I’m forming an “economics education writing group” for this spring. Such groups work as a commitment device to help academics write more (there is extensive literature on this point). We’ll meet on Fridays on Zoom from 9am to 1pm (eastern time). We’ll start on January 17 and

Are ski resorts an example of a monopsony? Interesting conversation with students. #APmicro #microeconomics theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/…

Little kids can learn about the economy through play. "We all need each other." In this episode of Bluey, the teacher Calypso teaches by encouraging market interactions during play time. JMU EconEducation VA Council on Econ Ed National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) @NAEEnet Council for Economic Education #Bluey drstephenday.com/p/economics-in…

Join me! I'll show you how to teach economics using Bluey.

"Markets economize on the need for virtue, but do not eliminate it and indeed depend on it..." — Vernon Smith (Nobel Prize Lecture, "Constructivist and Ecological Rationality in Economics," 2002.)

⏰ Just 2 days left! 🐾 Join us for Bluey-conomics on Jan 30, 6–7 PM. Learn how to teach economics & personal finance with Bluey episodes + get free lesson plans. 🎉 Bonus: 5 K-5 teachers in attendance will win a $25 Amazon gift card! 🔗 Register: vcee.org/workshop/bluey…

This post is for anyone who believes that a fridge shouldn't need a software update. Jrod Money 🇺🇸 VA Council on Econ Ed Full Stack Economics #finlit #economics drstephenday.com/p/why-dont-we-…

Satisfying work takes skill. So why do we give our kids chores that don't, and expect them to teach the kids how to work? My latest from Paper Robots. drstephenday.com/p/whats-the-mo…

Learning vs. Getting Things Done: The paradox that parenting, peer mentoring, and classroom group work have in common. Read about it at my newsletter 👉 drstephenday.com/p/learning-vs-… #economics

The most realistic part of the Lord of the Rings is when Arwen walks into her dad's house and immediately throws her jacket on the floor. #LOTR #ParentingTips

Everyone should plan to invest. But the value has to come from somewhere. We already know about empty “get rich quick” promises. We should also teach about “get rich easy” promises. #passiveincome Read 👉 drstephenday.com/p/passive-inco…

New evidence on why people gamble! Read about it at the link. drstephenday.com/p/new-evidence…

Forbes quoted me in their article about teaching kids about money! You may recognize the ideas from Paper Robots. Jump$tart Coalition VA Council on Econ Ed forbes.com/sites/catherin…

Paw Patrol shows us that specialization is GOOD! and it's a happier lesson than showing pre-industrial farm employment. But the article does that too! Featuring @Piersonomics as guest columnist. @ProfJWags VA Council on Econ Ed drstephenday.com/p/paw-patrol-e…

What can Official Bluey TV teach kids (and adults) about economics? 📺🐶 Lauren Shifflett & @vcueconed walk us through how episodes like “Markets” & “Hammerbarn” introduce scarcity, trade-offs, & even circular flow. 🎧 Listen now: econhappyhour.substack.com/p/economic-les…

Do what you do best; trade for the rest! That's what we can learn from Paw Patrol in this week's Paper Robots guest post by @Piersonomics ! Here: drstephenday.com/p/paw-patrol-e…

Transferring to a better college leads to lower income?! (Re-post) Read more here 👉 drstephenday.com/p/when-a-bette… #communitycollege #collegechoice

Congratulations to Ivan and Claire who were on my top performing Stick Market Game team! They made over $7,000 in a few months. 🎉👏🎉👏

Today I give the experts a grade for teaching kids about money. Read or listen 👉 drstephenday.com/p/grading-the-… #finlit

So jealous that I missed the #JETSET25 conference! Next year in my hometown of West Lafayette, I'm there for sure.