Alex Tabarrok on teaching the Solow Model in Principles… The Solow Model is a very important model for understanding economic growth. But students in introductory economics courses often miss out on this vital theory, leading to significant gaps in their grasp of economic growth. In this session, Alex Tabarrok will discuss how to incorporate the Solow Model into principles classes, a method also reflected in his textbook "Modern Principles of Macroeconomics," co-authored with Tyler Cowen. The Solow model can be made accessible to principles students and fun to teach by focusing on the key ideas. Attendees will learn strategies for effectively conveying the Solow Model to introductory students, ensuring a deeper and more relevant understanding of the dynamics of economic growth.   WATCH SESSION NOW! ... View more

Justin Wolfers & Kevin Milligan: Modern approaches to Business Cycles In this session Wolfers and Milligan will discuss how the macroeconomic model that we inherited from the 1960s no longer works for today's economy or today's students. They will then introduce two modern approaches. The first is to switch the standard model with a method of teaching AD-AS that both reflects the modern economy and links with modern macroeconomics. WATCH SESSION NOW! ... View more

Justin Wolfers: Assigning Homework in a World with ChatGPT Justin Wolfers has been researching ways to use existing resources and new strategies to safeguard the integrity of assessment. In this webinar, he will share his initial discoveries and discuss what the future of assessment might become. WATCH SESSION NOW! ... View more

Q&A with Paul Krugman In this session, Paul Krugman will take questions from Ryan Herzog and Aisling Winston on the economic impact of AI and what it might mean for college graduates. Some early indications suggest that it will have a leveling effect — narrowing differences between star performers and the rest. On the other hand, there is some reason to believe it might reduce the demand for college graduates in general. Participants can submit questions beforehand and there will be a live Q&A included. WATCH SESSION NOW!   Register for Other EconEd Sessions! ... View more

AI’s Potential Impact on Labor Markets Betsey Stevenson brings her significant labor market expertise to the table in this session where she will discuss the elephant in the room - what is going to be the impact on labor markets from this technology? The talk will be followed by a live Q&A, so please consider questions you would like to ask Betsey beforehand. WATCH SESSION NOW!   Register for Other EconEd Sessions! ... View more

The Changing State of AI with Tyler Cowen Tyler Cowen has been immersed in the world of AI and has been a regular media go-to for all things AI. Articles he's written on the topic include opinion pieces such as "AI Experts Aren’t Always Right About AI" and "Could AI Help Us Humans Trust Each Other More?" for Bloomberg. In this webinar, he discusses where AI may take us in the near/long term and its overall economic impact. WATCH SESSION NOW!   Register for Other EconEd Sessions! ... View more

Teaching 2 Year and 4 Year Students Teaching 2-year vs 4-year students: what works, how are they the same, how are they different? Eric and Erika have extensive experience teaching students Principles of Economics at both 2-year and 4-year institutions. In this webinar, they will share their top takeaways and best practices for each demographic. Join us to learn what works across these populations and what can be better customized to meet student needs. WATCH SESSION NOW!   Access other EconEd Sessions! ... View more

Teaching Business Cycles - A Modern Approach The macroeconomic model that we inherited from the 1960s no longer works for today's economy or today's students. In this talk, Professor Wolfers will introduce two modern approaches. The first is to switch the standard model with a method of teaching AD-AS that both reflects the modern economy and links with modern macroeconomics. The second approach replaces the AD-AS model by emphasizing the method that modern macroeconomists take, focusing on an IS-MP analysis (an updated version of IS-LM), which connects to the Phillips Curve. The key, Wolfers argues, is to provide an authentic account of the modern macroeconomy that reflects ongoing policy discussions, media debates, and higher-level classes.. WATCH SESSION NOW!   REGISTER FOR FUTURE ECONED 2023 SESSIONS! ... View more

Building a Solid Foundation for Principles of Economics Students Supply, demand, and equilibrium are the most fundamental concepts in economics. However, most modern textbooks devote only a single chapter to this. The result is teachers either spend much more time on these topics than the text would indicate or they end up building understanding on a weak foundation. In this webinar, Professor Stevenson will uncover why her co-authored textbook uniquely spends three chapters building an essential foundation to get all students more confident and interested in studying economics. WATCH SESSION NOW!   REGISTER FOR FUTURE ECONED 2023 SESSIONS! ... View more

It is a vital time in International Economics. Rob Feenstra and Alan Taylor are luminaries in the field, long-time teachers of the course, and authors of a leading text International Economics, 5th Edition. In this webinar, they addressed four key areas where the war in Ukraine and international economics intersect, including: Exchange Rates: Understanding the ruble crash and other forex market events after large political shocks. Trade sanctions: Implications of embargoes, MFN, and tariffs, and lessons from trade wars in history. Financial disruptions: The costs of default and the status of forex reserves in Russia and beyond. Migration: Effects of emigration from Ukraine and Russia on the European economy. Check out Rob Feenstra and Alan Taylor’s texts: International Trade 5e: https://www.macmillanlearning.com/college/us/product/International-Trade/p/1319218458  International Macroeconomics 5e: https://www.macmillanlearning.com/college/us/product/International-Macroeconomics/p/1319218423  International Economics 5e: https://www.macmillanlearning.com/college/us/product/International-Economics/p/1319218504      Access the recording today! WATCH THE RECORDING ... View more

In July 1981, the Federal Funds rate was 19.1%. In the subsequent four decades, the United States, along with much of the rest of the world, has seen a steady and seemingly inexorable march to zero. Even before the pandemic, interest rates were historically low. In this session, Greg Mankiw will look at the causes and effects of this long decline. He will discuss what does it mean for the nation’s fiscal policy and for your retirement planning.   Access the recording today! WATCH THE RECORDING ... View more