This letter was written to me by a former student of mine at Loyola
From: J
Sent: Sunday, September 08, 2019 12:17 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Teaching my first micro economics course
Dr. Block,
This is J, I wanted to tell you the good news that I’m now teaching economics at a university here in Saigon. I want to both thank you again for all you help allowing me to work here and pursue teaching. I’m also thinking of going back to university to get a phd in Econ.
I wanted to ask for some advice on teaching kids with no knowledge of economics at all to basic micro econ. If you have any new book recommendations or other materials that help with class I’d happily listen. Also do you have any tips for dealing with bored students?
Thank you, J
From: Walter Block <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, September 08, 2019 12:26 PM
To: J
Subject: RE: Teaching my first micro economics course
Dear J:
When you’re ready to go get a phd in econ, let me know for some free advice.
Bored students? Google jokes for, on, economists, and tell them to your students. Show economic moves like Wall Street, Man in a White Suit, I’m all right Jack, and give them homework assignments to watch while they fill them out. Then, discuss these movies. The best intro book by far is Henry Hazlitt’s econ in 1 lesson.
Best regards,
Walter
4:19 pm on September 26, 2019
