The Economics of The Office

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Image is Everything

This clip illustrates conspicuous consumption and the idea that someone may consume something to impress others as opposed to actually getting utility from the good itself.

Season 2 Episode 3 "The Fire"

Microeconomic Behavior: Underlying Principles (D01)

Michael Ryan

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Business School

Another example of why not to invest in multilevel marketing. Michael explains he “lost all of his money in a pyramid scheme” when he was an undergraduate. After that clip there are several discussions about business which I think are worth keeping and faculty can evaluate as they see fit.

Season 2 Episode 3 "The Fire"

Teaching of Economics (A20)

Michael Ryan Dwight

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