I prepared the video below for an event organized by Hofstra for high schools students who have an interest in economics and are considering applying to Hofstra. I cover several diverse topics, from Africa and why some countries are so much poorer than others to the BLM movement and why race-neutral laws may be responsible for racially biased outcomes in police interactions, to Uber and how its surge pricing allows drivers to allocate their time more efficiently, to fourth downs in football and why Bill Belichick is such a successful coach. I highlight how someone can better understand these issues if they have a training in economics, and how eye-opening such a training can be. During the presentation, I share information about my personal background including what motivated me to study economics, and close with what is special about teaching economics at Hofstra.
