Useless class, you could teach yourself this easily, don't take it.

Professor Mehta lacks in the skill to summarize topics in a cumulative way that promotes learning, he goes off topic a lot or strays into minor concepts that confuses you, making it harder for you to learn.

The nicest and most accommodating professor at UCSB. He is trying to make literally everyone understand the stuff in the course. The only thing you can complain about is he has a bad timing/pace for the course, but that's only because he is trying to let everyone know what he means..But still, he is the best prof I've ever had for over 3 years!

130 was one of the best classes I've taken at UCSB so far. The structure of the class was immersive and helpful in terms of learning material. I found the content interesting but I understand how this class is not everyone's cup of tea. Heavy emphasis on going to office hours and participating. This prof actually cares about his students!

Mehta was the most challenging prof I've taken, but also one of my favorites. He was passionate, helpful, really cared about each individual student, even met with me just to discuss career goals. Exams were very difficult and included small details from lecture. Weekly news quizzes were hard too but beneficial as a global studies major.

I took this class not knowing anything about economics and it was definitely not easy. Mehta is a good teacher and knows what he is talking about, but you should try to skip as little class as possible because exam questions can get pretty specific and the concepts are tricky sometimes. Amy was the TA and she's awesome!

Pointless course, go take intro to macro econ instead. If you actually want to learn about global economy and development IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES wait for some1 else to teach it. lots of time wasted on graphs, hw, excel work, readings not meant for those who have never done formal econ. Global studies needs to reassess how this class is taught!!!

Mehta is an excellent professor! His class is a little rough but if you're expecting an easy A... Idk what you're doing here. Professor Mehta is pretty straight forward with his course material. Make sure to do the readings, keep up with current events in the news, and for hw (since its graded on how you did) go to office hours. Overall great class

Goes over lecture time and a little disorganized, but overall very knowledgeable and genuinely wants you to learn/understand the concepts he's teaching. Definitely recommend going to his and TA office hours. One of the more difficult classes I took and going to office hours was really beneficial. He definitely makes you work for a good grade.

SO SO grood, very practical class. Gives you good basis for economic theory and the ability to create your own opinions on global issues.

Global Studies students on any UC campus will be hard pressed to find a professor who 1) has first hand, experiential, and academic knowledge about the developing world, 2) is more concerned with facts and facts' consequences than Marxist narratives, and 3) genuinely cares for their students. Mehta is the exception; the best prof I've had at any UC

Mehta is a kind, caring professor that teaches a very difficult subject and morphs it into something accessible to anyone that cares enough to learn. He offers a generous curve at the end, but the course is NOT easy. Everyone should take an economics course and this should be it. He will certainly change your worldview or at least challenge it.