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Engaging Gen Z Students with Economic Lessons Featuring MrBeast

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  • Wayne Geerling

    (The University of Texas at Austin)

  • G. Dirk Mateer

    (The University of Texas at Austin)

  • Jadrian Wooten

    (Virginia Polytech Institute and State University)

Abstract

We summarize the application of economic concepts in viral YouTube videos created by Jimmy Donaldson, known more popularly online as MrBeast. His vira...

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  • Wayne Geerling & G. Dirk Mateer & Jadrian Wooten, 2024. "Engaging Gen Z Students with Economic Lessons Featuring MrBeast," Journal of Economics Teaching, Journal of Economics Teaching, vol. 9(2), pages 110-122, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:jtc:journl:v:9:y:2024:i:2:p:110-122
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    • A21 - General Economics and Teaching - - Economic Education and Teaching of Economics - - - Pre-college
    • A22 - General Economics and Teaching - - Economic Education and Teaching of Economics - - - Undergraduate

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