EconoPop!

Dr. Anna Klis

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.

Episodes

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

    12/05/2025

    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 resourcesTeam-based learning transforms classroom dynamics and creates meaningful connectionsThe "Private Valuation" honors seminar explored the gap between what people say they value and what they actually payPodcasting offers students a creative way to demonstrate learning rather than traditional exams or essaysUpcoming 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 UniversityMusic: "Time With You" by Tollef, featuring RVLE [NCS Release], provided by NoCopyrightSounds, available at https://ncs.io/TWUStudio: 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

    12 min
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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.

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  • Creator
    Dr. Anna Klis
  • Episodes
    1
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Dr. Anna Klis 2025
  • Show Website
    EconoPop!