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13,000 Economists, 1 Question   Leave a comment

Link: https://www.npr.org/2020/01/09/794977811/episode-963-13-000-economists-1-question

At the American Economic Association annual conference, some of the brightest economists answer the question, “What is the most useful idea in economics?”. Answers range from the idea of opportunity cost to thinking at the margin.

Original Air Date: January 10 2020

Length: 21 minutes 1 second

Discussion Prompt: What do you believe is this most useful idea in economics and why?

Written Prompt: Develop your own list of your top ten (or top 5) ‘most useful ideas’ in economics. Be sure to explain WHY you’ve made your selections.  You may use up to 3 of those referenced in the podcast, with your own explanations! The rest must be your idea. 

Posted June 23, 2020 by meaghanprice3 in Discussion prompt, Planet Money

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What America Sells To The World   Leave a comment

What America Sells To The WorldLink: https://www.npr.org/sections/money/2018/02/01/582510662/what-america-sells-to-the-world

Summary: From imports to exports of goods and services, America’s exports are significantly varied. The top three categories of goods that the U.S. exports to other countries are refined oil products, airplanes, and cars. In this podcast, THE INDICATOR discusses the $2.2 trillion of exports the U.S. ships across the world each year.

Original Air Date: February 1, 2018

Length: 6 minutes 14 seconds

Posted May 22, 2018 by jdesvira in Economic growth, Globalization, International economics, International trade, macroeconomics, Planet Money, short length, THE INDICATOR, Trade

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