In my spare time, I (Hannah) spend many hours volunteering at an organization called Hope Reins located in Durham, NC. Hope Reins is a Christian nonprofit that pairs a rescued horse, a hurting child, and a caring session leader for ninety minute sessions in order to help the child find hope and healing in Jesus Christ. Serving in this ministry is truly one of my greatest joys and passions. For many nonprofits, Hope Reins included, volunteers and financial donors are More

Last week this nerdy economist wrote a blog providing examples of the relevancy of economics in everyday life that I used in the classroom. Here are five more…. More

One of our contributors lives in New York City and tells her story of how the recent recession impacted her life, but ultimately provided an opportunity. More

An opportunity cost is the cost of a foregone opportunity. Maybe it is time. Money. A friendship. Every decision has an opportunity cost. More