Elzinga is really interesting and engaging, definitely not dull, he can related economics to anything. It makes you realize the scope and importance of economics. However, a lot of this class depends on your TA, I got an awful TA which made it somewhat hard. The exams are harder than they appear, a lot of trick questions.
Elzinga is awesome. His lectures are clear and very interesting. Definitely take 201 with him. It is not too hard to get a good grade, although I think too much hinges on the final exam. Nonetheless, definitely a must take!
You're UVA experience is not complete without taking ECON 201 from Professor Elzinga and visiting him at office hours!
Every logic minded person should take this course.
Elzinga's class is very enlightening. Before I took this class, I thought economics was the science of getting rich, but in reality its the science of common sense. Sure tests are hard, but read and go over your notes and you're golden. Elzinga is entertaining and enthusiastic about econonomics too. His lectures are always new and exciting... like his collection of ties :)
Elzinga's class is a must take for any Virginia student.
It pretty much goes like this with Elzinga: you either love his 201 class, or you hate it. I was one of the latter.
Very good professor. Just study the notes and read the book and you'll do well. He doesn't really trick you. The clickers are annoying because they break but it looks like they might be getting rid of them.
Reading essentially optional. Midterms and final are graded very strictly because so many people take the class but there is a curve. I thought it was interesting and relatively easy.
Really great class. Take it.
