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 work. It’s informal, unscripted, and grounded in how economists actually think.

Episodes are about 45 minutes, with roughly 30 minutes focused on a single topic. Some episodes are just the two of us; others include guests. We record ahead of time, but try to release with intention around what’s happening in the world.

Not sure where to start? Try one of these:

• The Economics of Beer (with Trey Malone)
  A look at how beer reflects supply chains, regulation, local identity, and what “buying local” really means.

• Which Economists Should You Follow?
  A discussion of economists doing interesting, accessible work across podcasts, social media, and traditional academic spaces.

• The Economics of Abolishing the Penny
  Weighing the costs and benefits of eliminating the penny, including rounding, consumer behavior, and lessons from other countries.

• Is “Big Econ” Problematic?
  A conversation about concentration and power in elite economics departments, publishing, and prize distribution.

New episodes are (usually) released every other Thursday afternoon. You can listen directly on Substack or in your podcast app of choice.

If you ever have a question, topic idea, or something you think we should talk through, reply to any post or email. We read them.