I don't understand the hatred directed at this professor. I would say that he was the least problematic and difficult Economics professor I've had at UCSB. All the materials are simple and easy to understand. I ended up with a B because I didn't attend the lectures or prepare for the midterms, but that also proves that this isn't a hard class.

A student's dad recently passed and the professor provided zero accommodations for their upcoming final. Do I need to say more about the type of professor and person he is?

If you have to have to displeasure of taking a course with this “professor” I pray for you. Truly one of the worst educators I've had much to my chagrin. Pays no mind to students or their needs, and thinks he has the most important class in the world. If you want to learn from someone with an ounce of empathy, I would avoid him like the plague.

This professor is one of the least caring professors I have ever had in my life. He has no empathy for students and doesn't care at all about a students success.

Professor Rupert is a great lecturer - his classes are engaging and the exams are manageable. Using resources like Quizlet and unstuck ai made studying a breeze. Overall, a solid class!

He is one of the laziest professors at UCSB - he requires McGraw Hill + Connect for his classes, a $133 service, and then you just do hours of busywork. On top of all that, the homework assignments are poorly written and often contradictory. Aside from the lack of effort put into the class, he is likable, knowledgeable, and grades clearly.