In this paper, we develop a gamification technique for three typical topics pertaining to macroeconomics classrooms, whereby the television game show The Amazing Race is used […]
We represent the daughter-son interaction in providing care for an elderly parent as: (1) a coordination game or (2) a fair division problem. These formulations allow […]
In an effort to support teachers of English Language learners in their understanding of economics concepts, I have created a modifiable lesson plan template that addresses […]
This paper presents a structured question-generation assignment implemented in an upper-level undergraduate course on China’s economy. Each week, students submitted multiple-choice and essay questions based on […]
This article presents a simplified Malthusian growth model that is appropriate for undergraduate classes not requiring calculus. The model stresses the role of fixed factors of […]
Many instructors find it challenging to teach auction theory in a traditional way due to the highly technical and abstract nature of the topic. Therefore, this […]
This article presents a pedagogical approach to teaching microeconomic production theory using selected episodes from The Big Bang Theory. Centered on the fictional collaboration between Sheldon, […]
This paper presents quick and easy references to lyrics from Taylor Swift’s songs to assist in teaching topics found in introductory economics courses. We share lyrics […]
Teaching externalities is challenging due to their abstract nature and students’ difficulty grasping market failure and corrective policies. In this paper, we present a novel way […]
This lesson uses a real-world example of price-fixing with a product that almost all students are familiar with to demonstrate the effects of market concentration and […]
