How Do Economists Think About Stock Investing?

This mini-course explores how economists approach stock investing, highlighting why passive investing often outperforms active strategies. Through video lessons, multiple-choice questions, and “Learn with AI” activities, students investigate concepts like the Efficient Market Hypothesis, behavioral biases, and diversification. They’ll examine expert stock picking, compare fund performances, and engage AI tools to deepen understanding, test strategies, and personalize insights—building a practical, economics-based view of smart, long-term investing. A course discussion is also available for students to ask questions, share insights, and connect with others.