Are you better off today than you were four years ago?

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Last night’s debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump was another stark reminder of one undeniable truth: the real loser in all of this is us—the American people. I don’t know who “won” the debate, but I do know who definitely didn’t: you, me, and the millions of Americans who had to watch this spectacle […]

331. Who Killed The Economy? Part I

The economy is not doing so hot. But the government has been avoiding talking about the real reasons it is suffering. In part one, we discuss the role economic sanctions have played in harming the economy. Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Emma: Hi, Brittany. Brittany: Hi, Emma. Emma: Today I wanted to talk about something that is […]

70. What Is the Economy?

We often hear the term “economy” thrown around on the news or during political debates. But what exactly is the economy and why do those in power think they can control it? Links: Teach Your Students About The Free Market Fight of The Century  John Maynard Keynes  Invisible Hand  Economics in One Lesson   Here’s […]