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ECON 221

Macroeconomics

Economics

3 credit hoursUsually offered: Fall, Spring
Avg GPA
2.55
Easiness
1.60
Total regs
898

Grade Distribution

Spring 2022–Summer 2026 · Percentages use A–F and W outcomes

Avg GPA
2.55
A
30.5%
272
B
26.4%
236
C
24.0%
214
D
7.1%
63
F
5.8%
52
W
6.3%
56
A–F + W
893
Other outcomes
5
All registrations
898

Quick Insights

Avg GPA
2.55
Easiness
1.60
C or better
86.3%
Among A–F outcomes
D or better
93.8%
Among A–F outcomes
Withdrawal rate
6.3%
Among A–F and W outcomes
Most common grade
A
Letter grades only
Outcomes counted
893
A–F and W outcomes

ECON 221 by Professor

Ranked by historical GPA for 2024SP–2026SP · A–F outcomes only · minimum 20 graded outcomes

#1
Kim, Kwanghyun
3.00
RMP
3.7
3 reviews
Graded
35
Total regs
36
#2
Robbins, Jacob A
2.94
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About This Class

Determinants of the level of economic activity, inflation, unemployment, international economics, impact of domestic and world economy on business decisions, applications of the theory. Course Information: Same as INST 221 . Prerequisite(s): ECON 120 and ECON 121 ; and MATH 121 or MATH 160 or MATH 165 or MATH 115; or approval of the department.

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Methodology
RMP
2.6
5 reviews
Graded
52
Total regs
61
#3
Pieper, Paul J
2.86
RMP
3.3
31 reviews
Graded
49
Total regs
55
#4
Karras, Georgios
2.61
RMP
4.1
42 reviews
Graded
181
Total regs
189
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Professor
Avg GPA
Student rating
Graded
Total regs
  • 1
    Kim, Kwanghyun
    3.00
    3.7 (3)
    35
    36
  • 2
    Robbins, Jacob A
    2.94
    2.6 (5)
    52
    61
  • 3
    Pieper, Paul J
    2.86
    3.3 (31)
    49
    55
  • 4
    Karras, Georgios
    2.61
    4.1 (42)
    181
    189
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