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Applying Accessibility and Relevancy to Modern Macroeconomic Models

The goals of understanding stylized facts and accurately predicting the effects of policy have been around for as long as macroeconomics has existed. It’s the tools that have changed. Large and accessible...

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Meet the Authors of Two New Cengage First Editions

At Cengage, we have a proud history of working with authors who provide high-quality, relevant and innovative content tailored to today’s learners. Our authors lead the way in educational innovation, combining cutting-edge...

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Teaching Inflation to Economics Students in 2022

Diantha Ellis is an Associate Professor of Business Administration in the Stafford School of Business, at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) It’s the worst-kept secret of the summer—a trip to the...

A SWIFT Kick to the Russian Financial System

Michael W. Brandl is a Professor of Instruction in the Department of Economics at the University of Texas at Austin. This post is a modified version of an article that originally appeared...

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How to Develop Data Literacy in Economics with FRED®: A Guide for Instructors

Diego Mendez-Carbajo is a Senior Economic Education Specialist at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. This article is based on his presentation at the 2021 Economics Teaching Conference. These are his...

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MobLab + MindTap: A Modern Digital Economics Playground

Let’s face it — keeping students engaged while teaching Economics can be hard. One strategy that has proven successful is the use of games and experiments to help teach Economics concepts while...

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DSI 2021: Why Understanding Data Visualization is Key

Jeffrey D. Camm is the Inmar Presidential Chair in Analytics and Senior Associate Dean of Business Analytics Programs at Wake Forest University School of Business. This article is based on his presentation...