Keynes vs. Hayek, a rap video developed by John Papola and Russ Roberts. It might be a great discussion starter for an economics class.
Keynes vs. Hayek, a rap video developed by John Papola and Russ Roberts. It might be a great discussion starter for an economics class.
Jan 26 2010
Senators Charles E. Schumer and Orrin G. Hatch write, Starting immediately after enactment, any private-sector employer that hires a worker who had been unemployed for at least 60 days will not have to pay its 6.2 percent Social Security payroll tax on that employee for the duration of 2010. The Social Security trust ...
Jan 26 2010
A new insurance scheme has been launched in northern Kenya which offers herdsmen a chance to protect their livestock against drought. The initiative uses satellite technology to check the pasture available for the herders. This is from "Satellite Images Help Insure Kenya Cattle." HT to Walter Grinder.
Jan 25 2010
Keynes vs. Hayek, a rap video developed by John Papola and Russ Roberts. It might be a great discussion starter for an economics class.
READER COMMENTS
David N. Welton
Jan 26 2010 at 8:55am
For a class? I think economics is fascinating, but this kind of thing just makes me cringe, and suspect it would have similar effects on students. I think something like ‘freakonomics’ is a better strategy of getting people interested if you want to spark a discussion – showing how economics relates to real world, non-simplified situations.
eccdogg
Jan 26 2010 at 9:17am
I thought it was a lot of fun and well done.
I think it would be great for a class opener at the college level.
tms
Jan 26 2010 at 11:06am
First, the rap seems silly, then you quickly realize how good the content is. And then after a few more listens, you realize it’s not a bad song either.
Congratulations to Russ Roberts.
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