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 About UsThis weblog offers a variety of song lyrics that instructors of economics may find useful in teaching economics. Each post includes a selection from the song's lyrics and a brief assignment for students. This site has been accepted for publication in the Journal of Economic Education.Recent Entries
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« Previous · Main · Next » Stick Shifts And Safety Belts - CakeJEL: a kStickshifts and safetybelts, Click to ListenAssignment:The singer of this song doesn't like safetybelts because they make it harder to get close to his loved one in the car. Of course, safety belts are a highly effective safety device. Using the language of economics, make the case that laws mandating the use of seatbelts are not beneficial to this person. Are there any exceptions or other circumstances that should be considered in the analysis besides this one person's well being?
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