The Foundation for Teaching Economics introduces young leaders to an economic way of thinking & promotes excellence in economic education. This is the official page of the Foundation for Teaching Economics (FTE). The mission of the FTE is to introduce young individuals, selected for their leadership potential, to an economic way of thinking about national and international issues and to promote excellence in economic education by helping economics teachers become more effective educators.The FTE conducts in-service teacher and student training programs, which emphasize the important role of individuals as productive, responsible citizens in free societies. Our programs provide a small classroom setting where serious discussion can take place to better understand the free market economic system.