This book analyzes 161 songs from 90 musicals to explore what they can teach us about supply and demand, monetary policy and numerous other core economic concepts. Musicals tell engaging stories through song and many are rich with economic concepts.
Surprisingly, Broadway musicals are an excellent way to show this. However, economics is a powerful tool that can be used to understand how the world works, helping to answer confusing puzzles and solve the world's problems. in Economics from Iowa State University.Economics has often been described as "the dismal science," with TV and movies reinforcing this description.
Rousu earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of South Dakota and a Ph.D. Since becoming dean, the Sigmund Weis School of Business has implemented a guarantee to students to complete an internship in a foreign country, has improved first year retention rates by over 10 percentage points, and has implemented new majors in business data science, international business, and management.ĭr. He has received several external grants and has received university and national awards for both his teaching and research. He has also been a guest for many radio shows and podcasts. News & World Report, and The Washington Post. Rousu are Barron’s, BBC World News, Forbes, Fox News, USA Today, U.S. Among the outlets that have interviewed or quoted Dr. Rousu has been quoted widely on many issues. He also created and maintains the websites and. Recently this meant “flipping” his classes which allows for more active learning. Rousu has also done research on teaching and constantly tries to keep students engaged. Rousu’s book Broadway and Economics: Economic Lessons from Show Tunes was published in June 2018 by Routledge. He has published more than 50 scholarly articles and his research has been cited over 2,500 times.
His research interests include political economy, experimental auctions, agricultural economics, pedagogy, and public health. Matthew Rousu is Dean of the Sigmund Weis School of Business and a Professor of Economics.
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