Using Music to Learn Economics

Objective:

To analyze some economic concepts prevalent in music lyrics. 

Instructions: Listed below are several songs which incorporate economic concepts. Please select two songs and discuss them in economic terms. You do not have to use the songs listed below. 

Select two songs, write about each one and respond to one of your classmates. You may use other songs, such as from your own music collection. You may use your own songs. Please cite your sources.

Have fun with this!

Other songs suggested by students include :

Allentown- Billy Joel

Money for Nothing- Dire Straits

Take the Money and Run- Steve Miller Band

Cats in the Cradle- Harry Chapin

Life in the Fast Lane- the Eagles

Money- Pink Floyd

Tracy Chapman- Fast Cars

Marvin Gaye - Inner City Blues

Deliverable:

You are required to select two songs, write about each one. Each post should be at least 4 sentences long.