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Learning (and relearning) introductory economics

EEC: Econ 101
EEC: Econ 101

Reading a textbook — together

EEC: Reimagining the Economy
EEC: Reimagining the Economy

What should change post-pandemic?

EEC: Documentary Studies
EEC: Documentary Studies

Economics lessons, one film at a time

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Oscar winner "The Last Repair Shop" explores the costs of repairing musical instruments

Mar 11, 2024
“The Last Repair Shop” focuses on the people who maintain the 140,000 musical instruments owned by Los Angeles Unified School District public schools.
Courtesy Searchlight Pictures

Arlo Washington is the barber — and banker — of Little Rock

Washington's mission to bring economic justice to Arkansas is on display in the Oscar-nominated film "The Barber of Little Rock."
"If you can have a trade and a skill that's essential and needed, and you also have access to an opportunity, then you're able to create a sustainable, profitable and scalable business for yourself as an entrepreneur," Arlo Washington said.
Courtesy Story Syndicate

Bethann Hardison on why changes in the modeling industry take so long

We hear how model and activist Bethann Hardison continues to fight for diverse runways.
Courtesy Magnolia Pictures

Why the fashion industry's commitment to diversity feels like a fad

Brands’ commitment to change the industry ebbs and flows.
Three looks from the Luar show during February 2024 New York Fashion Week.
Albert Urso/Getty Images

Addressing dismal working conditions in a glamorous industry

Feb 13, 2024
Proposed legislation in New York state would increase labor protections for models, content creators and other behind-the-scenes fashion pros.  
Fashion is glamorous, but it’s also work, and workers often have few protections.
Kena Betancur/AFP via Getty Images
"'Suffocating.' 'Exploitative.' 'Opaque,'" are some of the words used to describe the contracts models work under, Variety's Tatiana Siegel explained.
Charly Triballeau/AFP via Getty Images

Inside Bethann Hardison's fight to progress and diversify the fashion industry

Feb 5, 2024
Model and agent Bethann Hardison has fought to overturn the culture of racism and discrimination that's pervaded much of the fashion world.
Courtesy Magnolia Pictures

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