Economic Lessons in Taylor Swift’s Lyrics
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December 29, 2025This 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 from ten different Taylor Swift songs that can be used to teach concepts covered in five different areas: opportunity cost, marginal analysis, labor markets, behavioral economics, and risk and uncertainty. We also provide lesson plans for educators who want a more immersive lesson. These resources are intended for instructors looking to make economic content more engaging and relevant for students, particularly in high school and principles-level classrooms.
by Sarah King, Signe DeWind, Matthew Rousu, and Jadrian Wooten
King, S., DeWind, S., Rousu, M., & Wooten, J. (2026). Economic Lessons in Taylor Swift’s Lyrics. Journal of Economics Teaching, 11(4), 435-454.DOI: 10.58311/jeconteach/c4ea140fa62942430cbce78c486f4cbc9ae26354
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