This article presents an alternative way to introduce topics in production that are commonly taught in introductory economics using a popular mobile game called SimCity BuildIt. […]
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 […]
Supply-side examples in principles of microeconomics textbooks typically involve manufacturing processes. While these examples may adequately establish the market structure and model in question, they often […]
This paper describes an innovative approach to increase the diversity of students majoring in economics. The approach involves a virtual research seminar series called “Economics is […]
Teaching economics with real-world examples that students can relate to increases understanding, interest in economics, engagement, and retention. We provide four lesson plans in which we […]
