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\n\"Unemployment\n\n
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\nUnemployment Data: Is the Economy Healthy?\n

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\nThe United States will never see a time when the unemployment rate hits 0%. Why? Scholars research economic data to uncover clues hidden in the unemployment rate at any given time. A short video as well as research activities help...\n
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\n\"Employment\n\n
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\nEmployment Data: Is the Economy Healthy?\n

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\nLow unemployment is an indicator of a healthy economy—right? Current employment data and research leads scholars on a quest to find the true health of the economy. They analyze research on Payroll Employment Data and watch a short video...\n
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\n\"Keynesian\n\n
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\nKeynesian Economics and Fiscal Policy\n

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\nStudents examine and analyze the characteristic problem of each phase of the business cycle. Students articulate the appropriate choices for each of the problems described. Students apply the writing process to write an essay.\n
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\nGDP: Does It Measure Up?\n

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\nHere is resource that offers a very clear explanation for how economists measure economic growth by comparing real GDP over time. There is also an additional worksheet that details the expenditure method and four components for...\n
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\n\"Greed\n\n
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\nGreed is Good?\n

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\nFrom Mr. Merdle to Mr. Madoff? A viewing of the PBS adaptation of Charles Dickens’ “Little Dorrit” launches an examination of greedy characters in literature and a study of greed, unfairness, and economic hardship today. The richly...\n
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\nUnemployment and Natural Rate of Unemployment\n

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\nWhat is the difference between frictional, structural, and cyclical unemployment? Check out this quick bit of instruction which reviews these concepts, as well as compares and contrasts the benefits of each type and what exactly amounts...\n
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\nNominal and Real GDP\n

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\nHow can we provide a true measurement of GDP when dollar values increase over time as a result of inflation? Review the concept of nominal versus real GDP with your class members with this quick and informative video. \n
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\nWhat Causes Economic Bubbles?\n

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\nWhat do tulips, real estate, and stock in a pet store have in common? Find out what happens when products or services sell for much more than they are worth.\n
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\nFiscal Policy and Stimulus\n

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\nA country with high recessionary and inflationary gaps has several options to stimulate growth. A video focused on fiscal policy inspires young economists to explore the ways a government can influence, regulate, and stabilize (or...\n
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\n\"Opportunity\n\n
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\nOpportunity Cost\n

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\nThe price of those new shoes involves more than just money! Individuals explore the concept of opportunity cost using a video clip and gratification discussions. They prepare a budget based off of their set of values in regards to...\n
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\nMonetary Policy\n

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\nAs an introduction to monetary policy, groups investigate and evaluate the effectiveness of current monetary and fiscal policies on promoting full employment, price stability, and economic performance. They then apply monetary tools...\n
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\nThe National Economy - Measures and Models\n

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\nStudents review economic goals and evaluate progress in achieving those goals. They focus on equity, efficiency, economic freedom and growth. They provide and example of a production decision for the economy as a whole.\n
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\nEconomic Health Indicators: Inflation and Unemployment Worksheet\n

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\nEnsure your economists understand demand and supply curves with this 13-question inflation and unemployment worksheet. Although it references a text, information students need is included on a separate notes handout (included). Consider...\n
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\nWhat Caused the Great Depression?\n

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\nAnalyze the many causes of major political, economic, and social developments during the 1920s and 1930s, with emphasis on the Great Depression. Read photographs from the 1920's and the 1930's, then write a brief explanation of what you...\n
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\nMoney, Commercial Banking, and Interest\n

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\nStdents explore the operation of the commercial banking system and the mechanics of money creation through the lending process. They investigate various interest rates to develop the relationship between interest rates and risk and...\n
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\nMr. Yamada’s Tips for Success on Current Events Commentary: Macroeconomics \n

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\nIn this economic systems instructional activity, students read and follow the provided 5 tips to locate, analyze, and discuss macroeconomics current event issues. \n
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\nHey, Mom! What's for Breakfast?\n

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\nYoung scholars examine how he world eats breakfast. In this food choices lesson, students work in groups to list breakfast foods and their ingredients and find goods and consumers on the list. The, young scholars use the Internet to...\n
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\nChapter 17 – The Great Depression\n

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\nIn this U.S. history activity, high schoolers read assigned textbook pages on the Great Depression and respond to 27 short answer questions.\n
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\nLeading Economic Indicators\n

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\nTwelfth graders collect the data of the leading economic indicators over the last six months and create graphs plotting the data. They analyze/evaluate the data collected in order to predict economic trends for the next six month period.\n
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\nStudents develop an understanding of monetary policy. In this monetary policy activity, students define economic indicators and specify the economic conditions they reflect. Students explain the three functions of the system and play a...\n
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\nFixing an Economy: Fiscal and Monetary Policy Worksheet\n

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\nIn this economics worksheet, students respond to 29 short answer questions regarding fiscal and monetary policy. Several notes and explanations are also included.\n
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\nFederal Programs And Reform\n

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\nLearners investigate the current welfare system in Utah. They research and discuss the different type of programs that are offered. They conduct an analysis of the reports that are provided. The standard of living is also investigated...\n
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\nFederal Reserve Bank of Boston: Beyond Shocks: What Causes Business Cycles?\n

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\n\"Beyond Shocks: What Causes Business Cycles?\" Conference Series No. 42, June 1998, from the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston. A collection of articles that can be downloadable in PDF format.\n
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\nKhan Academy: The Business Cycle\n

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\nExplains the stages of the business cycle, and how the cycle may be driven by emotion. [11:15]\n
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