Monday Morning Economist Classroom Edition

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Monday Morning Economist Classroom Edition

Each lesson corresponds to the latest article from the popular current events blog. Students will answer comprehension questions and complete a corresponding activity. Answer keys included.

September 15, 2025

What Cardboard Can Tell Us About the State of the Economy

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September 8, 2025

How Texas Instruments Won Math Class

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September 1, 2025

Why a Knitting Bean Might Help You Focus This Fall

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What Cardboard Can Tell Us About the State of the Economy (Lesson Slides Included),"This week’s article critiques the difference between leading and lagging indicators, highlights the “cardboard box index” as a predictor of demand, and reviews the “big three” measures of GDP, inflation, and unemployment. ",Monday Morning Economist|Allocation|Economic Growth|Macroeconomics,https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NDxdGVPwrqj_0FvctF-iuC6h8G4jrWKqRanSe_5CjQU/edit?tab=t.0,https://import.cdn.thinkific.com/801268/BQJvF1tRPuf5xlbXJfST_NEW%20MME%20Images%20(5).png,Monday Morning Economist|Allocation|Economic Growth|Macroeconomics
How Texas Instruments Won Math Class (Lesson Slides included!),This week’s article traces how Texas Instruments became the near-default choice for graphing calculators in U.S. classrooms. ,Monday Morning Economist|Scarcity|Role of Government|Allocation|Competition and Market Structure,https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cd74Lir_o0h2EnW1jEifuukDg2e--eiDxQs08eEcy5E/edit?tab=t.0,https://import.cdn.thinkific.com/801268/o44sWwSSQYTVSMw3YfOA_NEW%20MME%20Images%20(4).png,Monday Morning Economist|Scarcity|Role of Government|Allocation|Competition and Market Structure
Why a Knitting Bean Might Help You Focus This Fall,This week’s article explores how the new productivity app Focus Friend—a digital bean that “knits” while you work—has surged in popularity by using clever behavioral economics. ,Monday Morning Economist|Scarcity|Decision Making|Allocation|Incentives,https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Wu8ekYCI7ouCBcyDvEwmG1eGvsaB-vYH2FMFCcsV0HA/edit?tab=t.0,https://import.cdn.thinkific.com/801268/DZZJ91ipSwOlSWE1t5dz_NEW%20MME%20Images%20(3).png,Monday Morning Economist|Scarcity|Decision Making|Allocation|Incentives
"Why Your Loan Balance Isn’t Going Down, Even When You’re Paying A Lot",This article explores why some borrowers see their student loan balances grow even while making large monthly payments. ,Monday Morning Economist|Decision Making|Institutions|Role of Money|Interest Rates,https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EdRhOC5dkQMtcP46Hn_bhUeYsMkFqixkt3qSkD1X9vY/edit?tab=t.0,https://import.cdn.thinkific.com/801268/B8Vm78KLQL6NcW5dpzd1_NEW%20MME%20Images%20(2).png,Monday Morning Economist|Decision Making|Institutions|Role of Money|Interest Rates|College|Student loans
Is the Gen Z Stare Hurting Their Job Prospects?,This article explores the so-called “Gen Z stare” and how it might unintentionally affect young workers’ job prospects through the lens of signaling and asymmetric information in labor markets. ,Monday Morning Economist|Incentives|Income|Government and Market Failure,https://docs.google.com/document/d/1p2JRzn5cwk9pL3WLAt3nkmfkditk50K536php3cMNFk/edit?tab=t.0,https://import.cdn.thinkific.com/801268/RJu9RdM9QdG3t3hNCy1J_NEW%20MME%20Images%20(1).png,Monday Morning Economist|Incentives|Income|Government and Market Failure|Labor Markets|Signals
What’s Going On With the Jobs Numbers?,This article explains how the monthly jobs report is produced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and why initial job numbers are frequently revised as more data becomes available. ,Monday Morning Economist|Scarcity|Allocation|Economic Growth|Government Failure|Unemployment ,https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mhB7W7R0-cHGzZ7UvzpjaEeAoZmbYLME1DkeEpLFMpk/edit?tab=t.0,https://import.cdn.thinkific.com/801268/dOuvYHIRMOnXdwN12GW4_NEW%20MME%20Images.png,Monday Morning Economist|Scarcity|Allocation|Economic Growth|Government Failure|Unemployment|Unemployment|Indicators|Incentives|Public choice theory|Institutions
The Billions We Forget We're Owed,"This lesson contrasts the ideal of homo economicus with real-world behaviors like forgetfulness, overconfidence, and transaction costs to help students improve everyday financial decision-making.",Monday Morning Economist|Scarcity|Decision Making|Money and Inflation|Role of Government,https://docs.google.com/document/d/1v-Rsq0cWzBIgsydnL5d0KX3008PV4X1zq4MuGhZiGSc/edit?tab=t.0,https://import.cdn.thinkific.com/801268/pdvQijnSn3SnXPzkcLg0_NEW%20MME%20Images.png,Monday Morning Economist|Bounded rationality|Transaction costs|Cognitive overload|Opportunity cost|Role of government
Understanding These 3 Behavioral Economics Concepts Can Improve Your Life,Let Daniel Kahneman's groundbreaking contributions encourage us to really think about how we think.,Monday Morning Economist|Decision Making,https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Zb4Ss0H6335Z4vO8sI2LHWHh0O3hUh2mSY0PlFliOVA/edit?usp=sharing,https://import.cdn.thinkific.com/801268/Nd87dDK3SQe7ARqoODkQ_NEW%20MME%20Images%20(1).png,Monday Morning Economist|Decision Making|Choices|Behavioral Economics
Why Picking a Pope Takes More Than a Majority,"This article explores the economic rationale behind using supermajority rules in high-stakes group decisions, such as selecting a new pope. ",Monday Morning Economist|Decision Making|Scarcity|Institutions|Government Failure,https://docs.google.com/document/d/1h1KDDfqCK8geBk4wZYZJ6nPeDbirGsbXi3B0D1V3l30/edit?tab=t.0,https://import.cdn.thinkific.com/801268/UDgmjTvgQvqOxbMjeiFF_NEW%20MME%20Images%20(2).png,Monday Morning Economist|Public choice theory|Decision-making|Prices|Costs|Voting rules
Why 100 Humans Probably Can’t Beat a Gorilla,"This article uses a viral internet debate—whether 100 unarmed humans could defeat a gorilla—to explore deeper economic concepts like collective action problems, the free rider dilemma, and coordination failure. ",Monday Morning Economist|Scarcity|Decision Making|Incentives|Role of Government and Market Failures,https://docs.google.com/document/d/1irRVdiDaFPOTcWBuU_wXskVyD46boC3lejXbWK2CLlo/edit?tab=t.0,https://import.cdn.thinkific.com/801268/siDtfO6pT26nBRGJAMz3_NEW%20MME%20Images%20(4).png,"Monday Morning Economist|Scarcity|Tragedy of the Commons|Marginal analysis|Social norms
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The $3 Tote Bag That Sparked a $400 Frenzy,"Trader Joe’s low-priced mini tote bags created a shortage and booming secondary market, illustrating the concepts of supply and demand, shortages, and secondary markets. ",Monday Morning Economist|Competition and Market Structure|Scarcity|Trade|Markets|Prices,https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xr-kmS-BG-89QUqFd3_g7DqUe1X0LZG7mXR7e9U9mFU/edit?tab=t.0,https://import.cdn.thinkific.com/801268/1I7RzvrlQeymveX1t295_NEW%20MME%20Images%20(5).png,"Monday Morning Economist|Scarcity|Supply and demand|Allocation|Shortages|Prices|Efficiency-Equity tradeoff|Voluntary exchange, Consumerism"
Not All Price Hikes Are Created Equal,"This week’s article introduces key economic concepts such as supply and demand, dual entitlement, market power, and price discrimination, with a focus on how consumer perceptions of fairness affect market trust and how competition—or lack thereof—shapes outcomes in commodity markets.",Monday Morning Economist|Allocation|Markets and Prices|Competition and Market Structure,https://docs.google.com/document/d/16EAOXbwPHov9NnyANHHF1kjHbX2KM11cyf2C9SyaxUo/edit?tab=t.0,https://import.cdn.thinkific.com/801268/qZsnW0XRMusBbZ8I1frG_NEW%20MME%20Images%20(6).png,Monday Morning Economist|Prices|Market structure| Supply and demand|Competition
The Hidden Cost of Buying American,"Tariffs, often promoted as a way to protect American industry, ultimately raise prices for U.S. consumers—even when they try to ""buy American."" Global supply chains make it nearly impossible to avoid the hidden costs of trade restrictions.",Monday Morning Economist|Money and Inflation|Government and Market Failure|Specialization,https://docs.google.com/document/d/1T-r1Zd1g7ZqTnkClI6-O9XRWmhFQVfoR9Ii9hnY6emE/edit?tab=t.0,https://import.cdn.thinkific.com/801268/K2E8kw6QNmegSTuTFeLw_NEW%20MME%20Images%20(7).png,"Monday Morning Economist|Comparative advantage|Trade|Tariffs|Supply and demand| Role of government
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The Market’s Down—But Is the Economy?,"A falling stock market doesn’t cause a recession on its own—but it can help push the economy into recession territory. It's the reaction to the market, not just the market itself, that matters.",Monday Morning Economist|Economic Fluctuatios|Unemployment and Inflation,https://docs.google.com/document/d/173qxi_YCqbOJYDE0dN3NGCgRf6tDLyiCyCkhtnfqUjQ/edit?tab=t.0,https://import.cdn.thinkific.com/801268/mBJDRSjyR3SEvqiNzw8a_NEW%20MME%20Images%20(8).png,Monday Morning Economist|Investing|Economic Indicators|Value|Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
Why Some of Us Never Switched Back to Regular Eggs,"This article explores how a temporary spike in conventional egg prices led some consumers to switch to higher-quality, premium eggs—and why many never switched back. It introduces the Alchian-Allen Effect, which explains how fixed cost increases can make higher-quality goods seem relatively more affordable. ",Monday Morning Economist|Scarcity|Decision Making|Markets and Prices,https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EReibDbfbI27Zhl84StzdhWfq_WnY2D_qrNTPIEVMXA/edit?tab=t.0,https://import.cdn.thinkific.com/801268/DQLPputSn60zfY9qTCbw_NEW%20MME%20Images%20(9).png,Monday Morning Economist|Prices|Costs|Consumer choice|Perceived value
Why Scam Texts About Unpaid Tolls Just Won’t Stop,"This article explores the rise of scam texts about unpaid tolls and explains how scammers use the economic concept of a separating equilibrium to filter likely victims based on their behavior. It highlights how automation and AI have reduced the cost of targeting large groups, making scams more scalable and effective.",Monday Morning Economist|Incentives|Income|Specialization,https://docs.google.com/document/d/18TKJ5hrSh4w_fW4Uu5zgm-Rqueh-JIJR1M71coWVn1Y/edit?tab=t.0,https://import.cdn.thinkific.com/801268/BSTTR17VRxK1LoUE1Cx6_NEW%20MME%20Images%20(10).png,Monday Morning Economist|Equilibrium|Information asymmetry|Signaling|Costs|Automation|Behavioral Economics|Decision Making
There’s No Such Thing as Free Checked Bags,Behavioral economics suggests that customers will react more to the perceived loss than the actual cost change.,Monday Morning Economist|Scarcity|Decision Making|Role of Prices,https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YxSg4zUBraYW8S5OvLkcI0B3Iji-I3FV4maX488Nfeg/edit?tab=t.0#bookmark=id.361f2e2unlgu,https://import.cdn.thinkific.com/801268/Hj7NlYqSRKbKTjuuDyiK_NEW%20MME%20Images%20(11).png,Monday Morning Economist|Opportunity costs| Zero-price Effect|Loss aversion|Cross-subsidization|Bundled vs. Unbundled pricing
The Cost of Uncertainty,"This interactive lesson challenges students to analyze economic uncertainty by making real-world financial decisions and experiencing how market fluctuations, policy changes, and consumer confidence shape the economy.",Monday Morning Economist|Allocation|Interest Rates|Economic Fluctuations|Fiscal and Monetary Policy,https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nAsx30lrMXED8E93wQ-nQHCTBMNxeDy4NZFNTguoOxg/edit?usp=sharing,https://import.cdn.thinkific.com/801268/NBO5e42cTPG8wTRFKZzt_NEW%20MME%20Images%20(12).png,Monday Morning Economist|Business cycle|Consumer confidence|Business investment|Monetary & fiscal policy|Trade|Tariffs|Interest rates
The Economic Blackout Probably Did More Harm Than Good,How much power do consumers really have? This week’s Monday Morning Economist Classroom Edition evaluates the effectiveness of consumer boycotts and the long-term impact of spending habits.,Monday Morning Economist|Markets and Prices|Role of Prices|Entrepreneurship|Role of Government and Market Failure,https://docs.google.com/document/d/1u-hcyscjv5Msw_P6rQiU7YKfk0-jkICkvy0TscAsgZk/edit?tab=t.0#bookmark=id.361f2e2unlgu,https://import.cdn.thinkific.com/801268/OzTBCFl1RYmdloS2eivg_NEW%20MME%20Images%20(13).png,Monday Morning Economist|Aggregate Demand|Demand|Profit|Consumer sovereignty|Income|Incentives
Why Are Eggs So Expensive While Chicken Prices Stay Flat?,"This lesson explores how supply elasticity and external shocks—like a bird flu outbreak—impact egg and chicken prices, using real-world data, historical shortages, and interactive activities to help students understand core economic concepts.",Monday Morning Economist|Allocation|Role of Prices,https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AfbMMQxCdLoov3IzgnWTzdW5EukIN1jovdGhITMfFbw/edit?usp=sharing,https://import.cdn.thinkific.com/801268/B2qSLtimRGSmDW9pYTYZ_NEW%20MME%20Images%20(14).png,Monday Morning Economist|Elasticity of supply|Inelastic demand|Substitution Effect|Allocation methods|Supply
The Penny Problem Isn’t Solved—It’s Just Moved to the Nickel,This lesson challenges students to analyze the real cost of producing U.S. coins and debate whether eliminating the penny is an economically sound decision.,Monday Morning Economist|Scarcity & Standard 2 Decision Making|Money and Inflation,https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nC3cacfrdqU8ImxST3p3uKPlkdas3YNLy5GPyafho44/edit?usp=sharing,https://import.cdn.thinkific.com/801268/iBPMVSIzTzKZYESqOydl_NEW%20MME%20Images%20(15).png,Monday Morning Economist|OOpportunity costs|Monetary policy|Unintended consequences|Cost-benefit analysis|Public policy
"Tariffs, Trade, and What We Often Forget About U.S. Exports","This lesson explores the often-overlooked consequences of tariffs, emphasizing that while they raise prices on imports for American consumers, they also lead to retaliatory tariffs that harm U.S. exports, businesses, and jobs. ",Monday Morning Economist|Trade|Specialization|Entrepreneurship|Role of Government and Market Failure,https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vVHVPlWU-3dGE2_ztBDIOLcooGeALZ_B2PJ2_leE2Z4/edit?tab=t.0,https://import.cdn.thinkific.com/801268/ylZQi8SSTyARSdhpdE03_NEW%20MME%20Images%20(16).png,Monday Morning Economist|Tariffs|Comparative advantage|Trade|Tariffs|Supply Chains|Specialization
Why the Paul Skenes Baseball Card Is Worth A Million Dollars,"This lesson uses the Paul Skenes MLB Debut Patch Card to explore scarcity, inelastic supply, and market perception to evaluate what truly makes something valuable.",Monday Morning Economist|Markets and Prices|Scarcity|Role of Prices,https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YZeWYcr2X74yaQnXp-Lweac0pu_niZ7oTvh-grnWyeQ/edit?usp=sharing,https://import.cdn.thinkific.com/801268/FwwohFvuR86y315dKilI_NEW%20MME%20Images%20(17).png,Monday Morning Economist|Prices|Scarcity|Supply & Demand|Elastic vs. Inelastic Supply|Artificial Scarcity|Auction Pricing|Allocation
Houston Doesn’t Own Snow Plows—and That’s Okay,"This lesson explores fixed and variable costs through an interactive relay activity, challenging students to apply economic concepts to real-world decision-making scenarios.",Monday Morning Economist|Scarcity|Decision Making|Allocation|Economic Growth,https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EfzLOMXwkCWpJUseYwWtSebS-eJm_4mkvkWBa4DcKTM/edit?usp=sharing,https://import.cdn.thinkific.com/801268/LN3wv7rDTQOqFORIOoNL_NEW%20MME%20Images%20(18).png,Monday Morning Economist|Decision making|Opportunity cost|Fixed costs|Variable costs|Cost-benefit analysis
Tragedy of the Starbucks Commons,"This week's lesson explores Starbucks’ shift from common resources to private goods by requiring purchases for access, addressing the tragedy of the commons while raising questions about inclusivity and sustainability in shared spaces.",Monday Morning Economist|Scarcity|Decision Making|Markets and Prices,https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DiRhf13DNd4g90RX48mCbfZ0eK8BAB5UGbVmC11ivrc/edit?usp=sharing,https://import.cdn.thinkific.com/801268/Ex1XGR2ETGq5vC9Xx4W5_NEW%20MME%20Images%20(19).png,Monday Morning Economist|Tragedy of the commons|Public vs. Private Goods|Sustainability|Ownership|Free-rider problem
You Shouldn’t Feel Bad About Quitting,This week's lesson looks at how quitting New Year's resolutions can be an opportunity to reevaluate priorities and make better decisions based on opportunity cost. It emphasizes that rational decisions should focus on future benefits rather than past investments.,Monday Morning Economist|Scarcity|Decision-making|Incentives,https://docs.google.com/document/d/19kEw_eqzuDqBg8lySpPP-uqXD7r9e3KRrBCk5kXHVQE/edit?tab=t.0,https://import.cdn.thinkific.com/801268/rT9g7uQkSdmcmZA8EA6C_NEW%20MME%20Images%20(20).png,"Monday Morning Economist|Opportunity cost, Tradeoffs, Sunk costs, Incentives, Decision-making"
Why Aren't Cars as Colorful as They Used to Be?,"This week's lesson tracks consumer tastes and the decline of colorful cars. Automakers reduced color options to simplify production, lower costs, and meet consumer preferences during tough economic times, such as the 2008 recession.",Monday Morning Economist|Scarcity|Decision-making,https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vOtUXXWpztUSvbikLVewWrzBEG0yy5pj9UWMF-D5zbk/edit?tab=t.0,https://import.cdn.thinkific.com/801268/LVpeLJsGS2iR0U0bUvuA_NEW%20MME%20Images%20(21).png,"Monday Morning Economist|Trade-offs|Incentives|Efficiency|Economies of scale|Cost minimization|Market competition, Behavioral economics"
Slashing the Federal Workforce Won’t Solve the Budget Deficit,"This week's lesson focuses on the economic concepts of budgeting, government spending, and decision-making. Students will explore why cutting federal jobs, which make up a small fraction of discretionary spending, fails to address the deeper structural challenges posed by mandatory spending and revenue shortfalls.",Monday Morning Economist|Markets and Prices|Role of Government and Market Failure|Fiscal and Monetary Policy,https://docs.google.com/document/d/1H67mpczX17oJ0fl4x-7Lsk5ukWV0O_oHhMteq6kDYqY/edit?tab=t.0,https://import.cdn.thinkific.com/801268/SYGR6aqQyGWNgdL7HxIS_NEW%20MME%20Images%20(22).png,Monday Morning Economist|Fiscal policy|Opportunity costs|Unintended consequences|Public choice economics|Role of government
Are People Born Wicked—or Shaped by Their Roommates?,"This lesson uses the story of Wicked to explore the economic concept of peer effects, examining financial decision-making, shared living costs, and interpersonal skills through engaging scenarios and real-world data.This lesson uses the story of Wicked to explore the economic concept of peer effects, examining financial decision-making, shared living costs, and interpersonal skills through engaging scenarios and real-world data.",Monday Morning Economist|Decision-making|Institutions,https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vxrSC_DdiemJ2BIEvQtgvapfLoGSBu533eDzqn_Wf-M/edit?usp=sharing,https://import.cdn.thinkific.com/801268/E6Ivx3KSBGmsx4coTP2U_NEW%20MME%20Images%20(23).png,Monday Morning Economist|Peer effects|Opportunity cost|Externalities|Trade-offs|Incentives|Financial planning|Budgeting
Why Top Universities Are Slashing Costs to Attract More Students,"This lesson equips students with the tools to critically evaluate real-world pricing strategies and their economic impacts, offering a practical, interactive way to teach foundational economics.",Monday Morning Economist|Role of Prices|Competition and Market Structure|Interest Rates,https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XC9LPtRcJ1uQAfNt4j9uK7gP5DEB4tg137P-on7AVaM/edit?usp=sharing,https://import.cdn.thinkific.com/801268/F8oc2ZkSSuCnY6yD9aTA_NEW%20MME%20Images%20(24).png,Monday Morning Economist|Markets|Price differentiation|Elasticity of Demand|Market segmentation|Consumer surplus|Imperfect competition
Why Tesla Wants to Kill the EV Tax Credit,"This week's article examines Tesla's support for eliminating the federal EV tax credit, highlighting how this move aligns with the economic strategy of ""raising rivals' costs"" to strengthen its market dominance.",Monday Morning Economist|Competition and Market Structure|Entrepreneurship|Role of Government and Market Failure,https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wRAWCHuF6foR1tBWNMDR0V8SNFw2eVKxWIDHsoTuRhY/edit?tab=t.0,https://import.cdn.thinkific.com/801268/85RPnCcJShOSlt53B8t9_NEW%20MME%20Images%20(25).png,Monday Morning EconomistGovernment subsidies|Market competition|Market distortion|Raising rivals’ costs|Economies of scale|Innovation incentives
Why Stores Are Dropping Your Favorite Items (and Lowering Prices),"This week’s article surveys why companies are reducing product variety to cut production costs and offer lower prices, a strategy known as SKU rationalization.",Monday Morning Economist|Role of Prices|Competition and Market Structure,https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QZ8XiMnUcWQZ8-Fk049G3m2uJNkFArmc3e2eC83k0Jk/edit?tab=t.0,https://import.cdn.thinkific.com/801268/KpOrY7HkQHKLIhFKkznB_NEW%20MME%20Images%20(26).png,Monday Morning Economist|Economies of scale|Monopolistic competition|Cost efficiency|Consumer choice|Market signals|Trade-offs|Decision-making
Activity: The Federal Reserve: Fact or Fiction?,An accompanying game with a slide deck for learning more about the powers of the Federal Reserve system.,Monday Morning Economist|Federal Reserve|Activities and Lessons|Monetary Policy,https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1wbgYJGeZS319afJkXwOvsJN_GTOf1OoWbqF-tBTsO-w/edit#slide=id.g313eba7d665_0_235,https://import.cdn.thinkific.com/801268/6byBDoi6QzywxrtwI1f4_NEW%20MME%20Images%20(28).png,Monday Morning Economist|Federal Reserve|Activities and Lessons|Monetary Policy
What to Know About the Federal Reserve’s Structure Amid Talk of Change,"This week’s lesson helps your students bridge that gap by exploring the structure, functions, and personal financial implications of the Federal Reserve System.",Monday Morning Economist|Interest Rates|Fiscal and Monetary Policy,https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wsoKZAf5CpdcHCIR9Brng7Jb69xIANyg5ZN6E6nNiEs/edit?tab=t.0,https://import.cdn.thinkific.com/801268/zd6MYF9SQL2wE1DxPIri_NEW%20MME%20Images%20(29).png,Monday Morning Economist|Monetary policy|Federal Reserve Bank|Interest rates|the Financial sector|Decision-making
Why do the Rich Vote?,"This week's lesson addresses the economic paradox of why wealthier individuals, despite facing higher opportunity costs, consistently vote at higher rates than others.",Monday Morning Economist|Decision Making|Institutions,https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LezBoP_6o86475OJZ-cuLeGSmrffsMDQlAReNFBhdoE/edit?tab=t.0,https://import.cdn.thinkific.com/801268/aosj07beT2KoE1wGAzgJ_NEW%20MME%20Images%20(30).png,Monday Morning Economist|Opportunity cost|Marginal cost|Marginal benefit|Incentives|Decision making|Paradox of voting| Economic rationality| Progressive tax system
Chocolate Prices Are Rising—But Not as Fast as Cocoa,"This week's lesson explores the rise in chocolate prices, focusing on how supply chain complexities and market power of major chocolate manufacturers have kept price increases lower than expected despite surging cocoa costs. ",Monday Morning Economist|Markets and Prices|Role of Prices|Competition and Market Structure,https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NuiDU1_T9E1ZgSNIZD3K7xfCSI4F9gFYNTIa0NpQzBg/edit?tab=t.0,https://import.cdn.thinkific.com/801268/BkOXy5BUS4S1Ww0VaKVn_NEW%20MME%20Images%20(31).png,Monday Morning Economist|Supply chain|Monopsony markets|Price elasticity of demand|Costs of production|Consumer behavior (Demand) 
What Leaf Peepers Teach Us About Common Resources,"This lesson uses the real-world example of fall foliage tourism to teach students key economic concepts such as the tragedy of the commons, incentives, and sustainable resource management through interactive activities and policy design.",Monday Morning Economist|Decision Making|Institutions|Role of Government and Market Failure,https://docs.google.com/document/d/1b4322pTvXTfIfxi1EnQuOQDPAaibTM8hy4lIBEaf25s/edit?usp=sharing,https://import.cdn.thinkific.com/801268/HTnDy4s1QyaQdnsPZQBY_NEW%20MME%20Images%20(32).png,Monday Morning Economist|Tragedy of the commons|Scarcity|Incentives|Externalities|Public Goods|Private property rights| Free-rider problem|Personal responsibility| Market solutions
What Remains After the Sun Sets?,"This week’s article discusses the economic legacy of the British Empire as its final territory, the British Indian Ocean Territory, is handed over to Mauritius. ",Monday Morning Economist|Allocation|Trade|Role of Government|Institutions,https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lEdL-BEmeT2D2lk8pPr5cnatt30D2dYFK2VG-3BkY8s/edit?tab=t.0,https://import.cdn.thinkific.com/801268/Iu0qAGBCQu2JCyRlrTYy_NEW%20MME%20Images%20(33).png,Monday Morning Economist|Allocation|Gains from trade|Role of government|Institutions
Grains From Trade,"This week’s article explores how Russia and Pakistan have turned to bartering as a temporary solution to continue trade despite international sanctions on Russia. Despite the inefficiency of bartering compared to monetary systems, this situation demonstrates how trade can persist even under restrictive conditions.",Monday Morning Economist|Specialization|Trade,https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZNIlxSs6Mt4aj51pm9Or_FTpqiFJwSwbttR0-abHn0I/edit,https://import.cdn.thinkific.com/801268/SGbgmxqfQ8e19FOTt20c_NEW%20MME%20Images%20(34).png,Monday Morning Economist|Specialization|Comparative Advantage|Functions of Money|Factors of Production|Trade
How Moo Deng Became a Superstar,"This lesson explores how small differences in traits can lead to significant success, using the viral fame of Moo Deng the pygmy hippo to highlight key economic principles like specialization, competitive advantage, and entrepreneurship.",Monday Morning Economist|Specialization|Entrepreneurship,https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HxV6077zMOc6Vxce8keAZg2YXpl2QaQqYC0NPBHFKQ0/edit?usp=sharing,https://import.cdn.thinkific.com/801268/4mrqizuFQVbnkecCWduA_NEW%20MME%20Images%20(35).png,Monday Morning Economist|Specialization|Competitive advantage|Entrepreneurship
The De Minimis Debate,"This week's article addresses the impact of the de minimis rule which allows goods valued under $800 to enter the U.S. without import duties (taxes on imports, also called tariffs). ",Monday Morning Economist|Specialization|Trade,https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sNJzYQBYiMOeYYOE-LPLTS71GYCuzUuGq1RNT7Wjs8E/edit,https://import.cdn.thinkific.com/801268/XcyrVJWqShWIg0qSc2p5_NEW%20MME%20Images%20(36).png,Monday Morning Economist|Trade|Tariffs|Trade regulations|Competition|Protectionism
The Economics of Misinformation,"This week's article examines how misinformation spreads rapidly due to economic incentives and network effects, despite increasing awareness and fact-checking efforts.",Monday Morning Economist|Role of government and Market failure|Institutions,https://docs.google.com/document/d/17JFrYX3bTrSpOo4t2NJONTpbdMrdQvvI1l1wV7QOUQo/edit,https://import.cdn.thinkific.com/801268/2dYGpHQsaghQj5e27KQ3_NEW%20MME%20Images%20(37).png,Monday Morning Economist|Markets|Government Intervention|Supply|Demand
The Big Car Dilemma,"This week’s article discusses how the growing popularity of large vehicles like SUVs and pickup trucks in the U.S. creates safety benefits for drivers but imposes negative externalities on others, such as increased risks for pedestrians and drivers of smaller cars.",Monday Morning Economist|Self-interest|Negative Externalities|Game Theory|Costs,https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Na4QfeRnF0_dRWuMDqOm3sDAD5qiPJQvGhwHHfQfuy8/edit,https://import.cdn.thinkific.com/801268/IiOcCjwHSuaTunIpaxYw_NEW%20MME%20Images%20(38).png,Monday Morning Economist|Market failure|Role of government|Supply and demand|Institutions
What Can 2 Astronauts Stuck in Space Teach Us About Economics?,"This article and lesson explore NASA's decision to delay the return of two astronauts aboard the International Space Station, examining key economic concepts such as opportunity costs, marginal analysis, and sunk costs through the lens of space exploration.",Monday Morning Economist|Decision Making|Allocation|Entrepreneurship,https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZgGgRxWhk8x_qrf7bV1K2IhIBLE-KyGooHfDFE1TT6w/edit?usp=sharing,https://import.cdn.thinkific.com/801268/USUEzdhmTtaFIJuhcJEn_NEW%20MME%20Images%20(39).png,Monday Morning Economist|Marginal Analysis|Costs (Opportunity & Sunk)|Allocation|Incentives
The Price of Cutting in Line,"This week's article discusses how apps like LineLeap allow people to pay a premium to skip lines at bars, theme parks, and airports, highlighting the trade-off between efficiency and equity in resource allocation. ",Monday Morning Economist|Scarcity|Allocation|Incentives|Role of Prices,https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qhB4jM6Tqsc3orWau_Q10yiRmARtcJS3Els91k2fIOw/edit,https://import.cdn.thinkific.com/801268/Zr184hTo6hTfrTdvOs8g_NEW%20MME%20Images%20(40).png,Monday Morning Economist|Scarcity|Opportunity cost|Allocation|Incentives|Efficiency|Role of Prices
"The Economic Logic Behind the ""No Tax on Tips"" Policy","Consider the unintended consequences of election-season promises through the ""No tax on tips"" proposal.",Monday Morning Economist|Incentives|Income|Role of Government and Market Failure|Government Failure,https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HZCSXL9st7YP8AmBPUKPC8cixXEgVhWCbi1t1pnYLpg/edit,https://import.cdn.thinkific.com/801268/zdDCa9zNRYuHxjhjcSz5_NEW%20MME%20Images%20(41).png,Monday Morning Economist|Incentives|Income|Role of Government|Government Failure|Public Choice Theory|Rent-seeking
The Disconnect in Our Economic Reality,"Exploring why there's a disconnect between economic data and public sentiment, and how personal experiences shape our views on the economy.",Monday Morning Economist|Economic Fluctuations|Unemployment and Inflation,https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OLQOyCtvUhc0MrBEZZckESw4pKtjPSLxyK9cG81yyrI/edit?usp=sharing,https://import.cdn.thinkific.com/801268/KJmpMxMjRVSKLxqqqlf2_NEW%20MME%20Images%20(42).png,Monday Morning Economist|Economic Indicators|GDP|Inflation|Unemployment
The Shock of 9 Quid Ice Cream,"Marnie and Mylah’s reaction to the £9 ice cream is a perfect example of how anchoring shapes our perceptions of price, value, and fairness",Monday Morning Economist|Decision Making|Markets & Prices|Role of Prices ,https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LujWpZX0jNriHMoW0nD4mR012r1og_rgOaak453zPFQ/edit?usp=sharing,https://import.cdn.thinkific.com/801268/LUHff9m8QncVxlYaSlEg_NEW%20MME%20Images%20(43).png,Monday Morning Economist|Anchoring|Behavioral Economics|Prices
Why Are There So Many Car Washes?,"Buckle up, we’re going for a ride through the sudsy world of the economic concepts impacting the automatic car wash industry.",Monday Morning Economist|Decision Making|Incentives|Competition and Market Structure|Entrepreneurship,https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EQH0Wvgge_z-VoiZcOq9SaZO0JbzPoJvG-NTuUCxA7I/edit?usp=sharing,https://import.cdn.thinkific.com/801268/unYLMJsTR9SR0KJDXVaU_NEW%20MME%20Images%20(44).png,"Monday Morning Economist|Marginal Analysis, Market Structures|Incentives|Markets and Prices|Entrepreneurship|Fiscal Policy"
The Diamond-Water Paradox in Retail Security,"Walk into any major pharmacy or grocery store today, and you’ll likely see a perplexing sight: everyday hygiene products like razors, deodorant, and toothpaste locked behind plexiglass cases as though they were precious gems. ",Monday Morning Economist|Scarcity|Marginal Analysis|Property Rights|Decision Making,https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JjQ26uSlsiGKSHqAzRAyPz14XlqtGLKCoUV9r_cC8iI/edit?usp=sharing,https://import.cdn.thinkific.com/801268/6jm93eSQQrmSu73KgweA_NEW%20MME%20Images%20(45).png,Monday Morning Economist|Scarcity|Marginal Analysis|Property Rights|Cost v. Benefit
"Hey Siri, Is Apple a Monopoly?",The DOJ is going after Apple with the hopes of making things fairer in the marketplace. They're hoping that consumers can get more choices and potentially better deals in the future.,Monday Morning Economist|Competition and Market Structure|Role of Government and Market Failure,https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SvFHpZJAXXpM3XdJ-u6UR9wQpceF9zdtAbvE1hy1PIc/edit?usp=sharing,https://import.cdn.thinkific.com/801268/xfg2i0c2TvCoV2LFQzjG_NEW%20MME%20Images%20(46).png,Monday Morning Economist|Competition|Market Structures|Role of Government|Regulation
Asymmetric Information in the NFL Draft,"Millions of fans watch, hoping their favorite team will pick a future star. Yet, beneath the surface lies a complex decision-making process involving insights from behavioral economics.",Monday Morning Economist|Decision Making|Markets and Prices,https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yPfzRYAxcHKUz-fUC5bNaINYldO4NCBMVchaOp-eHGI/edit?usp=sharing,https://import.cdn.thinkific.com/801268/Q8vQYjZ6SwejLVGiw5Ly_NEW%20MME%20Images%20(47).png,Monday Morning Economist|Competition|Market Structures|Role of Government|Regulation
Caitlin Clark Did Not Add Millions to the Iowa City Economy,"She's a superstar who has radically changed how Americans watch women's basketball, but the claims of her economic impact are much less believable",Monday Morning Economist|Substitution Effect|Opportunity Cost|Fiscal Policy|Trade-offs,https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ciOSjskPOFRvdrFMs_pxOFX11QAgl54AaP7qc6mYbN0/edit?usp=sharing,https://import.cdn.thinkific.com/801268/CiqQv3qKTyG0pcH8QkpO_NEW%20MME%20Images%20(48).png,Monday Morning Economist|Substitution Effect|Opportunity Cost|Fiscal Policy|Trade-offs
Here Comes the (Blocked) Sun,"While the moon obscures the sun throughout the day, we can use this opportunity to shed light on the intricacies of economics unfolding beneath its shadow.",Monday Morning Economist|Scarcity|Decision Making|Role of Prices,https://docs.google.com/document/d/18sbaQIKei__rGV2DnrFgQOqIAHZ6Fj8YBubRdtSvmVI/edit?usp=sharing,https://import.cdn.thinkific.com/801268/7d4RNnKGSfCbnox7b6Jd_NEW%20MME%20Images%20(49).png,Monday Morning Economist|Decision-making|Choices|Opportunity cost
The Undoing of Real Estate's Price Fixing Pact,"For decades, the 6% commission was as much a fixture of the home-selling process as the ""For Sale"" sign itself.",Monday Morning Economist|Markets and Prices|Role of Prices|Competition and Market Structure,https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ujyiRgdl2OoyG9Je-EbeId2YRJWzSeSqDzwENlToxqE/edit?usp=sharing,https://import.cdn.thinkific.com/801268/5nI2kJOEQJaMDR2CyyCg_NEW%20MME%20Images%20(50).png,Monday Morning Economist|Markets|prices|collusion|decision-making
The Economics of Birth Control,It isn't just about family planning; it's about investing in a more prosperous future for everyone.,Monday Morning Economist|Unemployment and Inflation|Economic Growth,https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dWR6usxjZS6U8nEYX1t0z9JeW8QTxQb8RfTxJZe00mU/edit?usp=sharing,https://import.cdn.thinkific.com/801268/1RsA51ukQx6uektm6P4p_NEW%20MME%20Images%20(51).png,Monday Morning Economist|Labor Force Participation|Unemployment|Decision-making
Miami Beach's Experiment in Solving Spring Break Externalities,"Discover how Miami Beach's new policies aim to redefine spring break, balancing economic gains with community well-being",Monday Morning Economist|Role of Government and Market Failure|Government Failure,https://docs.google.com/document/d/185ET3po2Xak7r06p1UNAlUHAbfL-Alu4RaNDE4eb1P0/edit?usp=sharing,https://import.cdn.thinkific.com/801268/NAP6C8PQRf6qhrYnEee1_NEW%20MME%20Images%20(52).png,Monday Morning Economist|Economic Indicators|Recession
A Recession Is Coming!,"Think of Paul Revere, riding through the night, warning of the British. Only now it's economists shouting out a warning about the American economy",Monday Morning Economist|Economic fluctuations,https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aKtvVvRQ721GagdY21Eu3bNsQBSJ1BQW-jYzsUIKK5g/edit?usp=sharing,https://import.cdn.thinkific.com/801268/URemPC5TiWnT3eMEOAPW_NEW%20MME%20Images%20(53).png,Monday Morning Economist|Economic Indicators|Recession
Behavioral Economics Can Explain the Challenges of Online Dating,"Despite the popularity of online dating, why is finding ""the one"" still a challenge for so many people?",Monday Morning Economist|Scarcity|Decision Making,https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IMnv3joH7Z6B_P2PBqR0Z92HwqNJSyg4IRVDG4q9AUU/edit?usp=sharing,https://import.cdn.thinkific.com/801268/y6oMIB32SrGR3kKqUXWG_NEW%20MME%20Images%20(54).png,Monday Morning Economist|Opportunity Cost|Scarcity|Decision Making
Groceries Aren't Cheap for Russians,Tucker Carlson's grocery bill in Russia tells us more than just the price of bread and milk in Moscow.,Monday Morning Economist|Markets and Prices,https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pH_SFYB-cSufvxfNuQfThl3AJwrjgK7oltP2IUAmqkI/edit?usp=sharing,https://import.cdn.thinkific.com/801268/ErnqRgB9RFWcgxl980dG_NEW%20MME%20Images%20(55).png,Monday Morning Economist|Prices|Foreign Exchange|Purchasing Power Parity (PPP)|Standard of living
The Nuts & Bolts of the Airplane Oligopoly,"The market for commercial aviation would be characterized as an oligopoly, dominated by just two titans: Boeing from the United States and Airbus from Europe.",Monday Morning Economist|Trade|Competition and Market Structure,https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FjQyB6p5rp4B74mIibhrr0L_hPkHIC1yk9VYB6reLaw/edit?usp=sharing,https://import.cdn.thinkific.com/801268/CUVNuXQaQ829dezP4AlQ_NEW%20MME%20Images%20(56).png,Monday Morning Economist|Oligopoly|Duopoly|Game Theory|Subsidies|Tariffs
Taylor Swift's Extensive Reach for the NFL,"Football fans have said ""yes"" to this love story",Monday Morning Economist|Decision Making|Markets and Prices|Role of Prices|Economic Growth,https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VowXymV4PKEtkBjnBFVpA_V_XAtulFSfE1vmbeZJf_Y/edit?usp=sharing,https://import.cdn.thinkific.com/801268/BVugwmHTxYDeWuaJvwQY_NEW%20MME%20Images%20(57).png,Monday Morning Economist|Extensive & Intensive Marginal Growth|Productivity|Demand
What Can the World’s Largest Cruise Ship Teach Us About Economics?,We're embarking on a journey that's not just across the ocean but also through some fascinating economic waters.,Monday Morning Economist|Specialization|Entrepreneurship,https://docs.google.com/document/d/1R85jgwJuwuKqRy0jjBl8wa3UD9e2ir8FgEfqqlwFJi4/edit?usp=sharing,https://import.cdn.thinkific.com/801268/rj9yzZMGTWuUMbaM9UnA_NEW%20MME%20Images%20(58).png,Monday Morning Economist|Efficiency|Specialization|Economies of Scale
Economists Love the Misery Index,"The Misery Index has been around for a while, but recently, it's been getting a lot of attention. Let's break it down and see what it's all about.",Monday Morning Economist|Economic Indicators|Inflation|Unemployment,https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VuIAImrQJkzEmwbJRSMWpUFS-Z7aBRpMUpskzWHUMeQ/edit?usp=sharing,https://import.cdn.thinkific.com/801268/GWxCq6zyQyGuFVSTkVPk_NEW%20MME%20Images%20(59).png,Monday Morning Economist|Efficiency|Specialization|Economies of Scale
Have Amusing Signs Become a Road Hazard?,The federal government will soon ban humorous electronic messages on highways,Monday Morning Economist|Scarcity|Role of Government and Market Failure|Government Failure,https://docs.google.com/document/d/10iI3TAy9-LGZ6HM4DE23rZF2rO0oh2e7F2zuW1-Lfic/edit?usp=sharing,https://import.cdn.thinkific.com/801268/28Q4NTbuOQZm3jooCswC_NEW%20MME%20Images%20(60).png,Monday Morning Economist|Unintended Consequences|Costs & Benefits|Role of Government
We Are NOT in a Silent Depression,"Let's talk about today's economy in the right context and avoid the misnomer of being in a ""Silent Depression""",Monday Morning Economist|Unemployment and Inflation|Economic Fluctuations,https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kY8rtwVg9CzCHQD9081w-Ve5LVZirfeQKyHqY93yKAs/edit?usp=sharing,https://import.cdn.thinkific.com/801268/3zsC8XpCQgqqwSwFNiTz_NEW%20MME%20Images%20(62).png,Monday Morning Economist|Economic indicators|Economic growth|Impact of technology 
Economics Can Help You Keep Your Resolutions,You'll have a better chance of success if you use a commitment device,Monday Morning Economist|Productivity,https://docs.google.com/document/d/1j9CQOdL9X1NO8ub3rCf0W3zvn6ePE82OSELXMCoSb5c/edit?usp=sharing,https://import.cdn.thinkific.com/801268/0h1cP1SuQMiTYX2YnKLz_NEW%20MME%20Images%20(63).png,Monday Morning Economist|
The High Cost of a White Christmas,"Dreams may not cost a thing, but de-icing roads costs billions of dollars each year",Monday Morning Economist|Economic Fluctuations,https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tMy7l3_vR3e-OpRpOFMobKQCPMGmHvjjgPYvSL7lFXA/edit?usp=sharing,https://import.cdn.thinkific.com/801268/fO5dn1PpSdmz3DrWaDBE_NEW%20MME%20Images%20(64).png,Monday Morning Economist|Costs|Externalities
The Real Price of Being Home Alone,How much would the McAllister’s pizza order and groceries cost today?,Monday Morning Economist|Role of Prices|Money and Inflation,https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fmWRxksioZztBwUFRHH-5UeaQlZlIw0O_XLLMPtx2hA/edit?usp=sharing,https://import.cdn.thinkific.com/801268/BJmmWfv3Thi4vRJogmIy_NEW%20MME%20Images%20(65).png,Monday Morning EconomistRole of Prices|Money and Inflation
The College Football Playoff Committee Got it Right,"Welcome to the world of college football, where the quest for a coveted national championship collides with the complexities of committee decision-making.",Monday Morning Economist|Allocation|Scarcity,https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rpLs6ifOOBmnACFgkmJHIRANvJBDns8cUtH6EK0jJg0/edit?usp=sharing,https://import.cdn.thinkific.com/801268/mcMtlvTGRbC96YvplbFW_NEW%20MME%20Images%20(66).png,Monday Morning Economist|Allocation|Scarcity
The Economics of Christmas Music,Why aren't musicians churning out new holiday tunes each year?,Monday Morning Economist|Markets and Prices,https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LCgiUh0NbSBaiyQAgXoOSqqpmRaxd49ZMhilOOsKZpk/edit?usp=sharing,https://import.cdn.thinkific.com/801268/t3ZbMotkS9qEhHe0sMHA_NEW%20MME%20Images%20(67).png,Monday Morning Economist|Patents|Copyright|Incentives|Demand|Scarcity|Opportunity Cost|Marginal Analysis
What Happened to All the Good Black Friday Deals?,"Black Friday was once a single day of frenzied deals and early morning lines, but has morphed into a month-long shopping experience that seems to have lost some of its magic.",Monday Morning EconomistMarkets and Prices,https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uKMpYxNxN3WbKbiAU5McOe4NKuSp7trkTHkM6NBFIMQ/edit?usp=sharing,https://import.cdn.thinkific.com/801268/Qiif5xUOTnakwfSQkCaB_NEW%20MME%20Images%20(68).png,Monday Morning Economist|Costs|Benefits|Consumption|Elasticity|Prices|Consumer Behavior
About That Last Slice of Pie,The last slice of pie is a humble yet powerful symbol of social norms,Monday Morning Economist|Decision Making,https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LKMhSw7qkCeIRULA5hMQhaGMOCKgR3mU5sfufcx1AtE/edit?usp=sharing,https://import.cdn.thinkific.com/801268/jM2dhR90RbWNWGe9AtYA_NEW%20MME%20Images%20(69).png,Monday Morning Economist|Altruism|Behavioral Economics|Signaling|Social Norms|Character|Individual Liberty|Decision Making
"The Psyche 16 Asteroid Isn't Worth $10,000,000,000,000,000,000",Exploring the asteroid of dreams and the illusion of price stability,Monday Morning Economist|Markets and Prices,https://docs.google.com/document/d/1N5iLoSpq0CZNnpPaHvq_vHb4Tw2CcswtJdN490ggCmo/edit?usp=sharing,https://import.cdn.thinkific.com/801268/s8zXuk1CQe60seavc06h_NEW%20MME%20Images%20(70).png,Monday Morning Economist|Supply|Demand|Natural Resources|Prices|Inflation
Trading Places: Mexico is Back as the U.S.'s Top Trading Partner,"This shift marked a significant transition in the hierarchy of U.S. trading partners, with Mexico overtaking China, which had been our top source of imports for 20+ years.",Monday Morning Economist|Trade,https://docs.google.com/document/d/1seXlGCRJT-ZIROy_bpoMRknQXsxYGzjOqZmWQGEoNP8/edit?usp=sharing,https://import.cdn.thinkific.com/801268/PVKaoIXRTQuPDMamzGkl_NEW%20MME%20Images%20(71).png,Monday Morning Economist|International Trade|Tariffs|Imports
"Tricks, Treats, and Economics",Grab your candy corn and join us on this economic adventure!,Monday Morning Economist|Unemployment and Inflation,https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GyoOLH9nHRb6lXG1OGVFludLLJaai0lnri-5h-bm4XY/edit?usp=sharing,https://import.cdn.thinkific.com/801268/XW1VQGalQpNeOZJuHfzT_NEW%20MME%20Images%20(72).png,"Monday Morning Economist|Nominal v. Real prices, Inflation, Economic Indicators, Consumer sentiment, Spending decisions, and Inelasticity"
Panda-monium Coming to US Zoos,"China's recent decisions combine soft power, diplomacy, and... pandas. These beloved black-and-white bears are at the center of a quiet but significant shift in international relations.",Monday Morning Economist|Trade|Economic Growth,https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oQPWHzqlsJ80xbiAi16lPBndnZ2WE8SpV64dVjf5gAg/edit?usp=sharing,https://import.cdn.thinkific.com/801268/G6lM0PVtSlqkHP7n3Z5D_NEW%20MME%20Images%20(73).png,Monday Morning Economist|International Trade|Soft Power|Diplomacy|Economic Growth|Trade Agreements|Exports|Imports
Taylor Swift is Not Adding Billions to the U.S. Economy,"I'm sorry Swifties, but Taylor's economic impact is overstated",Monday Morning Economist|Scarcity|Economic Growth,https://docs.google.com/document/d/1P9WwT2uu_adDCw1xEHz3cP-51aTrnzTJGZ_7i8v4jcc/edit?usp=sharing,https://import.cdn.thinkific.com/801268/CcAXGrBfQFCgwJcZ8TSB_NEW%20MME%20Images%20(74).png,Monday Morning Economist|Substitution Effect|Opportunity Cost|Economic Growth|Economic Leakage|Crowding-out Effect
The Spooky Shutdown Strategy of Spirit Halloween,"Empty storefronts come alive again for a few months every Fall thanks to Spirit Halloween and an economic concept known as ""the shutdown rule.""",Monday Morning Economist|Competition and Market Structure,https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gy6N2GxD3kWqhevXmyV1IwgoShgO2eN1gS72YNYCA14/edit?usp=sharing,https://import.cdn.thinkific.com/801268/xYGZUoipQYSyIEkBi4CE_NEW%20MME%20Images%20(75).png,Monday Morning Economist|Fixed Costs|Variable Costs|Average Costs|Demand|Shutdown Decision|Costs
How Netflix Ruled as a Natural Monopoly of Home Entertainment by Mail,"Our story starts in the late 1990s, when VHS tapes were still a thing, and dial-up internet connections were the norm. A little startup dared to challenge the giants of the movie rental business.",Monday Morning Economist|Competition and Market Structure,https://docs.google.com/document/d/1D6Q1UI6kpDGuHo1tYCDn50LEXFysH9R8eBRqvsK0PW0/edit?usp=sharing,https://import.cdn.thinkific.com/801268/pyD5vaLIQh2fF78uPQo2_NEW%20MME%20Images%20(76).png,Monday Morning Economist|Market Structures|Monopoly|Creative Destruction|Costs|Innovation|Economies of Scale
What Do Economist Think About the Roman Empire?,"A new TikTok trend has people wondering why men think so frequently about the Roman Empire, but what do economists think about the Roman Empire?",Monday Morning Economist|Economic Fluctuations,https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eqzuiSHU231JDNItrVBcmTP2PVt6EgKlZ8u_PKm7Ajo/edit,https://import.cdn.thinkific.com/801268/KffkJG5BRGywHFnQI5PB_NEW%20MME%20Images%20(77).png,Monday Morning Economist|Economic Systems|Inflation|Monetary Policy|Infrastructure|Taxation|Government Assistance|Role of Government
A Fight Over Beach Access,"Two families in Maine are fighting over access to the beach in front of their homes. One family claims it's common land, while the other believes they own the beach.",Monday Morning Economist|Competition and Market Structure,https://docs.google.com/document/d/1L_bi4hJHWGYrltAiK_qY15TDKCkVA17iGJpMkH5TvZs/edit?usp=sharing,https://import.cdn.thinkific.com/801268/FZ3uF0R2RR27tG2EoZja_NEW%20MME%20Images%20(78).png,Monday Morning Economist|Property Rights|Coase Theorem|Externalities|Transaction Costs|Public Goods|Costs
Unbundling the Clash Between Disney & Charter,A showdown between Disney and Charter over what to include in a cable subscription bundle has left viewers hanging.,,https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TrB6eRQKUac2RRXCKUMCkkp_UILnufElYDvwjftcH0Y/edit?usp=sharing,https://import.cdn.thinkific.com/801268/buTtIx2mRemHmFdvQdOe_NEW%20MME%20Images%20(79).png,Monday Morning Economist|Market Structures|Economies of Scale|Consumer Choice|Pricing Strategies|Cost-Benefit Analysis|Prices
Another Bottle Deposit Scheme,"Discover how one family's recent recycling scheme pocketed millions, sparking questions about the effectiveness of incentives in shaping economic behavior.",Monday Morning EconomistIncentives,https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dX_o8WpSntpbht1gMqcmnd1YSpCMpNI7NgRo2K0sTfw/edit?usp=sharing,https://import.cdn.thinkific.com/801268/qIUgSSUZS3WkMRLO8ftG_NEW%20MME%20Images%20(80).png,Monday Morning Economist|Incentives|Arbitrage|Prices|Costs|Government Regulation