Worksheet
Curated OER

Market Failures

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
Market failure and the effects it has in terms of social benefit is the focus of this eight-page packet. Perfect for homework, this set of excellent worksheets provides several scenarios and graphs that show positive and negative...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Government Failure: Congestion, Pollution and the Pensions Crisis

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students determine reasons for market failure while examining clear definitions for government failure, rent seeking, and log rolling. They gain an idea of how governments can solve the problems they face in correcting these failures.
Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: What Are Market Oriented Environmental Tools?

For Students 9th - 10th
Market-oriented environmental tools are explained, and guided questions are provided. This article from Khan Academy is intended for students who are taking a microeconomics course.
Unit Plan
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Types of Market Oriented Environmental Tools

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the three main types of market-oriented regulation, including pollution charges, marketable permits, and better-defined property rights