Teach Me Economics

Daily writing prompt

Which topics would you like to be more informed about?

I know this is literally one of the most hot-button topics in the world right now, but I would genuinely be very interested to understand how all the moving parts in the economy work to make prices and what regulations and things are in place to help the consumer. I feel when I search for things of this nature, it gets bogged down in politics and I don’t care for the politics, even if that has a great deal to do with how our economy is run.

Economic suicide I feel is happening around us as we become more and more in debt, bogged down by the idea of the American Dream, of finding ways to out-do our neighbors, of creating a life that looks pretty on the outside while interally we feel horrible about the circumstances we are creating for ourselves.

I did some minor research on the topic of economics when I started writing this post, and according to this article, found on Thought Co, economists may not even understnad how to explain economics to others.

Economics for Beginners: Understanding the Basics (thoughtco.com)

I have had health issues for almost 17 years, I was also a college student for 5 of those years, wanting to enjoy spending time with friends, going out, etc, and because as a sick girl I couldn’t really afford to be a normal 20 something, I got myself into some debt. I am still struggling to find ways to dig myself out of it. I am searching for solutions beyond the typical work til your dead strategy, and finding it even more difficult (obviously) with the current work environment. Ya know the one where supposedly everyone is hiring, but I don’t fit anywhere.

I have started to lose hope if I’m being honest with myself and the internet right now.

What is the most curious thing to you about the economy? If you were asked to describe what you want/need in terms of the economy, could you give a suscinct explanation? I don’t think I could.

I just know it needs to function in a certain way to benefit most, and when it doesn’t it is maybe still benefiting the ultra-wealthy, but most of us normal people will still be struggling until things are righted.