EDUCATION

Jul201926

Taxpayer Subsidized Workforce Development is a Lemon

By Sarah Estelle | Economics, Education | 0 Comments

Note: This article first appeared in The Detroit News on July 13, 2019 and later the blog of the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. It is based on the more extensive report "Workforce Development in Michigan" published in May 2019 by the Mackinac Center.

Jul20198

Student Guest Post: Finding Direction for Research and on Calling at Acton U

By Sarah Estelle | Christianity, Education, Featured | 2 Comments

While I'm still traveling, I'm happy to share with you an essay by student Camryn Zeller about her Acton University experience.

Jun201914

Criticizing ECON 101

By Sarah Estelle | Economics, Education, Featured | 1 Comment

A few weeks ago an article by Dylan Matthews at Vox highlighted rock star economist Raj Chetty’s new course at Harvard. The article drew a lot of attention to the emphasis of theory over empirics in introductory (or “principles” of) economics courses. I have great...

Jun201910

“Coddling” Goes to the Movies: Life Lessons in “The Secret Life of Pets 2”

By Sarah Estelle | Education, Featured | 2 Comments

More often than not, popular wisdom suggests, a movie sequel will fall short of the original. Accordingly, The Secret Life of Pets 2 opened last week to mediocre reviews and opening night box office returns half of its 2016 predecessor’s. Still, many will be...

May201930

Book Recommendation: Money, Greed and God

By Sarah Estelle | Christianity, Economics, Education | 0 Comments

To be released next month is the tenth anniversary edition of one of my favorite faith and economics books: Money, Greed, and God by Jay Richards. I’ve recommended the original to friends, pastors, even my hair stylist. I’ve assigned the book in various classes and...