Bar exam for teachers

This article from the WSJ describes a proposal to require teachers pass the "bar". A disadvantage of the proposal is that it would restrict the supply of teachers. An advantage is that it could reduce problems caused by asymmetric information; the cost to parents of identifying good teachers is high.

Collusion

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324640104578160771350104876.html describes what is apparently a successful and long-lived cartel. 

Natural Gas Regulation

This article describes the effects of LNG export permits on the liquid natural gas market.

Social Media

http://www.mckinseyquarterly.com/Demystifying_social_media_2958 is a nice article talking about how business can use social media.

Bargaining

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/09/business/getting-to-yes-offers-clues-to-fiscal-talks.html?ref=todayspaper&_r=0 is a good example of how switching costs affects bargaining outcomes.

What Economics Majors Earn

 Numerous studies show that students who major in economics tend to have above-average incomes.

http://economix.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/01/18/what-the-top-1-of-earners-majored-in/#more-141451

http://salary.com/8-college-degrees-that-will-earn-your-money-back/slide/6/

Film Clip for Auctions

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mp3LoPg7sYY&feature=youtu.be is a catchy example of an auction.