Curated OER
Broad Social Goals of a Society
In this economics learning exercise, students read about economic equity, economic efficiency, economic freedom, economic security, price stability, economic growth and full employment as social goals of a society. Students then respond...
Federal Reserve Bank
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis: Interview With Betty Friedan
An interview with Betty Friedan with a general introduction to her writings; discusses her thoughts on economic issues facing women.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Graphing a Lorenz Curve and Calculating the Gini Coefficient
In this lesson plan, students receive raw data to construct a Lorenz Curve and calculate the Gini Coefficient. This lesson plan prepares AP Microeconomics students for the Advanced Placement exam. The teacher will briefly interpret the...
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Economic Sectors and International Development
Using poverty rate as a measure of development, students select countries five at a time to compare how resources are allocated to three economic sectors (agriculture, industrial, service). After making comparisons, students will...