<p>In this episode of Teach Economics, Justin Wolfers, professor of public policy and economics at the University of Michigan, talks to Scott Wolla, economic education officer at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, about how he found economics, why he loves teaching economics, and why it's important to help students "think like an economist."</p>

In this episode of Teach Economics, Justin Wolfers, professor of public policy and economics at the University of Michigan, talks to Scott Wolla, economic education officer at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, about how he found economics, why he loves teaching economics, and why it's important to help students "think like an economist."

Professor Justin Wolfers: The Importance of Teaching Students to "Think Like an Economist"

The Teach Economics podcast series features conversations between the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis' Economic Education team and thought leaders, innovators and high-profile economic educators. Topics range from trends in the field to why it's important to teach economics. The series can be used as a resource for educators, and parents also may find it useful. 
(Views expressed are not necessarily those of the St. Louis Fed or Federal Reserve System.)

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The Teach Economics podcast series features conversations between the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis' Economic Education team and thought leaders, innovators and high-profile economic educators. Topics range from trends in the field to why it's important to teach economics. The series can be used as a resource for educators, and parents also may find it useful. (Views expressed are not necessarily those of the St. Louis Fed or Federal Reserve System.)

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Professor Justin Wolfers: The Importance of Teaching Students to "Think Like an Economist"