In Social Education’s latest “ghost story” episode, the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York confers with renowned economists Paul Samuelson and Milton Friedman on the best course of action on interest rates for the Fed.

Electronic resources can be extremely effective in teaching economics. In this article, the authors highlight exemplary sites that foster economic understanding.

In a sequel to a previous article, the authors imagine what two renowned economists might say to Ben Bernanke about how to advance economic recovery.

Teaching Activities by James H. Landman

Students can gain a more in-depth understanding of the economic impact of the pandemic as well as the costs and benefits of government action by contrasting the U.S. experience with that of similar countries.

A thorough classroom examination of the claims and techniques used in an open letter by 137 economists on tax reform can help students become more informed judges of economic arguments.

A survey of more than a thousand teachers reveals some interesting distinctions about economics teachers.

Students will gain new perspectives on the socio-economic circumstances of the Great Depression through an analysis of song lyrics of the time.

In this inquiry, students analyze and evaluate economic rhetoric related to deregulation through arguments for and against the Motor Carrier Act of 1980 (MCA). The aim is to help students become better, more informed consumers of economic policies.

This discussion-based lesson plan invites students to explore how personal economic decisions affect them in the short and long term.