Robert Shimer

Robert Shimer and John List, both esteemed economists from the University of Chicago, discuss their initiative, Economics for Everyone, designed to teach economic reasoning without complex mathematics. They explore innovative teaching methods, using real-world experiments and storytelling to demystify economic concepts. The duo emphasizes the relevance of critical thinking in both everyday decisions and public policy, advocating for wider economic literacy to influence issues from market fairness to policy evaluation. Their approach aims to make economics accessible and engaging for all.