GameStop Trial by Jury

In this economics activity, students will have a discussion/debate about GameStop Short Squeeze.

YOUTUBE VIDEO: ILLEGAL TRADING ON GAMESTOP OR WALLSTREETBETS?

Article: Will Wallstreetbets Face SEC Scrutiny?

Article: SEC Hunts For Fraud In Social Media Posts Targeting Gamestop

Article: SEC Looking For Fraud In Gamestop Surge

Article: Investigations Into GameStop Trading And Reddit

VIDEO: GAMESTOP HEARING: LIVE UPDATES

This activity is discussion-based where 4-5 students will be placed in groups or virtual rooms. You, as the teacher, will select one of the 3 discussion prompts and provide the resources below:

• Wallstreetbets: Is Wallstreetbets guilty of manipulating the stock market?

YouTube Video: Illegal Trading on GameStop or WallStreetBets: The Stonkening?

Article: Will Wallstreetbets Face SEC Scrutiny?

• Investment firms: All investment firms tried to push the stock down with short-selling. Should they be guilty of manipulating the stock market?

Article: SEC Hunts For Fraud In Social Media Posts Targeting Gamestop

Article: SEC Looking For Fraud In Gamestop Surge

• Robinhood: Is Robinhood guilty of damages because their actions were unfair and unlawful?

Article: Investigations Into GameStop Trading And Reddit

Video: GameStop Hearing: Live Updates

Prompt your students with the following scenario:

“You are a jury. This person/group is accused of a crime. Your group has to decide whether or not they are innocent or guilty. As a group, you will review the resources I will provide you. You must record the evidence in arguable sides on a paper or doc. Discuss your notes with your group. The consensus must be unanimous. You must submit a copy of your group’s case notes.”