Utilizing Bob's Burgers to Illustrate Economic Concepts in Introductory Economics Classes

19 Pages Posted: 18 Feb 2024

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Stefani Milovanska-Farrington

The University of Tampa

Brian Lynch

Lake Land College - Business Faculty

Date Written: February 1, 2024

Abstract

Teaching economics with real-world examples that students can relate to increases understanding, interest in economics, engagement, and retention. We provide four lesson plans in which we utilize scenes from the sitcom Bob’s Burgers to illustrate fundamental economic concepts such as production, product differentiation, market structures, profit, dominant strategy, and Nash equilibrium. The selected clips relate to several topics, and therefore, help students make connections. Each lesson plan presents a summary of the related clips, learning objectives, direct instructions for instructors, and assessment questions that economics educators can easily incorporate into their curriculum.

Keywords: foundational economic concepts, sitcom, teaching economics, active learning

JEL Classification: A20, A21

Suggested Citation

Milovanska-Farrington, Stefani and Lynch, Brian, Utilizing Bob's Burgers to Illustrate Economic Concepts in Introductory Economics Classes (February 1, 2024). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=4714136 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4714136

Stefani Milovanska-Farrington (Contact Author)

The University of Tampa ( email )

401 W. Kennedy Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33606-1490
United States

Brian Lynch

Lake Land College - Business Faculty ( email )

5001 Lake Land Blvd.
Mattoon, IL 61938
United States

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