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Grades 9-12

Making Sen$e with Paul Solman: The State Of Student Loans: More Debt, More Defaults, More Problems

Americans owe $1 trillion in student loan debt. How did that happen, and what's the impact on the nation's economy?...

Key Concepts: Business Cycles, Credit, Employment and Unemployment…

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Grades 9-12

Making Sen$e with Paul Solman: Man vs. Machine: Will Human Workers Become Obsolete?

Part of his series on Making Sen$e of financial news, Paul Solman has been showcasing the future of technology from...

Key Concepts: Balance of Trade and Balance of Payments, Division of Labor/Specialization, Economic Development…

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Grades 9-12

Making Sen$e with Paul Solman: Downloadable Gun Parts, Personalized Bioterror: the Downside of Innovation

Through innovation and technology, California think tank Singularity University aims to push the frontiers of progress. But what happens when...

Key Concepts: Balance of Trade and Balance of Payments, Division of Labor/Specialization, Economic Development…

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Grades 9-12

Making Sen$e with Paul Solman: Tech's Next Feats? Maybe On-Demand Kidneys, Robot Sex, Cheap Solar, Lab Meat

Optimists at Silicon Valley think tank Singularity University are pushing the frontiers of human progress through innovation and emerging technologies,...

Key Concepts: Balance of Trade and Balance of Payments, Division of Labor/Specialization, Economic Development…

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Grades 9-12

Making Sen$e with Paul Solman: The Unemployment Paradox: Why Job Seekers, Employers Aren't Connecting

The U.S. job market appears to have a paradox: Many job seekers say they're desperate for work while many employers...

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

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Grades 9-12

Making Sen$e with Paul Solman: Author Charles Murray: Elites Should Teach Working Class How to Live REPORT

The super-educated upper class is out of touch but it could teach lower classes better ways to live, according to...

Key Concepts: Character, Distribution of Income, Division of Labor/Specialization…

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Grades 9-12

Making Sen$e with Paul Solman: Fictional Thriller Tackles Dangers of High-Frequency Trading

Part of his series on Making $ense of financial news, economics correspondent Paul Solman spoke with author Robert Harris whose...

Key Concepts: Economic Institutions, Financial Markets, Investing…

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Grades 9-12

Making Sen$e with Paul Solman: Fictional Thriller Tackles Dangers of High-Frequency Trading CONVERSATION

Part of his series on Making $ense of financial news, economics correspondent Paul Solman spoke with author Robert Harris whose...

Key Concepts: Decision Making/Cost-Benefit Analysis, Financial Investments, Financial Markets…

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Grades 9-12

Understanding the Debt Ceiling Debate and the Budget Control Act of 2011

This lesson provides an introduction and an overview of the Budget Control Act of 2011. Students will be given information...

Key Concepts: Budget Deficit, Budget Deficits and Public Debt, GDP…

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Grades 9-12

Making Sen$e with Paul Solman: Benefit Corporations Aim to Make a Profit -- and a Positive Impact REPORT

Seven states have passed legislation officially recognizing companies with a conscience. Called benefit corporations, or B Corps, the firms strive...

Key Concepts: Financial Markets, Investing, Market Structures…

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Grades 9-12

Making Sen$e with Paul Solman: 'Accordion' Families Expand for Boomerang Kids, 'Parasite Singles' to Move Home

In her new book, "The Accordion Family," sociologist Katherine Newman examines why more young adults in the world's wealthiest countries...

Key Concepts: Budgeting, Business Cycles, Division of Labor/Specialization…

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Grades 9-12

The Economics of Pro Sports: Why are the Cowboys and Yankees so Valuable?

This lesson investigates the value of sports franchises in the various professional sports leagues. Students will investigate the revenues and...

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

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Grades 9-12

Making Sen$e with Paul Solman: New Consumer Watchdog Richard Cordray Makes First Appearance on Capitol Hill

Richard Cordray, the new federal consumer watchdog, visited Capitol Hill Tuesday and defended the Obama administration's agenda to skeptical Republicans....

Key Concepts: Economic Institutions, Roles of Government

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Grades 9-12

Understanding a Balance Sheet

A balance sheet shows the assets, liabilities, and net worth for a business on a given day. This business document...

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

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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

Making Sen$e with Paul Solman: Taxes: How High Is Too High?

Economics correspondent Paul Solman explores the question of just how high U.S. tax rates should or shouldn't be and examines...

Key Concepts: Balance of Trade and Balance of Payments, Budget Deficits and Public Debt, Financial Investments…

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