Make a Wish (Kimberly Akimbo)
Kimberly sings about what she would want with her three wishes. These three things give her what economists call utility, which is a measurement of satisfaction. Sometimes, the things that…
Read MoreKimberly sings about what she would want with her three wishes. These three things give her what economists call utility, which is a measurement of satisfaction. Sometimes, the things that…
Read MoreThe gang is learning about check fraud and we can learn about the economics of crime through “How to Wash a Check”. Lyrics for How to Wash a Check
Read MoreCharity is singing about how New York City is like her own personal property. We use this to explore the benefits of property rights and the tragedy of the commons.
Read MoreThe dancers try to entice the “big spender”. This song is a good introduction to a lesson on rent seeking. The “big spender” could provide a big payoff – and…
Read MoreThe humans and monsters who live on Avenue Q sing about their lives, and in it there are a lessons on unemployment, the economics of beauty, immigration, and more!
Read MoreThe singer is “holding out for a hero”. There are other men available, but she wants one who has specific traits (strong, fresh from the fight, etc.). Having another boyfriend/partner…
Read MoreWilliam is being paid to follow the band Stillwater on tour. He thinks they are great, but he is cautioned by Rolling Stone not to make friends with the band….
Read MoreSharpay Evans and her entourage sing of their luxurious lives as summer approaches. Though their lives are ‘fabulous,’ how did they become rich and what can countries do to own…
Read MoreJack sings of the clean air in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Clean air, among many other things not mentioned in the clip, is considered a public good – this website…
Read MoreUrsella is trying to decide how she is to reclaim ownership of the sea from her brother. In order to develop a plan, she thinks like an economist, using backward…
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