Free Economics Education for Youth
Black Econ provides podcasts, presentations, and curated resources created by an economist to make economics accessible to communities and students at no cost.
How It Works
Learn by Watching, Then Practice with the Materials
Each episode is structured to be classroom-friendly and easy to revisit, supporting both independent learners and educators building lesson plans.
With a New episode each week
Free for everyone
Watch the Episode
Episodes present clear explanations of real-world economics and money topics designed for ages 12–17.
Download the Presentation
Slides help reinforce key ideas and can be used for classroom teaching or group study.
Explore Resources
Curated readings and links allow students, teachers, and parents to explore topics in greater depth.
How to Use These Slides
Made for Learning, Discussion, and Real-Life Money Decisions
Follow Along With the Episode
Presentations can be opened while watching or listening to reinforce major ideas and examples.
Use in the Classroom or at Home
Teachers may project slides, while students can review them on phones, tablets, or laptops.
Revisit Key Terms and Graphs
Slides provide quick refreshers for vocabulary, charts, and step-by-step explanations useful for studying.
Episode Presentation Slides
Free, classroom-friendly presentations help students review concepts and follow along with each episode anytime.
Introduction to Black Econ Program Transcript
Publish: April 8, 2026
Explore the full transcript of our introductory session, outlining our mission to provide accessible economics education to every community.
BlackEcon Session 1 A Message to Parents and Teachers
Publish: March 24, 2026
A dedicated guide for educators and guardians on framing economic concepts for youth to inspire financial confidence and future success.
Featured Presentations
Example topics demonstrate how presentations are organized as the library continues to grow.
Learning in Action
Black Econ supports real students and classrooms through free, community-focused learning resources.
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Educators and community leaders are encouraged to share topics or questions for future episodes.
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Community questions and topic suggestions help guide future content and learning materials.