The following were provided anonymously at UM from 14 out of 14 students in Econ. 490: Current Topics in Economics - Experimental Economics:

Scale: 5=Strongly Agree, 4 = Agree,...,1= Strongly Disagree

Question: Overall, this was an excellent course

Median Rating: 4.86

Question: Overall, the instructor was an excellent teacher

Median Rating: 4.86

Question: I learned a great deal from this course

Median Rating: 4.72

Question: The instructor seemed to enjoy teaching

Median Rating: 4.96

Question: I attended class a great deal

Median Rating: 4.92

Sample of provided comments:

"I found this class to the most interesting and hands-on class I have taken in the Economics' department. Great job!"

"The seminars with current research were extremely useful. One of the most rich in content courses I have taken, with a smart approach to getting practical understanding of experiments without overwhelming us with details. Professor Rigdon was an extremely enthusiastic and prepared lecturer, and the atmosphere in the class was always great."

"By far the most interesting and beneficial upper level Econ class I have taken. The combination of seminar with lecture provides for a wonderful learning experience. Instructor is great too!"

"I really enjoyed this course. It was wonderful to finally see what people are doing with theory and creativity in their careers in economics. The seminar speakers were great and the lectures showed us all the details behind EE."

"The lectures were very interesting. I enjoyed the unique format of this class."

"The combination of a seminar and lecture was a refreshing change to how other Econ classes are set up."

"Professor Rigdon was always kind and friendly to students and engaged students in the material."