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The Economic Way of Thinking – Video

Updated: June 5 2019,
Author: barrel jason
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Choice, Credit, Decision Making/Cost-Benefit Analysis, Incentive
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In this video, Dr. Mark Schug explains how the “economic way of thinking” can help students understand U.S. History concepts. If you’re thinking about ways to improve your U.S. History course, this video might help.

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