A little economics goes a long way

Via Cafe Hayek, a nice (award winning!) video put together by some GMU undergrads on the corrupting effect that economics can have.



Sarah's friends complain that she's become intolerable since taking economics.

Sounds like what I often hear back in student evaluations:

• "I am now more irritating than ever, sparring with others not just on policy issues but general decision-making as well."
• "Awesome course, I wish I could take something like this next year :( It's helped provoke many arguments with my flatmates and annoyed my girlfriend when I start rambling on about some economic i..."
• "Learnt tonnes. Had many a-discussion with friends after lectures as what is taught is extremely interesting and 'fun' to think/argue about."
• "I have often found myself explaining the theories learnt in class to family and friends."

A GMU education is for folks who love economics. I'm glad I can spread that around a bit too down at the far end of the world. I'm particularly pleased that of the 11 students in this year's incoming honours cohort at Canterbury, 7 have taken my public choice class (a very high proportion for an elective). The Gnomes of Canterbury return.....