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November 2, 2024For students, the last hurdle before summer break is final exams. However, studying for final exams requires focus and motivation which may be difficult for students fighting end-of- semester distractions. Students are likely looking forward to summer plans, so instructors may benefit from creating a review class that presents topics using familiar summer movies. By connecting with the anticipation of summer break, undergraduate and high school economics instructors can help students focus on finishing the semester strong. Topics included in this paper are scarcity, opportunity costs, comparative advantage, diminishing marginal utility, GDP, unemployment, and change in demand.
by Amanda Mandzik
Mandzik, A. (2025). School’s (Almost) Out! A Summer-Themed Economics Review Class to Get Students Through Finals. Journal of Economics Teaching, 10(1), 20-39. DOI: 10.58311/jeconteach/358440d3d1a81f5c820d05b92f79945d71fee338
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