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Grade 9-12
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On-Demand Webinar

Summer Institute Day 1 Morning Session: Core Concepts in Macroeconomics

Time: 180 mins,
Presenter: Emily Anderson
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Objective

In this webinar teachers will be able to:

  • Review core macroeconomic concepts
  • Be introduced to a variety of lessons and resources that encourage active engagement of students

Standards

State Standards

Concepts

Barriers to Trade, Budget Deficits and Public Debt, Comparative Advantage, Employment and Unemployment, Fiscal Policy, Inflation

Description

In this session, we will address core concepts in macroeconomics such as macroeconomic thinking, employment/unemployment, inflation, budget deficits and public debt, fiscal policy, comparative advantage, and trade. A variety of lessons, resources, and materials will be introduced, modeled and shared. The presented items will help encourage active engagement of students through simulations, collaborative learning structures, and real-world examples. This session aligns well with the afternoon session on cryptocurrency and blockchain technology.

This special session will be hosted on Zoom.

Resources

Subjects:
Economics

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