Jadrian Wooten

The (Ideal) Economics Student Toolkit

Every semester I seem to be asked, "what do I have to have for this course?" While I know the students are really asking what books are required, there is so much more to it. The required material for a course is the minimum needed to pass a course, but it doesn't mean that you'll get an A. While it could just be a selection issue, students who have more than what's required tend to be really prepared come exam time. I've worked with some colleagues around the country to put together what we consider the ideal economics student toolkit to ensure students are ready to go on the first day. Some items may seem obvious, but others turn out to be more helpful than many realize.