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Thomas Rustici
Professor (2007 – 2012)
George Mason (GMU)
Economics [ECON]
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3.8393***+
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Rated by 56 students
2.00
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across 3 classes
Spring 2012 Schedule
ECON 103 - Microeconomic Principles Hnrs
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ECON 104 - Macroeconomic Principles
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4****
ECON 104 - Macroeconomic Principles
This class is HARD! It takes a lot of time and effort. If you can get the old exams from someone. He uses the same test and/or questions. Do the reading and take notes from what he says in lecture. Not from his stories. And make sure you copy down w...
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Professor rated by: Management [MGMT] Student on 5/17/09
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1*
ECON 103 - Microeconomic Principles Hnrs
Pros: Entertaining
Cons: Tests are confusing/unlike what you have to study
Professor rated by: New Century Lrng Communities [NCLC] Student on 10/18/11
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ECON 104
Macroeconomic Principles
4****
This class is HARD! It takes a lot of time and effort. If you can get the old exams from someone. He uses the same test and/or questions. Do the reading and take notes from what he says in lecture. Not from his stories. And make sure you copy down whatever is written on the board. The only extra credit offered is on the exams.
Professor rated by: Management [MGMT] Student on May 17, 2009
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ECON 104
Macroeconomic Principles
5*****
Generally sarcastic and hateful of all government-run/related institutions but he knows what he's talking about. It's essential that you attend class in order to pass. Exams are difficult, but extra credit is generally available.
Professor rated by: Government [GOVT] Student on February 16, 2009
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ECON 103
Microeconomic Principles Hnrs
5*****
Amazing Professor, great charisma and very interesting course. Exams are a killer though. Definitely buy the Anthology book written by him, very important even though it is listed as an "optional" resource.
Professor rated by: Electrical & Computer Enginrg [ECE] Student on December 4, 2009
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ECON 103
Microeconomic Principles Hnrs
4****
He really believes in what he teaches, and applies his personal experiences as examples. Make sure you go to class often or else you will get far behind because he teaches at a fast pace.
Professor rated by: Business Legal Studies [BULE] Student on March 18, 2009
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ECON 309
Econ Problms and Publ Policies
4****
Rustici is a genius. You will learn so much by taking his class, even though it's soo hard. but we're in university right? what good would it be if it weren't hard?
Professor rated by: Economics [ECON] Student on February 15, 2009
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ECON 103
Microeconomic Principles Hnrs
5*****
He knows his stuff and makes every class enjoyable. Quizzes you straight from the notes and the only book I ever bought in his class (or used) was Menger.
Professor rated by: Accounting [ACCT] Student on March 29, 2009
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ECON 103
Microeconomic Principles Hnrs
4****
One of the hardest teachers on campus, but very knowledgeable. Don't make the same mistake I did and use his office hours while studying for tests.
Professor rated by: Marketing [MKTG] Student on December 9, 2009
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ECON 103
Microeconomic Principles Hnrs
1*
Pros: Entertaining
Cons: Tests are confusing/unlike what you have to study
Professor rated by: New Century Lrng Communities [NCLC] Student on October 18, 2011
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ECON 309
Econ Problms and Publ Policies
5*****
Pros: Such a passionate, interesting professor to learn from. Extreme libertarian, but backs all the claims he makes with data. I love coming to class. A great speaker, he will make you laugh, anger you, and even cry at all the stupid things the government does. May seem intimidating at first, but a sweetheart and very approachable once you get to know him.
Cons: Too many books, 6 required. However, the midterm only has 1 question from the reading. 2 papers: 1 personal opinion 6 pg, 1 research paper~ 15 pgs due at final. Be prepared to write a good amount, as class is pure lecture, and Rustici doesn't do fluff.
The Rustici Experience is a necessary part of an econ student's academic carreer at GMU.
Professor rated by: Economics [ECON] Student on April 27, 2010
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ECON 104
Macroeconomic Principles
5*****
Pros: Teaches you a lot of information and expects you to know it. Makes class very entertaining and he connects well with his students. He is always willing to help you and doesn't make things hard for the sake of making them hard. Good amount of extra credit on the exams.
Cons: The class is very difficult. He teaches so much info and sometimes he moves on assuming you know exactly what he is talking about but that isn't always the case. Exams are tough and you must do a lot of note taking in order to pass. He doesn't really use the books that much, but they can help if you skim them.
Professor rated by: Law [LAW] Student on May 19, 2010
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ECON 103
Microeconomic Principles Hnrs
4****
Pros: If you major in Business or Econ, this is it, you don't have to look elsewhere
Cons: Ridiculously hard test, I'm majoring in Computer Engr, taking all the tough classes in Math, Physics and CS and passed all those with relatively high grades but had a big F in this class
Take this class if you want knowledge. Stay away from it if you don't want a significant drop in your GPA
Professor rated by: Electrical & Computer Enginrg [ECE] Student on December 25, 2010
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ECON 103
Microeconomic Principles Hnrs
4****
Pros: Everything comes from his tests.

Extra credit on every test.
Cons: His tests are really tricky(the multiple choice)
Learn the way he speaks economics and thats how you pass the test. Also, he uses basically the same test every year, just get someone's old test from his class and study from that. Other professor's tests wouldn't cut it it must be HIS test.
Professor rated by: Mathematics [MATH] Student on December 19, 2010
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ECON 103
Microeconomic Principles Hnrs
5*****
Pros: He is a great teacher and you learn a ton.
Cons: His tests are really hard.
He has extra credit on all his tests. Even if you haven't read the articles they are referring to, attempt to answer the questions. He almost always gives you points for trying.
Professor rated by: Engineering [ENGR] Student on December 8, 2010
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ECON 103
Microeconomic Principles Hnrs
3***
Pros: Really loves teaching economics. Can get into great detail on all topics with a lot of examples
Cons: OLD SCHOOL! 3 exams and a final thats 40% or your grade and thats it
Go to class it will help. Do all the reading
Professor rated by: School of Management [SOM] Student on December 15, 2010
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ECON 103
Microeconomic Principles Hnrs
5*****
Pros: Amazing at giving lectures and explaining things.



He loves his job and will work with you during office hours
Cons: difficult exams if you do not study past tests and see the way he words questions
Professor rated by: Finance [FNAN] Student on November 8, 2011
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ECON 103
Microeconomic Principles Hnrs
5*****
Pros: Very enthusiastic, gives a lot of examples.
Cons: His exams are way too difficult, one needs to pay close attention to detail.
Awesome teacher, I'd love to take his classes if they had no exams.
Professor rated by: Undeclared Student on November 20, 2010
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ECON 103
Microeconomic Principles Hnrs
1*
Pros: Funny drawings occasionally?
Cons: Hardest class ive ever taken. I liked econ before taking it with him.
The tests are insane. Even the front-row kids never got above a 90, and that's generous.
Professor rated by: Global and Community Health [GCH] Student on December 15, 2010
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ECON 103
Microeconomic Principles Hnrs
1*
good professor...but extremly difficult exams he says his main aim is teaching you something and grades arent important..in general : good teacher but really tough exams
Professor rated by: Finance [FNAN] Student on December 14, 2009
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ECON 103
Microeconomic Principles Hnrs
1*
A great teacher but with the hardest exams I've ever taken. Through him I've fallen in love with economics as well as incurred a significant GPA drop.
Professor rated by: Civil and Infrastructure Engr [CEIE] Student on December 17, 2009
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ECON 103
Microeconomic Principles Hnrs
4****
Pros: Knows material very well

Enjoyable Lectures
Cons: EXTREMELY difficult tests (median of 60)

You will learn much more from him, but with a lower grade to show for it
Professor rated by: Economics [ECON] Student on December 6, 2010
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