Jaakko Miettinen

I strive to make economics accessible, engaging, and enjoyable. There is no need to take the subject too seriously all the time—humour, along with interesting real-world examples and stories, can make even the most challenging concepts easier to understand and far more memorable.

My lessons are tailored to how each student learns best. Personally, I learn most effectively through visual explanations, so I often use graphs, diagrams, and other visual aids to bring concepts to life. However, I adapt my teaching style to suit each individual, as everyone learns differently.

Economics is fundamentally about understanding how people behave and what motivates their decisions. I find it useful to relate individual decision-making to broader economic behaviour. Simply asking, "What would I do in this situation?" is often an excellent starting point for understanding the foundations of economic theory.

My aim is to simplify complex ideas into logical, intuitive concepts that students can reason through for themselves. This not only makes economics easier to understand but also helps students