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Students learn about the purpose of the reserve requirement, how money is "created" in the economy through fractional reserves, and how the Federal Reserve uses the reserve requirement and loans to correct economic instability.

This year's federal elections will involve electing a president, all members of the House of Representatives, and one third of the Senate. Barring some international crisis, economic issues appear likely to dominate the debates. In past elections, macroeconomic issues related to the b…

Working in small groups, students participate in a production simulation (making Valentine's Day greeting cards) to determine the effects of specialization on labor productivity,  the division of labor, and investment in human capital and capital goods. 

Students “produce” blue jeans and make business choices about production to simulate the decision of changing from more expensive, but longer lasting, fabric to cheaper fabric.

Students analyze documents, create a school-funding graphic organizer, and write an email to their state representative with their plan to fund schools in the most ethical way based on their researched opinion.

Use the cost of a typical Thanksgiving dinner to teach your students about inflation and the CPI.

The students will explore the ideas of scarcity and choices by exploring a virtual model of the Mayflower. They will then pack a virtual suitcase making good choices about what they pack.

Compelling question: Are the presidential candidates telling the whole story about the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)?

ESSENTIAL DILEMMA When, if ever, should the nation prioritize balancing the federal budget?