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Economics Dialogue Club 🗲

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Join a virtual Dialogue Club to form a community with students from around the world. Dialogue Clubs meet every other week to discuss a new topic. By participating in 3+ Dialogue sessions, you will get a Dialogues portfolio you can submit with your college applications to our university partners. 

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Damian K 🇺🇸

Certified in 7 topics

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♟️I’m a senior at a public high school in Georgia. When I’m not studying, I’m usually playing chess or swimming. In chess, I’m a USCF National Master; in swimming, I’m a GHSA state swimmer (~23s 50 free). I like to read pop-science, especially economics and psychology, and I stay involved at school as a president of two organizations. I also participate in outside volunteer and career-development organizations in various roles. 🎓My Academic Background: SAT: 1540 (790M, 750 RW); self-study APs:14 | IBs: 3 ✏️My Tutoring Approach I like to deliver as much as I can in session time, so most of my sessions are dense in information. I am also fond of a no-bs type approach, being pragmatic and practical. I take 1.5-2 hours to prepare for each session, so you can expect quality content. 🎯How to Get the Most from My Sessions Take notes to lock in what you learn. Remove distractions so you can focus. Bring test-day effort: be ready to think like you would on the exam. Hope you find my sessions helpful. <3

Alisha F 🇺🇸

Certified in 22 topics

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Hello! I am a senior in high school from California, providing mostly SAT and CS prep! In my free time, I love reading mysteries and getting boba with my friends. If you have any specific topics you would like to talk to me about please don't hesitate to reach out :).

Schedule

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✋ ATTENDANCE POLICY

-Attend sessions every other week.

-Notify your Club President 24 hours before the session if you can’t make it.

-You may be removed from the club if you miss more than 3 sessions.

Note from Schoolhouse: This series has sessions with required attendance. If you need to miss a required session, submit an absence using the "Submit Excused Absence" button on the series page. Multiple unexcused absences may lead to a suspension of your Schoolhouse account.

SESSION 1

11

Sep

SESSION 1

Dialogues

REQUIRED

Dialogues

Thu 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM UTCSep 11, 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM UTC

In this session, we will be discussing Tariffs & Global Trade and using this discussion guide: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ykoyNX6iIyh-AeQA3KDOEJwB78yVv5yz/view?usp=sharing. 
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Topic Overview
Tariffs are taxes placed on goods imported from other countries. Governments use them
for a variety of reasons: to protect local industries, respond to unfair trade practices, or
raise revenue. Global trade refers to the exchange of goods and services across
international borders. Today’s global economy is shaped by trade agreements, supply
chains that span continents, and debates over how open or protected national
economies should be.
Supporters of free trade argue that it encourages innovation, lowers prices, and
strengthens international cooperation. Advocates for tariffs and protectionist policies say
they help protect domestic workers and industries from unfair foreign competition. The
debate often involves balancing economic growth with national interests, fairness with
efficiency, and local jobs with global competition.
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Join up for some recherche discussion🔥

SESSION 2

25

Sep

SESSION 2

Dialogues

REQUIRED

Dialogues

Thu 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM UTCSep 25, 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM UTC

In this session, we will be discussing Improving the Economy and using this discussion guide: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MZRIG8OzOU-Wi8sgKrkZ0PbjHhEIrADX/view?usp=sharing. 
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Topic
What do you think is the biggest barrier to economic prosperity in your country?
● Too many regulations preventing healthy economic competition: The cost of
living and the costs of starting businesses are too high because the government
has implemented too many economic regulations that stifle innovation while
benefiting powerful corporate interests.
● Not enough protections for the working class: The working class is suffering and
inequality is growing because the government isn’t providing a sufficient social
safety net and isn’t investing in the local economy through tariffs, unions, and
other investments.
● Neutral or Undecided.﻿
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SESSION 3

9

Oct

SESSION 3

Dialogues

REQUIRED

Dialogues

Thu 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM UTCOct 9, 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM UTC

In this session, we will be discussing Economic Development and using this discussion guide: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jcbWMfKl4BKVwWW4KMxnmhylJLIMdBLo/view?usp=sharing. 
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Topic Overview
Economic development refers to efforts that improve the quality of life and economic
well-being of people in a region—typically by increasing income, expanding access to
services, and creating opportunities for growth. It can include building infrastructure,
investing in education, supporting local businesses, attracting foreign investment, or
developing industries like technology, agriculture, or tourism.
But economic development is not just about growth. It also raises important questions
about fairness, sustainability, culture, and power. Who benefits from development? What
trade-offs are involved? And how should communities, governments, and global
institutions make decisions about what kind of economic future to pursue?

SESSION 4

23

Oct

SESSION 4

Dialogues

REQUIRED

Dialogues

Thu 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM UTCOct 23, 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM UTC

In this session, we will be discussing Income Inequality and using this discussion guide: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nYordFsme427otxfVAzyhm67vs26hgrK/view?usp=sharing﻿
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Which stance is closest to your views on income inequality?
To reduce income inequality, governments should:
● Raise taxes on the rich and expand social support programs.
● Implement deregulation policies to stimulate economic growth and job creation.

SESSION 5

6

Nov

SESSION 5

Dialogues

REQUIRED

Dialogues

Thu 1:00 AM - 2:00 AM UTCNov 6, 1:00 AM - 2:00 AM UTC

In this session, we will be discussing Universal Basic Income and using this discussion guide: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pwHC3aD-Dh-ip1qpyuNHgc22gEo6xY4w/view?usp=sharing. 
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“The government should provide a universal basic income as a financial safety net.”
Agree, disagree, or undecided?

SESSION 6

20

Nov

SESSION 6

Dialogues

REQUIRED

Dialogues

Thu 1:00 AM - 2:00 AM UTCNov 20, 1:00 AM - 2:00 AM UTC

In this session, we will be discussing Government Efficiency and using this discussion guide:https://drive.google.com/file/d/11IyQdjdCuY95uI9ZMmKFsNC__4uNmKGy/view?usp=sharing. 
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Topic Overview
In 2025, the United States established a new federal agency: the Department of
Government Efficiency. Its mission is to reduce waste, streamline bureaucratic processes,
improve public service delivery, and increase accountability in how government
programs operate. Supporters argue that it marks a promising step toward a more
effective, responsive government. Critics argue that it could do more harm than good by
undermining existing public institutions and creating political cover for cuts to essential
services under the guise of 'efficiency.'
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While this department is new in the U.S., the topic of government efficiency is global.
Around the world, citizens regularly debate whether their governments are effective,
bloated, under-resourced, or overly complex. Discussions often focus on how to balance
speed and transparency, reduce red tape without cutting essential services, and ensure
that taxpayer money is used wisely.

SESSION 7

4

Dec

SESSION 7

Dialogues

REQUIRED

Dialogues

Thu 1:00 AM - 2:00 AM UTCDec 4, 1:00 AM - 2:00 AM UTC

In this session, we will be discussing Artificial Intelligence and using this discussion guide: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xT-S7-imIVqtPvjz7qhwdOBz8bSO44pz/view?usp=sharing.
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Which stance is closest to your views on artificial intelligence:
● Optimistic: I am hopeful about the potential of AI to improve the global economy,
expand human knowledge, and enhance social connection.
● Pessimistic: I am worried about the potential of AI to weaken democracy, harm
the global economy, spread disinformation, and decrease social connection.

SESSION 8

18

Dec

SESSION 8

Dialogues

REQUIRED

Dialogues

Thu 1:00 AM - 2:00 AM UTCDec 18, 1:00 AM - 2:00 AM UTC

In this session, we will be having a LIGHTNING ROUND DISCUSSION ⚡🔥 and using this discussion guide: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uErOzd43Q6vvdTyFjpyskfYM32NaChrR/view?usp=sharing.
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This lightning round discussion features short, punchy topics that feel light on the
surface—but spark big opinions, values-based reasoning, and great conversation. These
are the kinds of questions where thoughtful people might truly disagree, and where you
can sharpen your reasoning while still having fun.

Public Discussion

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Sep 11 - Dec 18

15 weeks

60 mins

/ session

Next session on September 11, 2025

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