Council for Economic Education
New Sense, Inc. vs. Fish 'Till U Drop or Coase Vs. Pigou
Who is responsible for protecting the environment, and who should pay when it is damaged? The role of government and private industry is complicated. A role-play simulation prompts individuals to decide how to protect a fictitious town...
Council for Economic Education
Green Eggs and ...Economics?
Scholars use four different children's books by Dr. Seuss to analyze microeconomic concepts. Group presentations and research help them better understand simple economic concepts through simple stories.
Council for Economic Education
India and the Caste System in 200 B.C.E.
Many young people know India had a caste system that prevented social mobility and structured Indian society. The connections between the caste system and economics may not be as clear, however. A reading, chart activity, and PowerPoint...
Council for Economic Education
Did You Get the Message?
Students investigate how advertising gets the buyer's attention and how it influences buying decisions. They then create a print ad for "Burp Cola" and for one of their favorite books.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Perfect Competition
Through notes and related videos, students gain a basic understanding of market structures and the characteristics of firms that display perfect competition.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Monopoly
Through a series of resources, this tutorial investigates the characteristics of a monopoly and how to draw a cost analysis graph. Video lessons are provided to reinforce the concept.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Effects of Govt Intervention in Different Market Structures
Practice what you've learned about options available to regulate markets where the socially optimal quantity is not produced.