Finding E Words in The G Word with Adam Conover: New Opportunities to Teach Economics
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October 16, 2024As the French economist Frederic Bastiat famously pointed out in his essay “What Is Seen and What Is Not Seen,” the consequences of government intervention are often not immediately apparent. Similarly, the Netflix series The G-Word with Adam Conover highlights the importance of understanding both the seen and unseen consequences of government action. Although there are only six episodes in total, the series provides numerous teaching opportunities for foundational concepts related to the impact federal government has on various aspects of American life, including the unintended consequences of government intervention. This paper summarizes six teaching opportunities and identifies dozens of additional concepts covered in the series.
by Jadrian Wooten
Wooten, J. (2025). Finding E Words in The G Word with Adam Conover: New Opportunities to Teach Economics. Journal of Economics Teaching, 10(1), 40-51. DOI: 10.58311/jeconteach/0e4b4992e264f7cdb3e757c75e76999fa3812508
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