Ways to Keep Your Economics Brain Buzzing Post-Graduation
Let’s face it, once you toss that graduation cap in the air, the world is your oyster—an oyster with a side of student debt, but who’s counting? Beyond our fabulous blog, here are some riveting ways to keep your economic mind churning long after the caps and gowns have been packed away.
Economist Blogs: The Good, the Bad, and the Marginally Revolutionary
There are a plethora of economist blogs out there—like trying to pick a favorite child when they all get into Harvard. However, apart from this stellar blog, I can’t help but ruminate over Marginal Revolution. Yes, it’s the only blog I read religiously, much like my morning coffee—minus the heart palpitations, of course.
Economic News: Because Ignorance is not Bliss
Jumping into economic news can often feel like diving into a pool of ice water—bracing yet painfully sobering. For your daily jolt, I recommend the Wall Street Journal or Bloomberg. They’ll keep you as informed as an armchair economist should be, without the fuss of actual legwork.
Podcasts on the Economy: Your Modern-Day Soap Operas
Podcasts are the love children of radio and the internet. For bite-sized knowledge, NPR’s The Indicator sprinkles economic concepts like fairy dust, while Bloomberg’s Odd Lots dives deep into fascinating topics until you forget what you were supposed to be doing. Warning: this might lead to existential musings about the economy while washing dishes.
Twitter/X: The Wild West of Economic Wisdom
Ah, Twitter—or as I like to call it, the double-edged sword where knowledge and misinformation tango. Following credible economists gives you a chance to stay sane, but remember: even the brightest stars shine light on some questionable black holes. Pick wisely, or you might end up in a never-ending rabbit hole of the latest economic conspiracy theory.
Finance/Investing: The Economics’s Sassy Sidekick
Let’s step into the glamorous world of finance, where numbers have more drama than a Shakespeare play. Matt Levine’s column on Bloomberg is like a daily dose of finance-flavored comic relief. He’s funny! He’s insightful! He might even convince you that understanding finance is cooler than an elevator ride with Leonardo DiCaprio. For those aspiring to invest, Meb Faber’s podcast is practically a masterclass in making your money work hard while you just binge-watch Netflix.
Economics Papers: When Geeky Becomes Chic
Ever tried reading an economic paper? Consider it the literary equivalent of climbing Everest. Fortunately, NBER offers weekly emails that deliver new papers, with the added bonus of feeling like a real academic. However, let’s be honest: you might need a PhD just to comprehend the abstract. The Journal of Economic Perspectives, however, attempts to present readable content—bless their souls!
Books: An Endless Sea of Choices
Ah, books. The tomes of wisdom that line the shelves like an anxious army waiting to be deployed. There are countless titles worth diving into, but selecting the right one can feel like trying to find a needle in a haystack—wrapped in enigma and decorated with question marks. Clearly, we need a separate post for this, or ten.
In conclusion, this list may feel like a buffet where you can only take one bite. While it’s ludicrous to attempt reading everything on it, I sincerely hope you discover a hidden gem or two that tickles your fancy. And hey, if you have recommendations that I’ve woefully ignored, please enlighten me—my inbox is always open, and so is my thirst for economic knowledge.
