Dr. Mack is a professor who makes u think. Take it if you want to learn.

he teaches pretty well, but his tests are really tricky. hard to get high score.

Makes econ easy but his tests are really hard but worth taking the class.

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His class is very welcoming. If you want to learn something then this is the class to take. I wouldn’t say it's easy though. He is a pretty nice guy.

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Smart and nice guy, excellent teacher. He teaches you not only Econ, but how to THINK!

Just study the economics book, not his book. Communication with Mack helps determine your grade. Some sucking up won't hurt!

tests are pretty hard but quite common sense.. i think the best way to do well in his class is to form your own small study group.. if u study alone.. it will be more difficult..

man, take Mack for Econ 1 but not Econ 2, Econ 1 he is teaching is very easy and very clear, but for Econ 2, we have to do the Aplia which is very very annoying, so don't every take econ2 for mack

Very challenging class, but in the end he grades fairly.

lol, almost the funniest class ever because of his laugh after every statement

Really knows his stuff, real world examples

Great game theory and use of Aplia and class interaction games to teach priciples

He's really cool! I love his class so much!!!His class is not that hard as long as you study. Take him if you wanna to have a good economic instructor.

He's hilarious and professional. Absolutely very informative. But sometimes hard to understand. If u don't have any economics background before (like Econ2 or EconAP), it would be a hard class. I like having his class though.. real funny

Awesome teacher, hilarious. I recommend you have a good economic foundation before you take him, otherwise your gunna be lost. But he knows his stuff and uses real life examples to portray it. Damn good teacher!!

He is one of the best teachers i have ever had. he is very helpful and clear. i found only really lazy people dont like his teaching style. if you are willing to put in the time and effort it is not bad at all.

Compared to his other class @ Stanford, he's way too easy on us. He grades on curves so dont think u should drop so soon. He teaches well & knows what he's doing. He makes class fun especially w/ that particular chuckle/sound he makes.

although he isnt the easiest teacher he applies everything to daily life. The final is all written which is acutally easier than his multipulchoice midterms. His class is the best. GOing to class for his laugh is defently worth it.

Perhaps the most intelligent economics professor I have ever studied under, his great humour and interesting facts kept this class moving well. However his tests are challenging, and so is the final.

Mack is an awesome teacher. I cannot comprehend the reasoning behind others saying that he is not helpful. The man is an economic genius. For the ppl who are threatened by his class...maybe you should pay attention instead of complaining.

Really great teacher... he know's what he's talking about as he's an economic advisor outside of teaching. Class is a lot of fun. Work/tests are not all that easy, but the online thing he's got set up helps a lot.

If you actually pay attention, you'll notice that his lectures are completely relevant to the material in the books despite their anecdotal nature. He knows his ****. He tests hard but grades easy. Just pay attention and do the readings and you're fine.

Mack is to me is a borderline genius. The class pace is relatively fast, the reading is extraordinarily difficult at times and the Aplia is hard to keep track of...but overall I enjoy his class. Lectures are clear and relevant.

Mack is a good teacher. You need to have prior knowledge of economics before you take his class. His examples are for people who have some sort of a clue of whats going on in society. Good teacher, but you need some knowledge in the field of economics.

MACK is AWESOME, best teacher I've ever had. He actually helps you understand the material and is there for the students ANY time!

He is a great but hard teacher. If you like econ you should take it with him you will learn alot. But other wise take it with another teacher. Its worth going to his class for his lectures. I really enjoyed his class

He is very helpful, but you have got to ask the questions.

He's an awesome person and really really nice to talk to. He is very helpful if you can catch him- he's a very busy person. Apart from that, his book is quite tough and lectures are a little hard to follow. I did enjoy his class though!

Best Class I have ever had in College..Opened my views to entire new ways of thinking

Great class...one of the best I've taken in years. He's just a really interesting guy to listen to. There aren't enough teachers like that, so take this guy while he's not retired.

Be prepared for "Mackanese". He isn't very clear in his teachings and is NOT easy. He doesn't teach from the book and applies Economics to the real world more so than most teachers. He's a very good teacher, if (and only if) you can understan

AWSOME TEACHER, Best prof I ever had in my life. Very influential if you talk to him in office time, he will offer you help with anything, even if its outside of the course. Very intellegent profressor. Course is challenging though. I worked hard for my A

This class in itself is hard. But he makes it understandable. there is alot of work, but it is worth it. take notes, do the online work, and do the workbook in his book and you will be fine! he is a great guy and very funny!

This class is definitely not easy, I can honestly say I at first learned more from the Online work than the texts or lectures, but when you finally get an idea what is going on, everything falls into place, be sure to do all the online assignments, they are not graded by accuracy, just participation

He's a wonderfull teacher. the reading is a little too much but u'll learn to get around it by using the online hw wich is great help. You do the online homework u have an "A"

Guy is very nice and you learn a lot. But he is the most difficult professor I've ever had. His tests are hard and his final is insane. But if you read everything he tells you too (and a little more) then you'll be fine. Just do all the work and study.

I took both his classes and I gotta say its not easy if you want to not showup. He drops you if skip class alot. Overall great teacher though. I got an A. Just pay attention and do online aplia.

mack is one of the best teachers I have ever had..I go to CAL and came back for his class. He teaches the class as a college course, hard but fair. He uses great examples and expects work from his students. I changed my major as a result of the excitement he brought. If you want to learn take Mack

Dr. Mack rules. He is not easy, but what is in life. He preps you to think on your own, instead of like most clesses where everything is handed to you in alphebetic order. Homework is online and kinda fun...

HE IS NOT EASY, but have the ability to inspire and really teach like no other. NOT A CLASS FOR SLACKERS THOUGH

He's a cool guy. He teaches hard, very.

u definitely should go to class, but u'll need to read the textbook as well to do well in this class. It's not that hard if you just do the workbook pages & the hw he assigns. The 1st exam was the hardest, and it gets easier as u go along. you can definitely learn a lot from this class.

Good professor...difficult...challenges you...keep up with the homework. He likes to hear himself talk though ...funny character...

hes a great lecturer. class is entertaining. tests arent. they're hard. final=comprehensive essay. lots of reading & ONLINE hw. but if youre taking this class probably means your a business major & you will learn in this class. better to learn it now then fail later when you transfer.

Intelligent and engaging. Puts some serious effort into class prep, and revises his textbooks every year. Very open to class questions to help students understand the material. Has a funny way of name-dropping about all these famous economists he knows that the students have never heard of.

Mack is hard for those who havent study econ be4.His lecture doesnt really clear but you can read the book.Join the adjuct cos the tutors are really helpful.For those who already know econ,take him!cos as long as u write somefink related,he gives you fair marks.Hes gives plenty of A too!

Very intellectual and enthusiastic teacher.Don't listen to all those losers whom drop his class the first week. The grade you earn is the grade you deserve. If you keep up with the online assignment which is a decent study tool for his exams you will be fine in this class.Intresting class discussion

I think he is a wise man. He try to make the connection from the real world with the subject we are taking. I can see his passions in the Econ World and he want us to see it the same way as he does. Unfortunately, our level is too low but if we try to push ourselves harder until we get his points. Then we can proud of ourselves through this knowled

people who knock his class are dumb. all you need to do is show up for class read a little bit and you should be fine, do all ur online hw you dont even have to do it right. take him and you will learn many things.

if you just want to slack off this is not the class for you. but if you are interested in the subject and willing to learn, this is a fantastic, intellictually stimulating class with lively discussions -- but you have to prepared otherwise you'll be lost.

so here it is...yeah this class is hard but what the hell are you in college for if you don't expect to work. Sorry the information isn't spoon fed to you although it practically is. He's an awesome teacher. Because of him I decided to CHANGE my major. From day 1 I knew I liked him. I have recommended him to many people. Very very intelligent man.

I enjoyed his class. The book was no fun and I hardly used it, aplia was just a bunch of graphs and I got bored after 2 minutes, but his lectures were extremely interesting and I left the class feeling I learned a lot of economics. Grading seems hard at first but if you participate he will see your effort and you will be rewarded with a good grade.

He is an amazing teacher, and if you have te chance to take him you should. But remember this isn't a class to try to skim through, and if you pay attention you will have a blast!

He is super! seriously....if you are an econ manjor definately take his class..he's a Stanford grad prof jeesh! he's is helpful...you just have to catch his office hours and his tests are hard only if u dont know your stuff...so study hard and take his class he's truly an amazing teacher.

Don't listen to the underachievers that can't hack it. He is a great teacher that loves what he does. Besides, he's the head of the graduate econ program at Stanford; that should tell you something. He teaches at De Anza because he believes that a first rate education shouldn't only be offered to the super rich. Pay attention, and do the readings. ;-)

If ur hardcore econ u should take him he knows his subject. Although his tests are hard, they were designed for a purpose. Pay close attention to his lecture especially ESL students 'n do all da Aplia 'n reading you'll be fine. He's hard but at the end it's worth learnin from him. :)

Mack is a great teacher.He grades on a curve so the class may seem hard but in the end eveyone gets a decent grade.I should of had a d in the class but I showed up everyday did my homework, asked him for help and I passed with a b.He told me "I will not let you fail." How many teachers care that much.

GS. Never know econ be4. But easy gd grades. He is a great + pro teacher and knows the stuff reli well. Tests on only all-u-must-know concepts. Raise ur grade with 'invisible hand'. But to be honest, skills lab and Aplia helped a lot. Must take him whether major or not. Int'l students may need 1/2 wks to adjust to lecture style. Hi-recommended

this guy rocks. make learning fun and you actually learn with him cause he knows how to teach. take him now!!

BEST TEACHER EVER!! His class is the EASIEST class you will ever have in your life. Show up every class and you pass even if you fail all your exams! I got low grades on all my tests I still don't know how I got a B! Make sure to do your online!!!

The man knows his stuff. I like him because he's so good, but I hate him because he's so hard. Be prepared to study like crazy if you want that A. Yes, he does make you look like a fool in class sometimes, but it's all fun and games. I recommend him to anyone who wants to seriously learn economics

He is a brilliant professor! He makes class very fun, which makes it go by quickly. His class is somewhat difficult, but he makes concepts alot easier to understand. Although he runs through his material rather fast, he explains it well. The best advice would be to LISTEN, and DO NOT try to memorise, but try to understand. Highly recommended.

Mr Mack is the most Brilliant professor I have had. He knows so much about the subject and the world. Great Professor! I didnt do as well as I wouldve liked but still I enjoyed the class.

Man he must be one of the best econ teacher. I learned so much. He knows whats he's talking about, he even has his own textbook written for the class. Got to admit hes not easy at all, but i learned a lot from his hard tests. Study hard and you should get the grade you think you deserve for his class.

Yes everything the last person has said about Mack is true.It is just so obvious that he is lieing about all his experiences he wishes he could have done but never actually did.In his book he glorifies Stanford but there is no mention of him on the websites.If he went and has taught at Stanford or wherever,he would not be teaching here at De Anza

Mack makes the 7:30 class so interesting! The course is complex, but i really learned a lot! Tells lots of funny stuff in class (^ ^). the books he wrote are very clear and helpful in explaining Micro, and the online extra credit are fantastic, awesome teacher, so much better than Zill. Best instructor ever!! MACK U ROCK :)

He is a good teacher. He is very entertaining to listen to and he's good at explaining economics. I don't like the book on micro that he wrote too much, but overall micro was a good class. Econ78J (current issues) gets a thumbs up but not as high. The work load is a bit of a rollercoaster. ~Walkalot

He knows me before cos of Econ 1 and so I have no problems in his class.Hes superb nice and intelligent.Hes really helpful if you go see him in his office hr or u can join the adjunct class.you might get a bad grade in the midterms but he curves!Just make sure you are better than the others than u will be fine.I got A in both Econ 1 and 2.

dont listen to the negative rumors, he's likely to be one of the smartest, most interesting people you'll ever meet, and he's highly recommended by some other great professors of mine, so you might want to listen to Them rather than the comments of some of the angry people on this site , as long as you do the aplia your fine

I found the class to be a litle difficult but he does grade on a curve. He has a ton of good stories and personal experinces he shares with you. I would higly recommend. Only issue was i setup a time to take a test during his office hours and he never showed. However I can't complain about my grade at all.

He's highly intelligent, and has lots of stories to share. Stories make up a lot of his lectures, though, so you need to actually do the reading to get the concepts solid. Tests are moderately hard, with both free-response and multiple choice, but I think he likes to grade according to how much effort you put into the class, not just test scores.

This teacher is great. He's really funny, the test are based on the aplia homework. Take time to meeting him in his office hours, he is a very helpful and caring professor. Some people even visit him after they finish his classes just to talk. Awsome overall

Doctor Mack will teach you about more than economics, he'll teach you how economics actually works in your life and how to make the most of it. Pay attention, take notes, don't miss class and it will be worth every minute. He is a real treasure of a teacher, one you will never forget.

he is the best economics teacher at De Anza. he knows a lot of stuffs and tells students specific examples, which are very helpful to understand. He always grades students on the curb, and so if you get average on exam, u can get B. if you do pretty good, you can get A. Just take this class, and get at least B.

really good

I took both of his Econ 1 & 2 at the same time. There was a little bit pressure, but look back, the classes was not that hard. Do the aplia (really helpful to understand about Econ) and read the book. You will be fine and an A is possible. He is funny and I enjoy every minute in his class.

The whole quarter I thought I was heading straight for a D or even an F. I studied my ass off and crushed his final and walked off with a B. Everyone in that class seemed to struggle a little with the content but all it all it was a pretty fun class.

Well, if you are interested in econ and you are a econ major in the same time; this is the BEST teacher for you! If you just some lazy students and want to transfer to low low universities, then do not try it , because you may get yourself kill in that class. He is a nice person, but he is hard if you do not like his style.YOU HAVE TO WORK HARD!A!

He is a great professor. I take him for both Macro and Micro. He is humorous and kind, just like a granddad. Though the midterms are a bit difficult, you can get very good results if you read the text book.

Interesting funny guy. Make sure to study the book.

This class was somewhat so-so. YOu have to work very hard to earn an "A". There is also a program he issues, Aplia, which is kind of helpful. Be sure to do hw on Aplia and listen in class.

a very nice professor. smiles alot :] the book is your best friend, but also useless. He easily gets off topic. He loves golf ;] Must take the tutor/adjuct skills class if you want to pass. Take mack, have fun ^_______________^

His class is not as hard as people mentioned here. You will be fine as long as u read the text book n do Aplia! Grade by curve, so make sure to do better than the others. His grading system is really unclear, u never know what grade are u actually getting throughout the whole quarter.

1. He really knows this subject, he's just not the best at explaining it to people who don't. Basically, if you're not passionate about economics, do NOT take this class. 2. His grading system is an enigma. You don't know what grade you are getting at all. It can be a total surprise sometimes. He bumps your grade up if he feels you have learned...

He is the most knowledge professor I have ever met. ONE THING, he does NOT lecture. Beware of that. His test are EXTREMELY hard. Nobody really wants to read the book, it is soo damn hard to understand and 50% not test material. BUT YES HE TEACHES YOU REAL ECONOMICS, NOT THE TEXTBOOK! Real UNIVERSITY level teacher guaranteed. And I got an A

One of the best professors that I have ever taken! Really an expert in economics, a true economist! Although many people think that he is hard and dropped after the first test; I will still insist everyone to take him as I learn a lot from him; he used many great examples in real life which makes his lectures interseting and fun! Thankyou for your teachings, Dr. Mack!

this is econ, the real econ you use

you need to read the book and do the hw. looking back, it wasn't that bad, people who aren't serious or won't do any work drop and thats like half the class, wasn't that bad if you do it and understand actually and rally have to do good or great on midterms

Really entertaining lectures, if you like economics. He will talk about current events and political economics. The tests are mostly based on the readings, which he rarely summarizes in class. This class is hard if you're lazy.

To the guy who commented on 6/9. You are just too shallow. You really don't need to go to his class if you just want a good grade, since he doesn't LECTURE anyways. Read the book thoroughly guarantees you an A. What he teaches is REAL economics, so you dont get freaked out when you are going to take your upper-d classes. Learn to appreciate man.

i thought i was really getting a D in the class but it turned out i got a B~ hehe probably because of the curve!! he is very hot as an old guy, he looks like the captain of a pirate crew when he smiles! His test are HELLA tricky, make sure you take the adjunct and study very hard! whatever he mentioned at the lecture are NOT on the test tho =[

He really does teach at stanford... lol. I took him during the quarter of fall 08. There were 5-6 MBA students in his class and 2 of them wore a stanford shirt or jacket EVERYDAY! Those people always get like the highest score in the class =____= and pulled up the curve! They even got perfect mark!! AHHH! But yeah, i walked out with an A!

MACK is not an easy teacher at all his exams are very hard, and textbook very consufing, but he is the best teacher i ever had. he knows micro so good that he makes it seem easy.but i recomend him if you want to really learn this subject. if you want an easy A dont take him. and he dont care about late homework. just gotta talk to him

Mack is quite a character. Not always too good at covering the material, but he's got lots of great stories which he (unfortunately) tells 2 times each on average. I should have asked more questions; he's got a ton of interesting life experience.

Just finished the final..phew. In all honesty, I've never put in so much effort into a class before. He's the best though...you'll learn a lot. He grades on a curve and basically the top 25% will get an A. You know...really just read the book, do the hw, and study for the exams. If you do that, getting an A is not as hard as everyone makes it sound

I took him for all 1, 2 & 78j. He is the best prof ever! I transferred to UCSD and I was recommended to take Econ 2 (market imperfection) there. I ended up not studying and got an A on test. Mack's Econ 2 = Econ 1+2 at UCSD. That's how baller the class is. His class is not hard to ace. (Hint: He gives at most 10 As each qtr. So... use game theory!)

A real teacher of economics, knows material and makes it very interesting. Analysis of current economy insightful and clear.

His class fast paced, realistic applications, requires self-study/responsibility. He is smart, insightful, helpful at all times. Tests are curved, top percentile gets A. You will learn a lot in this class if you listen and put your heart into it. This is real Economics, real Social Science. Will not be your typical easy A class.

He's a wonderful man. Taught me so much. Dr. Mack has been my greatest influence. As a student, you are expected to see the lectures as complimentary to the material you're learning. It will not be spoon-fed to you. Enjoy the lectures, ask questions, and prepare to do your homework. Take his stories with a grain of salt.

I like him. Although his quizzes are little bit hard, because I don't have enough time to finish them. But I still very like him.His explaination is very clarity.His class is interesting.Very interesting.Not just textbook knowledge, he connected the book with the real world.Highly recommended.

Best professor at de anza. If you have a chance to take him do yourself a favor. I had him the first couple quarters last year for microeconomics and macro. He's an excellent teacher that is very enthusiastic about his lectures and gives you every thing you need to pass. He's also a niner fan and a bit of a comedian!

I took ECON 1 with him too. He is definitely your best choice in De Anza. Even now I transferred to Berkeley, I still found I benefit a lot from his teachings. Fair curve, you earn what you deserve if you understand the materials. No tricky stuff, but perhaps you will want to know more what is going on in the world right now.

One of the best teachers ever. You need read the book by yourself and you will understand what he is talking about in the class. I don't have any clue about the econ, but after I taking his class, I love this class.He is brilliant and nice. I love him and hope he has good health so more students can have chance to learn econ from him.

Dr. Mack teaches at Stanford and De Anza, he's funny, brilliant and expects a lot of you. If you need macro economics, Dr. Mack is the one to take. The fact that he expects a lot of you is a good thing, he believes in you. Presents pertinent current issues in economics to bring the subject into today and gives you plenty of opportunity to do well.

Econ - rational decisions are made using available information with the goal of improving ones condition. Not. Behavioral econ helps explain why people do not behave rationally and make poor decisions which negatively impact their present and future selves. Fascinating class and Dr. Mack is passionate about this subject - fun, game theory & econ.

Teaches with passion. Knowledgeable with real world experiences. Has done consultation for major firms. Passes on useful information to students. High expectations. Expects good moral and ethics. Extremely helpful outside class. Very dynamic and realistic. "Do what you love and the money will follow." -- Roger Mack.

Prof. Mack speaks wisdom. He's the embodiment of the intellects. He talks a lot about fascinating real world stuff but he still tests you on the textbook material so read it. He's a tall,chill and laid-back fellow with epic mustache.

Highly recommended, fascinating class, wide variety of issues including current events are covered. The Homework is well structured, do it before class - otherwise you will be quite lost, the lecture builds on HW. Mack is very happy to explain things if you had issues, and also answers tangential questions well.

Im gonna make it simple for you guys. I dont recomend taking him unless you already have a good grasp on the subject, his class is VERY hard, and if this is your first econ class ur probably gonna fail. on the other hand mack is probly the funniest,coolest, realest teacher you will ever take! it breaks down like this: TEACHER=AWESOME! CLASS=HARD!

If you expect exam guides to be given, or a syllabus that outlines everything, or practice exams, or tests based on dead textbook materials... If you expect anything "given" to you or "spoon fed" to you, then you shouldn't take him. Mack is the real world. You take this course to learn real stuff not to achieve a grade to make you feel smart.

His class is only difficult if you do not read the book and do your work. Class is curved so that is an upside. Goes off topic a lot in class about random stuff and current events. If you are interested in Economics for the future this is a good class.

Very good professor, but very hard, he grades on a curve, very hard but teaches well. i would recommend taking EVERY class he teaches in ECON.

Excellent teacher. Talks about the real world situation about the macroeconomics. Test are more based on practical situation than theory. Make sure to do the MyEconLab exercise so you can have a complete understanding of the subject.

best class I have had in 5 years of college. I came back to DeAnza just to take this course and it was well worth it. Excellent content, approach and insight. He is great!!

He's one of those profs that will kick your behind and truly test you on some critical thinking, but then you're the better for it. Presses you to understand a concept as it applies to the real world and not just memorize terms and facts. Teh textbook and assignments give you the material and his lectures take you to "the next level".

Mack was one of a kind! Huuahhh!