Historically, consumer attitudes tracked indicators like GDP and unemployment. But since the pandemic, that relationship has broken down. In a new paper, Ben Harris, Ryan Cummings, and Neale Mahoney examine this decoupling and its causes. brookings.edu/articles/the-p…

Reporters—covering #Halloween economics? Check out our new Q&A with Jadrian Wooten (Virginia Tech Economics). He explains spending trends for this year, which types of stores earn the most, and whether seasonal spending boosts local economies. bit.ly/4e9fBqf

Great Eric Boehm reason vid about our Cato Institute #CatoGlobalization T-shirt project. You can follow the shirt's journey yourself here: cato.org/visual-feature…

Was the 12k jobs number economic signal or temporary noise? Boeing strikes & hurricanes probably effected it. Other measures, like unemployment, wages, initial jobless claims, & private ADP payrolls were positive.

Jacob Clifford and I celebrate #EconEdMonth all year long! Thanks for the sign, JMU EconEducation and John Kruggel Clifford is the real deal. Authentic. Engaging. Makes you really think about the intentionality of the actions in your classroom. I cannot recommend him enough!

The new Teach Economics podcast episode, Annamaria Lusardi talks about her passion for teaching personal finance. “Give a piggy bank to a child and you will instantly turn (the child) into a clever banker.” #TeachEcon stlouisfed.org/education/teac…

Econ 101 is wrong about tariffs. But not in the way protectionists think. The reality is even worse than what we teach in class. Here's why: economicforces.xyz/p/econ-101-is-…

Beyond honored to have the work we do at JMU EconEducation recognized by the Southern Business Administration Association. Our Center received the 2024 Societal Impact Award. #teachecon We could not do the work we do without the support we receive from YourEconomicSuccess VA Council on Econ Ed JMU COB

New externality example just dropped! Café Du Monde beignets on a flight. What do you think #EconTwitter, is the smell of these amazing beignets a positive or negative externality for the people around me on this ✈️? MRU - Marginal Revolution University JMU EconEducation YourEconomicSuccess VA Council on Econ Ed

Back by popular demand! Our holiday wreath-making workshop is the perfect way to wrap up the semester! Join us on December 5th at 5 PM to create a beautiful wreath while exploring the economics of gifts, goods, and giving during the holiday season. 🎄✨ buff.ly/40bjRCe

Both parties ran on ignoring economics in 2024. But economic forces don't care about your politics. Here are 8 things economists know that matter for policy: economicforces.xyz/p/economics-st…

Retaliatory tariffs & global supply chains mean the standard Econ 101 models are too rosey argues Brian Albrecht. It's even worse. In the standard graph, domestic producers are winners. In reality, most producers lose, too.

Did NAFTA destroy jobs? No. Wages, total jobs, & Manuf. output grew. But local areas were hit hard. The benefits of trade need to be distributed to those who pay the costs. We didn't do that, and now we are faced with a sledgehammer of universal tariffs harming us all. 🧵sources

will F’s now be E’s?

Okay, just testing something out here: Is "Holiday in Cambodia" by Dead Kennedys an appropriate song to include on a Christmas mix?

Awesome news! Congrats! Can't wait to pre-order a copy!

#k12teachers, I am leading an online workshop for my friends Econiful on 2/25 chock-full of activities you can use to address the myths about the econ of immigration. Join me if you are looking for ways to discuss w/ your students. #teachecon link here: search.app/9878qCRsRYJ68P…

Still plenty of time to register for Econiful PD "Dispelling the Myths about the Econ Immigration." Get activities made with research to back all content & a chance to win Bryan Caplan Open Borders/Leah Boustan Streets of Gold #teachecon #immigration VA Council on Econ Ed @NAEEnet link below