Something Awesome

UW Economics Society presents something awesome (via YouTube and GOOD Magazine)

I know University of Waterloo students need a mind-break!

In a time where there's a free flow of information why is education so static?  For me, this video answers some of those questions.  The next level of awesome this video brings is how it references collaboration.  That very word is in our mandate, coincidence?  I can see words from the future...

The video suggests we could become more motivated to learn by using video games (not something new).  I personally want more games in classrooms but not Angry Birds.  The physicists would have you fooled, you learn nothing in that game!  The best part of the entire video, however, is when Dr. Sugata Mitra asks if math will become a sport. Haha!  There are many good ideas in this video and you might want to keep it in mind while sitting in class.  Are you learning?  Are you motivated to do so?

Experience Exchange

UW Economics Society presents some commentary!

Waterloo Economics students you must watch the above video to fully understand the awesomeness I am about to sell you.  Can you imagine not having your Ye's sushi?  Even the iPads are gone?!  Why would the government do this to those businesses and its citizens?

The Argentina government claims to be stimulating local businesses and industries but the article shows at least some businesses and employees hurt.  At the heart of the story is Argentina's trade balance.

What is a trade balance?  What does that have to do with a trade surplus and why is Argentina so interested in holding it?  The video mentions the resulting deficit is structural, what does that mean?  How and why does Argentina use it's surplus to buy fuel?  This seems very close to the idea of "Buy American" except enforced by a government, why does the Argentina government believe its necessary?

There are just so many questions but all the answers and more can be found in a course, ECON 231 Introduction to International Economics!

You should seriously consider taking ECON 231.  If you are really interested in the topics covered in this video you may also want to consider ECON 436 and 488.

My other blog post about ECON 231 Sharing our Loonie. Check it out! 

King Street Tour

Hey University of Waterloo Students!

The UW Economics Society invites you to our spring term "King Street Tour." It is scheduled for the 31st! Come out and get a chance to socialize and to meet your fellow economists for some drinks, good times and conversation!

Our route 
Meeting at SCH at 7:30pm
Heuther Hotel Patio: 8:00pm-9:30pm
Embassy: 9:30pm-10:30pm
Chainsaw: 10:30pm-11:30pm
McMullans: 11:30pm-2:00am

We'll be selling T-SHIRTS in the UW Economics Society Office in Hagey Hall 128 - come get one anytime tomorrow or when we meet up!

Check out the Facebook event and let us know you are coming. UW Economics Society King Street Tour

Assuming you have the t-shirt, Were going to have free food for you guys at Heuther, free cover/line bypass at Embassy, VIP section and cheaper food/cheap drinks! Line bypass at chainsaw with cheaper pitchers and food, and discounts on food at Mcmullans! You need to show the bars your shirts if you want the discounts/bypass and free cover. See you guys tomorrow!