Students investigate the structure of oligopolistic markets. The business market is explored in order to make a comparison to accepted theory found in textbooks. An overall picture of the market is then created within the student mind to...

Who is responsible for protecting the environment, and who should pay when it is damaged? The role of government and private industry is complicated. A role-play simulation prompts individuals to decide how to protect a fictitious town...

Students make inquiry into the concept of contestable markets. The lesson focuses upon theory and the intention is to encourage students to move to analysis or evaluation of the market. The lesson helps to reinforce the skills of...

Learners examine the issue of contestable markets. They investigate the low cost airlines industry and evaluate how far the market exhibits the characteristics of a contestable market.

High schoolers determine how the financial institutions of a market economy help channel savings to economic investment. They complete worksheets based on a teacher-led demonstration.

Delve into the idea of small businesses and get reading to find out how they grow. THe class reads an article about Steve Gotty, a who made his small business grow and discuss the setbacks he faced. They also discuss ways for a company...

Students develop the key concepts of total, variable, fixed, average and marginal costs. The theory of using different business scenarios is applied to different situations for an extension to real life application.

Students prepare for a visit to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). In this lesson students create a concept map of money. They discuss the goals of the IMF. Students research countries currently changing into market economies. After...

In this technology worksheet, students practice writing some e-mails that focus upon informing others of some changes for a business.