The Right Start in Teaching Economics: Content & Topics

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The program is structured as a business conference, with emphasis on economic content. Additionally, the Institute incorporates a blend of learning activities including hands-on classroom activities and simulations. Materials and activities have been developed specifically for this program.

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Objectives: The Right Start in Teaching Economics

Key topics/concepts covered in the program include:

  • Scarcity/Opportunity Cost
  • Incentives and the Role of Profit
  • Markets and Prices
  • The Role of Government
  • Trade
  • The Banking System
  • Competition and Market Structure
  • Externalities and Property Rights
  • Factor Markets and Economics Development
  • Tragedy of the Commons