In this premiere episode, Dr. Klis introduces the EconoPop podcast and explains why economics is far more than just money and markets, but about human decision-making. She shares her background as an economics professor, some of her teaching philosophy, and previews the exciting student-created episodes coming in Season 1.

Key Takeaways

• Economics isn't just about money and markets—it's about decision-making with limited resources
• Team-based learning transforms classroom dynamics and creates meaningful connections
• The "Private Valuation" honors seminar explored the gap between what people say they value and what they actually pay
• Podcasting offers students a creative way to demonstrate learning rather than traditional exams or essays
• Upcoming student episodes cover diverse topics like auction mechanisms, public goods, and economic value in surprising contexts

Timestamps

1. INTRO (00:15)
2. WHO I AM (01:14)
3. THIS CLASS AND THIS ASSIGNMENT (03:02)
4. TOPICS COVERED BY THE STUDENTS (07:31)
5. WRAP-UP AND LOOKING AHEAD (10:08)
6. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS (10:53)

Sources & Credits

Sources

"Your Final Assignment Is...a Podcast" by Bret Zawilski, available at https://bellocollective.com/your-final-assignment-is-a-podcast-91b85e80585b

Credits

• Host: Dr. Anna Klis, Associate Professor at Northern Illinois University
• Music: "Time With You" by Tollef, featuring RVLE [NCS Release], provided by NoCopyrightSounds, available at https://ncs.io/TWU
• Studio: Northern Illinois University 71 North Innovation Partnership Studio, https://71north.github.io/
• Special thanks to Jordan Yorke, Federico Bassetti, Macy Harris, and Matthew D'Souza