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AP Macroeconomics Unit 5: Government Deficits and The National Debt

Time: 60 mins,
Updated: February 16 2025,
Presenter: James Redelsheimer
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Objective

In this webinar teachers will be able to:

  • Define and understand the significance of government deficits and the national debt.
  • Implement effective lessons to prepare students for AP exam questions on deficits and the national debt.

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Concepts

Crowding Out, Debt

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Description

This webinar will cover in detail the key issues surrounding government deficits and the national debt. Topics covered will include debt accumulations over time, and who bears the burden of the debt. Teachers will come away with the knowledge and key resources to prepare their students for AP Exam questions on this topic.

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