Economists agree that specialization and trade improve living standards, yet public skepticism toward trade is rising. This suggests economics instructors need innovative ways to present trade’s […]
We explore the use of Tradle, a geography-based quiz game, in an international trade course to improve students’ understanding of global economics. This note details the […]
This work introduces the heart of monetary economics, a simple figure that contains more information than the Venn diagram that shows how the monetary base and […]
In most economics principles textbooks, the GDP chart is presented as a descriptive tool. Its full potential as a teaching aid is minimally utilized. In this […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
I describe an assignment for a history of economic thought (HET) course, “The Most Interesting Economist in History,” modeled on the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) […]
