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Economics Happy Hour Podcast
Economics Happy Hour is a podcast where two economics educators talk through current events, teaching, and research over a drink. Conversations are unscripted and focused on how economists actually think about the world and the classroom.
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Episodes
Economics Happy Hour PodcastWhat is a Council for Economic Education?
Matt and Jadrian explore the role of economic councils in shaping financial literacy among educators and students. They welcome thanks to their guest, Chris…
Economics Happy Hour PodcastEconomists React to the First Presidential Debate of 2024
Join Matt and Jadrian with guest Brian O'Roark as they react to key economic statements from the first presidential debate of 2024 between Joe Biden and Donald…
Economics Happy Hour PodcastHow Should We Calculate the Inflation Rate for College Students?
The US Consumer Price Index (CPI) is the most commonly used inflation indicator in the United States. In this episode, Matt & Jadrian talk with an economics…
Economics Happy Hour PodcastIs Economics a STEM Discipline?
Matt and Jadrian spent a few days in Atlanta with some amazing economics educators at the Conference on Teaching and Research in Economic Education. While we…
Economics Happy Hour PodcastWhat are the Best New Books with Economic Lessons?
Matt and Jadrian unveil their summer book recommendations for listeners! Get ready to expand your horizons with their picks spanning economics and beyond. Each…
Economics Happy Hour PodcastWhy Do Higher Interest Rates Matter?
Matt and Jadrian are joined by Brian O’Roark to discuss the implications of the Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates higher for a longer period…
Economics Happy Hour PodcastThe FAFSA Fiasco
In this episode, Matt and Jadrian discuss the significant issues surrounding the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), its impact on students, and…
Economics Happy Hour PodcastHow does NIL Change Things for College Basketball and Football?
The NCAA tournament is over, and the NFL Draft is still a few weeks away. Matt and Jadrian look at how Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) regulations on college…
Economics Happy Hour PodcastWhat is the Principal-Agent Problem and How Do We Address It?
Matt & Jadrian tackle the Principal-Agent Problem, where one party entrusts another to act on their behalf. From CEO decision-making to waiting tables to real…
Economics Happy Hour PodcastThe Earned Income Tax Credit
In this week’s episode, we talk about some of the intricacies of the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), particularly in its role as a tax credit for low to…
Economics Happy Hour PodcastWhat Should High School Graduates Know About Economics?
We're joined by Tim Dye, an amazing high school economics teacher from Indiana and a long-time listener of the show. Together, the three of us discuss the…
Economics Happy Hour PodcastThe Economics of Cruises
🛳️⚓ Get ready to set sail on an economic adventure where we explore the bustling world of cruise ships and uncover the intricate economic principles that drive…
Economics Happy Hour PodcastHow much would we pay for a Super Bowl Ticket? And why is it less than what we would need to sell one?
With Super Bowl Sunday just around the corner, we’ve got a touchdown-worthy episode for you! Join us as we break down a popular behavioral economics concepts…
Economics Happy Hour PodcastHow Does Economics Apply to Voting?
As the United States steps into the heart of "primary season," Matt and Jadrian are here to untangle all the different ways that economic concepts interact…
Economics Happy Hour PodcastSeason 2 Launch and 2024 Goals
🎉 Welcome to 2024 and Season 2 of Economics Happy Hour! 🌟 In this episode, we set the stage for the year ahead. We'll discuss our goals, both personally and…
Economics Happy Hour PodcastWas Scrooge Good for the Economy?
'Tis the season for a spirited debate! Matt and Jadrian have donned their Santa hats and decided to tackle the age-old question: Was Ebenezer Scrooge from A…
Economics Happy Hour PodcastEconomic Lessons from the Bible
We're thrilled to welcome Brian Hollar from Marymount University to dive into the economic lessons hidden within Biblical stories. In this episode, Brian…
Economics Happy Hour PodcastThe Economics of Black Friday
We recorded this episode in early November, on election days of all days, but this episode isn’t about voting. It’s also a few days after the time change, but…
Economics Happy Hour PodcastThe Broken Window Fallacy and the Economics of War
This week, Brian O’Roark joins the show again to help Matt & Jadrian discuss the economic concepts behind war and conflict. With the Russia-Ukraine war ongoing…
Economics Happy Hour PodcastWhat is Universal Basic Income and Can it Work? (Episode 24)
Matt and Jadrian are back in the studio and discussing a controversial topic: Universal Basic Income. The previous few episodes have all centered around the…
Economics Happy Hour PodcastThe Nobel Prize Episode: Who is Claudia Goldin?
On November 9th, 2023, Claudia Goldin won the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel 2023. Matt and Jadrian decided to have a…
Economics Happy Hour PodcastWhat Poker Can Teach Us About Economics (#22)
Jadrian and Matt recorded their final episode from the JET SET conference - this one with Eric Dunaway from Wabash College. During the conference, we learned…
Economics Happy Hour PodcastHow Can We Help Teach Economics to Teachers?
Matt and Jadrian aren’t physically in Northern Kentucky anymore, but they are back with another episode they recorded during the Journal of Economics…
Economics Happy Hour PodcastTeaching on TikTok & Teaching Public Policy
Matt and Jadrian are back again with another guest from their weekend at the Journal of Economics Teaching’s Symposium on Economics Teaching. We recorded…
Economics Happy Hour PodcastWorking at the Federal Reserve as an Economic Education Specialist
Matt and Jadrian spent the weekend with some amazing economics educators at the Journal of Economics Teaching’s Symposium on Economics Teaching. While we were…
Economics Happy Hour PodcastEconomics of School Choice and School Vouchers
The school choice movement, often called the school voucher movement, has taken off in the past few years. Coming into this conversation, Jadrian didn’t know…
Economics Happy Hour PodcastEconomic Lessons from Movies (# 17)
The summer is a great time to catch up on movies, especially ones about economics! Matt and Jadrian share two of their favorite movies. It’s only after they’ve…
Economics Happy Hour Podcast📚 What are the best economics books? (#16)
We’re in peak summer, and the year is halfway over, which means it’s time to crack open a good book and enjoy the nice weather if you have it in your area…
Economics Happy Hour Podcast#15: What Can We Learn from Taylor Swift?
Taylor Swift has been all over the news the past few months, so it seemed only appropriate that Matt and Jadrian dedicate an entire episode to the pop star…
Economics Happy Hour Podcast#14: Why is Game Theory Awesome?
In this episode, Matt was curious about Jadrian’s favorite topic to teach. The two have already covered Matt’s favorite topic in a previous episode, which…
Economics Happy Hour Podcast#13: Why is a College Degree Valuable?
In this episode, Matt and Jadrian explore the fascinating relationship between college education and higher pay. While the conventional belief suggests that…
Economics Happy Hour Podcast#12: Inflation (featuring Brian O'Roark)
In this episode, Matt and Jadrian are trying a couple of new things. First, they’re doing this episode on a very quick turnaround. The BLS’s monthly inflation…
Economics Happy Hour Podcast#11: Poverty, Inequality, and Discrimination
In this episode, Jadrian wanted to know about Matt’s favorite topic to teach students. Much to Jadrian’s surprise, Matt landed on: poverty, inequality, and…
Economics Happy Hour Podcast#10: The NFL Draft
In this episode, we explore a few of the economic concepts that come into play during sports drafts, particularly the NFL Draft. The conversation revolves…
Economics Happy Hour Podcast#9: Income Taxes
In this episode, we discuss different economic concepts related to income taxes. Taxes are a fundamental part of our society, and understanding how they work…
Economics Happy Hour Podcast#8: Economics of Paying College Athletes
In this episode, we explore the hotly debated topic of paying college athletes. We try to analyze it from both sides and shed some light on what arguments are…
Economics Happy Hour Podcast#7: ChatGPT
In this episode, we dive into all things ChatGPT. ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence chatbot that was dropped in November 2022 and can be found here. As an…
Economics Happy Hour Podcast#6: Population Decline
In this podcast, we delve into the economic impacts of population decline. We talk about the broad trend (and general concern) around declining birth rates…
Economics Happy Hour Podcast#5: The Super Bowl & Economic Impact Studies
In this episode, we discuss the economic impact of the Super Bowl and how impact studies that claim to measure its economic benefits are often exaggerated…
Economics Happy Hour Podcast#4: Minimum Wage & Recent Research
In this episode, we’re diving into the hotly contested topic of the minimum wage and its effectiveness as a tool for helping low-wage workers. It is certainly…
Economics Happy Hour Podcast#3: Recessions & the Phillips Curve
In this episode, we debate whether the economy was in a recession this past year. We first define what a recession is according to traditional economic…
Economics Happy Hour Podcast#2: Behavioral Economics & Commitment Device
We dive into the fascinating world of how human behavior influences economic decision-making. We discuss the New Year's resolutions and the role that…
Economics Happy Hour Podcast#1: Opportunity Cost & Starting a Podcast
Introducing the brand new podcast by Matt and Jadrian - two busy bees who have taken on yet another project! But why? Tune in to the pilot episode to hear them…