About the Event

Why do superheroes have secret identities? Why does Batman hire Robin? Why do the Joker, Mr. Freeze, and Doc Ock keep fighting? These questions and many more are answered using an economic perspective in the Fraser Institute's new Economics of Superheroes workshop. The workshop uses various superheroes - from Spiderman, to Deadpool, to The Incredibles - to breakdown and explain concepts in an innovative and creative way. Using a variety of videos, comics, and interactive activities, we delve into topics such as opportunity cost, comparative advantage, externalities, economic growth, and institutions.

When

Friday, November 15, 2019 - 8:30 am to 3:00 pm

Where

Holiday Inn Toronto Downtown Centre
30 Carlton Street
Toronto, ON M5B 2E9
Contact Name: 
Mirabelle Arodi
Contact Phone: 
416-363-6575 ext. 235
Contact Email: 

Event Pricing

FREE - no costs to attend or register

Bursary Information

A limited number of travel bursaries and TOC (substitute teacher) coverage bursaries available (up to $325 per person)

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About the Event

Why do superheroes have secret identities? Why does Batman hire Robin? Why do the Joker, Mr. Freeze, and Doc Ock keep fighting? These questions and many more are answered using an economic perspective in the Fraser Institute's new Economics of Superheroes workshop. The workshop uses various superheroes - from Spiderman, to Deadpool, to The Incredibles - to breakdown and explain concepts in an innovative and creative way. Using a variety of videos, comics, and interactive activities, we delve into topics such as opportunity cost, comparative advantage, externalities, economic growth, and institutions.

Speakers & Instructors

Professor, Robert Morris University

Event Testimonials

  • This is valuable; rarely do economics teachers get to talk about their subject; much less learn new stuff...
    - Economics 12 Teacher
  • Activities and resources like this, that are fun and interesting, will make the study of economics more popular with students.
    - Microeconomics 30 Teacher
  • I really found this interesting and super useful! I would attend more sessions for sure!
    - Social Studies Teacher

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