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Difficulty61%
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ECO001 - 1.0 rating“Would never take one of his courses again”
ECO001 - 1.0 ratingClass Info
Attendance Mandatory
88%
Textbook Required
30%
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ECONOMICS
5.0
(1)MAC111
5.0
(1)ECO46
4.6
(8)ECON11
4.0
(3)ECO111
3.7
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ECO
4.0
ECO002
3.7
ECO12
3.6
MACROECO
3.5
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3.5
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Great teacher. Tough but I learned a LOT! You need to apply yourself. He writes his own textbooks, and all the answers to the tests are there. Got along really well with him.
He is so funny. He is very sarcastic and I just love it. You have to be a complete moron to fail his class because the answers for his exams are in the back of the book. All you have to do is take time out to read. He is a hard grader.
He does not speak english. He is from greece and it is impossiable to understand him. The answsers to all his tests are in the back of his book so tests are not that hard but it was seriously the most boring class i ever took.
Strong Greek accent and can't hear a word he's saying...
He is a very rude person. If you come to him for help he just says "I don't understand" and that is horrible.
HES A NICE MAN AND HE'S SOMETIMES WILLING TO HELP BUT THE ACCENT KILLS ME. THE ONLY THING THAT HELPS IS THE ANSWERS IN HIS BOOK.
His class was very easy. All the answers are in the back of the book. He himself is very helpful, and cares a lot about his students.
Ehhh hes ok, he has some funny stories, but over all he talks alot, and goes off topic a lot....
He is a good teacher. His textbooks are good because he has the answers in the back of the books.
hes a good teacher!! write on the board incase we dont understand what he said....funny stories...and overall a good teacher...too bad he dont teach Micro
I got an A in Microeconomics, a C in his Macro?! Should have had my gaurd up when the assigned textbook is written by the teacher...
pompous @$$ his book and his notes contradict his english is not as good as he thinks and his handwriting isn't any better flys thru the lessons and seems bothered by questions when there was a discrepancy on the test he told the entire class in so many words too bad i feel stupid for paying for his class
Mourdoukoutas is all about drowning you in work and selling his books. The entire economics department at CW Post is ridiculous, if you need to fill the core requirement take Pol Sci.
If you can get past his greek accent then you should be alright. No Homework. The questions and answers to his 3 tests are identical to the review sections in his textbook. That's all I ever studied and I got an A- in the class. This class is not that hard...and I hate Economics with a passion. He also lets you out 20 minutes early every class.
You can harldy understand a word she says, He moves to quick and is obsessed with his 4 million degrees and dont ever call him PANOS(his first name) he goes ballistic and tells u that u are not friends so do not refer to him with his first name!!
His Greek accent was hard to undertand in the beginning of the semester, but it was okay later on. He talked about his books wayyyyy too many times in class. He was arrogant and pompous. In the books that he wrote, there were countless spelling and grammar errors. He grades his test out of nowhere. Dont take this class! Try to get another prof!
This guy is insane. He's a good guy and a good teacher. He lets out every class like 20-30 minutes early and comes in late all the time. Strong Greek accent, but you end up getting used to it. He gets off topic a lot, so you really don't learn anything in class. And he makes a reference to "Corning", his favorite company, all the time.
class is pretty easy. he explained concepts pretty clearly and his textbook was really easy to understand! the homeworks were a lil annoying but the tests were really easy/fair
HORRIBLE RUDE UNHELPFUL. Knew my parents areecon profs so I went for help & he mocked me said Why dont you call mommy & daddy?Gives essays to punish class when 1person doesn't do hw. UNFAIR as well - asked to turn in paper late, he said no then accepted some guys a week later! He is conservative and in his text writes conservative views as fact.
One of the worst prof I ever had.Gives answers to questions in the book and then changes the answer for the exam!He is rude, arrogant and can't teach to save his life. Everything is from his book. Save your money don't take this guy. His policies change with the wind. You have been warned
I didn't think he was a bad professor, but trying to understand what he was saying just drove me to the edge! To do well, just study the questions in the back of the book and do the essays. That's what practically the exam. Final is a bit more difficult. Also do the extra credit if he gives it out. That's what I did and I got an A- for the class.
Before this class I thought Eco was extremeley boring judging by Eco 11. This guy made it both interesting and easy to understand eco with all his interesting stories and such. He's brilliant and prob makes millions in the stock market. The hw and tests were easy as long as you read his book and did the hw. I would def recommend taking him.
By far the worst professor i ever had!!!!! he has the worst accent, not clear at all. He is a horrible grader, i would write the answers word from word from the textbook and he would mark me as incorrect!..if you have him..withdraw from the class before its too late!!
He is terrible in so many ways. You cant understand him, he makes you buy two textbooks both written by him that you arent able to sell back, he is in love with himself, he doesnt offer any extra help and gets offended if you ask for any. If you can, switch to another teacher ASAP
Either terrible teacher or terrible economist. But thinks himself as superb in both fields. The textbooks are is own, and cost around 100 dollars each and not for resale. Unclear in both speech and lectures, but blames all the students for being stupid. Avoid or regret for a whole semester. Your choice.
Interesting. Knows what he's talking about. Ahead of the game. His favorite color is blue. Easy test. Nice guy.
Take him but best of luck
Hard to understand, makes you buy the text book he wrote which isn't any clearer. Unclear on what to expect on projects and tests. I would try to avoid him.
If you are looking for an easy A and to slack off: he is not for you. The accent is difficult at first but you'll manage. He's very focused on "The Real World" meaning you show up as if this was your job. There are three major tests and weekly homework assignments. The final is a take home so there's no reason not to do well.
overall, a smart teacher whose reputation speaks for itself. Stay attentive in class and you can learn alot about what to look for when investing
Nice teacher, very knowledgeable, uses his own books so make sure you read
good teacher, knowledgable of current events
nice teacher read the books and you will do fine; likes detail
would take again learned alot
2 tests 1 major project; know current events you will be good; great teacher
Professor Mourdoukoutas is by far one of the most coveted Professors. He is intelligent, witty and his lectures are awsome. He teaches and instructs in a clear and compelling manner. two exams and a presentation. Show up to class, take good notes, and do the assigned reading for a good grade. He is a straight shooter who takes zero nonsense. A+
Professor. Mourdoukoutas is an amazing Professor. Very well versed on the topic he presents in class. Two midterms and one final exam. He will review the material with you before you take the exam. Highly recommend taking his course. I learned a great deal by just attending his lectures. A+ to LIU for keeping Professor Mourdoukoutas. A must take
One of the best professors I have ever had. Show up to class. Read the assigned readings. Participate and ask solid relevant questions. There are a total of three exams. Professor Mourdoukoutas's class lectures were unpredictably witty and satirical as well as eloquent. A must take if you really want to learn Economics. Two thumbs up to Dr. M.
really not good at all. you're better off taking econ with someone else, or change your major. anything to avoid him
He makes the class confusing when it doesn't have to be. The tests dont reflect the material and he spends time promoting himself instead of teaching.
Pretty terrible prof. Would never take one of his courses again.
Not the best professor I've ever had. Not by a long shot.
Clearly incapable of understanding even the most basic concepts of pedagogy or economic theory.
One of the worst professors Ive ever had. Forces you to buy the textbook he wrote which I hard to understand and read.
Worst professor. Very heavy greek accent & he is extremely rude and unclear about his expectations for his students. Very unfair when it comes to grading, material does not reflect anything he taught in class. Please save yourself and take someone else.
He is a funny guy, his accent is kind of hard to understand but after some time you get used to it. The tests are pretty easy, multiple choice and the exact same he goes over and the open-ended aren't too hard, with partial credit given. Basically each class is a lecture and I recommend reading the chapter before each class.
Dr. Mourdoukoutas is one of the smartest teachers at Post. He is one of a select few who teach their with a respectable resumé. He keeps the topics in class current; and is not just reiterating a PowerPoint. He writes his own books so he doesnt need the book. He is a fair grader. If you show effort, he will remember it when final grades are due
The smartest Econ teacher at Post
Dr. Mourdoukoutas is the best source of information into the current world of economics. If you show up and give an honest effort; you will get a good grade. Plus you may actually learn key traits in investments if you take his tips and read his articles on Forbes
If you read his books and ask him questions you will do well. Hes a straight shooter who knows economics. I learned how to invest with him and saw an 8% return in the stock market based on following his guide to investing
He is a very good teacher who knows what he's talking about. He can provide great fundamental tools on how to invest in a smart manner. If you read the book and attend class you will do well
Dr. Mourdoukostas is one of the best Econ professor's Post has to offer. He uses real-world examples to better understand economic principles. If you read the book, you will do well and learn some tips on how to invest smartly
Dr. Mourdoukostas is one of the few teachers whose class I am excited to attend. The book is very thorough. If you read before class, he can really open up your eyes to real-world examples. The presentations required for the class are great practice for pitching a product in the real world. Pay attention and you will do well
The class is very straightforward, two tests with a take-home final and a final presentation analyzing a company. If you put in the effort you will thrive, and understand how to evaluate a given company's worth
Dr. Mourdoukoustas brings real-world examples to assist in understanding economic concepts. Without these, I do not believe I would have as strong a grasp on basic economics as I currently have. The presentation is straightforward if you attend office hours it helps. Some tests are take home
Dr. Mourdoukoustas offers an in-depth look on how to understand and analyze companies. If you pay attention in class and read the book it's not bad. I personally learned a lot about investing from his class. The tests are not bad. He also published the books for the course, so any information is attainable straight from the horses mouth
One of the smartest teacher's at LIU. He has years of experience in trading and teaches strong fundamental principles. The tests are based on the book, and the project is a great experience for what may be expected in the business world. I learned a lot and was hyped to go to class for once
I was worried about this class in the beginning, as Economics was new to me. I am glad I had Dr. Mourdoukoustas to introduce me to this, as I learned a lot. He uses current events to make basic economic principles more exciting and gives real-world examples. The final was take home, and the presentations taught me a lot about judging a company
A great teacher who wants his student to learn real-world economics, not just regurgitation of facts. Tests were based on his books, and the final presentation was a great example of pitching a given concept to someone. I learned a lot for both Economics and the real world.
Great teacher who got me interested in Economics. I never understood or knew anything about Wall Street prior to this class, now I am a proud investor! If you pay attention you can learn a lot. Take home test was a huge plus
excellent teacher if you want to learn Economics and things to look for when investing in the real world. Dr. Mourdoukoustas uses real-world examples to make things easier to understand. The project is a great experience and is not very difficult if you put the time in. Final was take home. I have since become an Econ major after taking his course.
Great teacher with tons of knowledge. He has been doing this a long time so he knows his stuff. If you want to learn Economic principles and how they are in the real world, this is the class for you. The final was take home and the final presentation was fun in analyzing a major corporation. I now know more about Nike than I ever thought. 10/10
Learned a lot great professor with a lot of knowledge
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Panos is an alright guy. He definitely knows what he is talking about but is not the easiest to understand and you are graded by few things. I was also the only girl in his class and he didn't care about me or listen to me nearly as much as he did with the guys in the class. If you're interested in Economics, I'm sure you'd enjoy him more
I was new to ECO concepts, but Prof PM has great lectures and explanations. The study guides for the tests are VERY helpful. The tests are a bit tricky with options like all of and none of the above. He curved our grades a little bit. He is a very reasonable guy. He is encouraging and helpful when you ask for feedback on the projects!
This professor has a thick accent and he speaks very quietly and mumbly so you can barely understand him. He is rude to students, and if you get up to use the bathroom during class he complains and says its rude and disrupts the class when really we are all adults and nobody cares. Boring lectures, work is a bit hard, take this class with a friend.
You can not understand anything he says. If you don't know economics already there is no hope. Don't buy his textbooks you won't use them. Nothing he says is on the test and he makes you read his articles that also won't be on the test. He only answers emails with one word. He is also rude when I said good morning he ignored me.
It was very difficult to understand him as he sat at the front corner of the room and never moved. This professor was also very rude and unclear with his email responses and made us purchase 2 of his textbooks and we never used them. You could only email him at 7pm otherwise he would not answer which was rather selfish. Do not recommend this prof.
Rather Hard To Understand Given The Heavy Greek Accent, Inflexible When It Comes To Handing in Assignments. You Will Struggle To Understand A Lot of Content If You Don't Have Any Previous Macroeconomic Experience. Textbook Work Does Not Help Greatly and Have A Few Errors, Had to Work My Tail Off For The A. Memorize The Study Guides to Pass.
He is not a bad professor but he isn't great, if you try you will pass. His classes are typically very large with mine being 40 people. He reads and explains from his PowerPoints. I do not recommend buying any of his books as you will NEVER use them. The books he writes himself. Tests are on blackboard to be fair. He has a very thick accent.
Knowledgeable professor. Doesnt tolerate young folks who beg for a grade instead of working for it. However, theres very few things to be graded by. Assignments have no actual outline and is just a bunch of bulletpoints on blackboard. If this is not your major, you will struggle with him. Dont bother buying textbook, you wont use it.
Worst professor you could take at LIU post. Gave me the wrong grade and would not fix it. Super nasty and racist. Very hard to understand!! Do not take him. Horrible!
Honestly avoid taking classes with this prof. Lectures are meaningless, outlines for his assignments are terrible. I followed his guidelines precisely and got a 65 on my final project, when I emailed him he responded with his rubric (not on blackboard) and did not tell me what was wrong with my assignment. Went to the head of the dept instead...
I've had the pleasure of having Dr. Mourdoukoutas for the past three years, and it was actually because of him that I decided to study Economics and Finance. Not only are his lectures interesting, but he relates everything to the real world, especially investing. Definitely take classes with Dr. Mourdoukoutas if you have the opportunity!
Absolutely horrible. Extremely hard to understand with extremely unclear directions. He has not answered a single one of my Emails this entire semester.
go to class, he cares about attendance and is much nicer/more understanding if he sees you come to class. tests are online, not sure if he knows how to use brightspace. do not buy any textbooks, you won't use this. i am not an econ major but still got a B+. go to class and do well on the project and you will be fine.
This professor's organization skills alone are enough to make this class incredibly confusing. Brightspace is ultimately messy, and he is not reachable if you have questions. Tests are on brightspace but in person. Very difficult to understand. My best advice is pay attention to his criticisms of other presentations and use those to build yours.
Bro, I could not understand this guy at all he has the thickest accent I've ever heard. And he always sent us these Yahoo finance articles written by him like, bro, no one cares. And the tests were always worded so strange and confused everyone. Stay away. Trust me.
I didn't learn a single thing in this class, we had about 2 tests and one project. He is extremely hard to understand and has the heaviest Greek accent. He doesn't know how to use bright space, and has given me absent on my attendance multiple times even when I was there. Completely unreachable outside of class.
He does have a accent not to bad though. can understand. have one homework assignment for the entire semester. 3 main test can cheat but some questions are opinionated which can lower your grade.
He is not difficult to understand. He will not respond to emails/ attend office hours even if you ask him in person. His tests are bad, mainly having grammatical errors and vocabulary terms not used in the lecture or notes. The semester long project isn't bad, follow the directions in class and read the rubric on the syllabus you should be fine.
DO NOT TAKE, if you do, don't waste your money on the text book, its his own book he made himself and didn't open it once. cant reach him outside of class time, and if you come late your marked absent and wont be changed. he marked my grade wrong on a project and never changed it back. i ended with a c+ when my grade was supposed to be a b+.
Class Info
Attendance Mandatory
88%
Textbook Required
30%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
B+
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Stable
+0.18 avg changeRatings by Course
ECONOMICS
5.0
(1)MAC111
5.0
(1)ECO46
4.6
(8)ECON11
4.0
(3)ECO111
3.7
(3)Difficulty by Course
ECO
4.0
ECO002
3.7
ECO12
3.6
MACROECO
3.5
MICRO
3.5