EconoPop!
EconoPop!
Podcast Description
Economics isn't just about money and markets—it's about how humans make decisions in a world of scarcity. Join Dr. Anna Klis and her students as they break down complex concepts through the lens of what actually matters to them: pop culture, everyday choices, and the weird ways we all behave. No dry lectures here! Just bite-sized episodes exploring authentic perspectives and solid insights on value, public goods, game theory, and other topics. Econ class just got a vibrant glow-up.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on the intersection of economics and everyday life, exploring topics like human decision-making, auction mechanisms, public goods, and economic value through student-created content that highlights real-world applications such as the ‘Private Valuation’ seminar insights and classroom dynamics.
Economics isn’t just about money and markets—it’s about how humans make decisions in a world of scarcity. Join Dr. Anna Klis and her students as they break down complex concepts through the lens of what actually matters to them: pop culture, everyday choices, and the weird ways we all behave. No dry lectures here! Just bite-sized episodes exploring authentic perspectives and solid insights on value, public goods, game theory, and other topics. Econ class just got a vibrant glow-up.
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
- INTRO (00:15)
- WHO I AM (01:14)
- THIS CLASS AND THIS ASSIGNMENT (03:02)
- TOPICS COVERED BY THE STUDENTS (07:31)
- WRAP-UP AND LOOKING AHEAD (10:08)
- 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
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