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Teach Economics

St. Louis Fed
Economics Education
Teaching Strategies
Economics
Cognitive Science
Market Success
Market Failure
Personal Finance
Financial Decision-Making
Incentives
Economic Education
Labor Markets
Financial Literacy
Education
Avi J. Cohen
Literacy-Targeted Approach
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Metacognition
Retrieval Practice
Active Learning
Backward Design

The Teach Economics podcast series features conversations between the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis' Economic Education team and thought leaders, innovators and high-profile economic educators. Topics range from trends in the field to why it's important to teach economics. The series can be used as a resource for educators, and parents also may find it useful. (Views expressed are not necessar... more

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When designing an economics class, sometimes the best approach is to start in reverse. In this episode, University of Nebraska-Lincoln professor Sam Allgood discusses the power of "backward design." It's a technique that encourages educators to first... more

David Autor, MIT's Daniel and Gail Rubinfeld professor of economics, is a leading thinker and researcher on how AI could reshape the labor market. While he says AI could revolutionize how we work, it won't replace human intuition. In this episode, Au... more

Could brain science help unlock students' understanding of complex economic topics?

In this episode, St. Louis Fed Economic Education Officer Scott Wolla explores that question with educator and author Patrice Bain. Bain spent years working with c... more

In this episode, University of Chicago professor John List shares his unique approach to teaching economics. Unlike traditional methods, List begins by exploring real-world questions that intrigue his students, using their interests to frame lessons ... more

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Wendy Stock
Professor of Economics and Director of the Initiative for Regulation and Applied Economics at Montana State University
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Episode: Wendy Stock: Harnessing Student Curiosity to Fuel Economic Education
Annamaria Lusardi
Stanford University professor and leading researcher in financial literacy
Stanford University
Episode: Annamaria Lusardi: How Lessons in Personal Finance Can Help Teach Economics
Greg Mankiw
Harvard University economics professor and author of a popular economics textbook
Harvard University
Episode: Greg Mankiw: When Introducing Economics to Students, It Helps to Keep Things Simple
Bill Goffe
Teaching professor at Penn State University
Penn State University
Episode: Bill Goffe and Andrew Butler: How Understanding Brain Science Can Help You Teach Economics
Andrew Butler
Associate professor of psychology and brain sciences at Washington University in St. Louis
Washington University in St. Louis
Episode: Bill Goffe and Andrew Butler: How Understanding Brain Science Can Help You Teach Economics

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Scott Wolla
Host of Teach Economics, specializing in economic education and curriculum development.

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Sam Allgood: How to Design a Class Backward
Q: What do you think is important about backward design in economics?
It's crucial for aligning teaching methods with learning goals by starting with what students need to know before determining content.
Sam Allgood: How to Design a Class Backward
Q: What are the biggest gaps or disconnects you see in the way we currently teach economics?
Most instructors primarily use lectures despite evidence suggesting active learning methods are more effective.
Sam Allgood: How to Design a Class Backward
Q: What sparked your initial interest in economics?
Sam transitioned from physics to economics after discovering a passion for the mathematical and philosophical aspects of the field, combined with current events and policy.
David Autor: The Human Side of AI
Q: What advice would you give to students about preparing for their future careers?
He emphasizes the importance of developing a formal body of knowledge while also building judgment and interpersonal skills to work effectively at the intersection of technical knowledge and real-world applications.
David Autor: The Human Side of AI
Q: What sparked your interest in economics?
David Autor originally developed an interest in economics later in life, sparked by his experiences in education and technology, particularly during his time at the Harvard Kennedy School.

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