Teach Economics

Author: St. Louis Fed

The Teach Economics podcast series features conversations between the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis' Economic Education team and thought leaders, innovators and high-profile economic educators. Topics range from trends in the field to why it's important to teach economics. The series can be used as a resource for educators, and parents also may find it useful. (Views expressed are not necessarily those of the St. Louis Fed or Federal Reserve System.)
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David Autor: The Human Side of AI
Tuesday, 9 December, 2025

David Autor, MIT's Daniel and Gail Rubinfeld professor of economics, is a leading thinker and researcher on how AI could reshape the labor market. While he says AI could revolutionize how we work, it won't replace human intuition. In this episode, Autor joins St. Louis Fed Economic Education Officer Scott Wolla and explains how he challenges students to use technology as a collaborator, not a crutch. He also discusses his approach for pushing students to focus on how economics can solve real-world problems.