Department of Agricultural Economics and Economics
ECNS 101
The Economic Way of Thinking
Spring 2013
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Our final exam was held Monday April 29 from 12:00-1:50 P.M.iHere are the answers.
NEW (4/25): The World Bank released a report on April 17 that highlights declines in global poverty.
One of our classmates sent along this link, which provides an assessment of what LeBron James is worth.
Here is a link to the Parade Magazine 2013 What People Earn report.
Our second midterm was Thursday 3/21. Here are the answers.
Our first midterm was Thursday 2/14. Here are the answers.
There are free teaching assistant resources available for all students in ECNS 101 this semester. Click here for TA office hours and contact information.
There are several copies of the course textbook on reserve in the library for students who are interested in accessing the book that way.
The Huffington Post has an interesting slideshow highlighting the 15 College Majors with the Highest Pay.
Slate.com has an interesting set of segments on "The Great Divergence" and why we should care about America's growing income inequality.
NPR has an interesting story on the debate betwen private property and communism as it impacts community gardens.
Several students have asked me for suggestions about non-technical books they could read to learn more about economics. In response, here is my recommended reading list.
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