From Student to Leader: Bret’s Transformative Experience at the EFL Program at UC Berkeley
Bret Chen had always been drawn to the world of business. As a high school junior from Fremont, California, his…
Aditi Gandhi: Economics for Leaders Virtual Program Alumni
Aditi sat at her desk in Dubai, staring at her computer screen, her fingers hovering over the mouse. The decision…
October is National Economic Education Month. We need it more than ever.
The Washington Examiner By Ted Tucker October 2, 2025 A fundamental economic principle is that voluntary trade creates wealth, and the…
FTE: Celebrating 50 Years of Excellence in Economic Education
2025 is a special year for the Foundation for Teaching Economics (FTE), as we celebrate our 50th anniversary. In 1975,…
The Economic Way of Thinking: The Key to Financial Literacy
Professor Jamie Wagner discusses how economics is the key to financial literacy. She is a Professor and Teaching Fellow with…
FTE Staff Spotlight – John Buck
As society evolves and transforms, so must world leaders – a fact that John Buck is aware of and has…
Trade Wars – Economics Awakens (repost)
FTE is re-posting this article written during Trump 1.0. Much of what Professor Malek had to say about tariffs back…
FTE Honors Professor Robert Lawson
I was privileged to introduce this year’s winner of the Gary M. Walton Award for Excellence in Economic Education for…
The Economics of Love, Trade, and Opportunity Cost
Professor Jamie Wagner discusses the economics of love, trade, and opportunity cost. She is a Professor and Teaching Fellow with…