Econ Really is for Lovers
Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to explain how I named this website and, more importantly, why I think economics is for lovers. The Birth of econisforlovers.com When I found my name was already taken for a web domain, Sara Aldworth, director of marketing at...
Student Guest Post: Finding Direction for Research and on Calling at Acton U
While I’m still traveling, I’m happy to share with you an essay from student Camryn Zeller.~ Sarah This year, I had the privilege to attend Acton University as a part of my Hope College summer research experience. I knew from talking to past Hope...
Heaven or Summer Camp?
Today around 1,000 people from over 90 countries will depart Grand Rapids with the conclusion of Acton University, an annual event I tend to think of as the Christian nerd summer-camp experience I need. I meet up with friends and colleagues here, I expect to make more...
Criticizing ECON 101
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...
“Coddling” Goes to the Movies: Life Lessons in “The Secret Life of Pets 2”
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 dragged...Page 1 of 2
