Curated OER
Social Programs and Government Responsibility
Students compare and contrast two Presidents and how viewed the government in times of difficulty. They examine what role each President handled the role of philanthropy during their years in office. They identify acts of philanthropy...
Curated OER
Inquiry and the Nature of Science
Young scholars identify questions that can be answered through scientific investigations, design and conduct a scientific investigation. They also use appropriate tools and techniques to gather, analyze, and interpret data.
Library of Economics and Liberty
Concise Encyclopedia of Economics: Public Goods
This article describes the relationship between externalities, private and public goods, and government intervention.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Public and Private Goods
Practice what you've learned about public and private goods in this four-question exercise. Topics include the definitions of excludability and rivalry, and how to identify public goods, private goods, artificially scarce goods, and...
Other
Public Purpose: Spending and Performance Compared
Information on the differences in spending and ultimate performance in public and private schools in the U.S. Lots of statistics given - tables included.
Other
Cape: Private Schools
All kinds of information on private schools provided by the "Council for American Private Education." Includes many statistics on amount of children in public schools and performance.
Other
Le Monde Diplomatique: What Is a Public Good?
This article describes the concept of public and private goods and gives examples within a global context. Whether or not the good is "rival" or "excludable" is also discussed. (Published June 2000)
Library of Economics and Liberty
Concise Encyclopedia of Economics: Public Goods
This article explains what public goods are, as well as what they are not. It also gives examples of several problems in determining how to determine whether goods are public or private.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: What Are Public Goods?
This resource explains what public goods are. This video lesson from Khan Academy is intended for students who are taking a microeconomics course.
Other
Public Goods
This article discusses public goods, the free-rider problem, externalities, property rights, and game theory strategy.
Tutor2u
Tutor2u: Public Goods
An easy to understand description of a public good, its characteristics, and examples. The public good is contrasted against a private good.
Other
Private Provisions of Public Goods: Issues and Examples [Pdf]
This essay examines public goods and their provision by the government. The argument uses lighthouses and warships from historical contexts as examples. For the advanced economics student.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Private Meetings and Confidentiality
At the end of this tutorial, the learner will understand how and why to initiate private meetings with parties to a conflict and how to use information derived from those meetings. This includes the video "The Private Meeting and Using...
San Jose State University
Sjsu: The Nature of Public Goods
This essay discusses the topics of public goods, private goods, excludability of goods, and rivalry of goods.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: The Mystery of Is It Mine or Ours? (Student Version)
Check out this informative economics website. "In this lesson, you will learn why some goods are considered to be 'private' goods and others are considered to be 'public' goods." This site contains an interactive activity.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: The Private, Domestic, and Social Life of Jesus Christ
A scanned copy of the 1850 publication of The Private, Domestic, and Social Life of Jesus Christ by John N. Krebs, a religious book for children.
Social Science Education Consortium
Ssec: Health Care: Who Should Pay the Cost? [Pdf]
In this investigation, students explore issues around the provision of health care in the United States. They look at how it is financed, why the costs are growing so rapidly, whether it is a public or private good, and possible...
Other
Manhattan Institute: Why School Vouchers Can Help Inner City Children
This is a speech given by Kurt L. Schmoke, the Mayor of Baltimore. He states why he feels that school vouchers are the right choice for education. A great perspective from a public servant who played a large role in improving education...
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: No Fireworks on the 4th of July
This lesson explores the differences between public and private goods.
Other
Quill and Quire: Author Profile: Timothy Findley's Public Face and Price Space
An interesting look at the personal life and writing projects of Canadian author, Timothy Findley. Includes an area where you can search for reviews of Findley's books.
Learning to Give
Learning to Give: Lesson 1: Sports Heroes and Private Action for the Public Good
With this lesson plan, teachers can assist students in expanding their knowledge of African American sport heroes beyond their athletic achievements. Students will learn what these famous black Americans have contributed to the world...
National Endowment for the Arts
National Endowment for the Arts: Learning Through the Arts [Pdf]
Background about the National Endowment for the Arts. Also includes information about direct funding programs, Challenge America grants, state partnerships, federal partnerships and public-private partnerships. Research and success...
Federal Reserve Bank
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis: Eminent Domain
Should the government take over private property? This article explains the controversial topic of eminent domain.
Other
Garden Club of America: Drinking Water Safety [Pdf]
An information page on understanding drinking water safety. It covers legislation, contaminants, private wells, water testing, water filters, and boiling water.
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