3.8

Phillip Hampton

Economics - Anoka-Ramsey Community College

3.8
Quality
2.6
Difficulty
73%
Would Retake
83
Reviews
3.8
Quality
2.6
Difficulty
3.8
Helpful
3.8
Clarity

73%

Would Retake

83

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Rating Distribution
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12

What Students Say

Makes fun of you for asking for help

ECON2206 - 1.0 rating

His class average test grades were LOW Cs

ECON2206 - 2.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

38%

Textbook Required

100%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B

95% confidence
Based on 31 grades
Most common grades:
A (9)
A+ (6)
B (5)
Grade Distribution
A(15)B(6)C(2)D(0)F(4)A-/B+(4)
Based on 36 reported grades
A: 9
A+: 6
B: 5
F: 4
Common Tags
Respected (5)
Clear grading criteria (5)
Get ready to read (5)
Tough grader (5)
EXTRA CREDIT (4)
Amazing lectures (3)
Tough Grader (2)
LECTURE HEAVY (2)
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Reviews (83)
5.0
2.0
ECONOMICS
Apr 8, 2004

He was a wonderful teacher! I had Mattson one semester and it sucked. I decided to try out this instructor and was super pleased! He is everything that a good instructor should be! An all around great guy!

3.0
2.0
ECON
Sep 9, 2004

He was pretty laid back. I left feeling as though I had missed something...

5.0
2.0
ECON2205
Nov 15, 2004

Great instructor! Fun class! Great addition to ARCC.

5.0
1.0
ECON
May 18, 2005

great teacher and interesting learned alot from him

5.0
4.0
ECON2205
May 18, 2005

Very good instructor. He has a way of showing the applications of the economy on daily life. If you are planning on majoring in business this is the instructor to take. He really knows his stuff and plus he gives a fun class

5.0
2.0
ECONMICROMACR
Jul 16, 2005

He is a very good teacher and has fun with the class when they participate. He will tell you what is on the test when he has review. All test are essay, so if you are good at those then take it.

5.0
2.0
MICROECONOMICS
Sep 3, 2005

Its only the end of the second week, and i am loving econ with this professor! He makes everything clear and interesting, and i love how he talkes about whats going on in the world. Highly recomended if your going to take econ!

5.0
2.0
ECON2206
Sep 10, 2005

No Comments

5.0
1.0
MICROANDMACRO
Sep 11, 2005

Philip makes me laugh every class hes a great guy and even greater professor he knows his stuff and as long as you study for your tests you will do fine!! Hes my favorite teacher at AR!!!

5.0
1.0
MICROANDMACRO
Oct 13, 2005

this guy is the best ever

5.0
1.0
MACRO
Oct 14, 2005

He is the really funny and still knowledgable.

1.0
5.0
ECON
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Oct 21, 2005

i think he should try getting another job for his sake :-)

3.0
4.0
ECON2205
Dec 21, 2006

Got an A in the class without being able to tell you a thing about economics. Pretty much had to teach myself from the text but I don't think it was his fault-just a difficult course.

4.0
3.0
ECON2006
Apr 16, 2007

Good, fun Economics class. Points for class mostly on exams. 3 exams, and he will go over the whole exam the class before the test. If taking him, make sure to make it to that class!

5.0
3.0
MICRO1
Sep 18, 2007

He is the****!!!! His classes are so fun and he's intresting and he makes you laugh.... by far the best prof at ARCC

5.0
4.0
ECON2205
Jan 7, 2008

Very Very good teacher... I would take any class with him. He has a real world approach to teaching while still using the text.

5.0
2.0
ECON2206
May 4, 2008

he's a great teacher. i only read one chapter in the book for the entire course. he tells you all the answers to the test questions and there's only 3 tests in his class. there's no hw either. i took his night class and we got out early alot.

5.0
2.0
ECON2000
May 14, 2008

Very funny professor who obviously understands his field. I had him for macroeconomics and it was a very enjoyable class.

5.0
4.0
ECON2205
Nov 3, 2008

He was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. He brings his first-hand experience into the classroom.

5.0
4.0
ECON2206
Mar 1, 2009

He is the reason I understand, and even like, microeconomics.

5.0
1.0
ECON2206
Mar 29, 2009

Hanson is the man! Dude knows his stuff real well and teachers it at a simplified level for everyone to understand! Able to use notes and he will tell you everything on the test! Great man.

5.0
3.0
ECONMICR
Apr 21, 2009

I had him for Micro and it was awesome. He incorporates current events into the class which was really great. Take this teacher.

5.0
1.0
ECON2206
Dec 4, 2009

Class was very easy to understand even if it was microeconomics, was a lecture class, but he keeps you interested, homework was worked on during class and turned in before you left so there was no outside class work other than a study guide you get to use during the tests.

5.0
3.0
ECONECON
Dec 12, 2009

Great Proffesor!

5.0
3.0
ECON2206
Jul 14, 2010

AWESOME I LOVED THIS CLASS!!!! AMAZING!!!!

4.0
2.0
ECON2206
Jul 30, 2010

Excellent teacher! He's worked in the industry before and definitely knows his stuff. I found the class topic (microeconomics) to be very confusing, but I think he made coming to class enjoyable. Would highly recommend!

5.0
3.0
ECON2206
Mar 15, 2011

Great teacher, very knowledgable in the subject, interesting to listen to. He was also able to make the topic interesting which is great for those of us are not economists! :)

5.0
3.0
ECON2205
Jun 15, 2011

Hampton is the man! I took him for both Macroecon and Microecon in the same semester (which I also recommend doing cuz the classes overlap subjects). I don't really care about econ but he made it interesting. He was funny, and plays jeopardy for extra credit. Test review days were important to attend, but otherwise he doesn't care about attendance.

5.0
1.0
ECON2206
Jul 6, 2011

I took Micro with him and it was a wonderful experience. He is lots of fun and very informational. Funny to watch him. If you can read and follow along, easy class with a great instructor!!! Would take him again!

5.0
3.0
ECO101
Dec 5, 2011

Professor Hampton is the man if you know what I mean ;)

5.0
3.0
ECON2205
Apr 29, 2012

He's an awesome teacher. His classes are fun and informative. He really cares about his students learning the material. I really like how he assigns the homework. He's easy on the eyes too!

5.0
3.0
ECON2206
May 9, 2012

Go to class. He is a super fun professor. Doesn't want to be there just as much as you but makes the class super enjoyable. His tests are hard, and his quizzes are harder.

2.0
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ECON2206
May 29, 2012

Professor Hampton is extremely laid back. His class is fun and time always flies by. He often lets out students early. He obviously is a successful guy in the economic realm, but he doesn't seem to understand the book material well. If you ever ask questions, he will get worked up, and treat you like you're stupid. Test started easy but got harder.

2.0
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2206MICR
Feb 24, 2013

So disappointed....Countless times I tried to contact him and he would never respond, even before tests when I NEEDED clarity on concepts, I even left a voice mail! Definitely did not get the help I needed--Micro is confusing when all you have to rely on is a book. Don't take online.

1.0
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ECON2206
Mar 23, 2013

I had Hampton for online micro economics. He makes the class way harder than it needs to be. The way he organizes it is a mess and his grammar is horrible. He is also extremely useless when it comes to help. I tried emailing him multiple times about test answers and he would reply with one sentence.

1.0
3.0
ECON2206
Apr 17, 2013

Hampton is the most unhelpful person I've ever met and possibly the most annoying. His assignments don't make sense because it's impossible to sort through his awful grammar and the questions are often unrelated. If you ask a question you're wrong no matter what. HORRIBLE PROFESSOR

1.0
3.0
MICROECON
Apr 19, 2013

He is not helpful at all. Worst professor I've ever had in my life. I can't even type the rest of my thoughts because they are not nice.

1.0
3.0
MICROECONOMICS
Apr 20, 2013

This guy is incredibly conceited which is extra annoying because he's not that intelligent .

5.0
2.0
MACROECONOMICS
Apr 23, 2013

Professor Hampton is a great guy who is very knowledgeable, willing to help, and makes the best of every class. Show up, have fun, participate and you'll learn and enjoy his classes.

5.0
2.0
ECON2205
Grade: A-
Oct 25, 2013

Awesome, you learn a lot in this course!

2.0
2.0
ECON2206
Dec 17, 2013

From an online students perspective. So essentially if you read the book did the homework and such it was an easy A. The problem I have with him is there seems to be no reasoning behind what grades he gives you on the homework.

4.0
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ECON2206
Apr 24, 2014

Do the work get the grade. He offers every weeks assignments answers. Problem is if you don't understand something enough you won't get a response, that would be my only complaint. Overall he is a super fair teacher, just lacks the communication. My age is 30.

5.0
1.0
ECON220590
May 2, 2014

He's an effective, laid back teacher. He's funny and smart. So yeah.

4.0
3.0
ECON
Aug 28, 2014

This was a great course. Professor Hampton really cares about how his students do. He is always offering words of encouragement and praise when you get something right or do a good job. Do the work and you will get the grade. You really learn the material and understand it. I would definitely take another class from him.

4.0
4.0
ECON
Grade: A
Nov 3, 2014

Hampton is the best! I took him for both Micro and Macro and did well in both classes. He takes time to explain the subject matter and makes you work for your grade. He's very knowledgeable about Finance and how the system works. He's fun in class and easy on the eyes! I would totally take another class with him in a heartbeat.

5.0
2.0
ECON314
Dec 8, 2014

Great teacher!!! I would definitely take another class with him again!!!

5.0
1.0
2205
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 12, 2014

Good professor! After each lecture you get in groups and do questions out of the book for points. If you miss class you do it at home and send it to him. All the answers to the questions are in D2L before class even starts. Grades tests the day of. Lets you use notes on each test. He basically reads the test to you to let you know what to study for

5.0
1.0
ECON220590
Grade: A+
Dec 17, 2014

Professor Hampton was by far the BEST professor I've ever had. I took Macroeconomics with him "on campus". I am so HAPPY I decided to take his class. He will stay until you understand completely. He's a banker and has Wall-Street experience. He's funny and everything is done in class. No homework unless you miss.

5.0
2.0
ECON
May 19, 2015

Very amazing guy. Gives you the choice to be in class, attendance doesn't matter. Lets you have a notecard for each test. Definitely need to attend class to understand what is going on. Can tell he loves his job and loves teaching it. All in all would take the class again.

5.0
1.0
220630
Grade: C
May 20, 2015

Great professor! Took his class online and loved it. Would highly recommend!

3.0
4.0
ECON2205
Grade: C
Apr 15, 2016

Seems like a nice enough person, but the fact that he ONLY lectures, and doesn't even seem to want to be there makes it a tough class. My whole class averaged a failed test and he blamed it on spring break. Helps if you need it, but doesn't openly make it available.

1.0
4.0
ECON2206
May 11, 2016

sucks at teaching , he talks a lot without being clear and doesn't make sense , hes span.

1.0
5.0
ECON2206
Grade: F
May 11, 2016

Terrible at teaching. Doesn't care for the students success in the class. He is not clear whatsoever and puts you down when you ask questions. Very arrogant. Thinks hes the best. Unless you know economics, don't take his class. He's span.

1.0
5.0
ECON2206
Grade: F
May 11, 2016

Makes everything harder than it really is, his study guides have no relation to the actual test. Makes fun of you for asking for help. Bad overall teacher

1.0
5.0
ECON2206
Grade: Rather not say
May 11, 2016

we all thought it was cool at first but later realized how doomed we were because this professor doesnt care for you and doesnt care what you do at all. DONT TAKE HIS CLASS. TRUST ME.

4.0
3.0
ECON220590
Grade: A
May 13, 2016

Show up, take notes, and do the extra credit. Have questions? ASK. Still don't get it? ASK! Homework is done in class with groups. Showing up means you avoid additional homework online. When he reads through the test on "review" day voice record it so the 1pg note sheet he allows you to bring is useful and not full of unnecessary information.

2.0
4.0
ECON2206
Grade: F
May 16, 2016

His class average test grades were LOW Cs. He lectures for hours as if you're as informed as he is in Economics. He doesn't explain things well and tells you at the beginning of the semester that he's in his office 30 minutes a week and won't reply to emails promptly. I asked him for help on every homework assignment and my responses? "Good Work"

5.0
1.0
ECO101
Grade: A+
Jun 21, 2016
Would take again

Simply great professor

5.0
1.0
FIN301
Grade: A+
Jun 21, 2016
Would take again

I have taken most of my finance classes with him. GREAT!

5.0
1.0
FIN311
Jun 21, 2016
Would take again

Professor Hampton does not care about if you come to class or not. JUST be respectful and let him know that you will missing classes.

5.0
1.0
FIN411
Grade: A+
Jun 21, 2016
Would take again

Amazing person. Makes lectures funny!

5.0
1.0
MAN401
Grade: A-
Jun 21, 2016
Would take again

Great professor and great person to know.

5.0
1.0
FIN211
Grade: A+
Jun 21, 2016
Would take again

Was the easiest class i ever took.

1.0
1.0
ECO101
Grade: F
Aug 26, 2016
Wouldn't take again

worst teacher possible

Tough Grader
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
3.0
ECON696
Grade: A
Oct 12, 2016
Would take again

Very knowledgeable teacher in the field. Interactive lecturing with students, and relates teachings to classmates' diverse & different industries they work in. Up to date with society's current events in business world. Entertaining and articulate in his lectures. I would look him up again for any finance class I need to take.

Respected
Participation matters
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
ECON2205
Grade: A
Oct 28, 2016
Would take again

Literally my favorite teacher I have ever had. Tests can be hard, but you get one front sheet of paper to write notes on and you can use it on the test. Two chances of extra credit. Always working in groups.

Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
GROUP PROJECTS
4.0
4.0
ECON2205
Grade: B
Dec 12, 2016
Would take again

His lectures are very fast paced and you need to take good notes. Very little homework unless you miss class. He lets you use a full sheet of notes for tests which is helpful.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
ECON314
Grade: A
Mar 15, 2018
Would take again

Great professor. Heavily involved with his students, and classes.

Clear grading criteria
5.0
4.0
ECON2205
Grade: A
May 10, 2018
Would take again

hampton is absolutely amazing. his sense of humor makes the learning environment laid back and fun. DO THE EXTRA CREDIT YOU WILL REGRET IT IF YOU DONT. he goes through the whole test the class before and you get one page of notes to use on the exam. USE THIS TO YOUR ADVANTAGE!! Tests are pretty hard so pay attention and put the info on your notes.

Respected
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
ECON2205
Grade: B
Jun 3, 2018
Would take again

He's really engaging, and doesn't teach off a powerpoint like a lot of teachers. He really cares that his students understand the materials and encourages everyone to ask questions if they don't understand something. Homework done in class, exams are difficult unless you pay attention in class and study.

Respected
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
3.0
ECON2206
Dec 4, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Not very clear on how he wants assignments done. Also is very passive aggressive even for an online class. I suggest picking a different instructor.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
5.0
2.0
ECON2205
Grade: A+
Aug 29, 2019
Would take again

I LOVED HAMPTON. Took him for Principles of Macroeconomics a while ago so hopefully the code is right. He lets you have a page of notes for the exams. No final. Lots of extra credit. I got all the points in that class because of the extra credit. I would recommend using the powerpoints to take notes but also reading the book. Super fun guy.

Respected
Accessible outside class
Get ready to read
2.0
3.0
ECON2205
Grade: B+
Dec 11, 2020
Would take again

Very mediocre at best. Assignments are really easy and helpful, but exams are worded really strange, which makes them hard. Not a bad prof, just not the best!

Clear grading criteria
3.0
3.0
ECON1100
Grade: A
Dec 19, 2020
Would take again

I took him, and he is a good professor on the quizzes you can look up most of the answers, I took him online, so no lecture, meaning you actually do have to read the textbook, have to do a discussion post every week with two replies, a quiz every week, and a book problems/questions assignment. Three tests total, these are very very hard.

Get ready to read
2.0
3.0
ECON2205
Grade: B-
Mar 1, 2021
Wouldn't take again

The course load in this three-credit course made my higher leveled 4 credit courses seem remedial. With very minimal feedback and poor follow-through on disability accommodations, he provides lecture notes with power points that are literal reiterations from the book, with no sign of a desire to see his students succeed. Also limited office hours

3.0
4.0
ECON2205
Grade: B
May 20, 2021
Would take again

If you take this course online, make sure to take a good note. Quiz, homework, and discussion every week. There is minimal feedback from assignments. Do not expect that the exams will be as easy as quizzes. Overall, the class provided most of what you need, and again, you better carefully read and take good notes.

Get ready to read
Test heavy
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
ECON220590
Grade: A
Feb 15, 2022
Would take again

I took Hampton's course online. Lots of textbook reading, but if you do the work, the course is really easy to pass.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
3.0
3.0
ECON2205
Grade: B
Apr 26, 2022

In a typical week you have an assignment, a quiz, and a discussion post. The discussion posts you usually read an article and create a 250 word post (and respond). The quizzes and assignments are realtively easy but the tests and everything the work sucks and is hard.

Tough grader
2.0
4.0
ECON2205
Grade: B+
Oct 30, 2022

Truly a horrible professor. Rarely any communication throughout the course and extremely hard exams. The workload isn't bad but if you're doing PSEO and looking for an easy class for credits, this isn't the professor to take.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Test heavy
1.0
3.0
ECON1100
Grade: Rather not say
May 5, 2024

Professor Hampton might be one of the worst professors I've ever had. This class is all busy work and I have learned nothing. I could not get a hold of him after about 5:30 PM and his responses were always basic. Our exams were on stuff we didn't talk about so getting a good grade is almost impossible. You have been warned. Avoid at all costs.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lots of homework
5.0
1.0
MACROECONOMICS
Grade: Not sure yet
Sep 17, 2024
Would take again

I took principles of macroeconomics with him and it was one of the easiest classes ever this class is so easy in a week you have a homework which consist about a few questions that you have to answer from the textbook and also solutions is given out to you for the questions and also discussion posts and quizzes are given which is easy he is helpful

Gives good feedback
Caring
Graded by few things
4.0
2.0
2205
Grade: B
Jan 2, 2025
Would take again

Good teacher and pretty easy course I would recommend. Make sure your work is turned in on time because he doesn't accept any late work no matter what.

Tough grader
Clear grading criteria
Respected
2.0
4.0
ECON1100
Grade: A
Dec 16, 2025

Very hard to get a hold of when taking an online class, very strict grading and does not accept any late work no matter what.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

38%

Textbook Required

100%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B

95% confidence
Based on 31 grades
Most common grades:
A (9)
A+ (6)
B (5)
Grade Distribution
A(15)B(6)C(2)D(0)F(4)A-/B+(4)
Based on 36 reported grades
A: 9
A+: 6
B: 5
F: 4
Common Tags
Respected (5)
Clear grading criteria (5)
Get ready to read (5)
Tough grader (5)
EXTRA CREDIT (4)
Amazing lectures (3)
Tough Grader (2)
LECTURE HEAVY (2)
Rating Trend

Declining

-0.80 avg change
Apr
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Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

220630

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