Reviews of professor Edward Alden

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Alden has been a great professor throughout the class. He is very accessible and cares about the material and his students.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
I really like Professor Alden. He is an extremely smart and respected guy. The class was challenging but I got a lot out of it. I recommend if you are interested in international trade. It is pretty much only a trade class. 2 open book exams, 1 paper, discussion boards and a "mock congressional testimony"

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
My favorite professor I have taken at Western so far. This class was difficult due to the writing assignments, but his lecture content and great feedback on your submissions means the rough draft is easy to improve upon. Class material is very enriching, I would encourage anyone to take his classes if they apply at all.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Alden is the best professor I've had at WWU. He's very well spoken and knowledgeable in his field, genuinely cares about engaging students and helping them improve, and makes class interesting and rewarding every day. Anyone interested in foreign policy and trade issues should take his class.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
I have nothing bad to say about my time in ECON 361 with Prof Alden. He is so kind hearted, and really wants to see all of his students succeed. I highly recommend him if you can take any of his classes!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
I think Alden does things the right way. There's no stress that you won't pass as long as you turn in your work. He gives the class opportunities to interview professionals involved in policy in Washington D.C. and you're writing skills and analytical skills will benefit greatly from being in his class. I just wish I could do it in person!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Easily my favorite professor I have had so far at Western. If any of his classes apply to your degree, I would encourage anyone to take his classes. Incredibly knowledgeable on top of real world experience makes this class in-depth and very enjoyable. Writing assignments are difficult, but his feedback makes improvement easy.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
This professor lives and breathes what he is teaching. If you care about networking, take this, this will get you super close to the world of intl business. His guest lecturers were literally top notch people from the front lines of trade and business. Inspirational content, you'll feel really guilty for once if you blow this class off.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Professor Alden is hands down the best professor I have had at Western. He is a leading expert on trade and foreign policy issues. He appears on TV and radio interview often and is extremely well spoken. I highly recommend taking ANY of his classes if you are interested in poly sci, economics, or trade. Truly an inspirational and caring person.