The hidden economic beliefs that cost you money
Schedule
Fri Feb 06 2026 at 06:45 pm to 08:45 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Fabrik NYC | New York, NY
About this Event
Hosted by Wolilo — a community of curious people.
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, 2025
🕖 Time: 6:45 PM
📍 Location: Fabrik NYC
📚 Lecture: The Hidden Economic Beliefs That Cost You Money
🎤 Speaker: Howard Yaruss, economist, professor, attorney & author of Understandable Economics
What we’ll do
6:45 – 7:00 PM — gathering
7:00 – 8:00 PM — lecture
8:00 – 8:30 PM — connect, engage in interesting convos
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
What’s included
- A lecture with Howard Yaruss
- A chance to discuss, debate, and connect with curious people
🎟️ 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.
About Wolilo
Wolilo is an edutainment company offering lectures and courses led by professors, founders, and subject-matter experts.
We connect people who love to learn — through stories from science, health, and history that make sense of the world today.
We turn complex ideas into experiences that are clear, fun, and useful.
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.
Where is it happening?
Fabrik NYC, 12-16 Vestry Street, New York, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 25.00 to USD 35.00
