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Econoclass

What's Wrong With This Picture?

For Students 9th - 10th
A variety of pictures are provided to help study many economic concepts. Could be a good classroom activity.
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Handout
Library of Economics and Liberty

Concise Encyclopedia of Economics: Public Goods

For Students 9th - 10th
This article describes the relationship between externalities, private and public goods, and government intervention.
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Handout
Auburn University

Auburn University: A Glossary of Political Economy Terms: Externality

For Students 9th - 10th
Dr. Johnson offers a very good description of an externality, both positive and negative, and explains how taxes and subsidies can provide the greatest amount of utility to society when confronted with an externality.
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Other

Public Goods

For Students 9th - 10th
This article discusses public goods, the free-rider problem, externalities, property rights, and game theory strategy.
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Other

National Bureau of Economic Research: Measuring Positive Externalities [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This research paper describes how the installation of an anti-theft device on cars has helped reduce crime in general in some areas. The concept of positive externalities can be seen in this example.