This course draws from many sources; from current articles in newspapers and magazines, from videos on the internet, and from books such as Naked Econmics by Charles Wheelan and Predictably Irrational by Dan Ariely. We revisit common theoretical concepts familiar to economics students and provide further examples and relate them to our real lives. In addition, we explore some of behavioral economics ideas that question human rationality, and again, attempt to identify real world examples of discussed phenomena.

Also students are encouraged to research particular incidences in economic history and identify concepts discussed in class. They will share their discoveries in class via student presentations as well as a written assignment they submit near the end of the semester.