Join us for an exclusive conversation with Greg Mankiw, former Chair of the Council of Economic Advisors, as he offers a deep dive into the evolving landscape of fiscal policy. Drawing from his experience advising the U.S. administration, Mankiw will provide an insider's perspective on how governments shape and implement fiscal strategies to respond to both short-term challenges and long-term goals Check out the recording and slide deck from the webinar here ... View more

From Grad to Greatness - Your Guide to Successful Teaching   Ryan Herzog and Aisling Winston are seasoned economics instructors with extensive experience in training and mentoring new college instructors and graduate students. They have created valuable resources to help you efficiently and successfully navigate your first teaching assignments. In this one-hour session, you'll learn: How to set and manage course expectations, including defining learning outcomes, evaluating materials, and selecting the right textbook. Strategies for designing inclusive, pedagogically sound course materials, such as syllabi, class outlines, assignments, engaging lectures, and in-class activities. Tips for managing classroom dynamics and adapting to unexpected challenges. How to reflect on your experiences to improve your teaching statement and philosophy. WATCH SESSION NOW! ... View more

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