ECON 3330

Your grade might not represent what you learned in the course. Although I feel like this was the most enriching economics course I've taken at UVA, where I actually wanted to go to class, I wouldn't say my grade reflects that (which I am perfectly okay with but I know of a lot of people who wouldn't want that). Take this class if you can, it definitely re-sparked my passion for economics that intermediate micro and econometrics took away and I'm quite grateful for that.

I took this class because it was highly recommended on here. I did find this class to be very interesting and Coppock is a pretty good lecturer and actively makes the class engaging. His grading is pretty harsh though. There is not much room for redemption if you do bad on his first exam (which I also found to be the case in macro). I feel like the amount of effort I put into the class wasn't reflected in my final grade. Coppock does warn you in the first class that most of us won't get an A. I see that now. I somehow got an A in ECON 3010 but not in this class. Overall, if you care about your GPA, don't take this class unless you are ready to put effort in from the start. Otherwise, the material was interesting and I learned a lot. #tCFfall2021

Professor Coppock is incredibly competent and familiar with the material. He's very good at communicating content, and his lectures are very engaging 90-95% of the time. If you do the readings and take good notes on them, it's not hard to excel in this class. This content made me wonder if I ought to pursue a PhD in economics, because it's so interesting to me.

Hands down, best class I have taken at UVA. Professor Coppock is one of my all time favorite professors as well after this class. This class is great because you get to study the seminal works of public choice economics by reading the original research papers. And even though they can get pretty confusing, Professor Coppock always makes sure to explain things well in class the next day. The material is really interesting, Professor Coppock is really kind and wants to know all the students and works to make sure they succeed, and the class is an unforgettable experience. If you can get into the class, definitely take it! #tCF2020

Definitely apply to get in the class, and if he lets you in, you'd be a fool not to take this class. He tries to scare you on the first day of class but if you do the readings, go to lectures and study in advance for the exams you won't get below a B. Without a doubt, the BEST class I've taken at UVA. Each topic is super interesting, and Coppock makes everything easy to understand in lecture. On that note -- don't miss lectures...ever. Also don't go to lecture if you're not ready to participate. You learn nearly everything you need for exams in lecture, and if you don't go to lecture following a tough reading you'll be totally lost. While some of the readings include math proofs and expansions, you can almost always gloss over those; math isn't something that is stressed in this course, which is nice. The class is definitely more about understanding concepts and applying them. This is one of those few courses where I plan to save all of my notes and readings so I can read them later on -- the material is that fascinating.

Easily the best Economics course I have taken at this school. Coppock keeps the lectures very interesting and does a great job of giving examples to help explain more difficult concepts. Overall very doable class (B+/A-) if you don't skip lecture, do the readings, and maintain a solid interest in the material. Highly recommend taking this class.

One of the best classes I've ever taken. Coppock is a gifted professor and knows how to make a topic super interesting. The exams are tricky but I got so much out of this class that I'll use with me the rest of my life. If you can get in, definitely take this class. Worth the early class time.

You just can't go wrong with Coppock. You do have to be prepared to work hard and to be intellectually challenged - you can't really have fun if you just want to get by. That said, if you are a Econ major, this class will stay with you and benefit you in so many different ways in the future. If you're taking it for Professor Coppock, it's still totally worth the while. He is an amazing teacher, if you really engage yourself in the class you will find it so rewarding.

Mr. Coppock is the best instructor in the Economics department. Take this class if you can.

This was hands down the best class i've taken at UVA. There is a fair amount of reading but most of it is quite interesting, and professor Coppock does a great job of making the more complicated stuff make sense. You definitely have to work hard for a good grade, but Coppock is very helpful at office hours and genuinely wants his students to succeed. You absolutely HAVE to go to class, as he covers a ton of material every day. Overall it is a challenging course, but if you're like me it will totally change the way you look at economics and politics. Highly recommend this class.

An amazing class. I wasn't a huge fan of Coppock after taking Macro with him, but he is by far my favorite professor from my experience in this class. You do have to do the reading (it's a small class, he cares if you read and he will notice if you don't and make you feel awful for it) and if you want a decent grade you need to attend EVERY class and take good notes - his exams are a lot of memorization of his lectures, but he explicitly teaches you everything you need to know. Overall, definitely take this class if you can.

By far my favorite professor at the University. You really have to know your stuff in class, so you have to do the readings, but if you just follow the guidelines he sets out from the beginning, you'll do very well in the class. He's just fantastic and I cannot say enough good things about him.

Mr. Coppock is an incredibly gifted teacher. It's obvious that he puts a lot of time and energy into preparing for class. His lectures are engaging and fun! (Be sure to do the readings before class. )
Most importantly, Mr. Coppock really cares about his students. He is generous with his time in office hours and really wants you to succeed in his class and in life. Definitely take this class!

Mr. Coppock is an awesome teacher. He is the most engaging professor I have ever had and throws in a lot of humor to keep students engaged. The material we cover is extremely interesting. If you are interested in an economic analysis of how government works, then this is the class for you. The tests are hard, do not expect to get an A. But the class is so worth it. Best class I have taken at UVA by far.

Professor Coppock is incredible. Take this class if at all possible. He expects a lot from you and will try to scare you on the first day, but it's worth sticking with this class.

Lee Coppock and His public choise are way too over-rated. Avoid this course if you don't want to ruin your GPA

This was one of the most interesting classes I've taken as an Econ major. Definitely take it if you're at all interested in how the US government works.

This is one of those classes that are worth taking despite the low chance of getting an A. Coppock is a phenomenal lecturer and demonstrates a genuine passion for what he does. Overall this class was great, and it was one class I actually enjoyed going to. Always do the readings though and come prepared to class, and make sure to study hard for exams.

TAKE THIS CLASS! Coppock is my favorite professor by far at uva. He makes every single lecture interesting and funny. He does expect you to do all the readings but its only one or two readings a week- completely doable. The midterm and final aren't that bad either- as long as you go to class and do the readings you'll do fine.

Awesome teacher. Extremely interesting subject. However, I didn't like how it was graded. None of the technical material from the readings and lectures made it onto the test. Instead, generic and speculative questions dominated the tests. It's a shame because two tests make up 80% of your grade, and they aren't easy, either. Make sure you read the research papers, don't rely on lecture notes.

Coppock expects a great deal from his students, but it you stay engaged and keep up with the readings, it's totally manageable. Highly recommend.

very interesting class. midterms are hard because he is extremely specific. you will come out of the midterms feeling you didn't have the chance to demonstrate your true understanding of the material.

I am slightly ambivalent about this course. Professor Coppock definitely knows the material and he makes each class enjoyable. Nevertheless, I had some issues with the way he structured the exams (midterm=30% and final=50%). It seemed as if he was looking for a very specific information in each question that he posed to the students and if you didn't answer it explicitly he would deduct points. Unlike other courses where you can have some degree of control over your final grade, in this class I had no clue. I would advise you to take this class if you are sincerely interested in learning about public choice and want to put in the extra effort. Otherwise, simply relying on lectures notes and going with hearsay may not work to your advantage. I applaud the professor for his effort though.

Amazing Class, A must take for all Economics Students

Coppock is absolutely an incredible professor. You should take this class.

Mr. Coppock makes class very enjoyable.

Great class. Coppock is very knowledgeable and makes learning the material very enjoyable. The information actually applies to current affairs.

good class, coppock is sincerely interested in the topic. as far as tests go: lecture, lecture, lecture. if you pay attention in class you should be fine.

Great class with a great teacher!!! It was an early class so I needed lots of motivation to get up and go but Coppock's enthusiasm and general love of the topic one me over. Thanks...

Disagree with the writer who mentioned one should take 301 before taking this class - totally unnecessary. It does make a nice complement to 431 (public sector), though, and taking 333 will make 443 (environmental) a breeze. Exams are based entirely on lectures, and Coppock is great. Put away your 202 bitterness - that's a bad class, whoever is teaching it

Great class -- very good complement to politics classes, and great for econ majors who aren't fans of lots of number crunching.

It is the one of the only courses at the University that deals with basic political science.

Coppock is an engaging professor and the application of economics to the public sector is interesting but not covered in other econ classes. Take 301 BEFORE taking this class.