Really arbitrary grading.

You can't go wrong with a class taught by Burton.

This is a strange class, the information is probably the most pertinent you'll get in the Econ department in terms of useful knowledge, but Burton really comes across as a prick. That being said, he makes a really honest attempt at being accesible to student via taking them out to lunch, etc., but his manner of lecturing is pretty poor. Getting an A in this class doesn't require much more than having enough friends to have someone at lecture or understand what everyone author said in their respective paper/idea.

Really interesting subject material. Don't go to class. Burton is easily the worst lecturer I have had during college. His tests are graded poorly - the TAs arbitrarily took off points without explanation.

Not too bad a class, material is pretty enjoyable but lectures are dull. You don't need to attend class, just study the two days before exams and you'll be golden.

A lot of readings, but Professor Burton has a lot of insights to offer about this topic. Overall, it's a worthwhile class

favorite class I took at UVA

Really easy class. All you have to do is attend lecture and read the intros and conclusions to the articles he assigns. He beats the topics to death in lecture and tests exactly what he teaches.

Class isnt necessary to attend. Just know the basics of each reading and the tests are cake

Burton is a roundabout lecturer. He talks for the whole lecture, but only says 1 or 2 things that will be applicable for the tests. There is only a couple midterms and then the final. Not much reading at all, just a few chapters from his textbook and a couple books. Look out though, he is an arbitrary grader.