Despite the descriptions of many politicians and pundits, there is no way to "cancel" student loan debts. The debt burden would merely be shifted to people who didn't agree to take out these loans.

The reality is that small increases in the minimum wage disemploy only the most marginalized workers—those with little to no education, no work experience, and no real job skills. Larger increases disemploy those with basic educations and some experience and skills. Large enough increases disemploy all workers.

Do recessions and The Sixth Sense have anything in common? Sort of. 

What began as a “historic fight for equal pay” has evolved into something else. New data have emerged that suggest that, in fact, when looking at salaries and bonuses paid out by the US Soccer Federation, women out-earn men.

Bob's excited about Universal Basic Income and thinks that it would be a great way to help people for less money than the inefficient welfare programs we already have. That could be true, but only if it completely replaces the current system, and that's... unlikely. Find out why in this new episode of Common Sense Soapbox!

Foundation for Economic Education is proud to present a series of lectures from the “Think Like an Entrepreneur” seminar which took place at Northwood University in Michigan in June 2019.

You'll have an incredible opportunity to dive deeper into why free enterprise and strong character offer the best opportunity to generate wealth for everyone. Explore the principles of virtuous leadership, find out how to utilize economic thinking to solve problems, and learn how to think critically and communicating confidently—skills that will lead to success at school, in college, and in your career.

Enjoy this talk by James Hop "How Entrepreneurs Use Economics."

Economics is the study of human behavior, whenever people make choices. It can be about money and business, but it's also about so much more!