Econ Ed Link: Henry Ford and the Model T: A Case Study in Productivity (Part 3)

Henry Ford's use of mass production strategies to manufacture the Model T revolutionized industrial manufacturing. This 3-part learning unit provides students with the story of Henry Ford and the Model T from an economics perspective. Students will learn how specialization and investments in capital increased productivity and allowed Ford to slash prices. A wealth of extension activities is provided if additional time is available.