Standard Course of Study :: Economics

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The Wizard of Oz visits Japan: This EconomicsMinute examines the extent to which the deflationary “wizard” can be expected to influence economic prosperity in Japan at the dawn of the twenty-first century. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 11–12 Social Studies); Provided by: National Council on Economic Education

The collapse of corporate giants: Students role-play the part of a Board of Inquiry, convened to examine the actions of a number of corporate executives in companies that have failed financially. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 10–12 Social Studies); Provided by: National Council on Economic Education

A case study: The Federal Reserve System and monetary policy — April 2002: With the help of charts, definitions, and study questions, students examine major policies, interest rates, and the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) announcements. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 11–12 Social Studies); Provided by: National Council on Economic Education

A case study: Productivity — November 2001: Students explore the economic concept of productivity by examining statistics and a wide range of backgound materials from November 2001. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 11–12 Social Studies); Provided by: National Council on Economic Education

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