Dr. Caldwell is an excellent teacher, and he always makes class interesting. His explanations are clear and understandable, and he’s very approachable to ask questions. I often went to his office hours and so he knew my name, even while having two huge econ lectures! If you're taking econ, I would highly recommend Dr. Caldwell.

In his first year teaching at the University of Michigan since transferring over from the University of Kansas, Dr. Caldwell has certainly made a positive impression on the Wolverines student body. He's an intelligent professor with a clear style of teaching. He's very open to helping out students, too. I definitely recommend him for Econ 101

TAKE ECON WITH RON! He is genuinely a great guy and cares about his students. He values teaching and makes all his lessons very clear! he promised us that we "will never need to read the book" because he "will teach us everything we need to know" THIS IS TRUE! Unlike other classes that have hours of reading I never opened the book and have an A

Great professor. Love this guy. He's a champ

Ron is a good guy .Econ in general is hard so there is nothing you can do about that.

Ron is a great professor. Some exams are difficult, but perfectly manageable with adequate study time. Take Ron's class and get ready to experience the new world of scarce resource allocation!

Simply put, Ron is a delight. What is there to say about a man with such poise? Well, three things: First, he outlines everything you will need to know. It's up to you to do problems and learn them, which can be difficult. Second, if you are struggling, he can't help you if he doesn't know. Third, be prepared to learn to put up with Ross students.

Professor Caldwell is great, and I'm so glad that he's come to UofM. While econ isn't easy, he made it bearable - fun, even! Definitely one of my favorite professors. He's funny, kind, and down-to-earth, and I looked forward to lecture each day. He is helpful and smart, and almost made me want to switch to an econ major!

Ron is a really good guy!

Ron is a very good professor and he makes econ interesting, but his exams are extremely difficult. He says that you don't need to use the textbook, but I highly recommend getting it, as some of the exam questions are from the textbook. As long as you're willing to put in some extra work and study a lot for the exams, take econ 101 with ron.

Ron is actually a really god lecturer. He's good at articulating basic principles and he loves what he does. That being said, he got lost a bit this semester and was inconsistent with his exams. Yes, there's a curve with ECON, but Ron had about 30 kids drop the class; unheard of. Take ECON with a more established professor on campus.

The 2nd exam was hard but he gave us fair warning that it would be much more difficult. Being his first semester teaching at UofM he underestimated us on the first exam and had to crank up the difficulty to bring the average more in line. He is a great teacher and lecturer very entertaining.

if you don't take Econ with caldwell you are a peasant

Pledgemaster Ron, as we called him. Inconsistent exams, and not exactly similar to the slides covered in class. If you're looking for a good professor, take Ronald, but beware. Oh and completely disregard the "Kindall point"

I only went to lectures, did the quizzes (which are take home) and exams, escaped with a B after getting a D on the final (had an A- prior to that). Not a lot of work, not a bad Econ prof. Still needs to figure out how hard to make the exams, but definitely take 101 with him.

I think it was best stated: "If you don't take econ with Ron you are a peasant." Thank you for that amusing yet accurate comment.

Caldwell made lectures interesting and always answered questions until students understood. Exams are very fair and are possible to do well on if you learn the details of lectures/discussions. The textbook is totally unnecessary. I would highly recommend Caldwell for 101 and I really enjoyed the class. Now I am considering majoring in economics.

Don't take Caldwell if you actually want to learn Econ 101. Clear lecturer and great guy but the material covered in this course doesn't even begin to cover what is discussed in other econ 101s (Gerson or Malone). I regret taking this class with him esp because of the lack of structure the class has - no hw and no practice exams for my semester

Ron is a great professor! Econ 101 is a hard course no matter whom you take it with simply due to the curve. If you have to take it, you can't go wrong with Caldwell. His lectures are clear and he obviously enjoys the topic. He'll tell you right away that the book is unnecessary and it's the truth. Just work hard on the quizzes and go to lecture.

It's tough to say how hard this class would've been with Gerson or Malone, but I came into 101 with a passion for Econ. Yet, your entire grade is based off the 3 exams, which are VERY QUANTITATIVE! If math is your thing you'll be ok, but if not beware!!!

Honestly, don't buy the textbook. I never opened mine. Ron is very clear in lecture. He succeeds at making a boring topic somewhat interesting. He's the kind of professor who you can tell is a real person. I HATED the curved aspect of this class. It made me not want to help people out. But overall I got a solid intro to econ. I would suggest Ron.

Great teacher, especially compared to other Econ 101 professors.

Professor Caldwell is one of the best professors I have ever had. Econ 101 is a decently hard course, but Professor Caldwell is the best one at U of M. He is willing to help out students and he even extends his office hours. Attending lecture is not a must, but it is extremely beneficial for succeeding in his class. Take Econ 101 with Caldwell.

Caldwell was a really nice and interesting professor. He was very straightforward with what he wanted. His tests were basically the same as the practice problems he gave us. Obviously an A is never guaranteed, but if you put the work in there is no reason you don't get an A.

He was a great teacher. I took econ in hs and didn't understand it very well. Obviously the curve makes it harder to get an A than most classes, but if you wanted to get it, there was no reason why you couldn't. The lectures were clear and he did a good job of explaining the material.

Caldwell is the man. He makes Economics interesting and likes to joke with his classes. He's the first professor I've seen at Michigan that knows the names and has a personal relationship with students in a big lecture. It's a difficult, but if you go to lecture and discussion and do the problem sets, it will pay off and it will be worth it

I took 101 with Ron in the spring semester, which I would highly recommend if you're okay with a lot of information in 7 weeks. We only had 2 exams which were each 45% of the grade, but the curve helped out so much. You only needed 290/330 points to receive a solid A. Take 101 with Ron-he is the man. I'd t go back to his class just to say whattup!

Best Econ 101 professor at Michigan. He is funny, always cracks jokes, and usually ends class a little short which is nice because it can feel long. He sticks to the Krugman textbook well enough that if you keep along with the reading and go to lecture you will be fine in class.

Funny, helpful, and cares about his student. It's a big class but he tries to get to know all of his students. Best Econ 101 professor at U of M.

Ron is a really awesome lecturer. He is very clear about the concepts that will be on the exam, and I never used the textbook. If you're going to buy a textbook for the class, get the 2nd edition because its only like $10 online and is the same as the new edition. The exams are hard but certainly not impossible, the quizzes are take home.

I hear about the other Econ 101 professors and it sounds like Caldwell is the best one to have. He assigns 6 take home quizzes and 3 midterms during the semester. He explains things well and his lectures are pretty enjoyable.

Ron is the man! It is a difficult course but Ron makes every attempt to make the concepts clear and answer everyone's questions during lectures. Always available during office hours and exams are easier than other profs taking this course. Less math, more concepts.

Caldwell is fantastic! 101 is a really competitive course with fairly challenging exams, but he makes sure to present the relevant information in an extremely understandable way. Don't skip lecture; the PowerPoints he puts online are rarely identical to what he covers in class. Participate from day one and he'll make an effort to learn your name.

The tests are definitely challenging but if you review carefully, you'll be good! And make sure to go to discussion and take notes! I went from getting a 60 on the first midterm to a 93 on the second just by scrutinizing the lectures and taking good notes in discussion. A lot of those problems show up on exams.

Caldwell is great in lecture. He can be funny and provide good real life examples to keep students listening during class. His tests were all only 30 questions. They were easy, but if you make one or two dumb mistakes, they add up quickly. It is quite competitive, but if you aren't an idiot you will do fine.

I loved Caldwell! He's a nice and funny guy who makes everything seem very clear. If you really understand every problem from the past exams he posts online, you should be fine on the midterms. They're not easy, but they're fair. Highly recommend!

Ron is (from what I hear) the best Econ 101 prof. at Michigan. The class is curved so that the top 25% get A's (or A-'s), so it's not the material that makes it difficult, it's your peers. Ron is really clear and funny though. He learns students names throughout the semester, which is rare in such large lectures.

Ron's was very helpful and as long as you put any work in, you are golden. Go to his office hours if you don't understand anything, he is really good at clearing things up

Caldwell is the best professor I've had here. His lectures are incredibly clear and hilarious most of the time. If you pay attention and take notes in class you don't need the textbook or excessive studying. He tries to get kids to participate in class by learning their names and using them in examples, all in good fun. He is a really awesome guy.

Everyone says Econ 101 is difficult, but that's a bit misleading Caldwell is excellent - extremely clear, provides thorough explanations of concepts and answers questions well. Attend the lectures. Just listen and you'll do fine 3 exams (not hard, but trick questions), 10 quizzes. Optional practice problems. Try to get Aakash Mohpal for disc.

Amazing professor. Explains everything really well and is interesting to listen to. Best ECON professor at the school.

He's a very clear professor and I had a great GSI. I found the material interesting and pretty easymake sure you really understand the concepts! Be sure to get full points on all the quizzes (not hard to do) because the curve is REALLY tight and even comes down to half points.

This class was hard for me. However I can't deny that Caldwell is a phenomenal teacher. He is funny and it helps keep you engaged. I believe though, that Caldwell covers less information more in depth than other 101 professors. This means that his test questions can be kind of tricky, but I know many students found it fairly easy.

Dr. Caldwell is a great professor. Very good lecturer overall. Some of the lectures are dry but he lets you know ahead of time. He lets you know exactly what will be on the exams and does not try to trick you. Do the practice problems and attend lecture and it should be an easy A.

I found the lectures and the material very straightforward, but the exams were impossible. Be careful when emailing him for help because he can be quite rude in his responses. Spend tons of time studying for the exams, especially the first because that one is the hardest of them all.

Best Econ101 prof at UMich! Ron Cadwell is a entertaining professor and really understands the level to teach at for intro Econ students. He is very thorough and his material/lectures are straightforward. Econ101 is soul-crushing, but he makes it bearable, which I am forever thankful for. Here's to a professor who cares about student well-being.

The course material was simple enough to understand. The only issue was the high stakes grading. There were three midterms worth 150 points that were just 30 multiple choice questions along with six 10 point quizzes - actually five since one is dropped. Caldwell is very good at explaining and I would highly recommend!

Ron is for sure the best econ teacher at UMich. 3 non-cumulative exams and 5 small and easy quizzes. The exams are difficult, but the top 25% of the class gets A-range grades at the end of the semester. Really enjoyed his lectures as he made a boring topic bearable. He is very clear and thorough with his lectures and gives good feedback.

Ron is a great teacher! He really cares that his students are learning and not just memorizing facts. You have to work hard but if you do you'll do well in the class. If you ask questions Ron is more than happy to help.

Out of all the Econ 101 professors, Caldwell was probably the best one. Lectures go by really quickly, but if you took AP Econ in high school, this class won't be too bad. In his emails, Caldwell sound rude, but other than that, he responds quickly and efficiently. The tests can be tricky, so make sure you don't skim anything and read carefully.

Great lecturer! Made econ 101 much easier to understand. Rushes through material sometimes, but always takes questions in class. Don't be afraid to ask for help, he wants everyone to do well!

Best professor to take for econ at umich but beware exams are incredibly hard and very easy to mess up on because questions are very tricky. However, if you go to lectures and stay on top of material you should be able to pull through at the top of the curve.

Caldwell is a great lecturer. By far the best econ 101 professor as opposed to Proulx, Hogan, Wolfers, or Dudley. Lectures aren't necessary but I think to self-study Econ with the difficulty of the tests, it would be better off going to lecture. Take the homework quizzes seriously as the curve can come down to half a point.

Ron inspired me to become an Econ major! He genuinely cares about his students and explains the material in a fun/interesting way. The tests are tough yes, but if you utilize every material he gives you, you will do fine. Very little work for this class (6 take home quizzes and study for exams). GSIs were also SUPER helpful. 10/10 would recommend.

great

Never took econ before but loved it anyways. Quite an easy class, went to a lot of the GSI's OH.

Caldwell was my favorite teacher this year. He is very clear with his explanations. The only thing that I didn't like about his class is that for every question you get wrong on a test you lose 1% towards your final grade.

Ron is great! His lectures are super clear and he is always willing to help in office hours. The tests are hard but if you do the problem sets, practice test, and visit his/the GSIs' OHs you'll be fine. It helps if you've had calculus since a lot of econ is math but Ron does a fine job explaining the material. 10/10 would recommend.

Anyone who thinks ECON 101 is a weeder class needs to take it with Caldwell. Lectures are engaging, he is super clear in his examples, and the tests arent out to get you. really a fantastic professor

Caldwell is known as the best econ101 professor. However, you WILL need to work for your grade as the atmosphere is incredibly competitive because this is a first-year weeder course. Go to lecture. Take notes. Pay attention. Good luck on the tests.

Good professor all around. I never took an Econ class, and Caldwell teaches a very thorough, but accessible intro econ class

Best econ 101 professor in the Dept and very engaging. Beware of exams, very tricky and tough!!

Caldwell is a great lecturer, but I almost feel like some aspects of the class were underwhelming because they were so simple. I guess if you're unsure about your talents in econ you should take him, but if you want a bit more of a challenge Caldwell isn't a slam dunk.

Good professor, but exams can be tricky.

I love Ron to death. He's a great guy and explains everything super well. His slides are great and he prepares you well for his exams. There isn't a ton of homework and he posts optional practice sets to help you understand the material. He's engaging and easy to follow. He cares about his students and wants everyone to understand the material!

Great teacher, and easy class. Three tests, thirty MC and no final. Straightforward.

The best! Econ is a tough course, Ron makes it understandable and explains things very well and very clearly. He is very organized, which a person like me appreciates greatly. I didn't get the best grade in this course, but I learned a lot and would recommend taking him over any other professor.

Econ 101 with Caldwell was very enjoyable. In the beginning I was worried because everyone says 101's a weed out class with harsh curves. But what I found was that as long as you go to class, discussion, do the take home quizzes and problem sets, and you'll be fine. Also don't even buy the book. You'll be fine with lecture slides!

Caldwell is the man. If you took econ in high school and did well on the AP tests, trust me, take Ron. Three tests throughout the year with just 30 mc questions. Even if you didn't take econ, his lectures are very good and he explains the information well. However, you may need to go in for help a few times... econ isn't a walk in the park.

Best professor for ECON 101 without a doubt. Tests are all multiple choice, but are meant to trick you. Definitely your best shot of getting an A in ECON 101. Really cares about his lectures and students and makes himself available outside of class. Exam content is always covered in section or in lecture slides.

Ron is a great prof who not only knows his material but knows how to help students understand the concepts. I don't think lectures were mandatory but you should really go. He occasionally hints at things on the exam and they are helpful in general. The hard part of this class is every question wrong on the exams is a percent off your overall grade.

Caldwell is awesome. That said, each question on an exam is worth one percent of your grade. That's all. Good luck!

Class is a joke but take the exams seriously they're meant to trick you. If you wanna take an easy route, just read the book three days before the exams and get an A.

Ron is definitely a great economics teacher. His lectures are interesting, and there are no surprises when it comes to your final grade. On the exams he definitely tries to trick you, but the class is curved at the end so that most people get an A or B. Go to class every day, study for the exam, and you'll be fine.

No need to go to lecture. Just finish hws and review slides before the exam.

Great guy and very easy class. Makes micro topics easy and is interesting and passionate about what he does. If you can get him, take the class.

Ron is everything you want out of an econ prof. He lectures well and tests are based off of lectures. Work load isnt bad

Ron is great! After the first lecture you will simply realize this man was born to teach. Never thought I'd enjoy this class but it was probably my favorite. He's an awesome lecturer and makes everything so simple. I thought this course would be tough but I couldn't have been more wrong. If you don't take econ with Ron, you're doing it wrong

This guy knows what he's doing, super chill dude and really smart and helpful. I will say, however, his tests were kinda tough (all mc, no fr) but he really prepares you well. If you're interested in econ or want to really learn the material, take his class. If you're trying to pass with a good grade and little work, i'd take it with a diff prof.

Ron is a fantastic professor and person. Tries to relate to the students and get content across very clearly. Great lecturer. Exams are very fair and most/all problems are slight variations from the given practice exams and problem sets.

Sure, Econ 101 is a difficult class, but with Caldwell and solid study habits (the lack of this is the main reason people perform poorly in this class) an A is really achievable. Do well on the first exam.

As people have said, Prof. Caldwell's a great lecturer. His class isn't a joke, but his grading is nothing if not fair. People, despite what they may think, get exactly the grade they deserve in his class. He really makes you want to learn the stuff. Good class.

Caldwell is an excellent professor and really knows how to teach. The content isn't overly difficult but really make sure you study and do the practice problems/practice test. Don't think you can get away with not going to lecture. Discussion was unhelpful and the GSI sucked.

Caldwell is an amazing professor and makes you WANT to go to lecture, though not necessarily required. The class itself was pretty hard and you have to put a lot of work into it. Discussion was not helpful, but that's mainly because the GSI I had was not the best. Class is graded fairly though.

Great professor, can tell he really loves what he is doing. Super funny too. You have to go to lecture to pass. Exams were pretty hard in my opinion. Wording of tests was always confusing.

So I literally just finished caldwells third midterm and can officially say he is amazing. He is the best prof at Michigan. If you sit in the front feel rows and participate he will use your name in examples and it makes a lot easier to pay attention. Exams are fair. The Gsis suck at least mine did. Try to go go to Luis or Thomas dis. In w2017

Dr. Caldwell is an amazing professor. He gave every student in his 800+ Econ 101 class a thorough introduction to Economics. Though there were only three midterms and five quizzes (each midterm is 30% of your grade, each quiz is 2%) and my grade was based almost solely on the midterms I took (which are tricky), I really learned a lot. Great class.

Caldwell is so funny, He really seems to care about his students, The class is light actual workload, but you really have to stay on top of the concepts and have a complete understanding of them for the exams. if you sit in the first few rows you can he'll interact with you and keep you on track. Go to office hours they help a good amount.

Entertaining, but wouldn't necessarily say helpful. Tests are hard, limited room for error

Dr. Caldwell is a great professor who really cares about his students. The exams were definitely tough and he emphasizes understanding the material over memorization. Review lectures, do the problem sets and practice exam, and you will be fine. I learned a ton and am really happy I took this course for intellectual breadth in engineering.

Honestly, the class is easy. His final is hard so make sure to study. However, he makes a huge curve for the class. You get in what you put out with him. He really cares about making the students understand the material and I appreciated that.

Great teacher. To do well do as many practice tests as you can. It is wroth it to go to lecture but I never went to the discussion sections. I took AP in high school but still had to study. Got an A on 2 exams and B+ on the other. Make sure you get all the points from the quizzes.

If you have never taken Economics before, then Dr. Ron is your man. He explains the concepts of microeconomics in a very intuitive manner. Go to lectures and you spare yourself tons of headache reading through dry text. Prepare hard for the exams as they are very tricky. Do the practice problems as many of them appear on the exams.

The class itself isn't hard, but it's easy to get complacent about it. Don't skip lectures, go to section the week before quizzes, go over the practice problems the curve is friendly, but every point does matter in this course when it comes to grading.

Caldwell is a great teacher who makes an effort to get to know the students that take his class seriously. He explains topics clearly, and although one of the harder Econ101 classes, it is the best class I have taken at Michigan to date. The exams are only difficult because of the multiple choice format, and if you know the concepts, you'll do well

Great lecturer and very helpful. Tests not very difficult.

Caldwell was an amazing teacher. He understands that some topics are confusing and really simplifies them. He is easily accessible and such a cool guy. I do think that it is not an easy course without effort but if you put in the work you should get an A. Id reccomend going to office hours and looking through past exams to do well

I came in thinking it was going to be a bad class but i actually did very well because he is very clear in lectures. Office hours are approachable but go early because it lots of people go the week before exams. Definitely go to lectures and you will learn a lot. 10 out of 10 recommend.

Caldwell was a great teacher. He presented the material well and with numerous examples. His tests can be tricky, but if you slow down and break the problem apart, then it is pretty easy to deduce the correct answer. If you took AP Microeconomics in high school and did well, then this class should essentially be review for you.

Limited room for error but I covered more content in my high school econ class

After taking Professor Caldwell's class, I have decided to major in economics! He is such a great teacher, approachable, and willing to help you understand any concept. Lectures are interesting and Prof. Caldwell makes it a goal to get to know his students. If you are able to take ECON 101 with him, do not pass up the opportunity!

One of the best professors I've had. I had never taken Econ before but he made me as interested in the subject as i'm interested in my major! I disagree with the review below that says exams are hard. Exams are easy as long as you pay attention in class and focus on what 'hints' he gives. The given practice materials are more than enough.

Ron is the best professor to take Econ 101 with. This class is very easy if you did well in AP Micro in high school. Either way, just go to lecture and memorize drawing each graph. Each exam is a lot of application of the info, so going to discussion, doing the problem sets and quizzes, and studying is important.

Born lecturer who has a way with words. Definitely take him for Econ 101

Definitely the best Econ 101 professor. Go to lecture, do the practice problems and exams, and try on the quizzes and you'll do well. Goes off on tangents, but he's a funny and clearly very smart guy who is passionate about his field. He engages with the class and students to make lectures more interesting.

If you attend lectures/discussions, try on the take-home quizzes, and take numerous old exams, you'll do fine. The optional problem sets are useful too, as he uses some of those questions on the exams. He's a solid lecturer and engages with the students, making the class more interesting. I used to hate Econ but really enjoy it now because of him!

Grades you on what he presents in class and is a great lecturer (highly entertaining). If you go to class and take good notes and/or review the slides you'll do fine. Best professor to take Econ 101 with.

Ron is fantastic. He explains the material well and in an accessible way, and will answer your questions. The textbook isn't strictly required, but was very helpful in preparing for lectures. The exams were pretty easy as long as you did the practice problems and homework along the way.

Was pretty hesitant about taking my first Econ course. Ended up being my favorite class all semester. Caldwell does an amazing job explaining somewhat dull concepts and making them seem interesting. If you can get into his class, take him 100%

Ron is absolutely the best prof I have ever had. He is super funny and he explains the materials very well. He genuinely cares about his students, and if you have any concerns and try to email him, he usually responds in 5 minutes with your problem addressed. But tests are kinda hard for me since I did not take any AP econ in hs.

Does a lot of lecturing but everything is clearly explained. His interaction with students during lecture helps to understand material. Grading is comprised of homework and three equally weighted exams

Ron was a great professor and he really wants you to learn the material. He's really funny and gets to know many students by name.

Ron makes economics crystal clear as he walks you through the material (he's a natural at lecturing, so his lectures are essential to learn). However, there's a lot of information to understand and memorize, the 3 tests are basically your grade (very easy to make mistakes on them), class is curved to a B median so you will have to work for that A.

He tried to make lecture as interesting as possible and made an effort to learn as many students' names as possible. He genuinely really cares about making sure students understand the content.

He is very willing to open up to his students. Once you get past his zeal for apples and oranges, Caldwell is a great teacher and guy. The class is very heavily based off of the practice tests and if you can complete those, you will do just fine in the class.

Caldwell was a great choice for Econ 101. He's funny and made lectures enjoyable to go to. Would definitely take again. The one thing I would say is to take the exams SUPER seriously right out the gate. I bombed the first one and kind of blew my chances of getting an A right off the bat. Pay attention to that and you'll do fine.

I had Ron for ECON101, and he was an excellent professor. He does not record lectures, and it is useful to go to lectures. The exams are non cumulative, and are the most difficult part of the class, but they don't need to be difficult. You'll need to understand the material very well, but if you do and understand the homework, thats not problematic

Ron has been my favorite Econ professor at UM so far. He really cares about his students and their success, and he presents the material in a very clear and concise way. His office hours help a bunch. Ron is a teacher who does research, which is a refreshing change to many of the researchers who try to teach. Couldn't recommend enough.

I LOVE RON! He is so nice, funny, and a great professor. He is so helpful in office hours and just does an amazing job of teaching the 101 material. 10/10 would recommend taking his class if you're taking econ 101. Also no cumulative final which is a plus.

I loved taking this class. It isn't necessarily an easy A, but if you attend lectures and discussions and study for the exams, you will do well. Make sure not to lose points on the easy things. Prof Caldwell was a great lecturer and very funny; he helped me understand a lot of the trickier topics through his use of examples. Take this class!

Caldwell is an amazing professor. He is hilarious and caring, he knew my name (mind you that he had 200+ students taking ECON 101), and he is an amazing lecturer.

There will be people who love Prof. Caldwell teaching style, and people who don't. I am in the former. He is sarcastic, and some people can feel uncomfortable about it. For me, it was sarcastic in a good way. Warning: he is strict ( hard to get an A) but his lecture is AMAZING.

I absolutely LOVE Caldwell!!! Exams are more challenging than some of the other Econ101 professors, BUT it is well worth it for how well Caldwell's fantastic teaching prepares you for higher-level econ classes. Also as a plus, he's absolutely hilarious so you can't go wrong.

I loved Caldwell's class. His lectures were super interesting. He makes sure that you really understand the concepts and explains them really well. You definitely have to work for the grade, but if you want to make the most of your time, take the class with a professor like Caldwell that really teaches concepts well.

Ron is incredible. He really wants to get to know you even with the weird pandemic circumstances and you can find a time to meet with him and talk about anything. The lectures and content are interesting. Grade mostly based on exams and quizzes. Quizzes are easier than exams. Exams very fast-paced. You can do well if you work hard but not a free A.

Love Ron. This class wasn't as easy as usual online due to the weekly quizzes and your grade being determined by 3 exams, but if you do all of the problem sets and module quizzes they aren't horrible besides timing. He's an excellent, knowledgeable lecturer and even cooler person! Make sure to meet with him outside of class because he's the best!

Caldwell is a great professor. Econ 101 is a pretty tough class and the online test formats weren't ideal. However, he explains the principles really well and tests/quizzes are open note. I didn't even need to use the textbook because everything you need to know is in his slides. If you take the class online, DON'T get behind on the lectures.

Professor Caldwell was a great professor over the semester. Especially considering the circumstances around the class given the pandemic, he did a fantastic job. He was very accessible outside class and provided resources that included him and other tutors for every student to be successful in the class.

An amazing person and teacher - Ron is life-changing. Best professor at U-of-M.

"Ron" was incredibly accessible throughout the semester. He put a lot of energy and effort into the recorded asynchronous lectures (COVID). He made it a point to get to know each one of his students during coffee hours each week. There were plenty of points in different areas of the course to round out your grade. 10/10 would learn with again.

Took his class remotely. Overall great professor; however, if you aren't willing to try on tests, then this class will be a tough time. Do practice questions multiple times because the tests are hard. Don't underestimate the first midterm of the class because the class average was 79% for the first exam.

Probably my favorite professor this semester! If you keep up with lectures & do all the practice problems he gives, you can definitely score well on exams because they are incredibly similar. For an online class with 700 students, the class was run very well & he's great if you meet him outside of class too

He is really nice and tries to learn everyone's names even in the online format with hundreds of students. The only thing is that his lectures get very boring and not really engaging having to watch them online, but he is very willing to talk outside of class to clarify points which is nice.

Ron is the best!! Even during a pandemic with online courses he made sure to be available and helpful.

Ron is a great instructor. Although I haven't got a good grade, I take it as my responsibility. As long as you care about the course and decide to work hard, you should be okay. But if you terribly screw up one of the big exams (which was my case), you might have a very hard time getting back on track. Make sure to be 100% prepared for exams.

Ron is cool. Ron is great.

Look, if you're taking ECON 101 just to pass and get an easy A this isn't the class for you. That said, Dr. Caldwell is the only professor I've seen at UMich that actually cares about their students' wellbeing during Corona. If you don't engage in the class and pay attention you're gonna have a really bad time, if you do, this class is the best.

I felt the lectures did an OK job at preparing you and the supplementary materials built you up a little more but the exams still had some hard-to-navigate questions, which were challenging due to the virtual format. He was very respectful and excited to meet students too. I would look at the other 101 instructors before you decide who to take.

Professor Caldwell explains the concepts really well and the coursework is very reasonable. The exams are non-cumulative and there is no final which is really nice.

One of the best professors I've had so far. Interesting and concise lectures; friendly and approachable. Office hours were nice to attend.

Ron is one of the kindest, most interesting professors at Michigan. I will say, however, the tests are extremely important. I messed up on just one exam and did fine on everything else, but I still found it difficult to get my grade back up. I would highly recommend going to tutoring and paying attention to lectures.

Caldwell is a great choice for ECON101. I was concerned after reading COVID-era horror stories about his class, but in person he is great. He makes Econ interesting and fun, telling anecdotes throughout lectures. Additionally, while there's a curve for every Econ class, Caldwell's exams are easier than others: all 25 MCQ exams. Econ 101? Caldwell!

Ron is an outstanding professor. For sure the best choice for ECON101. He does an outstanding job at breaking down topics and explaining what is important. Also, he is hilarious. Looked forward to his class everyday. Very manageable class, take notes and do the end of module practice quizzes. If you don't take ECON101 with Ron, you are missing out.

Ron was an awesome professor to have. His lectures were interesting and he made sure to interact with the class. Despite having a class of 200+ people, he made sure to learn as many names as possible. The exams are 25 questions all multiple choice, and they are the biggest factor in your final grade. Highly recommend end of module quizzes to study.

I did pretty badly on the first couple of quizzes and the first test, but I was able to get to an A by the end of the semester because I watched his recorded lectures and completed all of the module quizzes! Just watch his lectures on 2x speed, do the module quizzes, and skim through the practice problem sets, and you should be fine!

Ron is an absolute gem, you're missing out if you don't choose him for Econ 101. I've taken AP Econ and this class was super easy and straightforward, Ron was an amazing lecturer and he made me actually want to go to class. He's also very clear about the grading policies and really funny!! Couldn't recommend him more

Even in an absolutely massive lecture hall, Caldwell tried his best to be personable, funny, and caring. While there is a department enforced curve, if you do the optional readings, module quizzes, and engage in class, youll be absolutely fine. The best choice for Econ 101!!

Overall great professor. Took him for Econ 101 and class was not hard. Its good to go to lecture but theyre recorded if you dont want to go. Got a B+ cus I screwed up the last exam but it wasnt his fault. Was riding an A all semester with minimal effort and a good understanding of the topic

Caldwell really cares about his students. When I email him I get a response immediately. Also his exams are really straight forward, I wouldn't call them easy but it if you do the practice sets and module quizzes (making sure you understand everything that you are doing) you will do very well on the exams (I received 100).

Excellent lecturer. Quite funny. Tests are hard.

Dr. Caldwell was a fantastic professor. His office hours were the best. When you went he always went through concepts in detail and made sure you had a solid understanding. The tests are hard, but there are plenty of practice opportunities available.

Ron is a great professor and makes lectures really fun and has a lot of neat tricks to help information stick in your brain. Super nice guy but ECON101 is graded on a curve- that makes it difficult and grading is up to the horrible GSIs. Don't go to discussion, get all material you need in lecture and go to office hours. GSIs will confuse you more.

Professor Caldwell is such a nice guy and really willing to get to know his students. If you stay after class and talk to him or sit in the front, you'll get to know him even better, and I really recommend it. Just try to pay attention in lectures and do the problem sets, and you'll do fine in this class. Would take more classes with him.

Professor Caldwell is a great econ professor. His tests are not that hard and he gives 6 online quizzes that you have a week to complete. He is great at teaching the material and is always open for questions. Highly recommend taking a class with him.

One of the best professors I've had at Umich so far. Puts in effort to learn people's names, making a 300 person lecture feel like a seminar. I highly recommend taking 101 with Ron if you're wiling to put in the work!

Ron was amazing! He made a large lecture feel like a smaller classroom with his humor and teaching style. He offers great extra help and makes an effort to connect with each student who engages with him. Take Ron for Econ101!

I loved Ron. He is a great teacher and treats his 300 person lecture like its a 40 person class. He truly cared about his students. He knew the names of like 50 people. His exams were tough sometimes but they really weren't that bad. Take this mans class he is the best.

Ron is a great professor! If you are taking Econ 101, take it with Ron or you are getting it wrong. There are 3 midterms, 6 quizzes, and 2 article responses, so it is not too much work. Do all of the practice problems that he offers if you want to succeed in his class.

Professor Caldwell is a great guy, and I had many nice conversations with him. For the most part he taught econ well, but I did not like that how a lot of the lectures was him reading off the slides. His exams were tough for me, but the quizzes we not too difficult. I wish I got a better grade in is class, but that is on me.

Dr. Caldwell was an amazing guy. He was hilarious and you could tell he really cared about his students. The class itself was hard, as reiterated by the other comments. The exams in particular were difficult. But overall, it was a good introduction to economics.

Fantastic professor, I would recommend this guy to anyone taking ECON 101. Entertaining lectures, clear explanations, clear grading system, cares about his students. I can't say enough good things about professor Caldwell.

Really charismatic guy! Great for a freshman that wants that small classroom feel because Dr. Caldwell makes an effort to get to know everyone's names. He does get off track from really involved students which can be annoying. Presents information clearly but makes exams really hard. Overall, great professor.

Awesome class! Lecture was optional, but Ron's passion for econ and humor makes you want to go. He made the lecture hall feel like a classroom. Highly recommend going to office hours to get help or just to talk to him. There are 3 tough exams, but do the problem sets, actively learn in lecture, and go to office hours, and you'll be fine.

He is a great guy and loves what he does. His exams are very difficult and do not relate to his lectures.

Ron was a great prof for my Econ 101 class. His lectures are clear and engaging and he himself cares a lot about the students, even putting in effort to learn as many names as possible in the 300+ person lectures. Exams were tough but I should have studied more. Would definitely recommend taking an Econ class with him.

Ron is a great lecturer. He always engages with the students, and he is very funny. He also does his best to learn everyone's name, and it is impressive how many people he remembers. His tests are not bad, only 25 multiple choice questions. He posts more than enough review material, between his great lectures and all of the resources, pretty easy.

Dr.Caldwell is a great guy who really tries to connect with his students. If you show up to lectures he tries to learn your name and uses you as an example during demos. He is super funny and easy going and always willing to talk about topics shared in class.

Amazing lecturer and makes an effort to get to know his students despite it being a 350 person lecture. Very available outside of class and helpful when students have questions.

Caldwell makes an effort to know each of his students, and he explains the material in a clear and often humorous manner. He is one of the kindest professors at Michigan.

Ron was one of my favorite professors and inspired me to fulfill a degree in econ. He explains the material incredibly well and provides SO many resources that are extremely helpful for the exam. He was genuinely funny and was so caring for his students. Definitely take ECON 101 with Ron and take advantage of the practice problems he gives out.

Caldwell is such a great guy. I find him to be really entertaining during lecture, but it can be a little tough to follow so his extra videos are good for review. This class isn't insanely difficult but you do have to work if you want a good grade. Would totally take more classes with him in the future.

Ron is an awesome professor. Engages with his students, tries to learn names even in a big lecture hall, and made a topic I am bad at very interesting. The exams are rough, and there aren't many assignments, but if you put in effort you'll do fine (I didn't but that's my own issue). I don't like Econ (sorry), but I do like Ron :)

Great prof very clear, you have to put in work but genuinely enjoyed econ bc of him

Ron was a solid professor who went into good detail and used real world examples of the economics we were learning in an effective way. Tests are not too bad, make sure to do all of the practice problems and quizzes and you'll be fine.

Good professor. Very nice guy overall, and was extremely approachable. Not only did Ron dedicate a lot of time to his students, but he was very dedicated to his students and was approachable.

Ron was great! Overall, Econ 101 is just a tough subject and it takes a while to get the hang of it. There are weekly quizzes that are 4 questions each for 36 points and 3 exams that are 25 questions for 100 points, so there really are not any "easy points" without doing the work to keep up. One large subject / lecture.

Professor Caldwell wants you to do well. Much of your grade is dependent on take-home quizzes and short-writing assignments. The 3 midterms are difficult and you need to prepare. I highly recommend Caldwell's office hours, but you NEED to come with SPECIFIC questions in order to get the best help. Engaging, funny, well-prepared.

Good prof, he doesnt force students to read off a textbook, can answer all your questions in and out of class.

Ron is a super great guy, he makes lectures as engaging as possible! No final exam, just three pretty short midterm exams (25 questions), and 6 open-note quizzes (open on Canvas for a week), & the lowest quiz score is dropped. If you review optional practice quizzes and problem sets you should be good to go. He also posts lecture videos on Canvas.

Speaks a bit too fast but overall great professor.

Caldwell was super funny and down to earth. 101 was harder than I expected, (I took AP macro, but not micro in HS) but I still pulled off an A. His class was more chill than the other 101 profs I heard about. Just study the problem sets and module quizzes for exams. Also every point counts so do your best on the take home quizzes too

Super easy class, barely went to lecture/discussion, and there are not many assignments in total so the class is not very time consuming.

I really appreciated Professor Caldwell's efforts to make class engaging and his attempts to learn as many names as possible. His lecture slides are also very clear and are posted prior to lecture which is extremely helpful. Additionally, I emailed him with a few questions and he responded almost immediately.

Ron is a great professor. He tries to learn as many students' names as possible, is clear on topics, and works hard to help everyone succeed in the class. Make sure to get all of your points in this class, and study practice problem sets, discussion section questions, and module quizzes before exams. Loved Ron and had a great time in Econ101!

Prof Caldwell was very interactive and his passion for Economics is very clear. He keep lectures engaging and interesting. His course may be more difficult in comparison to others taught by other professors but there's benefit to it. One critique is that he doesn't repeat questions asked to him, thus the rest of the class cannot hear what's asked.

Such a charismatic professor. Regardless of the class being huge in size, he will do whatever he can to make you feel included in his lectures if you are willing to participate. Teaches content really well and as long as you pay attention to class and attend, you will do good. Curved due to the number of different professors teaching the course.

If you're looking for a good prof for Econ 101, I absolutely recommend Ron. He's an engaging lecturer, connects content to the real world, and cares about knowing and helping students. Do the module quizzes and problem sets, and you'll do fine on the midterms, although 75 questions make up 60% of the final grade, so you have to do well on them.

Ron always came to class prepared with interesting lectures and was always more than willing to answer any questions. He went above and beyond for all of us this semester as I'm sure he has for all of those he has taught. I 1000% recommend taking a class with him!

Every lecture was hilarious, insightful, and informative. The class is a bit exam heavy, and some of the questions can be a little tricky. I would take a class with Ron again in a heartbeat.

Ron is a very good lecturer (and seems like one of the best for 101). However, I honestly felt like my high school Econ teacher did a little better of a job explaining things. The tests are difficult, but he gives you all the resources you need to succeed. I ended up .1% away from an A+.

Ron Caldwell is the professor that made me change my major to economics. He is so honest with his students and genuinely cares to speak with them during office hours. I find him to be a genuine and funny professor with the rare ability to win people over. Nothing but praise for professor Caldwell!

I struggled with econ a lot but I can still recognize that Ron is an amazing professor. He truly cares about his students and is always open to critiques and feedback. His lectures were engaging and he was always prepared. The grading on the quizzes can be tough but he drops your lowest score. Whole class is based off of about 9-10 assignments.

Caldwell was a great professor and really wanted you to learn. He has engaging lectures, records his lectures because attendance isn't mandatory, holds office hours and is open to answering questions. He tries to get to know you! The only worry is grades are from three things: 5 quizzes, 3 big exams, and an article response.

I enjoyed how he would make economics interesting by tying it to a real world concept. I also liked how he would try to remember everyone's name and personalize it. It is a hard class, but Caldwell does his best to teach you what you need to know in simple terms. The only negative I can think of is he gets upset when students leave early.

Caldwell is a thorough lecturer who does a good job of explaining concepts and tries to make sure that everyone follows along. If you do all the practice problems he assigns, go to discussion section, and go to office hours, you'll more likely than not do well in the class and on exams.

Professor Caldwell is the best choice for intro econ! His lectures are easy to follow and he posts old video lectures online. Quizzes are open note but graded harshly by GSIs. Exams are multiple choice and pretty easy if you do the optional module quizzes and practice questions and go to discussion. Often questions from the practice are on exams.

Good professor who seemed to care about students. Attendance is not mandatory for lecture or discussion

Prof. Caldwell is a very nice guy who delivered interesting and funny lectures. He explained material very clearly and was very helpful if you were struggling. You are only graded on 5 take-home online quizzes, a news article analysis, and 3 midterms, so your grade hinges on only a couple of things. If you study for the midterms you should be fine

Caldwell's lectures are amazing because he explains each concept so thoroughly, and he's patient with questions. If you do all the practice, he tends to repeat exact (or really similar) questions on his exams. Compared to the other professors this semester, Caldwell is the only one I haven't heard anything bad about, and it makes sense why!

Out of all the 101 professors, Caldwell is the best. Take it with him, trust me.

Ron is great! Engaging lectures and explains concepts in-depth. Do the practice sets and canvas practice quizzes and the exams shouldn't be too bad--he takes questions from the practice sets and uses them in the exams.

Ron kept his lectures as interesting as possible and always included people, he was also very funny. The class is so easy if you go to lecture and discussion and do the practice problems. Keep up and the exams are very easy

Professor Caldwell was amazing. His lectures were always fun and exciting. I never skipped a lecture and did well in the class. I bombed the first exam but did well on the last 2. The curve is very heavy. Just show up and GO TO DISCUSSION omg like y'all half the questions are from the discussion.

Ron Caldwell was an amazing professor this semester. His class was extremely well-structured and he is an amazing professor. I would also highly recommend utilizing his office hours when needing help, going over problem sets, the multiple choice question he post on canvas, and discussion practice for the exams.

Best option for Econ 101. Take home quiz grades are determined by how chill your gsi is. Was very engaging with lectures and interacted with students even though it was very large lectures.

Very easy content-wise. Mostly just memorization. Lectures were huge but he learned the names of a handful of people and talked to them every class. If you sit up front and answer his questions unprompted, you will become his bestie for the semester. He is a very amusing lecturer, even giving out sodas/drinks mid-lecture to people who participate.

Ron is the best professor ever! He is so knowledgeable about his subject & great at explaining hard concepts. He ties everything into a real-world example which is so helpful. He is very open to questions. Attendance is optional, but to succeed you should go to lecture, section, and do problem sets. If you put in the effort, you'll get a good grade

Ron is the best! He genuinely cares about his students' success, answers every question with patience, explains concepts clearly, and gives helpful advice for all assignments and exams. If you have the chance to take his class, do it! :)

Ron is a great guy who gives engaging, well-designed lectures. I never dreaded going to his class. His exams were more than fair and multiple choice. You're well prepared for his exams by the practice problem sets, lectures, and discussion section. He also offers recorded video lectures that he did over COVID, which are helpful.

I really enjoyed taking 101 with Ron. He made the topics very easy to understand, breaking them down so that the concepts are very digestible. I took AP Econ and I hated both of them so much. However, I actually found a new love for economics in Ron's lectures. I understood every concept. I will say though, that the exams are a bit frustrating.

This class is pretty easy. Most of the time spent on this course is before exams. I would highly recommend taking Econ with Caldwell.

Ron deserves every promotion and teaching award out there. Made each class relevant and funny. Kind soul. Offers lots of out of class support. Helpful in office hours and willing to explain concepts over and over. Cares deeply about his students' success and well-being; he meets you where you're at. Don't be shy to ask questions. TAKE HIS CLASS!!

Three non cumulative midterms and no final, 6 online open not quizzes with a lowest score drop, and one very short writing assignment which you have two opportunities to do and only your highest score counts. Ron is super nice and made all of the content very clear and easy to understand. I would 1000% recommend taking his class!

Really great and engaging lectures that made class fun. Also, made concepts feel easy to understand. If you go to class and do the optional homework (problem sets), it's not hard to get a good grade as most midterm questions come from there. Discussion sections are also important and helpful.

While I'm not the most economically minded, Caldwell made this class bearable. He has great explanations and truly cares about his job. I recommend going to optional discussions, as most of the quiz and exam questions come from the discussion problems. Overall, a great prof for a tough subject.

He is an amazing person and really cares about his students and their learning in the class

Professor Caldwell is amazing. His lectures are very engaging, and he explains everything in depth and with various examples. The only reason this class can be tough is by making simple mistakes on the exams, but the exam questions are pulled directly from the practice sets and discussion worksheets. Overall, a great professor and an easy class.

Caldwell I great for econ! He makes concepts easy to understand and classes are fun and interesting.

Ron is a great professor! Do the problem sets the week they come out, and start the quizzes early. I went to all the lectures and discussion sections and didn't have to spend much time out of class studying otherwise. Exams are super reasonable if you keep up with the work. Sit towards the front - he will make a point of getting to know your name!

Big fan of his lectures. He is clearly very passionate and knowledgable. Provides good real world examples of content we're learning in lecture.

If you are going to take econ101, take Caldwell. He is such a great person and his lectures are not boring at all. Really cares about his students and if you do the work that he gives and study well, the tests are pretty easy.

Really liked Ron. Good lecturer and if you didn't understand, you were able to ask questions, even for such a large lecture. If you sit near the front, he will get to know your name and will give out Coke and Pepsi during the first 2 weeks. Exam heavy but most questions were the same exact questions as the practice, just with different numbers.

Professor Caldwell made every lecture engaging and worth going to, even though attendance isn't required. The class was pretty easy, as it was only three multiple choice exams (no final), none of which were cumulative, six quizzes that are online and open note. The practice problem sets are super useful. Loved this class!

Really energetic and passionate guy, but I found he was too familiar with the material that he failed to take it slow and explain concepts to people who econ does not come naturally to. My gsi was extremely unorganized and was called out numerous times for giving us incorrect info during discussion- which is bad bc discussion questions are on exam

Best professor I have ever had in my life. I had never taken econ before and his lectures are so fun, interesting, and he is a deeply caring professor. Always available outside of class and happy to help whenever. Makes lectures very engaging and makes you not want to skip a single one despite being optional. Tests exactly like practice materials.

Great Professor, willing to help students at all times, and exams are very much based on lecture and section content. Overall would definitely take again if I could, and one of the best Professor's I've had at Michigan thus far!