The hidden economic beliefs that cost you money
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Join us for a myth-busting lecture that will change the way you think about money, policy, and the economy.
Every day, we hear alarming headlines about debt, inflation, and government spending but how much of what we believe about economics is actually true?
In this session, economist and NYU professor Howard Yaruss will demystify some of the most common economic myths that quietly shape our financial decisions and often cost us money.
🗓️ Date: February 6, 2026
🕖 Time: 6:45 PM
📍 Location: Fabrik Tribeca
📚 Lecture: The Hidden Economic Beliefs That Cost You Money
🎤 Speaker: Howard Yaruss, economist, professor, attorney & author of Understandable Economics
In this lecture, you’ll explore
Why the national debt isn’t the existential crisis many think it is
What the U.S. dollar and cryptocurrency actually have in common
How tariffs, taxes, and government spending impact your wallet
Why “tax cuts for the wealthy” often don’t spur job growth
And how understanding these myths can help you make smarter personal and political choices
🎟️ Spots are limited — reserve yours now!
No refunds will be given for cancellations less than 48 hours before the event as this does not allow us enough time to let another person take your spot. Photos and videos will be taken during this event. By attending, you consent to being photographed and filmed.
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About the Speaker
Howard Yaruss is an economist, professor, attorney, and author known for making economics understandable and relevant. He teaches Economics and Real Estate Economics at New York University and CUNY/Baruch College.
His bestselling book, Understandable Economics, won the Axiom Business Book Award’s Bronze Medal for Economics and was an Amazon bestseller. Howard has served as an expert witness and consultant on mortgage risk, securities, and insurance, and regularly speaks on how economic systems shape social issues like income inequality and climate change.