At long last, here are several opportunities to learn more about the fascinating topic of economics! Oh, yeah, and earn some extra van bucks in the process!
Each section stands on it’s own. Choose any one that interests you.
These are purely optional. Please do not let them interfere or take precedence over apprentice work for any lens, no matter how enthralling or tempting that may be.
Milton Friedman
Milton Friedman was awarded the Nobel Prize for his work in the field of economics. He was also a predecessor to and mentor of Thomas Sowell and Walter Williams. I admire his reliance on facts and logic. Watch the following clip.
Watch this video that includes information about him and his view of the free market. Also included is a discussion with two of his supporters and two challengers. Watch and take notes. What insights do you gain?
https://www.freetochoosenetwork.org/programs/testing_milton_friedman/index.php?id=free_markets
To earn your cash, show me your notes and write up a summary of what you learned.
Thomas Sowell
Watch this documentary about Thomas Sowell. Take notes. Write a summary of what you learned.
Walter Williams
Watch this documentary about Walter Williams. Take notes. Write a summary of what you learned.
Robber Barons
Over the years, one of the chief methods of attack on free market economics is to apply derogatory labels. One such is that of “Robber Barons.” Do the following:
What is meant by the term “robber baron”? Read the following:
Watch this video and take notes.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?463485-2/the-myth-robber-barons#!
To earn your cash, show me your notes and write up a summary of what you learned.
The Folly of Rewarding A While Hoping for B
Watch this video about the Cobra effect.
Print, read and mark this article. The Folly of Rewarding A while Hoping for B
To earn your cash, show me your notes (and/or marked article) and write up a summary of what you learned. Include at least one example that you have seen of rewarding a while hoping for b, either in your own life or in the news, etc.
More Economics in One Lesson
Read any chapter from Economics in One Lesson that we haven’t studied in class. Write a summary of what you learned. Include how it applies to what is happening today or share some research on how it relates to something in the past.
Javier Milei
Remember the chainsaw-wielding Argentinian? Watch this video, read this article and this article and research an update for what is happening now in Argentina. Write a summary of what you learned.
Government, Poverty and Self-Reliance
Print, read and mark this article. Write a summary of what you learned.
Additional opportunites:
Is there an economics-related topic that you’d like to learn more about? Dive in! Let me know what you learn and we’ll talk cash!
