I don't care, I love it (Economics, that is)

In this premiere episode, Dr. Klis introduces the EconoPop podcast and explains why economics is far more than just money and markets, but about human decision-making. She shares her background as an economics professor, some of her teaching philosophy, and previews the exciting student-created episodes coming in Season 1.

Key Takeaways

• Economics isn't just about money and markets—it's about decision-making with limited resources
• Team-based learning transforms classroom dynamics and creates meaningful connections
• The "Private Valuation" honors seminar explored the gap between what people say they value and what they actually pay
• Podcasting offers students a creative way to demonstrate learning rather than traditional exams or essays
• Upcoming student episodes cover diverse topics like auction mechanisms, public goods, and economic value in surprising contexts

Timestamps

1. INTRO (00:15)
2. WHO I AM (01:14)
3. THIS CLASS AND THIS ASSIGNMENT (03:02)
4. TOPICS COVERED BY THE STUDENTS (07:31)
5. WRAP-UP AND LOOKING AHEAD (10:08)
6. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS (10:53)

Sources & Credits

Sources

"Your Final Assignment Is...a Podcast" by Bret Zawilski, available at https://bellocollective.com/your-final-assignment-is-a-podcast-91b85e80585b

Credits

• Host: Dr. Anna Klis, Associate Professor at Northern Illinois University
• Music: "Time With You" by Tollef, featuring RVLE [NCS Release], provided by NoCopyrightSounds, available at https://ncs.io/TWU
• Studio: Northern Illinois University 71 North Innovation Partnership Studio, https://71north.github.io/
• Special thanks to Jordan Yorke, Federico Bassetti, Macy Harris, and Matthew D'Souza