Really easy class. As long as you understand the articles you can ace the tests. If you go to class you don't actually need to read, or you can skip class and just skim the articles.

Very interesting class that explores behavioral economic theories that are fairly new or still being developed and tested. Easy enough class if you just read and understand the basics of the articles he tells you to read. Only annoying thing is that his lectures sometimes repeat themselves, or he goes on hour-long tangents about stuff that won't be tested or is even relevant to the course; but it's still useful info since it's usually about the current economy.

There isn't actually a discussion, which is great. Lectures aren't that entertaining, but Burton is a really great guy who knows what he's talking about. Tests are based almost entirely on the readings, do them and you'll be fine. The material is interesting if you're into financial theory....if you're not, you'll probably find this class a bit of a bore.

Awful TA graders, tests usually not highly correlated w/ lectures

he is creepy, but the class is easy. just listen to the lectures.

By far the most accessible 400 level econ course at UVA. Huge curve and exams come mostly from power point slides posted online.

Awful professor...he mumbles a lot and goes off track on his lectures. No work outside of class besides studying for his midterms/final though!

I agree, this is a verya ccessible course for anyone. The material is pretty interesting, although it is not delivered in such a great fashion. Burton tries to make the class as easy as possible and puts great curves on the exams (2 midterms and 1 cumulative final). Take it if you want a relatively straitforward and less difficult 400-level Econ class.

Very enjoyable lectures, really know the stuff!

Make sure you've done all of the reading--taking notes during lecture isn't too important.