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Grades K-2

Forecasting Economics - Using Weather to Teach Wants

Can you learn economics from the weather? Students will be able to integrate science, math, and economics through this engaging...

Key Concepts: Consumers, Economic Wants

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Grades 9-12

Making Sen$e with Paul Solman: 'Tis the Season, But Should We Save or Spend? A Holiday Money Conundrum

In this economics video, Paul Solman weighs in on saving money during the holidays.

Key Concepts: Aggregate Demand, Balance of Trade and Balance of Payments, Consumers…

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Grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

Consumers Video and Quiz

This video teaches the concept of Consumers. Consumers are powerful in a market economy, and the economic choices of consumers...

Key Concepts: Consumers, Demand, Goods and Services…

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Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

Demand Video and Quiz

This video teaches the concept of Demand. Demand refers to a relationship between price and the quantity of a good...

Key Concepts: Consumers, Demand, Elasticity of Demand…

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Grades 6-8, 9-12

Income Distribution Video and Quiz

This video teaches the concept of Income Distribution. Income distribution refers to how the total income earned ends up divided...

Key Concepts: Budgeting, Consumers, Income Distribution…

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Grades 9-12

Making Sen$e with Paul Solman: Watchdog-in-Chief Richard Cordray Outlines Plan to Clean Up Consumer Lending

Economics correspondent Paul Solman examines the controversial appointment of Richard Cordray to lead the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Paul quizzes...

Key Concepts: Budgeting, Consumers, Credit…

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Grades 9-12

Jokes, Quotations, and Cartoons in Economics

Students will apply their knowledge of economics to the analysis and interpretation of jokes, quotations, and cartoons in economics. Students...

Key Concepts: Budget Deficit, Business, Business Cycles…

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Grades K-2, 3-5

Opportunity Cost - Consumers

Key Concepts: Consumers, Decision Making/Cost-Benefit Analysis, Producers…

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Grades 9-12

Making Sen$e with Paul Solman: Did Greek Cuisine Foreshadow Economic Problems?

A food writer sees parallels between Greece's crushing economic problems and its departure from its simple, humble culinary roots. Paul...

Key Concepts: Budget Deficit, Budgeting, Consumers…

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Grades 9-12

Making Sen$e with Paul Solman: Cleveland's Basketball Boon Brings Economic Vigor

Paul Solman explores the massive economic impact an upcoming decision by NBA superstar Lebron James will have on Cleveland.

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

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Grades 9-12

Making Sen$e with Paul Solman: The High Cost of Discount Culture in the U.S.

Economic correspondent Paul Solman looks at the effects of Americans' obsession with low prices as part of his "Making Sense""...

Key Concepts: Budgeting, Consumers, Decision Making/Cost-Benefit Analysis…

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Grades 9-12

Making Sen$e with Paul Solman: In Slumping Economy, a Shift in Shopping Habits

Economics correspondent Paul Solman talks to author Paco Underhill about how consumer habits have changed in the recession.

Key Concepts: Aggregate Demand, Budgeting, Consumers…

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Grades 9-12

Making Sen$e with Paul Solman: Paul Solman Explores The 'Paradox of Thrift'

Paul Solman examines how the consumers who decide to save their money instead of spending it may exacerbate the effects...

Key Concepts: Aggregate Demand, Balance of Trade and Balance of Payments, Consumers…

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Grades 9-12

Making Sen$e with Paul Solman: Historian Finds Positive Side of Economic Downturn

Great Depression historian Robert McElvaine found that economic downturns can cut down on consumption and help people focus on what...

Key Concepts: Business Cycles, Character, Consumers…

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Grades 9-12

Making Sen$e with Paul Solman: The Amazing Adventures of 'Savings Man'

Paul Solman speaks to the founder of an organization funding creative public service ads on saving money.

Key Concepts: Balance of Trade and Balance of Payments, Budgeting, Business Cycles…

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Grades 9-12

Making Sen$e with Paul Solman: Yoram Bauman, Standup Economist

Paul Solman plays straight man to "stand-up economist"" Yoram Bauman at the 2009 American Economic Association convention in San Francisco."

Key Concepts: Budgeting, Business Cycles, Consumers…

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Grades 9-12

Making Sen$e with Paul Solman: Low Consumer Confidence Limits Holiday Spending

Paul Solman looks at the psychological causes and effects of lower consumer confidence through the holiday season.

Key Concepts: Budgeting, Consumers, Credit…

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Grades 9-12

China - Where will they fit in the world economy?

With its, emerging middle class, its new markets, and a new emphasis on increasing its technology base, where is China...

Key Concepts: Consumers, Demand, Economic Systems…

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Grades 9-12

Satisfaction Please! (Part 3)

Even the savviest consumer has a problem with a good or service on occasion. It is a consumer’s right to...

Key Concepts: Consumers, Economic Institutions, Public-Choice Analysis…

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Grades 9-12

Satisfaction Please! (Part 2)

Even the savviest consumer has a problem with a good or service on occasion. It is a consumer’s right to...

Key Concepts: Consumers, Economic Institutions, Incentive…

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