Music 4 Econ
The lyrics of many songs contain economic references waiting to be appropriated by teachers.
In order to assist economics educators at all levels, we have created a website that houses economic interpretations of songs. Users can click on the song title and watch a video of the song playing along with an economic analysis of the lyrics.
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This paper was originally published by the Journal of Economics Education
Economic Dynamism
Unlocking Public Value: A Proposal for AI Opportunity Zones
Governments often regulate AI’s risks without measuring its rewards—AI Opportunity Zones would flip the script by granting public institutions open access to advanced systems in exchange for transparent, real-world testing that proves their value on society’s toughest challenges.
The Causal Effect of News on Inflation Expectations
This paper studies the response of household inflation expectations to television news coverage of inflation.
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Downtowns are dying, but we know how to save them
Even those who yearn to visit or live in a walkable, dense neighborhood are not going to flock to a place surrounded by a grim urban dystopia.
The Housing Crisis
Soaring housing costs are driving young people towards socialism—only dispersed development and expanded property ownership can preserve liberal democracy.
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The Economic and Constitutional Vices of California’s “Once-only” Wealth Tax
California's proposal to tax billionaires seems at first menacing, but could have drastic negative consequences for the future of the state.
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California’s Proposed Billionaire Tax and Its Portents for Normal People
The deeper significance of California's billionaire tax is in how it redefines what it means to own property in the United States.
