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This video teaches the concept of Producers. Producers use scarce resources to produce goods and services which they offer to sell to consumers. ALERT: We are experiencing technical difficulties with the video link above. Please use the following link to access an alternate version of the v…

This economics and science lesson outlines the concepts of markets and natural resources while discussing the experiences of Margaret Mee. Rare flowers, such as the moonflower, have benefited from the activities provided by markets which are helping preserve  their existence.

PBS video author Paul Solman reports that LeBron James has added $200 million in value to the city of Cleveland since 2003. His presence brings in $100 million each year to the workers and local businesses surrounding the NBA team. The concept of utilitarianism states that the action which …

What’s available on EconEdLink? Learn how to navigate EconEdLink by viewing the classroom resources page and professional development page. How can I use my webinar certificate for professional development hours? In many states, you can use webinars to obtain professional development h…

Can happiness be measured? Students will learn how utility relates to economic decision making and the law of diminishing marginal utility.

With its, emerging middle class, its new markets, and a new emphasis on increasing its technology base, where is China going to fit in the world economy?

Imagine that you've just graduated from college and have been offered a position with a firm in New York City. You can't wait to start living in your own apartment. Your Aunt Bernice, who lives in Brooklyn Heights, has offered you a place to stay while you look for a place to begin liv…

Students learn about the money supply and that it can affect the value of money. Students investigate this in the 1896 presidential election (Bryan vs. McKinley, Free Silver vs. Gold Standard) and examine a political cartoon that depicts how some people felt about this issue. Students …

Students analyze and rank the four general goals of corrections to help them determine their personal beliefs about what prisons are supposed to do. Through a series of readings and data analysis students evaluate whether private prisons are better than public prisons at meeting the goals.