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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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Search ResultsEntries from From ABBA to Zeppelin, Led tagged with 'Urban Decline'Aint No Rest For the WickedThis song outlines three different scenarios in which people use illegal means in order to get money. The chorus of the song explains these actions by mentioning a couple popular cliches such as: "Money don't grow on trees," and "... YoungstownThinking like an economist usually involves invoking phrases like 'on the other hand.' This excerpt from Bruce Springsteen's song "Youngstown" suggests that he is owed something for making the plant owners rich. According to economists Paul Gomme and Peter Rupert,... AllentownBilly Joel laments the loss of the way things were in Allentown. At one time it was a boom town, but now "they've taken all the coal from the ground." Assume that the presence of coal is the primary reason... Open Letter (To A Landlord)In markets, resources tend to move to their highest valued use. Evaluate the statement that "they have a value you can't see..." in light of what you know about resource allocation. Construct an economic argument of why apartment residents might... Feed SubscriptionIf you use an RSS reader, you can subscribe to a feed of all future entries tagged 'Urban Decline'. [What is this?] |
