This paper presents a method for teaching the impact of oil shocks on marginal costs to introductory and intermediate undergraduate economics students. Marginal costs are derived […]
First-generation students (FGS) constitute a substantial share of the college population, yet often face challenges in analytical courses such as economics. We analyze key obstacles that […]
We describe two joint four-hour workshops for economics and mathematics courses, in which student groups prepare to enter an existing market for standardized test preparation tutoring […]
This paper presents a quick and easy-to-adopt classroom activity. While graphs are a great way to communicate data, instruction benefits from more modalities. Five students represent […]
Since its 2018 debut, Bluey has become the world’s most streamed show and a Gen-Z phenomenon driven by viral clips. Its broad appeal and short episodes […]
Innovation is central to economic growth, market competition, and long-run development. Yet economics instruction, especially at the introductory level, often presents innovation as an abstract outcome […]
The first class of a challenging quantitative course is high‑stakes: students and instructors may feel anxious about unfamiliar interactions, and these early experiences can shape perceptions […]
This paper introduces a web-based application designed to demonstrate the multiplier effect to introductory macroeconomics students. It illustrates traditional multiplier effects plus advanced scenarios involving leakages […]
One of the biggest challenges of teaching macroeconomics to undergraduate students is bridging the gap between intermediate and modern micro-founded macroeconomic models. Model simulations help by […]
This article presents a redesign of a Money, Credit, and Banking course to provide viable alternatives and/or supplements to a traditional textbook. Open educational resources from […]
