If a student takes just one econ course, what should we teach?
Avi Cohen says: focus on core concepts they’ll remember and use. he explains the literacy-targeted approach and why it helps all students, even future econ majors. @econuoft.bsky.social
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The Literacy-Targeted approach emphasizes mastering core economic concepts rather than exposing students to a wide range of theories and techniques they are unlikely to use. As such, LT instruction ensures that students can apply economic reasoning in real-world contexts.
economicsforlife.ca
Most students take just one econ course. A Literacy-Targeted approach meets their needs—focusing on fewer concepts they can actually use.
The best part? It doesn’t hurt econ majors.
That makes it Pareto improving: better for most, worse for none.
Learn more: economicsforlife.ca/pareto-impro...
As talk turns to tariffs, a great, clarifying piece from Dani Rodrik www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/t...
