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. […]
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 […]
In this lesson, students are taught the concept of expected value. Two example problems are provided to teach the concept of expected value. Students are then […]
This game intuits the concept of short-run production and costs by having the students play the role of a paper airplane manufacturer. By measuring costs in […]
