Created by high schoolers curious about economics and innovation
Future Economists is a student-run publication where high schoolers research and write about how emerging technologies are affecting the economy, both on the local and global scales.
Here Are Some Topics That We Focus On
AI & Automation
How artificial intelligence is creating new companies, changing job markets, and reshaping entire industries.
Cryptocurrency & Blockchain
The economics of digital money, DeFi, and how blockchain technology challenges traditional finance.
Clean Energy & EVs
Why there’s a massive shift to renewable energy, what it costs, and what economic opportunities it creates.
Biotech & Health Tech
How innovations in genetics, medicine, and health technology are building trillion-dollar industries.
Future Technologies
Space economy, quantum computing, and other exciting stuff.
Our Approach
We do real research. We read industry reports, analyze data, cite sources, and fact-check everything.
We’re learning together. By researching, analyzing, and writing about topics that fascinate us, we’re building expertise and growing our knowledge together.
We focus on what matters to us. Career paths, college majors, and making sense of tech hype.
Our Mission
We want to understand the economics of the technologies everyone keeps talking about, and help other students understand them as well!
Who We Are
We Value:
- Curiosity about how technology creates economic value
- Willingness to research and learn
- Interest in understanding (not just using) technology
- Excitement about the future we’re heading into
What You’ll Find Here
Weekly Articles: Deep dives into specific technologies, companies, or economic trends with real data, clear explanations, and practical insights.
Career & College Content: What majors matter? What jobs are growing? What skills should you learn? We research and report what we find.
Data & Analysis: Charts, visualizations, and breakdowns of market trends and economic data.
Honest Takes: We cover hype, failures, risks, and reality alongside opportunities.
Why This Matters for High Schoolers
The next 10 years will see more technological change than the last 50. So, understanding the economics behind these changes helps you:
Make better decisions about college majors and career paths
Understand the world beyond surface-level hype
Spot opportunities in industries and skills before they become obvious
Speak intelligently about economics and technology in college interviews and beyond
Think critically about where innovation creates real value versus where it’s just hype
Join Us
Read our articles. Start with topics that interest you!
Share your perspective. If you have insights or corrections, we’d love to hear them.
Write with us! If you’re interested in researching and writing, join the team.
Questions or topic suggestions? Contact us on social media!
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