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On-Demand Webinar

Why Do We Do That?: Diving Into Behavioral Economics

August 14 5:00-6:00pm ET
Time: 60 mins,
Presenter: cfitzthum Fitzthum
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Objective

In this webinar teachers will be able to:

  • Compare and contrast behavioral economics and traditional economics.
  • Learn about key resources to integrate behavioral economics into their classrooms.

Standards

State Standards

Concepts

Decision Making/Cost-Benefit Analysis, Incentives, Income

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Description

Participants will be able to analyze the differences between traditional economics and behavioral economics through a variety of examples and resources to implement into their 9-12 social studies classroom. Many examples of resources, including lessons plans, activities and books, will be introduced to integrate immediately into the classroom.

Resources

Subjects:
Economics,Social Studies

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