Xiaolin Shi is an Economics professor at Northeastern University rated 4.67/5 on Rate My Professors by 48 students, with 2.7/5 RMP difficulty and 90% who would take them again (RateMyProfessors + Reddit, updated October 2026).
Xiaolin Shi professor reviews and ratings: 4.67/5 from 48 RMP ratings at Northeastern (90% would take again). RateMyProfessor + Reddit.
Best econ professor I've had at Northeastern, try hard and participate and you will do well, she's super nice.ECON2316 2026-09-09 17:59:31 +0000 UTC
Very boring lectures but I don't blame them given that the class is very common sense. Overall what a sweetheart of a professor, absolutely amazing. I will say that most of your grade depends on one midterm (40%) and final exam (35%). With that the practice exams given are essentially copy paste so if you do those you'll guarantee at least a 85%.1116 2026-04-28 20:30:20 +0000 UTC
Professor Xiaolin is very knowledgeable about all the topics taught in this class she didn't have to read from a slide deck or repeat/recite a text book back to us, she is also very engaging in class, and would directly ask students for their thoughts on a problem set which made the class exciting /thought provoking.ECON5110 2026-04-23 02:49:31 +0000 UTC
One of the best economics professors out there. Beyond caring and understanding, and is always willing to put in the extra effort to make the class a great experience.ECON2560 2026-02-11 19:24:32 +0000 UTC
Very helpful outside class especially during office hours. She provides enough materials such as practice problems for each topic and practice exams that are relevant to the exam so you can be well prepared. She makes it hard to not do well and wants success for her students. Also she's got a good sense of humor.ECON2350 2025-08-16 17:29:47 +0000 UTC
Professor Shi is one of the best professors I've had at Northeastern. Her interest and knowledge on this subject is so clear and she cares about her students' learning. She genuinely wanted us to do well and always took the time and effort to explain concepts and help me. I learnt quite a bit.ECON2316 2026-04-23 02:45:23 +0000 UTC
Great professor. Lectures include practice problems that are similar to the homework. Graded on weekly assignments, a midterm, and a final. Pay attention in lecture, it helps.1116 2026-04-23 22:06:39 +0000 UTC
THIS IS THE BEST PROFESSOR IN THE WORLD!!!!!!!!ECON5110 2025-06-09 16:08:12 +0000 UTC
Super helpful professor and very knowledgeable about her work. She wants you to succeed, evident by the in class prep and recordings being available for each class. She expects you to put in effort and participate but you learn a lot. If you pay attention during class and do the problems you'll be set. She is very helpful if you have questions.ECON2560 2026-01-03 17:46:38 +0000 UTC
Taken over 3 classes with her, highly recommend her for econ classes. She's a good teacher, encourages participation, but will not penalize you if you don't talk at all (me) as long as you show up to class. The way she teaches makes it easy for students to understand, which means you have less to study for exams since you already know it.ECON2350 2025-06-09 17:58:10 +0000 UTC
lectures are difficult to follow. she goes through examples without really explaining why/what she's doing, makes the lectures difficult to sit through. 3 exams worth 75% of the grade, the average of which generally hovers around ~70%, i don't think she's the worst prof in the world but idk why she has a 4.7.ECON2316 2026-03-20 12:20:33 +0000 UTC
She was very understanding of deadlines and prioritized quality over submission. She is a very fair grader and clearly outlines expectations and materials and knowledge needed to succeed during the course. How much effort you put into this course is what you will get out of it.1116 2026-04-23 02:39:44 +0000 UTC
Professor Shi is very thoughtful and supportive of her students. She posts all course materials on Canvas, including plenty of practice problems and exam study guides. She also records every lecture on Zoom in addition to teaching in person, making it easy to catch up if you miss a class. Highly recommended!ECON5110 2025-04-30 01:50:59 +0000 UTC
She is such a kind and fun professor; the classroom environment is amazing and she seems so happy to teach. Such an awesome professor.ECON2560 2025-04-30 01:57:26 +0000 UTC
BEST PROFESSOR!! would recommend.ECON2350 2025-06-09 16:12:42 +0000 UTC
Xiaolin Shi is rated 4.67/5 on Rate My Professors from 48 ratings. 90% of RMP reviewers said they would take them again.
Xiaolin Shi's classes have a difficulty rating of 2.7/5 on Rate My Professors.
Xiaolin Shi has taught ECON2560, ECON5110, ECON6105, ECON2350, ECON2316, ECON1116, ECON5140 at Northeastern.
Data updated October 2026.