Instructional Video

Productivity and Growth

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The citizens of some countries have a higher standard of living and quality of life than others. Discover the connection between productivity and economic growth in countries around the world with an entertaining economics video.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Use the video to introduce a lesson on GDP and productivity
  • Have learners watch the video at home for a flipped classroom activity
  • Assign a research project in which groups find additional information about the countries mentioned throughout the video
Classroom Considerations
  • Narrators speak quickly; add pauses in the video to clarify concepts if necessary
  • The sixth video in a series of 35 from Crash Course Economics
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Uses engaging animations and graphics to illustrate complex concepts
  • Focuses on one essential question
Cons
  • None