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Scott Wolla

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Economic education officer @stlouisfed.bsky.social. Adjunct instructor @ Washington University in St. Louis. Textbook co-author. Opinions are my own. #TeachEcon #Econ4Life @economicsforlife.bsky.social

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Scott Wolla @scwolla.bsky.social · Nov 22

Monetary policy has changed. Has your teaching? #TeachEcon
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Teaching the New Tools of Monetary Policy in an Ample-reserves Framework

Educators can use these resources when teaching the Federal Reserve’s new monetary policy tools in an ample-reserves framework to college and high school students.

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Scott Wolla @scwolla.bsky.social · 7d

🎉 October is Economic Education Month!

Celebrate with free classroom-ready resources at FRE.org → lessons, videos, modules, & infographics to bring econ to life.

#EconEdMonth #EconEd #FRE

Welcome Page | Federal Reserve Education

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Scott Wolla @scwolla.bsky.social · 11d

🌟 𝗖𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗮𝗹𝘀! 🌟

Share your teaching innovations & research in economics with colleagues who care deeply about econ ed. #CTREE #EconEd #TeachEcon

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CTREE Conference 2026

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Scott Wolla @scwolla.bsky.social · Aug 22

Had a great time interviewing John List for the Teach Economics podcast. We talked field experiments, curiosity-driven teaching, and how economics connects to everyday life.

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John List: Inspiring Student Curiosity through Real-World Economics

In this episode, University of Chicago professor John List shares his unique approach to teaching economics.

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Scott Wolla @scwolla.bsky.social · Jun 1

Had a great time at #CTREE2025 hanging out with dedicated, creative econ educators. Loved sharing ideas and presenting on the Literacy-Targeted approach to teaching economics. Big thanks to everyone who made it such a fun and inspiring few days! #TeachingEcon #EconEd

Scott Wolla @scwolla.bsky.social · May 20

Thanks, I appreciate it, and thanks for using @stlouisfed.bsky.social resources.

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Peth @peth101.bsky.social · May 20

Don’t know how often he pops in here but I want to thank @scwolla.bsky.social and the St. Louis Fed for all the great stuff they have there for AP Micro. Teaching Micro for the first time ever in the Fall and they have just a ton of good stuff for both Micro and Macro. Great job to those folks.

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Economics for Life @economicsforlife.bsky.social · May 10

Most students take just one econ course. A Literacy-Targeted approach meets their needs—focusing on fewer concepts they can actually use.

The best part? It doesn’t hurt econ majors.

That makes it Pareto improving: better for most, worse for none.
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Pareto-Improving Outcomes

Pareto-Improving the Principles Course Both Micro/Macro Economics for Life use a literacy-targeted (LT) approach to teaching principles, which traces back to Nobel Prize winner George Stigler. ...

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Economics for Life @economicsforlife.bsky.social · May 10

The Literacy-Targeted approach emphasizes mastering core economic concepts rather than exposing students to a wide range of theories and techniques they are unlikely to use. As such, LT instruction ensures that students can apply economic reasoning in real-world contexts.
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Economics for Life – Educating economically literate citizens

Flexibility for Instructors Economics for Life covers all the of content of a traditional principles course, but with options others texts do not have. Economics for Life use a literacy-targeted (L...

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Scott Wolla @scwolla.bsky.social · Apr 24

It's Financial Literacy Month! 💸
Why does personal finance education matter?
Because informed choices today shape financial futures tomorrow.

Check out my latest blog post via bsky.app/profile/stlo... ⬇️

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#FinancialLiteracy #PersonalFinance #FinEd

Scott Wolla @scwolla.bsky.social · Apr 17

New Teach Economics pod is out! 🎙️
Wendy Stock from Montana State shares why she tosses the syllabus on Day 1—and asks students what they care about. Then she shows how econ helps explain it all. A powerful approach to teaching through curiosity.

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Teach Economics: If Students Only Take One Econ Course, What Should They Learn?

In this episode, Wendy Stock, a professor of economics at Montana State University, talks with St. Louis Fed Economic Education Officer Scott Wolla about how her own curiosity led her to economics and...

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Scott Wolla @scwolla.bsky.social · Apr 1

📢 April is #FinancialLiteracyMonth!

Celebrate by exploring free, high school personal finance lessons from the @stlouisfed.bsky.social . From budgeting to investing, these resources help students build essential money skills.

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High School Resources for Teaching Personal Finance

The Economic Education team at the St. Louis Fed has hundreds of free, award-winning resources for teaching personal finance, including active learning lessons, videos and much more.

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The Department of Economics, University of Toronto @econuoft.bsky.social · Mar 14

If students only take one economics course, what should they learn? In this podcast, Professor Cohen shares his thoughts and experiences. There may or may not be tips for his current ECO105 students, but it's worth a listen either way. www.stlouisfed.org/education/te...

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Scott Wolla @scwolla.bsky.social · Mar 14

Professor Avi J. Cohen joins me to discuss literacy-targeted teaching—fewer concepts, deeper learning, and better outcomes for all students.Don’t miss this convo on making econ more accessible & impactful!
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Teach Economics: If Students Only Take One Econ Course, What Should They Learn?

Avi Cohen, a professor at York University in Toronto, Canada, discusses the value of the literacy-targeted approach to economics instruction.

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Scott Wolla @scwolla.bsky.social · Mar 3

The St. Louis Fed economic education team is passionate about making economics and personal finance accessible to learners everywhere. From interactive modules and videos to active learning lesson plan, we’re helping instructors engage their students with real-world economics. Check out our impact:

Scott Wolla @scwolla.bsky.social · Jan 4

Next #ASSA2025 session, focusing on the National Content Standards for Economics

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#ASSA2025

Scott Wolla @scwolla.bsky.social · Dec 7

And of course, don’t forget that FRED is a great teaching tool. #TeachEcon
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Everybody Loves FRED: How America Fell for a Data Tool

From Facebook political debates to college classrooms, the St. Louis Fed’s data tool has gained a major following.

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Justin Wolfers @justinwolfers.bsky.social · Dec 6

An adorable love letter to every economist's best friend, FRED.

Everybody Loves FRED: How America Fell for a Data Tool

From Facebook political debates to college classrooms, the St. Louis Fed’s data tool has gained a major following.

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Ben Casselman @bencasselman.bsky.social · Dec 6

This is a beautiful jobs-day love letter to FRED, without which #EconSky (and, especially, #NumbersDay) would not be possible. From @jeannasmialek.bsky.social:
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Everybody Loves FRED: How America Fell for a Data Tool

From Facebook political debates to college classrooms, the St. Louis Fed’s data tool has gained a major following.

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Carlos Garriga @carlosgarriga.bsky.social · Dec 4

Did you know that the St. Louis Fed has issued over 20,879 digital badges 🏅 to recognize adults who have learned about FRED, data literacy 📊, diversity 🌎, monetary policy 💰, and budgeting 💸?
We're committed to making economics accessible to all

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Learning and Earning Digital Badges

The St. Louis Fed’s digital badging programs present learners with opportunities to demonstrate their expertise in monetary policy and data literacy.

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Scott Wolla @scwolla.bsky.social · Dec 3

AI and the Future of Work: Opportunity or Threat? #TeachEcon
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AI and the Future of Work: Opportunity or Threat?

This article describes how AI works and how it could impact industries, create new opportunities, and transform job tasks across skill levels.

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Scott Wolla @scwolla.bsky.social · Nov 25

Monopolistic Competition #TeachEcon

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Scott Wolla @scwolla.bsky.social · Nov 24

Hi Sam, the key here is that the Fed has lowered the reserve requirement to zero, so mathematically the money multiplier is no longer definable.

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Carlos Garriga @carlosgarriga.bsky.social · Nov 23

📈 The St. Louis Fed Research Division has a brand new web experience! www.stlouisfed.org is now your one-stop shop for all things economic.
- Cutting-edge research 🔍
- Expert commentary 🗣️
- Data: FRED 📊
- EconLowdown 🏫
- History: FRASER 📜
- Fed History
#FRED #FRASER #EconEd #FedHistory

Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

As part of the Federal Reserve System, the St. Louis Fed works to promote a healthy economy and financial stability.

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Scott Wolla @scwolla.bsky.social · Nov 24

R.I.P. Money Multiplier

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