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Always a delight! Great stories. Did a great job for a 150 person class.

Don't take him if you need a relatively easy A. A's are possible, but take Norm if you want an enjoyable class or if you want to actually learn things about econ.

Easiest econ prof.

One of the funniest lecture classes I've ever had. It's hard, but he's good at keeping your interest.

Awesome teacher, really makes class fun! Hard tests but worth the lower grade for a better teacher.

Very helpful,willing to go the extra mile in office hours and during class. FUNNY!!

Good teacher, office hours helpful

MOST INSIGHTFUL DUDE, REALLY TEACHES

Norm not only teaches you about econ, but about life. The man is hilarious and shows you how to use econ in real life. Great class as well, if you work hard you can get a good grade, its that simple. I'd love to meet him in a bar sometime

i never dread going to this class . . . he makes econ fun!

possibly the best teacher I have ever had. his stories may have been exxagerated, but they made his class interesting. take norm if you have to get into econ.

he makes me happy inside

It made me happy to go to class :-)

He's awesome.

Best Prof ever, he's hilarious and i definetly suggest taking his class

Hard but makes class interesting...I also had him for 201

Norm is the coolest teacher I have ever had. His class is fun and he tells the greatest stories all the time. However, the class is very hard and he is a hard teacher. Your grade is based on 4 quizzes and 3 exams. Study a lot to do somewhat well on the exams; don't take the quizzes for granted. I highly recommend this class; you will learn econ.

Norm is hard but a hilarious guy. realizes that fridays are a good time for stories and wasting time. the work load is tough but if you keep up anyone can pass the class. just do the red book and you'll be fine. final is the easiest out of the three, just remember to do the quizzes and the position papers.

He is great professor and I don't really think the class was as hard as everyone makes it out to be

Norm makes class interesting, which makes the whole process much more enjoyable. Do the practice problems (which don't take too much time) and you'll do reasonably well. Easy C, difficult A...like most classes.

best econ prof. makes class interesting. not as hard as everyone makes him out to be. read chapters, work through the red book, and make sure you go to class.

take him! like everyone else has said, his class is not as hard as everyone (including himself) makes it out to be. make sure to go to class, take good notes, and do all the review questions/problems in the book he provides. he gives you problems that are just like the one's on the tests and quizzes, so you know what to expect and how to prep

Much easier than Norm's 201 class. Take him, you'll learn much more than you thought you would. It's hard, but worth it.

AWESOME prof! The class was a challenge and it was easy to get freaked out at the begininning, but the quizzes and extra credit papers help alot with bad exam grades. Norm knows alot about econ and incorporates funny stories into class. I learned alot from him and enjoyed being challenged to do well in the class.

Very funny stories!

The best professor, I have ever had; seriously made me smarter, hard class but you have to take him!

Very difficult class, but if you work you will do fine. Definitely go to class... no attendence is taken, but it is beneficial. Funny guy, not attractive, makes class fun and interesting.

Best teacher I have ever had. Tough, but fun, interesting, tells great stories, and you really learn the material. Would recommend to anyone.

He has some of the best jokes i have ever heard. I look forward to going to his class

best professor i have ever had. very difficult, but you get so much out of his class. he keeps you awake by his crazy stories and makes every class interesting.

he is the best economics teacher at miami. he taught material so well and i never went into an exam feeling unprepared.

Easier than 201 and 202 for ITS majors. He offered more opportunities to get a better grade, such as taking a comprehensive final to replace a bad test grade and counting the group paper 20% instead of 10% if it helped raise your grade. If you want the material w/o the restriction take 441/442. Buy the book, he asks you to read a few things from it

Great teacher with crazy stories. Keeps class interesting but has hard tests and seemingly unfair final.

Norm is awesome! Its not impossible as long as you do the problems in the red book, i got several 100%s in my two semesters with Norm. Get one of his tutors specifically for his class.

Yeah, he's tough and you really have to study for his tests. But he's also one of the best profs i've ever had. Sure his stories get in the way of his teaching sometimes, but at least you stay awake in his class.

One of my favorite professors, have taken him for 3 of my econ minor classes. Does get a bit off topic telling stories but tries to teach you about how the "real world" works. Buying the text book is absolute waste of your money. Know how to work every problem in course packet for an A.

Great Prof. Took him for both semesters of econ and I'm not a business major. His stories help break up class especially when its a TR class. Test are hard but manageable if you do everything in the red packet a couple times. Don't wait to study for his exams unless you want to fail. Going to class is not required but your grade will thankyou.

If Miller worked problems instead of stories i would have an A in the class but his stories are worth even showing up. I love how his stories build up so much then by the end your just like ... WHAT???

Pretty difficult class, but a great prof who can explain things in a way that really makes sense. DONT BUY THE TEXTBOOK!!! I didn't open it once. Know every detail from the packet problems and from the class problems.

He is one of the best prof in Miami University,very funny,very helpful.Due to his fame,his class always comes in large capacity,so No Home Work at all.NEVER use the textbook,everything is base on his notes.And enjoyed his stories.

Norm is one of my favorite profs in Miami! He tells a lot of stories in class and some of them are really funny. Class is easy, if you attend class and do the practice exams you're all set. He is sure to be the best choice for non-bus major, just come to class, enjoy his stories and get an A for your Miami plan.

Norm is wildly entertaining and has some of the best stories I've ever heard. On that note, his tests are very difficult and in a class of 250 less than 10 people have gotten 100% on any of his exams. Work hard to get a B.

Norm is the man. He does not make use of black board though so going to class is important so you can receive handouts. Funny guy, tells good stories to keep you focused on him. Again, I wish he used black board. Be ready to make use of a tutor, very tough class.... also that picture is outdated, he has a studly goatee now

His stories, apart from being wildly interesting, renew the focus of a class where you just listen and copy every word he writes on the board. Knows what he's talking about like the back of his hand, seriously one of the greats. Minimal grading: 3 tests, final, and group project. Study the concepts well. Easy, EASY math, like the area of triangles.

I enjoyed going to this class each week. The subject matter can be boring sometimes, but Dr. Miller recognizes that and breaks the monotony with stories and jokes. He cares about his students and wants them to do well. The tests are challenging. Be sure to do the practice exams, review questions, and practice problems. They help a LOT on tests.

I took 201 and 202 with him. He is a great guy and good teacher. He does a good job explaining stuff even in a a huge lecture and doesnt make it as boring as it could be. His tests are really hard but if you all the practice he gives you helps. Definitely not the easiest econ teacher and 201 is harder than 202 (slightly)

In my third attempt to pass ECON 201 I had Norm Miller. I highly recommend taking his class in the summer session. He had extremely helpful office hours and was a great professor. He keeps class interesting with stories and I was able to get high B's on all his tests- just study the packet over and over.

Brilliant professor. Exams are hard, so you need to practice hard for them. To study for the exams, you need to take notes in class, which means you shouldn't skip an awful lot of them. Classes are interesting and he cracks jokes and tells stories to make them bearable. Really good professor and would recommend it.

Norm is a total boss. He is an excellent teacher and is very helpful: his macro class consists of 3 exams and a final. They aren't nearly as hard as everyone makes them out to be: it is probably the simplest algebra you'll find in college. His jokes are funny but are probably offensive to most women... try to take him if you can.

I love Norm- his concepts are clear and well outlined, and he gives you plenty of practice material. The tests are straightforward with no surprises or tricks, but you have to study for them. Norm is funny and likes to tell politically incorrect jokes/stories in class to keep things interesting. I would highly recommend him.

Norm is hard, but he clearly explains everything you need to know for the exams, and he definitely keeps class interesting. Only grades are the exams.

Norm is hilarious. People can say he's not but his stories are so outrageous that he keeps you awake. He guides you through the notes and gives you practice tests before exams. Problem is that he only gives 4 exams and his practice exams are only a little like the actual exam. Not too bad though

Interesting guy, tells good stories. The class is challenging but very manageable if you work hard. So you need to pay attention and do the practice problems he gives you throughout the course- NOT THE NIGHT BEFORE THE TEST! He's a funny guy and is not afraid to "Go There".

Very easy professor. Didn't read a single word of the textbook, got wasted the day before the final exam, and got A.

Norm is a good teacher. I had him for 210/202 and I am currently taking 344. His test are hard, but I'm pretty sure you won't find an econ prof that gives an easy exam at Miami. He is very willing to help outside of class if you take the time to go to his office hours and make a good effort. I highly recommend going to his office hours that's the

Norm is a good teacher. I had him for 201/202 and I am currently taking 344. His test are hard, but I'm pretty sure you won't find an econ prof that gives an easy exam at Miami. He is very willing to help outside of class if you take the time to go to his office hours and make a good effort. I highly recommend going to his office hours!

AWESOME professor! The people that commented before me probably don't put the work in& want to insult the prof because they're doing poorly. Norm is great at explaining things& gives great notes. He also gives you a packet with practice quizzes& exams. Exams are tough but if you go to class& do the work you'll learn a lot. Taking him again for 202!

Funny guy and keeps the class interesting. I wish he spent time covering the material more than cracking jokes. The material is not that hard but his tests are hard. A good student will struggle to get a B.

Norm is a really funny guy, he tells great stories, he gives you all the information you need to know in the notes, and his tests are difficult, but not impossible (and he usually curves them a couple points). Attendance isn't mandatory, and neither is the book (I got an A- in his class w/o it).

Really cool guy. His anecdotes still help me remember some of the material. He's got an ego on him though, and it shows. As far as the class goes it's crippled by the fact they explain it through graphs and not calculus. It makes the material more difficult. Like a middle school version of econ.

All exams come straight from notes, but can be pretty difficult still

Do not take econ with norm if you are looking to get above a c. his tests are super hard and there are no other assignments. before the last test he said 'i haven't taught you this yet but you should know how to do it'...and then it was on the test. he tells funny stories but that's about it.

Norm is an interesting guy and a truly unique thinker. People who say that his tests are too hard are probably trying to memorize the material instead of knowing it. He explains things well, tells a lot of good stories to keep the class interesting and doesn't make you use the textbook. If you want to do well, study the practice quizzes.

Norm makes every class worth going to. Notes are super clear and his talks are relevant to what's going on in the world. His exams can be difficult and are the only thing that counts towards your grade. If you want an easy A look somewhere else, but if you want to really get interested in economics take Norm's class.

Norm is fantastic. Don't let people give him a bad reputation. His notes are clear and he only tests on his notes. Don't bother buying the book. He also tells hilarious (innpropriate) stories, which make class more entertaining. Tests are not hard if you study and he gives you PLENTY of practice problems and practice tests. Take him!

Best Econ Prof ever met! Clear! Patient! Fun! Nice!

I did not like him as a teacher at first. However, as the semester has gone on he has grown on me. His teaching style is sort of difficult to adapt to but once you understand his style, you can actually learn a lot.

The people that say he is not a good professor are most likely the people that dont go to class and then complain because they are not doing well in the class. His class is not very hard if you attend and study a couple days prior to the exam. He will stop class and answer your question no matter what. He is a good teacher and a really nice guy.

Probably the most unique professor at Miami. If you can out up with the occasional inappropriateness in his lectures and actually attend class you're golden. I knew many people in the exact same class as me, and the only ones who complained about him were the ones who rarely attended class. He grows on you and is extremely fair and willing to help

Professor Miller is amazing! He explains everything very clearly and if you are an active learner and a hard worker you will do well in his class. If you aren't offended by crude jokes, his class is very entertaining! I added econ as a double major because I loved this class and Dr. Miller!

I loved taking this class with Norm. I enjoy economics but if you don't or have a difficult time understanding it I highly recommend Professor Miller. His lectures provide great notes and he creates a study guide for every test and quiz. You do not need the textbook. Macroeconomics could not be more interesting or simple.

Dr. Miller is extremely bright & it is evident by his teaching. He can be off topic sometimes, but it provides entertainment to an 80 min class. He is always very helpful when I go to his office hours. I have taken him twice and will continue to take any courses he offers. Text books are optional generally, however I recommend for clarity.

Great Professor. Would recommend if you are interested in econ and can deal with occasional off topic stories. Very smart and cars about students.

I would not buy book the notes Norman gives are clear and are fair game for quizes and tests. During letures he take the time to explain material. He will tell you what will be on quiz and test while he is leturing on his notes.. As long as you go to class and study you will do well in the course. Buy his course book it has practice problems!

Hard professor to follow. Deviates a lot on tangents in class. Pretty funny, but hard grader. Exams and quizzes are really hard. He has a course packet which helps but you have to do literally every problem in there to be able to pass. Attendance mandatory to pass. Don't buy the textbook, he doesn't use it.

Norm rocks! The course covers concepts hand-selected as important, so he knows what he wants to cover. Tests are more than fair, although difficult (3-4 difficult problems on each, but he gave us formulas). We took 5 quizzes but only the top 3 were graded. Little to no homework. He often tells amusing stories that make class feel less like class.

Norm is great. His lectures were entertaining and it was easy to pay attention. Don't bother buying the textbook, but do buy his course packet and take good notes. If you put effort in, it really is not a difficult class. He drops two quizzes and does tons of practice problems in class as well as has examples in the course packet.

DO NOT BUY THE TEXTBOOK! Norm uses a course packet that includes practice problems, quizzes and exams. Takes most of the questions on the exams straight from the practice problems but with new numbers. Keep up with hw and go to class, will make for an easy grade.

Dr. Miller makes economics really exciting. He always relates the difficult concepts to real-life scenarios. Exams are tricky, but he gives you everything you need for success in the course packet. I used an old version of the textbook to reread certain sections (which helped), but it isn't required at all.

He is a great guy with lots of funny stories. Your grade consists of 5 quizzes (drops the lowest 2) and 3 exams. His quizzes and exams are kind of tough but all the questions are just like the questions from his course packet he gives you. If you study those problems and go to class you should be fine.

Professor Miller is the best. This class will not be a sloppy easy A but if you put in the work, there's no reason it should be difficult. No textbook needed, only a study packet that's like 10 bucks. Attendance not counted towards grade but going to class will help a lot. There's no graded homework. Only three tests and a final.

Norm is a fantastic professor and has done this class for many years. The only grades are exams, which I was worried about, but it turned out fine. He gives you a lot of great problems and questions in the course packet so you are prepared for the exams. If you study outside of class and don't wait until the last minute to study, you will do fine.

Great professor and incredible asset for economics students as well. Will develop a personal "friendship" with you and help you along your path. Would recommend to anyone.

He is a very very very good professor!!! His class was very interesting, he even read newspapers in class haha. He will give you the past exams for practices which were very helpful for us. He likes chatting to students before or after class, he has many interesting personal stories!

Exams are the only grades in the class, worth 25% of your grade apiece. If you follow the lectures (which can be difficult at times), do the homework and review questions, and study for the exams, you should be fine. If you just go to class, you probably won't do too well.

Norms chill. Easy going, funny guy, and makes the class enjoyable which is hard to do. The personal stories are life lessons and help with the class and is a nice break from the material at times which can get dry. Just show up to class, pay attention, and do the practice problems and old exams. Sounds like a lot but really not that much.

Miller is 100% one of those professors you either love or hate, so take the score lightly. He's goes off on tangents a lot but most of the time these stories usually play into the lecture, so if you're paying attention and able to connect the pieces it really helps. He's not a super personable guy, but will answer questions. Had him for 201 too

By far one of the best professors I have ever had in my time at Miami. Makes lectures interesting, tells you what you need to know/do not need to know, he's funny, and he cares. He allows you to practice a lot of old exams so that you know what to expect going into your exams. No homework besides reviewing class notes and preparing for the exams.

IMO, by far the most intelligent faculty member at Miami University. A walking book. Ivy League lvl prof that doesnt grade tough or expect anything less than attendance. Makes economics understandable and interesting to anybody that will listen. Hell talk your ears off, but he has a lot of insightful things to say. Cant say enough about the guy.

This course is not hard at all, and you just need to understand the notes. Before this course became online due to the virus, I missed some classes, and I still did well on the exam just by looking at the notes. He did not check homework or take attendance, and his lectures were enjoyable to me. I would definitely recommend this course.

I was skeptical coming into Dr. Miller's class. On the first day, he told us how hard the class would be and that there would only be 4 exams weighed equally. It was intimidating. However, his lectures were awesome and kept me intrigued. I looked forward to going to class and did well on the exams. COVID-19 pushed us online, but I'd recommend him.

all around genuine guy and great professor

I don't get why he gets such a bad rep. If you show up to class, ask questions, and do the practice problems/quizzes before quizzes and exams, there's no surprises at what's going to be asked of you. Some problems and concepts are a little tricky, which is expected bc it's econ and I'm not a business major... but if you study, it's not bad.

This man is the GOAT. Nah but fr, if you want to have a good time and maybe learn a little economics while you're at it, take Norm. No slides, just a piece of paper he reads off of. Study his paper and you'll ace his exams.

as someone who has gone to 50% of his lectures and never read the text book, this is the easiest class ive seen in my life, i have a b average just from what i hear in class, hes a great guy and explains shit really simply

If you put in the work for this class, it should be an easy A. Norman really cares if you are succeeding or failing and will always be available to answer questions. He also makes sure that your hard work is recognized. Could not recommend him enough he is extremely knowledgable and his stories are really interesting and fun to listen to as well.

I thought norm was spectacular. His lectures are light and combines them with the real world so you can easily connect how this class relates to the current world. Exams and quizzes are the only graded things but he drops half of them, so do the practice quizzes and exams and it should be an easy and enjoyable A.

Overall the class is very laid back. As long as you do the homework problems you will do fine in the class. Be prepared for many random stories, they are what make the class interesting, and they sometimes relate to economics but not always. I would recommend going to class because he sometimes leaves content out of the notes that is on exams.

Norm is a passionate prof who really wants students to succeed. His lectures can be tangential, but the material is manageable if you put in the work. unstuck AI was a lifesaver for exam prep.

Dr. Norm is one of the best professors I have had at Miami. He is one of the last real professors. He tells entertaining stories about his life to mix things up. Drops quizzes and tests if it helps your grade and gives you a practice quiz and exam before each(basically same as exam). Huge notecard for exams, quizzes and the final to write notes on.

Great... if you want to learn. He tells a lot of stories but they are related to the topics. He makes you think and not just remember formulas and actually lets you bring in a notecard to the test. Loved the class, but like I said, if you just want the credit, he is not the professor for you.

If you want an easy A, not the class for you. But it's quite possible to succeed in this class if you attend lecture, use your notecard, and study when necessary.

Entertaining professor. He makes a subject like Econ fun with stories and examples. He doesn't have any homework but quizzes are every week. However, he proivides notecards for every quiz and exam which are helpful.

Professor Miller's class is a breeze if you study for 2 hours before each exam. He even gives you a notecard you can write notes on before every exam. Although he just lore drops out of nowhere sometimes and tells many stories, he's somewhat of a "grandpa" character in the sense that he wants you to learn and succeed. Honestly, great professor.