How rigorous are the econ courses at UCSB?

<p>My wife is looking into the MA program at UCSB. I realize this is an undergrad forum, but can anyone who goes to UCSB lend any commentary to the strength of the econ department as well as the rigor of the courses? Also, if you are an undergrad econ major, how do you view the MA program in terms of quality?</p>

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