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Nice guy. Easy, informative lectures supported by text book info. Assignments online... works with what each class needs and he helps whenever asked.

Professor Liu is a wonderful teacher. He is very willing to help any student grasp the material. Even through email. I enjoy having the homework on line. His extensive education is apparent and comes accross in his lectures.

Great Teacher, Extra helpfull will go out of his way to help you. Makes a hard subject like Ecomonics easier by his willingness to go that extra mile. I would recomend him to anyone taking either Macro or Micro economics. Their should be more teachers like him.

He really tries to do a good job teaching, though it's a bit hard for some students to grasp economics concepts. He loves economics and brings up interesting points that arent typical to an average economics course. He's a young teacher with whom you can joke around with and what not, which makes him personable to students.

He is an awsome teacher who knows what he is talking about, he has lots of exp. He really wants students to be interested in economics. I would recomend him if you want to learn the subject. His class is not easy though, you need to put work into the assignments and tests. He is also helpful if you are having a hard time with the material.

Great teacher! Young, fresh and good sense of humor. I liked this teacher a lot and thought the class was interesting.

great teacher. hard subject

Mr. Liu is a GREAT teacher! He is VERY helpful, trys really hard to make sure you grasp the tough subject..He has fun with the class, but knows when it's time to get serious...If you want a great teacher who is helpful and fun and will make a hard and otherwise dry topic interesting take Mr. Liu's class! (Here's your chili pepper Mr. Liu! :)

He is an awesome teacher. He is very strait forward with all of his lessons and reviews the previous topics before continuing to the new material. He even posts the power point presentations online so you can fill in the blanks instead of copying everything. He is a cool guy who has some great insight into the world of Economics. TAKE HIM!

This teacher was great. I thought I was going to fail miserably because I slipped in a few areas, but he helped immensly and I sincerely think he notices the hard workers in the class. I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw my grade. Everyone who showed up for class obviously understood or at least had some idea of what was going on. It was great.

This class was hard work but a lot of fun. If you take this class from him you will learn A LOT, However, if you just want an easy A this is not your class. He is very knowledgeable in the field and is very helpful if you ask for any help.

great teacher. never would have thought i would enjoy learning about economics, but he made it happen! Tough, but fun class.

Econ 1B is not an easy class..but Prof. Liu did his best to explain it to us to help us understand the concepts..he took his time explaining to make sure no one was left behind...he is an awesome teacher!

Very cool teacher, willing to teach you lots if your willing to learn. Have some common sense and you'll do fine. Lots of good notes don't hurt either.

Hard class but Liu does a good job of making sure that everyone is clear on concepts. Tests are long and TOUGH.

Great techer, really is there for you and wants you to do the best. Fun class to be in. Have taken both Janis Kea and Sam Liu and would pick Sam Liu teaching style over Janis. He also uses powerpoint. And also to help you understand topics he puts them into real life scenarios. Would defiantly recommend Dr. Liu.

Great techer, really is there for you and wants you to do the best. Fun class to be in. Have taken both Janis Kea and Sam Liu and would pick Sam Liu teaching style over Janis. He also uses powerpoint. And also to help you understand topics he puts them into real life scenarios. Would defiantly recommend Dr. Liu.

Dr. Lui is a great teacher as well as an asset.His interests are economics and his knowledge comes through very well. He is understanding and very helpful.If you ask for clarity you will recieve it. The trick to the class is going to it and paying attention.I you are there for a good grade you will most likely recieve it.2 quizes 1 midterm 1final

Great teacher. Knows his stuff. NO BS! Hard tests and you have to study for each one to pass. If you do your stuff you should do well. He is very helpful tries to make sure every one is on the same page.

Mr. Lui was very helpful through out the entire semester, and would take all the time needed to recap on old material in order for the class to grasp the subject.

He was a great teacher and really got me interested in taking econ as my major. he class is very organized and well structured. he relates all of the economic theories to real world situations so they are alot easier to understand. take him if you are deciding to take econ. great teacher. i'll be taking his 1A class next semester

Best teacher I've ever had. Knowledgeable and passionate. Makes complex concepts easy to understand. No need to read textbook if you take notes and pay attention during lectures. Exams are hard but he gives you a lot of materials to help you study.

Class is hard and fast. Sam clearly knows his stuff, has the experience and the education to back it up. He is built to teach the subject and won't give up on anyone. Class material is interesting and relevant to current events. Not for the oblivious or the careless. Econ 1A/1B are the best classes you can take at WVC.

I switched to WVC to take Econ with Professor Liu, and I have no regrets. The class is fast paced, but he makes every effort to clarify any confusion. The topics covered are relevant and can be highly beneficial to future financial security. If you don't do well, you probably aren't trying.

Easily one of the best teachers at WVC. While his class is not easy, it is not incredibly difficult either. If you pay attention and attend class you will pass with ease. The book is not used at all, just remember to take notes during lectures. Easily one of the best teachers I've ever had.

Yes the class is hard, but if you truly put the work in you will get the benefit. He is a little intimidating at first but ended up being hands down one of the best teachers I have ever hard. He motivates you and will help you in any way he can.

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Very good teacher. Had him for macro and micro. Gives examples clearly and they are funny. Class is hard unless you keep up with the work he presents you.

Great teacher! His class isnt easy, but he makes a huge effort to help any student out. I had no real interest in Economics before this class now its my major. Dr. Liu is a great guy, def one of the best teachers I have ever had. Just stay on top of the online homework and study with the guides he provides and you will do fine.

Great teacher! I go to SJSU, but attended his Econ Micro class in summer of 07. He is a great guy, loves to teach, and is very helpful! This guy is awesome. Compared to my Macro teacher at SJSU, Sam blows him out of the water on teaching! TAKE HIM!, also make sure to give him the chili pepper, he has a competition with other teachers ;)

Dr. Liu is such a good teacher. Looked forward to going to class every day. The homework is online due once a week. The tests and quizzes aren't too difficult because he drills the material into you so much in class.

He is an excellent professor. His class is hard and attendance is mandatory, but he goes to great lengths to help students learn the material. He will put in as much effort as you do. Classes are fun; he's energetic and funny.

Content is challenging, but Dr. Liu goes into great detail & really tries to help you understand. Class is kept interesting, attendance mandatory or you'll be lost. Online homework once a week, sometimes difficult, get it done early and ask questions or go to lab for help and you'll be golden! Teacher is young & relatable, you'll really like him!

Awesome teacher... He makes sure everyone understands material before moving on.. excellent teaching skills..learned more in this class than i have ever learned in any other class i have taken...you will learn usefull stuff that will be used in life...

Although he is quite intelligent, Mr. Lui's class is VERY difficult. Students who enjoy group work and handouts should not take his class. He also doesn't give students much time to digest difficult topics, nor does no give any supplemental handouts or group-work. Everything is done on powerpoint. Very organized but not very compassionate

Dr.Liu is an excellent professor. He prepares lecture well. He explains each new concept in details, then goes into depth. Each class stars with reviewing what was taught in the previous class. He uses many easy to understand, common sense examples. Dr.Liu is also very willing and helpful with any homework questions. I highly recommend this class!

I am really glad I took the Finance class this year. Dr. Liu is a wonderful teacher. He encourages students to have big goals in their life, and he is patient with all the student?s questions. The classroom atmosphere is very engaged. He makes learning fun and he stimulates us to think deeply about the financial world.

Finance is the most helpful and useful class to take. You learn about investing in the stock market and more importantly what to invest in and what to look for such as fees and ect. This class is interesting and the concepts and theories are fascinating. if you like making money you should take Finance and learn the ins and outs of investing.

This class is incredibly interesting. Wish I'd taken it before now. Dr. Liu is an awesome teacher. He is very patient about answering questions and uses real life examples so learning is easier. Anybody who wants to invest in their future should take this class.

Dr. Liu is an extremely knowledgeable professor. He has attended Ivy League schools and it shows in his organized lectures. Although the subject can be difficult at times, he is eager to help his students and is quite friendly. I came into his class knowing nothing about finance and his class was very informative! Not bad on the eyes either...

Dr. Liu is one of the best teachers I have ever had. Since talking Econ 1A with him, he has really opened my eyes and interest in the finance world. Since then I have taken Econ 1B and now Econ 45 with him. He is very clear in direction, helpful, and smart. The class its self is not too bad, pay attention and you will comprehend everything.

Very good teacher! Some people think he's a little difficult but I personally didn't. I thought Aplia (online homework hub) made the course very easy and made it easy to work out all the problems he gave us. The text book was great and I'm reading it now just for fun! I learned A LOT in this class and I'm taking him again next semester!

Highly recommended if this field interests you. Dr. Liu is very knowledgeable and willing to help if you need it. For those needing incentive, I heard he'll be a bit more lenient than in the past... He put a lot of time into the class, so he expects to see effort. Go to class, ask questions, do the homework, and you'll enjoy it as much as I did.

Dr. Liu is the best teacher i have had as west valley. I would highly recommend taking his classes if you are ready to learn and willing to take them seriously.

One of the best teachers you'll find at West Valley or any other school for that matter. Really great at explaining the material, and the online aplia assignments are great prep for the quizzes, midterm, and final. The class is time consuming, but you learn a lot of useful information, more so than any other previous class I took. Take the class!!!

Great teacher, one of the best as West valley! Dr. Liu's class was challenging but I learned more in this class than any other i've taken so far. Provided great real-world examples and applications of economics to everyday life. Take him if you're serious about learning.

I've taken him in-person and online. In-person he's an excellent professor. Loves teaching, class is fun, makes it really interesting. During lecture he's strict but in office hours he's quite nice and very helpful. I don't suggest taking economics online. You'll miss all the teacher interaction, Q&A, real-life examples that make it a great class.

Liu is a pretty genuine guy who wants his students to succeed. Definitely take his class. Also, anyone who is interested in learning how to make money and invest, should take his intro to finance class

He is an easy going guy and makes sure his students understand the material before moving on in the lectures. Very approachable and not as strict or hard compared to his other two Econ classes he teaches. This is a class that everyone should take. Awesome class

I am a retired male and took Dr. Liu's class to better understand what happened to my retirement nest-egg (besides broken). Dr Liu addressed all my questions to my satisfaction and has provided a comfortable learning environment (most of the other students are the age of my grandchildren). The world needs more teachers like Dr. Liu.

Professor Liu is wonderful at explaining topics in ways anyone can understand. He utilizes examples from his personal experience, which brings much value to the course. Classes are well organized and professional. I especially enjoyed the topics on behavior finance-which applies psychology to understand how investors make decisions.

Excellent professor! Loves to teach, gives great examples of economics in the news and in everyday life. Class is difficult but you learn a lot. Take his in-person class if you're interested in learning. I'm going to major in economics because of his classes!

Prof. Liu is a very motivating teacher. Makes sure you are prepared to make intelligent decisions about your finances, your education, and your life. Both his Microeconomics and Finance class are highly recommended. Take Econ from this professor...even if it means rearranging your class schedule.

Dr. Liu is a great teacher who not only knows the subject but also knows how to explain it clearly. I'm glad I took his class!

I have had Dr. Liu for three different classes now, Econ 1A and 1B as well as Finance. He is one of the best teachers I have had in school so far. His teaching style is very professional and when you do well in the class, it feels like you've accomplished a lot. He is always willing to help during and after class.

Dr. Liu was an extremely helpful professor who ensured that the information that he taught was successfully understood by his students(me) and also stayed after class for hours to go over anything not comprehended. His summer course was filled with laughter and learning.

This prof will work your butt off, but he's great and you'll learn a LOT. Make sure to get on his good side - pay attention in class and ask reasonable questions if something isn't clear. He's nice if you respect him! Study ALL the material he teaches to do well on the tests.

Great teacher. I took him for Econ 1A(H) and 1B. His class is tough, but it is worth it. Take your time on the homework, study your notes, and review the practice exam. Probably the best teacher I ever had. Very intellectual, knows his stuff, and wants to bring out the best in his students. And he is not bad to look at either;)

Great Teacher! Probably the only time I've ever been sad to end the semester! :(

Dr. Liu is very knowledgeable about this field, i took both a and b with him but as he always says these classes are UC transferrable classes, you gotta work really hard in order to get good grades. yes he is strict and wont go easy on you..so if you are looking for an easy A, he is NOT your man!

This guy is legit! Best teacher I have ever had in my lifeeee. Take him and you will actually learn something useful in your life.

Very vein, conceited, and "I'm Right" personality in a subtle way. It comes through his over-rating the difficulty of his course and how he relays his opinions about best economics/savings/investment behavior. However, enthusiastic, in love with the subject and his job, accessible for consultation, and good at explaining and simplifying concepts.

Course was challenging but I learned a lot! Dr. Liu was very knowledgeable and helped out when students were in trouble. You must attend all classes or else you'll be lost.

Yes, he is strict and the course is challenging but you will learn a lot of interesting things about how the world works. Best teacher I've ever had! Passionate about teaching and helping his students. Loved the aplia online homework.

Best class I've taken in college so far! Very professional lectures, all in powerpoint. Nice prof, loves teaching, provides lots of real world examples and life advice. Attendance mandatory, two exams, weekly online homework.

Great teacher. Young, energetic. I looked forward to going to class everyday. Tough exams and a good amount of weekly online homework but you learn a lot if you put in the work.

Connects well with class, gets everyone involved. Makes material interesting with relevant examples. Gives good financial advice. Exams aren't so bad as long as you review the study guides and practice exams. Awesome instructor!

Awesome teacher. Best economics teacher ever. Even though he is tough, he is good. You would learn a lot from him.

No none sense down to earth professor. Extensive knowledge of subject and committed to the cause. Good sense of humor and eager to help those who are in the class to learn.

Summer class 2009. I feel bad for not leaving feedback. I'm @ UCSC now. There's a lot I want 2 say but I'm limited to 350 words. U guys r LUCKY 2 hve a professor like Dr. Liu @ West Valley. How 2 pass? He doesn't make the tests. Ther will alwys b 2-3 questions that is strictly from the text. Study old tests and ppt slides. Attend all lectures!!

2 quizzes worth 5%; 1 midterm worth 15%; 1 final worth 15-20%; homework worth 30%; attend all classes. he goes over material in class & reviews it again during the next lecture. extremely enthusiastic about econ. applies it to daily life very well. not an easy A but worth the effort

Sam is the man. You have to work very hard to get a good grade. Course is difficult but doable. He is a great teacher, Ive spent a lot of time in his office hours and he has been very helpful

He's great!!! Gives valuable real life examples from working in the private sector and thorough explanations of subject. Show up for class though!! (he grades attendance) Do all the practice exams and HW and you should be fine for the tests. My only criticism is that he has a bit of an ivy elitist attitude which does turn some people off

If you are lazy and miss class occasionally and have to be on your cell phone DO NOT TAKE HIM! If you can fallow his rules and put in as much effort as he says then you are good to go. He is awesome and it is great to see him n action. Lectures are very interesting!

The man is an inspiration. This class, and his teaching of it, was the primary factor in my selection of political economy as a major. He's clear, organized, an excellent speaker, and takes a genuine interest in his students. Put in the effort, and this class will be a fantastic use of your time.

Dr. Liu is a phenomenal teacher, WVC is so lucky to have him! He's super smart & qualified academically. His class will challenge you and also make you love economics. He'll help you as much as you need it, and he's very responsive. Fascinating material. If you work hard you'll get the most rewarding A ever. Don't leave WVC without taking Dr. Liu!

Wonderful instructor! Loves to teach, gives real world examples, and great financial advice. Hes very helpful and personable in office hrs. Class is demanding but put in the work and you'll learn alot. Inspired me to transfer to a better university than I was planning and i'm majoring in econ!

thought i'd hate econ but d.liu made it really interesting. great in-class discussions, real world examples and applications. strict teacher,don't take if youre not going to pay attention in class, he'll call you out. smart guy, really nice once you get to know him.

Amazing teacher, VERY smart! econ degree from PRINCETON AND PHD FROM MIT. taught at MIT & then cornerstone research manager. way over qualified to be teaching at a JC. very lucky to get him. hard tests. must study but worth it, you learn a lot. 2 "quizzes" 1 midterm 1 final no group work. strict but very funny. go to every class

He makes this class unreasonably hard, especially judging by the fact he was often stumped at some of our homework & test questions. Do not take unless you have previous econ knowledge or an econ major. Hes a smart guy and its easy in class, but hmwk & tests are unnecessarily hard. I pulled through a C & that was the hardest C i've ever worked for.

Yes, the class is difficult but i learned more in this class than any other i've taken in college. dr.liu really relates to his students and provides relevant examples. i also learned a lot about personal finance. great teacher!

This is one of the best teachers I've had so far, and his class was the hardest one I've had. I go to class on time and never absented. Dr. Liu makes his students work really hard for his class. I've learned a lot, more than any other classes. I tried hard but I dont think hard enough so I ended up with B. Im so thankful for his financial advices.

Best classes Ive ever taken! Dr. Liu is quite knowledgable and has many interesting stories and examples to share. Always looked forward to going to class! Exams aren't so bad as long as you study with his practice tests and study guides.

A no-nonsense teacher: will make fun of you if you say something he thinks is stupid. A little confusing on short-term macroeconomics. Otherwise, he is clear, helpful, not difficult, and also gives you life advice. Can be funny and swears often for someone of his stature. Didn't take for 1B, but overall I liked Liu more as a teacher and personally.

Great guy, very nice. However, he treats you like a high school kid(no personal calc. REALLY?!) Be late for role and he will mark you half a point. His exams are hard, expects us to have one class so we can study for his 100 q tests or have high interest in Econ. Not going to happen. Just a pointlessly hard teacher, but a great one at that, shame.

Awesome teacher. Take him if you want to learn stuff, and also make sure to show up to every lecture. He's a great instructor, but his classes are hard if you're not interested in the topic. Also, definitely try his study methods, saved me many times.

I had him for micro and macroecon(honors) I now attend UCSB. Very rarely, are you given the chance to be taught by a PhD from MIT, undergrad from Princeton; nonetheless INTRO economics. Weve all complained about bad profs at WV, this one isnt. No easy A, but he makes the subject enjoyable. Prepares you for when you transfer. Hes very approachable

A student at WV rarely gets the opportunity to take a class from an Ivy-League educated professor. Definitely worth the hard work you'll need to put into the class. I took both his econ classes and they are some of the best courses I've taken at WV. He's a lot of fun and taught us how to count cards in blackjack and how to prepare for retirement.

One of the best teachers I've ever had. Always looked forward to going to class. Clear lectures, great class discussions, explains concepts well. Interesting stories and some nice life advice. You will have to work as exams are tough. Definitely worth it!

Dr. Liu is AWESOME: knows what he's talking about, is passionate about it and teaching it. However he is super strict (esp. at the beginning of the semester) to weed out the students who don't want to try. VERY difficult tests, interesting lectures, online homework due once a week. If you miss more than three classes, you're dropped. Easy to add.

Liu knows a ton about econ! but, he is the most difficult teacher I have taken at west valley. His lectures are good and interesting at times. Try not to ask stupid questions because he will definitely make it obvious that it was a stupid question. His tests are VERY difficult and tricky. If yo have to take him, study hard!!!

Hands down one of the best professors at WVC! I learned so much! He not only teaches you the material but applies it to life and teaches you how to invest and save for the future. TAKE THIS CLASS IF YOU HAVE THE CHANCE! Yes, tests are tough but I received an A on each one with studying. You have to study! He wants his students to succeed.

Dr. Liu is a great Professor. I took him for the Honors Macro Econ class and the regular Micro Econ class. His class is not easy and he demands respect but you get so much out of it. He was my hardest teacher in school to date but it was well worth the struggle. If you can manage to stay in the class you'll learn so much. Also, turn your phone off.

I cannot stress enough how important it is to take Dr. Liu's class. His class is extremely interesting. I have never learned more from a teacher. Not only did I master the material in the course but I gained so much knowledge about finances and life. I owe much of my future success to Liu and his advice. He inspired me and changed me as a student.

Taught me about saving for retirement, and actually connects the lectures with the real world.

Dr. Liu is what I call a teacher. He is extremely knowledgable and passionate about Econ. If you are confused during lecture, he will repeat it until everyone understands. Tests are VERY hard, but if you take a great deal of time studying & actually know your material, you'll pass with an A. HIGHLY recommend, but tough class.

Really good guy. If you understand concepts and study hard, you will get an A. Prepare for a lot of people at office hours.

He is by far the best teacher I've had. His class is tough, but if you put in effort to understand and try you will pass. He does a great job at helping everyone understand the material. He'll call you out if you are disrespectful during class. He never cancels class because he doesn't want to short change you on material. 10/10 would recommend

Dr. Liu was an excellent professor who was clear and helpful in explaining any points that were in his lectures. If someone did not get a certain topic, he would think of different examples and ideas to help students understand it. The tests are surprisingly difficult but Liu does give out practice exams to study and to show how they're worded.

He is great. I took him for both micro and macro. He is very straight forward in his lessons and extremely easy to talk to as long as you are respectful. Many students find his class to be extremely hard but i found it to be rather easy. He gives great life lessons and insights into how to become rich through the power of compounding.

Professor Liu is the smartest and most intelligent person I have ever met. His class was really hard, probably the hardest I've ever had; however, I enjoyed every minute of it and it feels amazing that the hard work paid off. I highly recommend him for student who are interested in the material and willing to learn. +++++

Dr. Liu is very knowledgable. He expects a lot from his students. Do NOT take his class unless you are absolutely committed to it. Tests are very difficult so do the study guides. Homework load is heavy so allow plenty of time. He is entertaining and I liked him enough but he can honestly be a bit of an ass sometimes. Turn your phone off in class.

I loved Dr. Liu's class. His coursework is challenging but I learned valuable information that I will apply to a career and my life. The only thing that I disliked were the busy work assignments on aplia. He's great. He makes you work for your grade but he's definitely one of the best at WV.

The lessons are great, they grab your attention using both auditory and visual stimuli. Tests are ruthless, you MUST do the study guides, I mean the whole thing, it's long and tedious but guarantees you a decent grade. I did half the study guide and almost got a D (70% exactly), don't risk it. He's very strict but nice if you're industrious.

Dr. Liu was the best professor I've had yet. Take if: Interested in actually learning Economics, You enjoy no non-sense straight forward teaching, You take your academics seriously, You like when professors actually apply subject to the real world Don't Take if: You're looking for an EZ grade, have poor study habits, expect babying.

You have to have the initiative to ask for help. He is available for office hours. Lots of online homework (aplia is what we used and it sucked). His tests are hard. he will make you earn your grade. Make a study group and life will be a lot easier. But I would say he is one of my top 5 instructors I have ever had.

Great teacher although I don't think I will end up passing, you just really need to put in a lot of work or else you won't get anywhere close to passing with a C. Interesting lectures, explains micro econ very well and also is fairly funny. dont get on his bad side though or else hell get weird. expect a ton of aplia assignments.

Dr. Liu is an incredibly smart professor, he knows his stuff. He throws in jokes every now and then, which makes class less boring. There's a lot of Aplia homework, which is due every Sunday night. Make sure your phones are out of sight; he respects you if you respect him.

Detailed and difficult. The opportunity to learn about money from this professor Liu can change your personal and financial life. If you follow the advice from class, you can become comfortably well off in a safe, proven way. Must be on time, attentive, not disruptive, and able to take good notes. This class is an opportunity of a lifetime.

One of my favorite professors so far at West valley. I'm not a very school oriented person but this class got me interested in the subject and made me not want to fall asleep. The Aplia hw and study guides are the keys to passing the class. This teacher does not bs but you will get a lot out of it.

The best advice I can give you is to do all the aplia homework and read all the chapters assigned. You should also take advantage of any extra credit he may offer. Do NOT use your phone in class, and be on time b/c he takes roll right when class starts. Dr. Liu is great at what he does. As someone else stated "his class is a lifetime opportunity".

Conceptually difficult course that requires dedication and time if you are not gifted. This class teaches with a broad brush and covers numerous topics that took centuries to develop. The math is very basic and the graphs are so simple that they are difficult to interpret. This sophisticated course was made as simple as possible yet is hard to get.

Professor Liu really knowledgable on economics and teaches you some life lessons that are really good. Don't talk in class and don't use your phone. There is a lot of online Aplia homework This class will prepare you for a 4 year university. I was at another 4 year university and classes were as difficult as his class.

Excellent professor. I took him for Macro and Micro. His lectures are involved and engaging. He answers all your questions and explains abstract concepts well. Exams are tough and study groups help. Homework is 30% and the final is 30%, so stay on top of everything. Attendance also counts along with participation for 10% of your grade. Recommended!

Even though Lius tests are hard, he prepares you. His lectures literally inspired me to like Econ and he makes it apply to your real life; it made it easier for me to understand. Theres practice tests on the homework website that are super long but super useful. Try not to skip lecture though because he explains it way better than the textbook.

His class is difficult and you really need to put the time in. But if you want the educational experience of a life time and actually learn Econ, take his class. Don't miss class, always show up and ask questions. His class is hard, but if you pay attention to lectures, take notes and ask questions you will succeed. Highly recommend Econ with Liu!

I love Professor Liu's online Macro course. I have learned so much not only for my academic career, but also for my personal life. There are assignments due every Sunday at 11pm along with a few discussions on CANVAS. I have thoroughly enjoyed this course so far and definitely recommend his course if you have to take Macroeconomics.

Liu was the best professor I've had. Sign up if you're interested in actually learning Econ, enjoy no non-sense straight forward teaching, take your academics seriously, like when professors actually apply the subject to the real world. Stay away if you're looking for an EZ grade, have poor study habits, expect babying.

Extremely knowledgable and passionate about economics. If you're lost during lecture, will repeat until everyone understands. Exams are very challenging, but if you take a good deal of time studying & use the study guides, you'll pass. Highly recommended, but tough class.

By far the best teacher I've ever had. Class is tough, but if you put in the effort you will pass. Does a great job at helping everyone understand the material. Will call you out if you are disrespectful in class. Recommended.

If you have to be on your cell phone DO NOT TAKE HIM! If you can follow his rules and put in the effort then you are good. He is awesome and it is great to see him in action. Lectures are very interesting!

One of the best teachers you'll find at West Valley . Great at explaining the material, and the study guides are great prep for the quizzes, midterm, and final. The class is time consuming, but you learn a lot of useful information, more so than any other previous class I took. Take the class!!!

he is such a great teacher he really wants to teach you how to be financially successful I really enjoyed his lessons this has been my favorite class so far! gonna miss him

Sam Liu is an amazing teacher. Really cares about the students. A stickler for deadlines, maintaining respect in the classroom. There is zero leeway for late homework, so be on time. Tests are difficult, but study resources are plentiful, and Dr. Liu is available at office hours to help. Excellent class.

Sam Liu is an amazing prof, very smart, caring and fun. Clear expectations, absolute deadlines for homework. Macro is easier than micro, until the last 3 chapters! Provides lots of study materials to prep for tests. If you're taking honors, there is a 10-page term paper due.

Dr. Liu is an amazing professor and really cares about his students understanding the certain topics he lectures about. However, this is the hardest class I have ever taken. The exams are very difficult and very stressful yet he does provide a lot of study material to help prepare you. I recommend this class but make sure you have good study habits

Aplia/HW takes up time. He provides a lot of info so you'll pass. Midterm and final are time consuming. I got a B- on the midterm and a C+ on the final. Discussions are hard to figure out when, try not to miss those. Overall, not a hard class just time-consuming.

Yes, he is STRICT. But he's also extremely knowledgable and passionate about Econ. If you are confused during lecture, he will repeat it until everyone understands. Tests are VERY hard, but if you take a great deal of time studying & actually know your material, you'll pass with an A. HIGHLY recommend, but tough class.

Dr. Liu is the best prof I have ever had at WVC. The lectures are fascinating and he does a great job explaining difficult concepts from the textbook in class. He inspired me to major in economics & to push myself to aim higher in my education. The tests are difficult but he provides over 1000 practice test questions which really helped me prepare.

Its true that the class is hard and that you really need to study a lot, but thats because the content of the class is hard. Professor Liu will try to explain something you dont understand as many times as needed, and he will do it without hesitation. If you are interested in learning about Econ, Im sure youll enjoy his class.

Homework is worth 40% of your grade and he offers no late credit, so stay on top of that. For exams, I'd recommend watching all his YouTube lectures and taking diligent notes on those that's what I did and it got me an A on the midterm and B on the final. Midterm is easier than final, but don't go into either w/o preparing. Hard class but doable!

Yes he's strict so don't take him if you're not going to take the class seriously. Will call you out if you're disruptive or not paying attention. Great teacher, learned a lot, especially about finance and investing. Would take again.

Inspired me to major in econ and gave me valuable advice for transferring. Learned a lot, gives relevant examples. Exams aren't that bad as he gives many practice exams and study guides.

If you're taking this class as a GE, don't. Dr. Liu is an amazing teacher and person! He always wanted to help you, even in life. You don't really need to attend to pass, the textbook is just as useful as his teaching, however his lectures tend to be informative and funny. Also there is a good amount of homework (2-3hrs/wk), but it's easy and fun.

Liu was the best professor I've had at West Valley. Take him if you'r interested in actually learning Econ, you take your academics seriously, you like when professors actually apply subject to the real world. Don't take if you have poor study habits, expect babying.

Liu was an excellent professor who was clear and helpful, by far the best teacher I've had. Exams aren't that bad, just do the practice exams and study guides, same questions on real exam. Take advantage of any extra credit he may offer. Put in the effort to understand and you will pass. He is great at what he does.

Really smart professor, one of my favorites so far at WV. He can be funny at times which makes class less boring. The opportunity to learn about money can change your personal and financial life. If you follow the advice from class, you can become comfortably well off. Follow class rules, he respects you if you respect him.

awesome class, learned a lot of useful info. homework very easy and graded as best of 3 attempts, it was an easy A. lots of study guides and practice exams to help with exam studying. looking forward to taking his other class.

Don't take him in the summer; I tried and withdrew. But, if you take him during a full-term (I took 2 of his classes), you'll have a great time. He'll teach you so much and truly push you. He HAS expectations for you; but they are clear and if you put in the work, you WILL see the results. He makes his class an incredibly rewarding experience.

One of the best Professors at West Valley. As MANY of these students have said, do not take this as a winter class. You will be completely thrown off guard when you have a midterm 7 days in. The workload is intense and will make you want to pull your hair out if you put it off. If you don't know how to study and manage your time, look elsewhere!

Don't miss a class or you will miss out on a lot of notes. The midterm and final are super difficult but the study exams were helpful. Class at times was entertaining too since he kinda has a sense of humor.

You will first be presented with many tools for retaining knowledge for homework and tests. Personally, the lecture videos were a huge help because he genuinely knows economics and can explain it interestingly. This class is an extreme workload though, so consider your priorities because I had many extracurriculars and other classes aswell.

Took both 1a and 1b in person with Liu. Amazing class. Interesting lectures, gives great examples. Throws in a joke every now and then. Challenging exams but provides many study guides and practice exams to help you. Mindtap homework is best out of 3 attempts, super easy to get a high grade.

light work just study harder

Prof. Liu's class is challenging but doable if you stay on top of the work. The exams are tough but the practice materials help. For study prep, I found Unstuck ai and the textbook really useful. Gotta be diligent, but it's a solid course.

Tough class but you will learn a lot

Extremely clear with his expectations, and wants to see you succeed. Homework is due once a week on mindtap. Quizzes and tests aren't too difficult, and he gives plenty of resources to study. Lectures are truly the most important part of the course because he makes learning econ easy. 10 page min. term paper as an honors course.

Took Econ with no previous experience and the course was very easy. Did it online Asnych and as long as you stay on top of homework and did it the day it was assigned, the course is extremely easy. Use your resources wisely, and definitely take in the Winter session. In-person course seems a lot more challenging though. Very nice+easy to reach.

I'm a bio major at ucsb but his econ class was one of the best and most interesting classes I've ever taken. Great guy, super intense but I would genuinely pay to take one of his classes again. World class takes on politics, social psychology, and how everything in this world works.

Good professor to take over winter; lots of homework and assignments (that are graded kind of weirdly), but the class itself is really easy. I wouldn't take it over fall/spring, but I would definitely take it over winter. Midterm and final are lowkey really hard but nothing insane

Nice class. 1-2 assignments a week with ~5 discussion posts throughout the semester. Midterm and final were a bit difficult, but they are also meant to be. Very manageable workload. Can't say much about the professor since it was an async class, but they sent occasional reminders for assignments, the midterm, and the final, which was nice.

The class is very participation and attendance heavy, so be prepared to stay engaged. Dr. Liu provides a clear grading rubric and sets clear expectations. I learned a lot in his class and highly recommend him. If you're not an Econ or Business major, just be aware that the course requires a lot of time and effort.

Great professor! Not much homework assigned, and the subject itself was not that hard to understand. What I did not love is that the professor does not grade your discussion posts and stuff like that, so you never really know where your grade stands. Otherwise, I highly recommend him!

Doesn't allow any computers, wants you to take notes by hand. Gives really fun and entertaining lectures. Tests include stuff from lectures but it's easy if you take notes. Explains things in a very intuitive way, wants to teach you about how to apply econ to life.

You will learn, professor Liu is quite knowledgeable , often classes are fun and he knows Economics quite well. He cares about your attendance, participation and enjoys when you grasp the concepts in class. He has high standards and expect good attitude and attention from you.