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Grades 6-8, 9-12

The Economic Way of Thinking - Video

In this video, Dr. Mark Schug explains how the "economic way of thinking" can help students understand U.S. History concepts....

Key Concepts: Choice, Credit, Decision Making/Cost-Benefit Analysis…

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Grades 9-12

Making Sen$e with Paul Solman: For Automakers, Better Batteries Crucial to Success of New Electric Cars

Paul Solman looks at efforts to make electric cars more viable by building better batteries and making them more aerodynamic.

Key Concepts: Balance of Trade and Balance of Payments, Demand, Entrepreneurs…

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Grades 9-12

Making Sen$e with Paul Solman: How Severe is Europe's Intertwined Debt Crisis?

Economics correspondent Paul Solman reports on the ongoing fallout from Europe's debt crisis, which has led to political woes and...

Key Concepts: Budget Deficits and Public Debt, Business Cycles, Economic Institutions…

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Grades 9-12

Making Sen$e with Paul Solman: GM, Detroit Pinning Hopes for Future on Chevy Volt

Paul Solman travels to Detroit for an update car and examines how GM and the city are hoping for a...

Key Concepts: Complementary Goods and Services, Demand, Entrepreneurs

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Grades 9-12

Making Sen$e with Paul Solman: How Currency Choices 'Made in China' Have Big Impact on U.S. Economy

Economics correspondent Paul Solman looks at the ongoing disputes between the U.S. and China over currency valuation and trade.

Key Concepts: Balance of Trade and Balance of Payments, Foreign Exchange

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Grades 9-12

Making Sen$e with Paul Solman: So You Have a Liberal Arts Degree and Want a Job?

Paul Solman looks at grads who've already been out of college for several years and are still struggling to find...

Key Concepts: Business Cycles, Division of Labor/Specialization, Employment and Unemployment…

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Grades 9-12

Making Sen$e with Paul Solman: The World of 'Mal-Employment' for New Grads'

Paul Solman looks at how college graduates are faring in the dismal job market and how many are force into...

Key Concepts: Division of Labor/Specialization, Employment and Unemployment, Producers

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Grades 9-12

Making Sen$e with Paul Solman: Winners and Losers in Home Mortgage Modification

Paul Solman follows with questions and viewer reactions surrounding mortgage modifications as part of his reporting on Making Sense or...

Key Concepts: Budgeting, Credit, Economic Institutions

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Grades 9-12

Making Sen$e with Paul Solman: U.S., China Meet Over Currency at G20 Summit

President Obama met with Chinese President Hu Jintao in Seoul today to discuss ongoing concerns over China devaluing its currency.

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Grades 9-12

Making Sen$e with Paul Solman: Outside Money Flow into Campaigns

Paul Solman tracks the outside money pouring into some campaigns and examines how big of an influence they have.

Key Concepts: Economic Institutions, Public-Choice Analysis, Roles of Government

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Grades 9-12

Making Sen$e with Paul Solman: Homeowners Express Frustration with Loan Changes

Many struggling homeowners rely on loan modifications from government programs, but some say they are running into problems with these...

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Grades 9-12

Making Sen$e with Paul Solman: What's Really in Herbal Supplements?

Studies about the effectiveness of herbal treatments are inconclusive, and the ingredients listed in labels are sometimes misleading. Paul Solman...

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Grades 9-12

Making Sen$e with Paul Solman: Homeowners in Foreclosure Get Another Chance

For those who have lost a home they could have afforded a market rate, Boston Community Capital offers an avenue...

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Grades 9-12

Making Sen$e with Paul Solman: Boston Group Helps Homeowners Fight Foreclosures

Paul Solman reports on a Boston non-profit group that is helping families and homeowners stay in their homes in the...

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Grades 9-12

Making Sen$e with Paul Solman: Faulty Paperwork Prompts Foreclosure Investigation

Lenders have put a temporary hold on foreclosures and each attorney general of each state has launched a joint investigation...

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Grades 9-12

Making Sen$e with Paul Solman: The Current State of Religion in America

Paul Solman sits down with political scientist Robert Putnam to discuss his new book "American Grace", about the current role...

Key Concepts: Character, Economic Institutions, Economic Systems…

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Grades 9-12

Making Sen$e with Paul Solman: Stress, Burnout Taking Toll on Many U.S. Workers

Economic woes aren't just hard on the unemployed. Paul Solman reports on those who are employed but say they're overworked...

Key Concepts: Business Cycles, Division of Labor/Specialization, Employment and Unemployment…

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Grades 9-12

Making Sen$e with Paul Solman: Tone, Language Key to Successful Negotiations

Robert Mnookin, author of "Bargaining with the Devil" speaks with economics correspondent Paul Solman about the rewards and challenges of...

Key Concepts: Decision Making/Cost-Benefit Analysis, Economic Institutions, Incentive

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Grades 9-12

Making Sen$e with Paul Solman: Author Says Modern Life is Good Despite Recession

Author Matt Ridley says life is getting better and better despite the recession. Paul Solman reports on Ridley's optimism.

Key Concepts: Decision Making/Cost-Benefit Analysis, Demand, Specialization…

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Grades 9-12

Making Sen$e with Paul Solman: Extended Interview: 99er Greg Rosen

Greg Rosen describes how he lost his savings in the Bernie Madoff scandal just months after losing his job.

Key Concepts: Balance of Trade and Balance of Payments, Employment and Unemployment, Investing…

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