If your learning strategy is memorizing slides, definitions, and so on, you're going to struggle in Dr. Grossman's classes. He puts a strong emphasis on the concepts covered. 90% of the questions you will see on tests are about applying concepts to sophisticated scenarios. If you understand concepts and then wing it on tests, this is your guy.

The only thing that matters is the tests. You could only show up for those and get an A. His teaching is very straightforward, and essentially equivalent to reading the lecture slide on your own. The book is COMPLETELY useless, and actually overcomplicates everything. Simply going to class or reading the slides is enough.

Your grade is based on your performance on three tests and three quizzes. The good news is this class is easier that Econ 10A. I like his lectures and he goes over how to solve the more difficult problems. You'll still have to grind through some of the practice problems without much of a base to go on, but that seems to be typical of UCSB econ.

nice teacher! good luck. i will say he is nice but not that easy.

Dr. Grossman is a nice guy, but his lectures focus on the wrong stuff. He spends too much time on theory which most people should already know. He needs to spend more lecture time explaining how to do the practice problems. I find that I have to teach myself how to do the problems and his powerpoints on GS aren't much help.

I took this class over the summer and it made me fall in love with Economics. Grossman is a really fun professor, I went to every single lecture. I recommend taking this class with him over the summer because the exams were straightforward as long as you did the practice problems.

Professor Grossman is one of the best professors I had in the econ department. His practice questions and exams helped me prepare for the exams, and luckily, the exams were quite similar to the practices. Do all the questions, and don't hesitate to go to office hours or to email regarding questions. Prof. Grossman truly does want to help.

Zack is pretty cool! When you go to his OH, you can see cute pictures painted by his son:) I like the way he teaches, you will begin from coin game and then the theory, and finally find the easiest way to solve problem. But you need practice.

Prof. Grossman is a nice guy for sure. His lectures are helpful, but very dry materials. Can't skip any classes if you want a good grade. Have to do all the practice problems in order to survive. His office hour is always helpful, and he's willing to answer questions. There are no HWs. Materials are not that hard, but super hard to get A(92).

Take him!!! Professor Grossman is the best econ teacher I've had. He explains the material clearly and makes it easier to understand. He is enthusiastic about the class, which makes class more enjoyable. He really wants his students to succeed and does everything he can to help you. Office hours are helpful and he gives plenty of practice material.

Very energetic and passionate lecturer, kind and welcoming towards students. Took during summer, so maybe topics tested weren't as challenging. Personally felt the material wasn't as hard as expected, 10a was more difficult. Very helpful during office hours! Gave plenty of practice problems. Tests are mult choice and FRQs. My fave econ prof so far.

Lectures are very clear. Always helpful in OHs. Those said the tests were tricky is because they didn't understand the theory thoroughly. I once thought the same way, but when I learnt better, I would say that were good tests.

Grossman is an excellent professor in that he has incredible command of the material and teaches it with confidence and enthusiasm. He isn't the easiest, but he is a great professor plain and simple. Take his class!

RATED WAY TOO LOW! Zack is the best undergrad professor in the Econ department HANDS DOWN. If anyone has issues with this class it is because UCSB's dumbed-down version of microeconomics is still too hard for most accounting majors who can barely take a derivative. He was very clear, always willing to help, understanding of student interest....

professor grossman is the BEST professor i've had in UCSB period. he was so willing to help everyone and his lectures and problems are amazingly organized. i loved going to office hours he explains things SO well and i def would take another class with him

Better than most profs at ucsb

Made the tests way to long for the time given. Other then that, the material was fair so do the practice exams and you should be good to go.

Prof. Grossman is a great guy. With that said, his class is covers various topics that are very tricky. I'm not sure whether he has made the class harder or not, but the averages of the two midterms were both 33/50. Practice exams are helpful, but you will need more.

The grade you get fromt this class is based on the curve. A range for the 1st midterm is 47/50, 2nd is 42/50, final is 46/50. So don't make any mistake on the test or you have to say goodbye to the A range. Exams are not difficult but definitely tricky. Pay 101% attention on the test, then you will be fine

Not bad. Much better than I thought. Easy quiz, but does not change your grades. Midterms and final are just like practice tests that he posted on GS.

Grading system is realllllly awesome. You will get higher grade than you think. Class is interesting and kinda useful. O.H. will help you a lot.Go to class everytime for the click attence and try to work with a group for hw. All above you do well, you can get 40% out of 100% already. Final is super easy based on all basic stuff. Good Luck!

Zack is a great guy. His lectures are often confusing, but during his office hours, he is more than happy to clarify things. He has a great attitude so don't be afraid to visit him often! Getting a B or better is hard in this class. Go to multiple sections and office hours in order to really do well in the class.

Although he is not a great lecturer, he is very nice, helpful, and knowledgeable about what he teaches. Go to his office hours. Concepts are easy to grasp so just study the practice exams and his lecture slides and you will be good.

Class would have been taught just as well if there was a stick with a face drawn on it instead of Grossman lecturing. He rambles on about random theory that has nothing to do with the tests we take, yet he forces you to attend lecture by using clicker questions. Tests are based on math questions that you have to go to section/office hours to learn.