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The Economy by Decade: The 2000s (Part 1)

Before the Great Recession took over the story, the decade had already been shaped by globalization, market crashes, 9/11, and a changing labor market.

Jul 16 • Matthew Rousu, Jadrian Wooten, and Economics Happy Hour

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America at 250: What Made the U.S. an Economic Power?

As America celebrates its 250th birthday, we look back at the economic ideas, policies, and institutions that helped shape the country, and ask what…

Jul 2 • Matthew Rousu, Jadrian Wooten, and Economics Happy Hour

53:01

The World Cup Is Making America Look Different

From Buc-ee’s and Waffle House to ticket prices and TV commercials, the World Cup is offering unexpected economics lessons about America.

Jun 18 • Matthew Rousu, Jadrian Wooten, and Economics Happy Hour

56:17

The Economy by Decade: The 2010s

From smartphones and Bitcoin to Obamacare and the gig economy, we look back at the economic forces that shaped the 2010s.

Jun 4 • Matthew Rousu, Jadrian Wooten, and Economics Happy Hour

53:55

The Economy by Decade: The 2020s

How do we make sense of the strangest economic decade we have lived through? We discuss the pandemic shutdown, inflation spikes, AI anxiety, online…

May 21 • Matthew Rousu, Jadrian Wooten, and Economics Happy Hour

53:00

Why Teens Stopped Working

Explore what we lose (and gain) when fewer teenagers have jobs.

May 8 • Matthew Rousu, Jadrian Wooten, and Economics Happy Hour

Economics Happy Hour

Economics Happy Hour

Two economics educators talk through current events, teaching, and research over a drink.

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