Webinars

Our 45-minute webinars explore the economics of current events, followed by a 15-minute Q&A with expert presenters. This concise, virtual format fits into busy schedules, giving teachers the chance to engage with specialists and deepen their understanding of economic perspectives.

Do Tariffs Disproportionately Harm Low-Income Mothers?

7pm-8pm ET | 4pm-5pm PT

February 25, 2026

Dr. Bradley will discuss the recent tariffs put into place and their impact on American households, especially lower-income families.  Her analysis will look at women’s roles in managing family finances, and how tariffs are directly impacting families, as well as the ripple effect on our economy.

How the American Revolution was Financed with Paper Money

7pm-8pm ET | 4pm-5pm PT

April 8, 2026

Hosted by Dr. Farley Grubb, this program examines how the Second Continental Congress financed the American Revolution. From mid-1775 to early 1776, Congress debated multiple options before choosing to issue paper Continental dollars structured as zero-coupon bearer bonds. Dr. Grubb explains how this system was designed to work, why it was initially a rational solution, and how later wartime pressures led to poor financial decisions that ultimately caused the collapse of the Continental dollar.