CONN 134 | Economics in Pop Culture

Economics is everywhere! Although, often we may find it hard to see. In this class, we will explore how economic concepts, present around us, manifest themselves in interesting ways in popular culture that we love. From box-office smashing movies to chart-topping songs to award winning television shows and artwork, all can serve as important avenues to help us learn and apply economic concepts that are central to our lives. You will not only explore how these works of popular culture incorporate economic concepts within them, but you will also learn about how the discipline is central to the functioning of these industries.