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Thinking Like an Economist with Prof. Jonathan Gruber

Jun 24, 2020
Professor Jonathan Gruber, an educator passionate about making economics accessible, discusses how to teach economic principles through relatable examples. He uses pop culture references like Kim Kardashian’s corset and LeBron James’s college decision to connect theory with real life. Gruber emphasizes the importance of economic intuition, urging students to apply mathematical models to everyday situations. By fostering critical thinking and contextual understanding, he makes economics engaging and relevant, proving it’s not as boring as many think!
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