Curated OER
Wealth Dispersal in the US
Some handouts speak for themselves. Give your economics class a better grasp on the dispersal of wealth in America. The handout compares the total US wealth to 100 dollars. A graph then shows how that 100 dollars is distributed amongst a...
Curated OER
The Great American Bank Robbery
Learners examine the economic crisis of 2008. In this banking bailout lesson, students read the provided articles "Nicole Bradbury: Robo-Signer Victim," and "Bankers' Sloppy and Illegal Work." Learners respond to the provided...
Curated OER
The Development of Antitrust Enforcement
Students analyze antitrust enforcement. In this American economics lesson, students listen to their instructor present a lecture regarding the details of the free market system and antitrust laws. Students respond to discussion questions...
PBS
News Hour Extra: Trade Wars the Candidates Take a Stand
A lesson plan that looks at the 2004 election in the United States and the country's economic issues. Which candidate do you think has the best economic policy?