Pop Culture & Economics with Dr. Matthew Rousu

September 2026

The Economics of Social Media: How Can Something Free Be Worth Trillions?

Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and X cost most of us nothing to use. So how can they create hundreds of billions—or even trillions—of dollars in…

Sep 28 • Matthew Rousu

The NFL is an Economic Machine

What can we learn from America’s most popular sports league?

Sep 3 • Matthew Rousu

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August 2026

Why is Broadway Struggling While London's West End Theatre District is Thriving?

The ticket price differences are astounding!

Aug 17 • Matthew Rousu

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Economic Lessons About Education and Back-to-School Season

One question we explore: Is a college degree worth it?

Aug 10 • Matthew Rousu

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July 2026

What Does The Office Teach Us About Personal Finance?

Michael Scott makes many mistakes. Let's learn from them

Jul 13 • Matthew Rousu

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The Genius Trick That Won a War: Game Theory in the Musical Operation Mincemeat

Will the Allies invade mainland Europe through Sicily or Sardinia?

Jul 6 • Matthew Rousu

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June 2026

Business and Economics Book Recommendations

Four titles for your Summer 2026 reading list

Jun 29 • Matthew Rousu

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May 2026

How Can You Turn $1 into a Fortune?

How Futurama Shows the Power of Compound Interest

May 27 • Matthew Rousu

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Economic Lessons from the Mandalorian

Three lessons from a galaxy far, far away

May 23 • Matthew Rousu

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More on the Economics of the World Cup

My friends at the Foundation for Economic Education provided a great tool based on my recent video

May 19 • Matthew Rousu

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The Economics of the World Cup: Tickets, Ads, and a Billion Dollar Reality Check

A Look at Ticket Prices, Ad Prices, and a Billion Dollar Reality Check

May 11 • Matthew Rousu

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