Marketplace Crash Course: Economics 101

Let’s get some Econ 101!

Learn about the fundamentals underpinning the stories we cover every day with this Marketplace Crash Course. Each week we’ll send you a reading guide for the textbook “Economy, Society, and Public Policy”. The nonprofit CORE Econ created this textbook as an introduction to basic economics, but with less math and a special focus on inequality and public policy. We think it’s the perfect fit for Marketplace fans.

After filling out the form below, you’ll get a confirmation email with a link to the book and your first lesson shortly after. From there, we’ll cover one chapter each week.





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