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
Where
Event Pricing
Bursary Information
A limited number of travel bursaries and TOC (substitute teacher) coverage bursaries available (up to $325 per person)
Download brochure (3.77 MB)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
Event Gallery
-
Instructor Ninos Malek leads an activity that showcases the importance of property rights. -
Teachers participate in a game that illustrates the benefits and shortcomings of specialization and division of labour. -
Teachers join instructor Debbie Henney in an activity that aims to teach the concept of inflation. -
Teachers have the opportunity to network with one another and share their experiences throughout the workshop.
