How Much Do You Know About Basic Money Questions?

A look at financial literacy gaps, the “Big 3” quiz, and practical advice drawn from our personal experiences

Apr 9 • Matthew Rousu, Economics Happy Hour, and Jadrian Wooten

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March 2026

How Early Should You Get to the Airport?

An economic look at airport timing, risk, and the real cost of missing your flight.

Mar 27 • Matthew Rousu, Jadrian Wooten, and Economics Happy Hour

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Can Prediction Markets Really Predict the Future?

A conversation about the economics behind prediction markets, why they often outperform polls, and the concerns around manipulation, insider…

Mar 12 • Matthew Rousu, Jadrian Wooten, and Economics Happy Hour

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February 2026

Is Canada Really Poorer Than Alabama?

A closer look at GDP per capita, immigration, and why recent growth patterns in the U.S., Canada, and Europe tell a more complicated story than one…

Feb 26 • Matthew Rousu, Jadrian Wooten, and Economics Happy Hour

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Can We Experiment Our Way to Better Teaching?

Doug McKee of Cornell joins us to talk about teaching-focused research, large-scale classroom experiments, and what it takes to change how economics is…

Feb 12 • Matthew Rousu and Jadrian Wooten

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January 2026

What Billionaires Fear Most

A JPMorgan survey helps us unpack how the ultra-wealthy think about risk, loss, and success

Jan 29 • Matthew Rousu, Jadrian Wooten, and Economics Happy Hour

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Why Are Championship Tickets So Expensive?

An economics look at ticket resale markets, World Cup pricing, and why face value rarely reflects what fans actually pay.

Jan 15 • Matthew Rousu and Jadrian Wooten

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Start Here: Economics Happy Hour 🍻

Economics Happy Hour is a podcast where two economics educators talk through current events, teaching, and research the same way we would at a bar after…

Jan 10 • Economics Happy Hour

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Season 4 Launch and Goals for 2026

Let's reflect on 2025 and discuss some goals for 2026

Jan 1 • Matthew Rousu, Jadrian Wooten, and Economics Happy Hour

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December 2025

Jobs That Didn't Exist 25 Years Ago

Jadrian and Matt Discuss the Economics of the Changing Job Market

Dec 18, 2025 • Matthew Rousu, Jadrian Wooten, and Economics Happy Hour

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Paternalism in the Classroom 🎓

Every classroom policy is an economic choice.

Dec 4, 2025 • Matthew Rousu, Jadrian Wooten, and Economics Happy Hour

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November 2025

The Economics of Beer

Trey Malone joins to unpack the economics of beer.

Nov 20, 2025 • Matthew Rousu, Jadrian Wooten, and Economics Happy Hour

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