The Next Best Economist

Economics in 30 Minutes

Thirty minutes was the original aim of the introductory series. The four parts run about fifty minutes; allow extra time for the exercises.

Work through Parts 1–4 in order, then apply the ideas to a college teaching contract. Each page includes questions, hints, references, and prompts for an AI tutor.

PART 1

Scarcity, Choices, and Models

Questions, explanations, sources, and tutor prompts.

PART 2

Value, Prices, and Markets

Questions, explanations, sources, and tutor prompts.

PART 3

How Markets Change

Questions, explanations, sources, and tutor prompts.

PART 4

Opportunity Cost, Trade, and Evidence

Questions, explanations, sources, and tutor prompts.

APPLICATION

Who Got a Good Deal?

Questions, explanations, sources, and tutor prompts.

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