Economism

In this incisive exploration, James Kwak critiques the dominant narrative of introductory economics, known as economism, which simplifies complex concepts into misleading sound bites. He offers a foundational overview of economic principles such as supply and demand and traces how economism became ingrained in American thought, perpetuated by various social figures. Through examining contemporary issues like labor markets and healthcare, Kwak illustrates the harmful impact of economism on public policy and society at large, revealing the necessity of a more nuanced understanding of economics.