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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...

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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...

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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Tips to Foster Diversity and Inclusion in Business and Economics Courses

Author: Beth Ryan is an Associate Professor of Instruction in the Business and Entrepreneurship department at Columbia College Chicago. Fostering diversity and inclusion in the classroom is an ongoing process...