Tell Our Elected Officials to Enroll in FTE Programs, Please!
January 30, 2026 Despite last-minute negotiations late this week, President Trump and congressional leaders appear to once again be on…
Foundation for Teaching Economics Opens Student Application for Summer 2026
January 12, 2026 The Foundation for Teaching Economics is pleased to announce that applications for Summer 2026 student programs are…
Making Economics Meaningful for Students
December 19, 2025 The Fund for American Studies’ Liberty and Leadership podcast features FTE’s own Amanda Stiglbauer, a longtime member of our…
From Student to Leader: Bret’s Transformative Experience at the EFL Program at UC Berkeley
November 13, 2025 Bret Chen had always been drawn to the world of business. As a high school junior from…
Aditi Gandhi: Economics for Leaders Virtual Program Alumni
October 6, 2025 Aditi sat at her desk in Dubai, staring at her computer screen, her fingers hovering over the…
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
April 23, 2025 2025 is a special year for the Foundation for Teaching Economics (FTE), as we celebrate our 50th…
The Economic Way of Thinking: The Key to Financial Literacy
April 10, 2025 Professor Jamie Wagner discusses how economics is the key to financial literacy. She is a Professor and…
FTE Staff Spotlight – John Buck
April 30, 2025 As society evolves and transforms, so must world leaders – a fact that John Buck is aware…
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
March 12, 2025 I was privileged to introduce this year’s winner of the Gary M. Walton Award for Excellence in…
The Economics of Love, Trade, and Opportunity Cost
February 12, 2025 Professor Jamie Wagner discusses the economics of love, trade, and opportunity cost. She is a Professor and…