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Economics of War Series: Employment

Time: 60 mins,
Presenter: Cindy Fitzthum
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Objective

Teachers will be able to:

  • Analyze the effects of fiscal policy on a nation’s productivity
  • Examine the costs and benefits of a military draft

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Description

Should there be a military draft in the 21st Century?This lesson explores the military draft in regards to the price system, productivity and costs.

 

Subjects:
Economics,Social Studies

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