You'll find a wide range of tutorials on economics on sites like YouTube. Look for videos from respected economists and professors in particular, and watch the videos to learn more.  Start with introductory videos on microeconomics and macroeconomics before moving on to other videos. You want to get the basics down first. Ted Talks are also a good source of information, plus they'll keep you engaged! Many reputable websites offer information on the basics of economics, and you can find a whole world to explore. Look for websites with ".edu," ".gov," or ".org," as well as other well-respected sites such as this link: https://www.investopedia.com/university/economics/ Textbooks are a great way to learn the basics of economics, and you don't need to be in a class to buy one. Check with your friends who've taken economic classes or look at reviews to find a good textbook. Consider buying an older edition, which will have much of the same information but will be much cheaper.  Try a textbook that provides an introduction to microeconomics or macroeconomics. Some classic influential textbooks include A Monetary History of the United States (1963) by Milton Friedman and Anne Schwartz for macroeconomics, Theory of Games and Economic Behavior (1944) by John von Neumann and Oskar Morgenstern for game theory, and Value and Capital (1936) by John Hicks for microeconomics. For more contemporary books, you could try Principles of Economics by N. Gregory Mankiw; the 8th edition was published in 2017. Another option is Modern Principles of Economics by Tyler Cowen and Alex Tabarrok; the 3rd edition was published in 2014. Textbooks are a great way to get an introduction to economics, but plenty of other books will give expand your knowledge. Plus, many of them won't be quite as dry as textbooks, so you'll learn more because you'll be entertained, too. For instance, Freakonomics is an enjoyable read that applies economics to pop culture. Math skills are helpful when it comes to learning economics, particularly statistics. If your math skills are lacking, consider taking a free online course to brush up. Start with where you're at and work up to harder courses. For example, you can find classes offered through sites like Khan Academy or Coursera. While not all math is relevant, you do need to understand the basics to work up to harder math. For instance, calculus and statistics are both relevant to economics. However, you don't want to jump into calculus if you don't have a solid foundation in algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. Many universities now offer free courses online that are open to the public. While these courses are not for credit, you do get much of the same information that students who attend these universities do. Generally, these classes are set up as a lecture series where you watch a set list of videos from a professor. Try looking on Coursera, MIT, Stanford, MR University, and Princeton.
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One-sentence summary -- Watch videos on economics to begin learning the basics. Read about economics from reputable websites. Pick up a used textbook to dig a little deeper. Read other books on economics. Work on your math skills to complement what you're learning. Take an online economics course to study one aspect of economics.


It can be very dangerous to put anything in your ear canal — even something as seemingly harmless as olive oil or garlic — unless a doctor has examined your ear canal and made sure there is no damage. Some risks include permanently damaging your hearing if the membrane is ruptured, likelihood of changing the local micro-biome, and possibility of causing additional inflammation. There are some natural remedies that may help to relieve ear pain, but as with any kind of complementary medicine, you should check with your doctor first.  Keep in mind that ear oils should not be used on a ruptured eardrum — which you likely will be unable to identify without seeing a doctor first. Ear oils can also make it harder for your doctor to examine your ear. Some natural remedies may end up causing irritation of the canal and therefore more pain/discomfort. Olive oil may help to relieve ear pain and treat an ear infection. Try putting a few drops of olive oil into your ear using a medicine dropper. Repeat the dosage a few times per day. If you do not have an ear dropper, then you can soak a cotton ball in some olive oil, squeeze out the excess oil, and then place the cotton ball into your ear. You can also infuse olive oil with different herbs to make this treatment more effective.   Garlic. Garlic has antifungal properties. Mince a few cloves of garlic and allow it to sit in a tablespoon of olive oil for about 15 minutes. Then, pour the oil through a sieve to strain it before using.  Ginger. Ginger has pain relieving properties. Mince about a teaspoon of fresh ginger and allow it to sit in a tablespoon of olive oil for about 15 minutes. Then, pour the oil through a sieve to strain out the ginger pieces before using. Applying an onion compress to your ear may also help to relieve ear pain caused by an ear infection.  To make an onion compress, chop up a half of an onion and then fry it in some olive oil until the onion is soft. Then remove the onion from the heat and allow it to cool down to room temperature. When the onion is cool, place the onion in a cheese cloth or thin cotton towel. Secure the cloth or towel so that the onion is gathered in one spot and so that it will not fall out. Then, place the onion compress over your ear for about 10-15 minutes and allow the juices from the onion to run into your ear. Honey may also help to treat ear pain when used as an ear drop. Try using an ear dropper to put a few drops of honey into your ear a few times per day. If you are not comfortable creating your own ear oil or using kitchen items as natural ear drops, then you may want to consider purchasing a commercially produced natural ear oil. You can buy products that are already infused with herbs and that may help relieve your ear pain.
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See your doctor before attempting any of these remedies. Use olive oil. Make an onion compress. Put a few drops of honey in your ear. Try a commercial ear oil product.