his teaching style he keeps to his own format and forces students to learn his way. Email response vary from hours to days. Lectures while interesting are long, and only cover some key material. Avoid

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
ECON201
Grade: A-
Jan 5, 2021
Would take again

So 2020 was a pretty rough year for many students, but Prof Lander made his course so fun. He recorded all the lectures within 3 weeks of the start of the semester, so you could go as quickly as you wanted. Lots of good feedback on emails and really cares about the daily implications of economics. Great jokes and concise lectures, no bs.

Accessible outside class
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
ECON201
Grade: A
Jan 9, 2021
Would take again

I took Prof. Lander's ECON 201 class in fall 2019 as well as his ECON 331 class in winter 2020. Prof. Lander's lectures a truly an added value to the class: clear explanations a good examples. the exams are hard, but he is a fair grader. Prof Lander has good availability for his students. He's a coordinator, thus he has info on the final exam.

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
Tough grader
5.0
4.0
ECON201
Grade: A
Jan 12, 2021
Would take again

If you have to take econ 201 HIGHLY reccomend Landers. He's an amazing professor and makes the material really interesting. He also writes the midterms & finals so you understand his question style. Don't take the class if you won't put the effort or work hard. NEED to study for midterms and final but if you put the effort you can do well!

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
5.0
4.0
ECON201
Jan 14, 2021
Would take again

Professor Lander is truly incredible. His lectures are really amazing and he gives real-life examples so you can really understand economics. Also has a lot of passion for what he does, which made me very passionate about the subject as well. This guy is an absolute gem. His exams are challenging tho, so make sure you really understand the material

Inspirational
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
ECON201
Grade: A+
May 6, 2021
Would take again

Lander might be the best teacher at Concordia. I honestly get the impression that he could make watching paint dry an enthralling activity. He knows his topic INSIDE AND OUT, crafts lectures that are as engaging as they are informative, and fires off topical/relatable jokes that make ECON funny. He answers his e-mail in a flash. TAKE HIM.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Tough grader
5.0
4.0
ECON201
Grade: Rather not say
Jun 18, 2021
Would take again

I can count one hand the number of world-class lecturers I've encountered and Landers is one of them. He does a lot of work outside of academia, so he's not going to be responsive in regards to lab extensions. HOWEVER, conveying information in an understandable way is a craft he excels at. Highly recommended. Lab #5 has come and gone :(

Lots of homework
Amazing lectures
Tough grader
1.0
3.0
ECON201
Grade: Rather not say
Jun 25, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Awful teacher, who does not respond to calls or emails. During exam period, he was unreachable and his readings are long + recordings are sometimes out of context. The assignments are like 30 - 50 questions compared to other classes I get like 10-20. Also, because it is an online class, he tends to make things harder because of we are at home..

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
2.0
5.0
ECON201
Grade: A-
Jun 25, 2021
Wouldn't take again

After reading all the positive comments, I was convinced that he would be an amazing teacher, dont get me wrong he knows his stuff but its monotone. Assignments are long and you wont always find the answers in the textbook or notes. One more thing : he DOES NOT reply within 24h so people stop saying he replies ASAP or in a flash LOL

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
ECON331
Dec 1, 2021
Would take again

I had taken Moshe lander for Money and Banking (ECON 331). One of the best teachers at Concordia. If you ever get the chance, please take him. He really explains the concepts/material really well. He is always available during office hours. I have no doubt you will receive a really good grade, if you study hard and participate in class.

Respected
Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
ECON331
Jan 18, 2022
Would take again

Best prof. at Concordia. I take him for every class I can. He takes the time to explain what the chapter presents and adds INFORMATIVE AND USEFUL EXPLANATIONS. Good examples, good analogies, he makes you understand the topic truly. Warning: He will skip a thing or two from the book and put it on the test so that only the textbook readers get an A+

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
ECON201
Grade: A
May 7, 2022
Would take again

This man hard carried my micro grade, I didnt even take him as a prof but my useless prof posted Lander's lecture videos and that's the only good thing he did the entire semester. Lander is the absolute MVP bruh

Amazing lectures
Respected
1.0
5.0
ECON201
Grade: Not sure yet
Jun 6, 2022

Expect to fail or ruin your GPA. I have to say his online lectures along with the book are both quite useless. The assignments are insanely long and most of the answers can't be found from the book or his lectures. He seems like a really cool guy honestly..But his class does not prepare you for the tests. Expect to fail if he's you're teacher.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Test heavy
4.0
4.0
ECON201EC
Grade: Incomplete
Oct 28, 2022
Would take again

Good teacher,straightforward pre recorded online lessons provides good examples related to real life that makes you understand the content better. 1h15 is not enough to complete his 60 questions exams, if you are stuck on a question skip it without wasting time and bring a watch. He uses different terms in exam questions which can be confusing

Get ready to read
Lots of homework
5.0
1.0
ECON201
Grade: A-
Jan 13, 2023
Would take again

This guy is too good, he's gonna make you love the course and the subject.

1.0
1.0
ECON201
Apr 1, 2023

Awful person, talks down to you, makes you feel like an idiot.

1.0
2.0
ECON221
Grade: A-
Apr 8, 2023

Awful

5.0
3.0
ECON201
Grade: A+
Dec 22, 2023
Would take again

Awesome lecturer! He managed to keep me engaged in an online class that I didn't really care about. Technically he wasn't my prof, but I had his lectured because I took the course online. Can't really comment on the exam difficulty since it was probably my real prof that designed it. If you can take the online section for ECON 201 I recommend it.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
ECON2O1
Grade: A+
Dec 24, 2023
Would take again

I found his lectures super interesting and this prof made me appreciate economics as well as having me fully invested in this class. Really concise in his explanations with great examples. Looking forward to do my macroeconomics class next semester.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
ECON331
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 16, 2024
Would take again

Just take his class if you can. One of the best (if not the best) teachers I've ever had to be honest. You don't need to go to his lectures since he provides video lectures on Moodle and my advice is to read the textbook and do the labs if you want to succeed in his class.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
3.0
5.0
465
Dec 16, 2024

Most difficult course i have ever taken, class meets once a week and yes the course is interesting but unless you are very good at math and very good at calc do not take this course slides are like 200 pages long and wow they are not easy to understand trust me for ur gpa do not take this i promise you

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Graded by few things
4.0
3.0
ECON201
Grade: B+
Dec 22, 2024
Would take again

Professor Lander makes this otherwise dull course engaging. The online format works well, with helpful lecture videos and a reasonable workload. Unstuck study was a game-changer for preparing, but the exams can still be challenging.

1.0
5.0
465
Grade: C-
Mar 5, 2025

Fire Him - very opinionated , he does not have " it " Yes he knows the subject

5.0
2.0
ECON203
Grade: B-
Apr 6, 2025
Would take again

Really looks out for the students and tells us everything we need to bring and makes sure we're able to reach him and his lectures are so brilliant.

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
ECON442
Apr 20, 2025
Would take again

He is a very nice person, and he wants you to do well. He isn't a harsh grader, and his lectures aren't boring.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Inspirational
5.0
3.0
ECON442
Apr 23, 2025
Would take again

A gem of a prof, honestly if I could take him for all of my econ courses, I would. Makes lectures so interesting and cares about you doing well, unlike other profs in the econ department who only care about keeping their class' average low.

Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
1.0
ECON442
Grade: A+
Apr 28, 2025
Would take again

This course is super chill and easy i would def take him for this course also its all MCQ , but just because his rating is high please do not take his econ 465 it is horrible one of the toughest courses he teaches and he even says im not sure why people take this course. So take this and not 465

5.0
2.0
ECON331
Grade: A+
May 21, 2025
Would take again

He is the best econ prof that this school has to offer, lectures are extremely useful if you take notes and pay attention. People that are on here saying he sucks are probably salty about their grades TBHHHH. Grading can be tough its either you know it or you dont, but if you spend 20 minutes a day on his class 3 weeks before a test youll be fine.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
COMM203
Grade: C
Aug 25, 2025

Lectures recorded in 2020 are outdated in 2025 and poorly crafted, the university can & does a better job of administering online classes & producing course content. There are no zoom or teams sessions live & all homework is AI generated Pearson banks, he is disassociated from the learning.

Test heavy
Graded by few things
4.0
4.0
ECON203
Grade: A-
Oct 16, 2025
Would take again

Moshe is extremely knowledgeable, and has moments where he's genuinely hilarious. He did talk a lot about people failing though, which was a real vibe killer.

Get ready to read
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
ECON201
Grade: A+
Dec 9, 2025
Would take again

I did the EC (online) section of ECON201 and ECON203 with him. The 201 video lectures are very engaging to follow, the recording is a very high quality lecture that is easy to focus on and his examples are very detailed and digestible. I can't say the same for the 203 recordings, because the lecture is a screen recording of slides, but still OK.

Lots of homework
Hilarious
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
ECON465
Grade: Rather not say
Dec 29, 2025

this is the worst proff i have ever had. doesnt teach anything that comes on the exam, even if you follow his exact instructions somehow he finds a way to mark you down for no reason. does not put any effort in the course material and doesnt give any useful feedback

Tough grader
Test heavy
Graded by few things
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