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PPT
Curated OER

Chapter 3: Individual Markets, Demand & Supply

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Supply and demand, one of the most fundamental topics in economics, is the focus of this presentation. Cascading through detailed graphs and defining the law of demand, as well as the demand and supply schedules, this slideshow is sure...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Why Is a Demand Curve Downsloping? The Law of Diminishing Marginal Utility

For Students 11th - 12th
Challenge your class with this economy worksheet. Learners plot information on a demand curve, fill in a table of marginal utility, solve problems, and answer questions.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Chapter 21: Consumer Behavior and Utility Maximization

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Who knows why consumers act the way they do? After viewing this presentation, your class will - and they will also know how to optimize consumer behavior. Prepare your young captains of industry for their place in the world of business...
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Lesson Plan
Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Utility

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Can happiness be measured? Students will learn how utility relates to economic decision making and the law of diminishing marginal utility.
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Lesson Overview Total Utility and Marginal Utility

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson focuses on total utility and marginal utility including definitions and examples.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Total Utility and Marginal Utility

For Students 9th - 10th
Practice what you've learned about total utility, marginal utility, and the law of diminishing marginal utility in this four-question exercise.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Cost Benefit Analysis

For Students 9th - 10th
Practice what you have learned about total utility, marginal utility, total revenue, and costs in this four-question exercise.
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Activity
Other

Marginal Value, Marginal Utility, & Consumer Surplus

For Students 9th - 10th
"Chapter 4: The Consumer: Marginal Value, Marginal Utility, and Consumer Surplus" by David D. Friedman discusses and analyzes the consumer who buys many goods.