New Money (The Great Gatsby)
“New Money” From The Great Gatsby examines the economic divide between wealth derived from hard work and that inherited from old money. In this song, the characters reflect on social…
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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…
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How To Wash A Check (Kimberly Akimbo)
The 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
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It Sucks to Be Me (Avenue Q)
The 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!
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Holding out for a Hero (Footloose the Musical)
The 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…
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Santa Fe (Newsies)
Jack 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…
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All About the Green (The Wedding Singer)
What does it take to be successful? That’s the discussion that Glen and Robbie are having about their futures. They discuss many topics and events happening in 1985, when the…
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Welcome to Nowhere (The Band’s Visit)
When a band in arrives in the wrong Israeli city (fictional Bet Hatikva, with a “B” instead of real Petah Tikva, with a “P”), they soon discover the differences between…
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Merry Christmas Maggie Thatcher (Billy Elliot)
Through the entire 1980’s, Margaret Thatcher was the Prime Minister in the United Kingdom (from 1979 to 1990 to be exact) and Conservative Party leader from 1975-1990. During her tenure…
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This Was a Real Nice Clambake (Carousel)
The problems of 1945 America were understandably different than they are today. Have you ever thought of just how different they are, though? This clip discusses economic problems of 100…
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