What do professors really do over summer break? ⛱️ Spoiler: It's not all hammocks and vacation. We’re breaking down the rhythms of academic life once finals are done. 🎧 Listen now: econhappyhour.substack.com/p/how-do-profe… #AcademicLife

🎭 New episode of Economics Happy Hour is out! We dive into the economics of Broadway, including how Tony nominations boost ticket sales, why timing matters, and what actor pay says about the performing arts. Listen here 👉 econhappyhour.substack.com/p/economics-of…

We’re talking about the economics of electing #PopeLeoXIV. From supermajority rules to the Condorcet paradox, Matt and Jadrian break down what the conclave process teaches us about group decision-making. 🎧 Listen now: econhappyhour.substack.com/p/economics-of…

Curious about the economics of studying abroad? We explore how these programs offer more than just travel—fostering personal growth, boosting job market value, and benefiting host countries. It’s an investment that pays off long after the trip ends. ➡️ econhappyhour.substack.com/p/economics-of…

Bobby Bonilla Day is next week, so we’re getting ahead of the curve. 📅 Why do the New York Mets still owe him $1.19M every July 1? Eric Dunaway [Eric Dunaway] joins us to unpack the deal, the math, and the Madoff connection. It’s annuities meets baseball! 🎧: econhappyhour.substack.com/p/bobby-bonill…

🎙️ New episode of Economics Happy Hour is out! We’re diving into the wild world of sports betting: how odds are set, what makes the apps so addictive, and why some universities are teaming up with sportsbooks. Listen now 👉 econhappyhour.substack.com/p/economics-an…

From free flights to hotel upgrades, are rewards programs actually worth it or just clever pricing in disguise? We break down the benefits, the hidden costs, and why Delta made over $1B from its Amex card. 🎧 Listen now: econhappyhour.substack.com/p/economics-of…

🚨 New Episode! We react to the surprise firing of the BLS Commissioner after big jobs data revisions. Why revisions happen, why it matters for trust in economic stats, & what it could mean for interest rates, markets, and more. 🎧 Listen here: econhappyhour.substack.com/p/controversy-…

We’re sat down with Tom Flesher (Tom Flesher) & Noah Trudeau (Noah Trudeau) to talk about their JET SET session on using escape rooms to teach economics & statistics. Find out how gamification turns a good lesson into a great lesson. Listen now ⬇️ econhappyhour.substack.com/p/teaching-eco…

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Are you ready for Boris Yeltsin Supermarket Day? The Russian leader visited a Houston grocery store in 1989 and left stunned. It also left economics educators with an iconic lesson about economic systems. 🎧 Listen now: econhappyhour.substack.com/p/the-most-imp…

🎓 New episode is out! We diving into the demographic cliff: what it means for colleges, which schools are at risk, and how higher ed might look in 10 years. Spoiler: It’s not just about fewer students. 🎧 Listen now: econhappyhour.substack.com/p/the-demograp…

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We're talking about the most frustrating topics to teach in economics. What trips students up, what drives us nuts, and why we keep teaching them anyway. (Yes, taxes made the list.) 🎧 Listen here: econhappyhour.substack.com/p/why-is-it-to…

Why did the 2025 Econ Nobel Prize go to researchers studying growth? This week, we break down creative destruction, hockey-stick economics, and why innovation matters more than ever. 🎧 Listen here: econhappyhour.substack.com/p/the-2025-nob…

💰 $50 million... to get fired? This week on Economics Happy Hour, we discuss the strange world of college football coach buyouts—why schools pay so much to make coaches leave, and what that says about incentives in big-time sports. 🎧 Listen now: econhappyhour.substack.com/p/why-colleges…

🚨 New episode! We’re joined by beer economist Trey Malone (Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture) to talk about the economics of beer, from craft brewing and consumer choice to hops, regulation, and local identity. 🍺 Smart takes on what ends up in your glass. Listen now → econhappyhour.substack.com/p/the-economic…

Should professors take attendance? Ban phones? Set Friday deadlines to protect weekends? This week, we talk about paternalism in the classroom and when helping students might actually hold them back. Check it out: econhappyhour.substack.com/p/paternalism-…

1 in 5 Americans work in jobs that didn’t exist in 2000. What does that mean for students, job security, and the future of work? We talk creative destruction, disappearing careers, and why adaptability matters more than ever. 🎧 Listen now: econhappyhour.substack.com/p/jobs-that-di…