Thinking like an economist, about breastfeeding in Japan
Our start-of-class essays invite students to begin “thinking like an economist” by describing a familiar thing as a three-part story:
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Our first assignment: Personal essays to start thinking like an economist, explaining everyday life as the result of individuals’ doing the best we can and interacting with others.
Thinking like an economist… about gardening at work
By Cherie Asgeirsson Last spring I wanted to have a garden, to grow tomatoes. There is nothing better than a
Read moreThinking like an economist about… making friends as an introvert
by Connie Ray Economic thinking has helped me understand why it’s so hard to make friends as an introvert.
Read moreThinking Like an Economist: My Home Chef Experience
My Goal: Fix Dinner The promise of Home Chef (and other similar meal kit delivery services) is appealing – everything
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