Archive - Economics Happy Hour

The Economics of Beer

Trey Malone joins to unpack the economics of beer.

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

48:36

Which Economists Should You Follow?

Matt and Jadrian discuss other economists active on social media

Nov 14, 2024 • Matthew Rousu, Jadrian Wooten, and Economics Happy Hour

32:30

Why Do We Love Price Discrimination?

This pricing strategies topic is fun to teach!

Nov 26, 2024 • Matthew Rousu, Jadrian Wooten, and Economics Happy Hour

41:21

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

42:32

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

56:31

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

50:45

The Economics of Abolishing the Penny

Jadrian and Matt discuss the pros and cons

Feb 13, 2025 • Economics Happy Hour, Jadrian Wooten, and Matthew Rousu

39:39

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

48:44

#14: Why is Game Theory Awesome?

We explore Jadrian's favorite topic to teach

Jun 8, 2023 • Matthew Rousu

39:42

Paternalism in the Classroom 🎓

Every classroom policy is an economic choice.

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

51:29

Is "Big Econ" Problematic?

And if so, what should be done?

Sep 26, 2024 • Matthew Rousu, Jadrian Wooten, and Economics Happy Hour

46:32

What Does an Economics Professor's Work Schedule Look Like?

A look at the hidden tasks that keep us busy all year long

Jan 30, 2025 • Matthew Rousu, Jadrian Wooten, and Economics Happy Hour

47:52

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