March 21, 2025
To demonstrate applications of economics to real life, and especially to the business world, we present the stories of three popular businesses that have faced challenges, […]
March 20, 2025
Economists are increasingly using pop culture clips to supplement their teaching. HBO’s drama Succession offers a unique perspective by following a family who owns a media […]
March 12, 2025
Deliberate practice, in contrast to innate talent, emphasizes the pivotal role of high-quality, focused practice in achieving expertise. This paper presents a method for implementing deliberate […]
March 12, 2025
This article explores the innovative use of superheroes, specifically Spider-Man, as didactic tools to teach economic concepts, focusing on the economics of crime. Leveraging the global […]
March 12, 2025
Teaching economics to “digital native” students could benefit from methods that align with their motivations and daily experiences, complementing traditional lectures. Popular culture, such as comics, […]
May 2, 2024
Student engagement and the application of disciplinary knowledge remain a fundamental part of the teaching and learning objectives of many academic programs and majors. Video games, […]