Economics Happy Hour Podcast

Feb 27 2025 61 ep. 42 mins 4
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A podcast & newsletter about two economists who love talking about all things economics.

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Economics of Spring Break

Feb 27 2025 44 mins  
Spring break isn't just a vacation—it’s an economic event. This week, we consider the potential impacts of spring break on destination economies, from the businesses that rely on tourism to the unintended costs cities face when hosting thousands of partygoers. We discuss how destinations like Miami Beach have pushed back against the influx of spring breakers, while other locati

The Economics of Abolishing the Penny

Feb 13 2025 39 mins  
Should the U.S. eliminate the penny? In this episode, we dive into the economics of keeping or removing the one-cent coin, weighing its production costs, impact on consumers, and whether rounding transactions would make a real difference. We explore arguments for and against, from inefficiencies at the cash register to the role of small change in charitable giving. We also discuss

What Does an Economics Professor's Work Schedule Look Like?

Jan 30 2025 47 mins  
Ever wonder what a professor's schedule really looks like? In this episode, Matt and Jadrian lift the hood on the academic calendar, from the chaotic first weeks of the semester to the ebb and flow of research, teaching, and service. Matt also shares his early experiences on sabbatical—how it compares to summer break, whether he misses teaching, and how he's spending his time. Pl

Research on Sports Economics & Economics Education

Jan 16 2025 46 mins  
Regular listeners will know we love teaching economics, but Matt and Jadrian are also researchers! In this episode of Economics Happy Hour, Matt asks Jadrian about some of his research on sports economics. The two discuss the impact of geographic location on sports team attendance, drawing insights from research on Major League Soccer, and explore the relationship between college s

Season 3 Launch and Our Goals for 2025

Jan 01 2025 43 mins  
In this kickoff to Season 3, Matt and Jadrian share their personal and professional goals for the new year, focusing on growth and balance. They reflect on lessons learned from the past year and discuss how they aim to improve their teaching, research, and outreach efforts. The duo also unveils exciting podcast plans for 2025, including new guests, deeper dives into economic topics

Special Episode: 2024 Year in Review

Dec 26 2024 8 mins  
In our shortest episode yet, we take a fun dive into our Spotify Year in Review for 2024. Join us as we share our live reactions to the data and reflect on what made this season special. From holiday gift ideas to exploring big topics like institutional power and Halloween economics, Season 2 was filled with great discussions and a lot of memorable moments.We’re incredibly gratef

2024 Gift-Giving Guide

Dec 12 2024 42 mins  
Looking for the perfect holiday gift for the economist in your life? There are thousands of gifts you could buy someone you love, but what do you get for the person in your life who LOVES economics? Matt and Jadrian share their annual gift-giving guide, packed with creative ideas for anyone passionate about economics. From thought-provoking books to quirky tools that connect to eco

Why Do We Love Price Discrimination?

Nov 26 2024 41 mins  
Matt and Jadrian discuss the concept of price discrimination and how it’s taught in economics classrooms. They highlight some real-world examples like student discounts, movie ticket pricing, and differential college tuition to highlight how businesses maximize profits by charging different prices to different customers. Jadrian shares his excitement about teaching new methods li

Which Economists Should You Follow?

Nov 14 2024 32 mins  
There are a lot of great economists providing meaningful content. There are so many people doing great work, but who’s worth the time to check out? We discuss a few people who might not be household names but are definitely worth following. Our list includes both traditional academics and media-savvy economists who offer unique perspectives on economics through podcasts, YouTube,

Economic Lessons from Halloween

Oct 29 2024 33 mins  
It’s spooky season, so Jadrian and Matt are lightening the mood by talking Halloween economics! They dive into everything you wanted to know—and maybe things you didn’t know you wanted to know—about how economic concepts like supply and demand, behavioral incentives, and scarcity play out during Halloween. Tune in for a fun conversation on the unexpected economics behind co