Amanda Stiglbauer

Foundation for Teaching Economics

What does economics have to do with the presidency? Everything. Every executive decision involves trade-offs, costs and benefits, and incentives—which makes economic reasoning the perfect lens for understanding constitutional design. This webinar explores why the Founders created an executive branch capable of swift action while simultaneously fearing concentrated power. You'll experience firsthand how the tension between efficiency and liberty isn't just a civics concept—it's an economic problem with real costs, benefits, and difficult choices that every president must navigate.

Target Audience: 6-12