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13 Aug 2026 · 8 min

Ludwig von Mises - Markets Over Mandates | Economic Game Changers | PragerU Kids

Do your daily decisions matter to the economy? In the early 1900s, an economist named Ludwig Von Mises argued that they do! At a time when collectivism was engulfing Europe, Mises argued for individual choices, limited government, and private property—not centrally planned outcomes dreamed up by bureaucrats. In this episode of Economic Game Changers, teens meet Mises, an early leader of the “Austrian School of Economics” and one of the minds behind an important economic breakthrough: people and their choices make all the difference. Download FREE worksheets and lesson plans for Economic Game…

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   22 Jul 2026 · 7 min

   Frédéric Bastiat—The Cost of Bad Ideas | Economic Game Changers | PragerU Kids

   Should the government give people jobs? In 1840s France, many thought so. Facing food shortages and rising unrest, France’s government created the “National Workshops” to employ thousands and stimulate the economy. But one quick-witted economist saw the hidden costs. In this episode of Economic Game Changers, teens meet economist Frédéric Bastiat and explore the concept of opportunity cost—learning how visible economic activity can often hide the waste of scarce resources. Download FREE worksheets and lesson plans for Economic Game Changers here 👉 ⁠https://l.prageru.com/4fM7Edg⁠ 📺 Watch more…

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   22 Jul 2026 · 9 min

   Karl Marx—The Communist | Economic Game Changers | PragerU Kids

   Is a revolution to end capitalism inevitable? In the mid 1800s, a philosopher named Karl Marx thought so. This episode of Economic Game Changers introduces teens to a radical thinker who used the harsh working conditions of the early Industrial Revolution to fuel class division and oppose the free market. Perfect for middle and high school students, this episode explores one of the most influential economic philosophers of the modern world, a man committed to a utopian vision of a perfect, classless society. Download FREE worksheets and lesson plans for Economic Game Changers here 👉…

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   22 Jul 2026 · 7 min

   David Ricardo—The Comparative Advantage | Economic Game Changers | PragerU Kids

   When prices skyrocket, everyone suffers—but does someone benefit? In this episode of Economic Game Changers, you’ll meet David Ricardo, a stockbroker-turned-economist who responded to a costly grain crisis in Great Britain. While the wealthy landowners benefited, Ricardo countered with a shocking idea: allow competition. Perfect for middle and high schoolers, this episode explores Ricardo’s theory of comparative advantage: a way for smart trade decisions to lower costs and improve economic outcomes for everyone. Download FREE worksheets and lesson plans for Economic Game Changers here 👉…

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   22 Jul 2026 · 8 min

   Adam Smith—The Father of Economics | Economic Game Changers | PragerU Kids

   Before the American Revolution, Great Britain powered a global empire through mercantilism—an economic system that enriched the crown at the expense of overseas colonies. But one Scottish thinker had a better idea: capitalism. In this episode of Economic Game Changers, teens meet Adam Smith, the “father of economics.” From trade to limited government, they’ll learn how Smith’s thinking struck a blow to the old system and laid the foundation for free markets. Download FREE worksheets and lesson plans for Economic Game Changers here 👉 https://l.prageru.com/4fM7Edg 📺 Watch more Economic Game…

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