In their quest to understand the economics of designer fashion brands, maple syrup, electric cars, election spending, and more, students in Mr. Eckman's microeconomics class have created Planet Money-style podcasts featuring interviews with special guests who are experts in their chosen topics.
A Sticky Shortage in Canada: Investigating the Supply Chain Issue on the World’s Most Beloved Topping
By Grace Burkaw, Andrew Burke and Vince Menichelli
Featuring:
Queen’s University faculty member, Dr. Dee
Global Utility: Mistakes Made by the Modern Investor
By Owen DePillo and Ryan Hammond
Featuring:
Former Moravian Academy board chair and parent and current financial advisor, Robert Brown
The Allure of Gucci
ByIsabella Bartolacci, Lauren Reid, and Grace Wright
Featuring:
A consignment store specialist
Who’s Buying? Supply and Demand in the Electric Vehicle Market
By Ben Carosella, Jay Jiang, and Samit Mohapatra
Featuring:
electric vehicle expert, Andy Wright
Seasonal Drinks: How important are they to Starbucks’ Success?
By Juliana Blobe and Emma Scarperi
Featuring:
Moravian Academy alum and Starbucks manager, Tristen Rodney
Fast Fashion and its Environmental Impact
By Grace Caballes, Lily Farr, and Katy Shnier
Featuring:
former Moravian Academy science teacher and current Queen’s University faculty member, Dr. Dee
The Costs and Benefits of Legalizing Recreational Marijuana
By Jamilie Atiyeh, Matt Fanning, and Ava Perucci
Featuring:
Representative Peter Schweyer
Rail Travel in the U.S.: Why is it so far behind?
By Will Bakos and Chris Milot
Featuring:
Nathaniel Guest, executive director and owner of the Colebrookdale Railroad
When does it make sense for a sports franchise to relocate?
By Jaxsen Miller and Jackson Oltman
Featuring:
Professor Victor Matheson, a sports economist from the College of Holy Cross
Does spending make a difference in winning elections?
By Bruno Shannon
Featuring:
Bernie Sanders’ pollstar, Ben Tulchin
The Power of Compound Interest [Coming soon!]
By Zach Demsky, Arsh Kandola, and Jason Schippell
Featuring:
Nick Greenfield, Head of Business Analytics as Schonfeld Strategic Advisors LL
The Unknown Gamble
By Jai Ailawadi, Archie Debbage, and Aarav Shyamkumar
Featuring:
Josh Ercole, Executive Director of the Council on Compulsive Gambling of PA
From Beyond The Arc
By Soren Gandhi and Gennaro Mazzella
Featuring:
Mark Hueber, an assistant men’s basketball coach at Lafayette College
The Economics of Strawberries [Coming soon!]
By Jack Bowser, Calli Colitas, and Dmitry Gazheev
Featuring:
Deb Colitas, owner of Valley Fruits & Veggies
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