ECON1101 · Principles of Economics
May 13, 2026 · Historical comment
Never took econ in my life, and took Erbil's principles course as a non-econ major. Honestly, not too hard, but tests are not easy by any means. HUGE lecture but an A is attainable
Boston College professor
Professor of the Practice, Economics Department · Faculty Overload, Graduate Program, Woods College of Advancing Stds · Faculty Overload, Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences
Teaching experience
Averages use the original five-point historical evaluation scale across available courses and semesters.
Prepared
4.8 / 5
Came prepared for class
Clear
4.7 / 5
Gave clear explanations
Available
4.4 / 5
Available for help outside class
Engaging
4.6 / 5
Stimulated interest in the subject
Course history
Ratings are calculated from the evaluations connected to each course.
ADEC7200 · Advancing Studies
19 historical section evaluations
4.4 / 5
4.3 / 5
ECON1101 · Economics
9 historical section evaluations
4.5 / 5
4.2 / 5
ADEC7500 · Advancing Studies
7 historical section evaluations
4.8 / 5
4.7 / 5
UNCS2245 · University and Capstone
5 historical section evaluations
4.8 / 5
4.5 / 5
ECON2207 · Economics
2 historical section evaluations
4.8 / 5
4.6 / 5
ECON1503 · Complex Problems and Enduring Questions
1 historical section evaluations
4.6 / 5
4.0 / 5
ECON2713 · Economics
1 historical section evaluations
4.6 / 5
4.0 / 5
Student perspective
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May 13, 2026 · Historical comment
Never took econ in my life, and took Erbil's principles course as a non-econ major. Honestly, not too hard, but tests are not easy by any means. HUGE lecture but an A is attainable
May 3, 2026 · Historical comment
1 DEVINE 2 ERBIL- decent, don't email him or go to office hrs he gets rly annoyed- but class isn't too bad and its optional- lectures posted online- tests are clear on what's gonna be on it- he won't hurt you- nice enough guy
Apr 1, 2026 · Historical comment
Not a good professor; Forces us to do AI assignments that are useless and is harsh with exams (no partial credit). He also doesn't teach very well, granted econ is a boring subject but he doesn't help.
Mar 20, 2026 · Historical comment
Just take his class, just do it. Engaging, exciting, helpful. Great professor.
Dec 20, 2024 · Historical comment
With decades of teaching knowledge, its clear to see why he is the GOAT.
Nov 21, 2024 · Historical comment
Can Erbil. Oh me oh my, where do I begin. No words - amazing class, amazing lecturer, amazing mustache. He's the goat wallahi. Look no further for another econ prof he's him. Trust.
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