1st Edition
Broadway and Economics Economic Lessons from Show Tunes
By Matthew C. Rousu
Copyright 2018
234 Pages
32 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
234 Pages
32 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
234 Pages
32 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
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Economics has often been described as "the dismal science," with TV and movies reinforcing this description. However, economics is a powerful tool that can be used to understand how the world works, helping to answer confusing puzzles and solve the world’s problems. Surprisingly, Broadway musicals are an excellent way to show this.
Musicals tell engaging stories through song and many are rich... Read more
1. Introduction: Why Broadway?
2. Teaching Economics Through Show Tunes
3. Teaching Economics Through Broadway Shows
4. Conclusion
Biography
Matthew C. Rousu is Professor of Economics at Susquehanna University, USA. He is a prolific researcher and frequently contributes to or is quoted by news outlets, including USA Today, The Washington Post, Bloomberg, and Forbes.
