Yoram Bauman isn’t a typical stand-up comedian. Then again, he isn’t a typical economist, either. For years, Bauman has taken his unique blend of economics-based comedy everywhere from Time Magazine to PBS. And now, he’ll take it to UMKC!

The Department of Economics invites you to see “the world’s first and only stand-up economist” at 7 p.m. on September 10th in the Student Union Theater.  Student tickets are free, but please reserve a ticket.

Bauman’s unusual blend of stand-up comedy and economics is befitting for the UMKC Department of Economics, which is internationally-recognized for its own unique approach to economics. The department has a history of going against traditional approaches to economic theory in favor of Modern Money Theory. As a result, UMKC economics professors correctly predicted the U.S. housing market crash, the recession, and the Eurozone debt crisis.

Stephanie Kelton, associate professor and chair of the department of economics, hopes that the Stand-up Economist event will bring together not just the area’s economists, but people who have a more casual interest in the economy.

“Yoram is well-known for putting a fresh, funny spin on economic theories and principles. We hope you will join us, learn a little more about our ground-breaking department, and share a few laughs,” Kelton said.