Goku establishes a first mover advantage in his quest for power
The race to be the strongest warrior has been one-sided, with Goku enjoying a first-mover advantage over the always chasing Vegeta
A beginners guide to the labor market with The Office
Learn how the hiring and firing decisions of the fictional Dunder Mifflin office reflect the real life labor market
The Sun Never Sets on a Recession
In season five, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia tackled the Great Recession with humor and a bone to pick. Was what they said accurate?
The NBA is a Reminder that Incentives Matter
NBA fans can expect to see more “step backs” and blatant flops around the three-point line. Because in the end, incentives matter.
Free Trade and the Diablo 2 Economy
Diablo 2 asked players to use economic and strategic thinking to build a character and move forward in the game. It turns out the same approach is help in understanding the current trade climate.
What TV Teaches us About Opportunity Cost
Opportunity cost crops up in everyday situations for both real and fictional people. Learn how TV approaches the popular economics concept
The Time Value of Seinfeld
Learn how Seinfeld teaches us more about time and finance than how to avoid a kiss hello.
How Micheal Scott Started the Trade War
While Ryan started the fire, it was Michael who lead the tough talk against China. Find out what the Office tells us about the curren trade war
Inside Westworld: A Lesson about Game Theory
Westworld features an imagined future where robots and humans coexist but beyond the basic plot is a window into game theory its impact on decisions making
5 Finance and Economic Lessons from Settlers of Catan
As it turns out, Settlers of Catan teaches us many valuable finance and economics lessons, too. Here are five important takeaways