Episode 072: Dr Brian Thompson, DePaul University

Episode 072: Dr Brian Thompson, DePaul University

February 10, 2026 · 46 min · Season 1 · Episode 72

About this episode

Dr. Brian Thompson discusses the intersection of economics, business, and strategy, emphasizing real-world applications in education.

This month we welcome Dr Brian Thompson , Clinical Professor of Economics at DePaul , and faculty member in the business strategy and decision making program . As the son of educators, he takes his role seriously and is very focused and intentional in his preparation and classroom goals. In this episode, we discuss the intersection of economics, business, and strategy and how he uses real-world experiences to connect those areas in ways that engage and enlighten his students. He explains how economics, and its study of choices in the face of scarcity, provides tools to consistently make the best available decisions with the resources at hand. It's a masterclass you should not miss.

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