A variation of the think-pair-share technique is used to reinforce understanding of the income and substitution effects associated with a price change.
This activity demonstrates geo-demographic consumer segment lifestyle consumption patterns. The information available on the site is relevant to segmentation and targeting strategies used by marketers.
In this individual research project, a senior thesis student conducts a regression analysis that explores whether high school GPA or standardized test scores are better predictors of the cumulative GPAs of college graduates at her own university. The data are easily obtainable from the Office of Institutional Research. The project can be modified to be a group research project in a Research Methods Class or a Special Topics Upper Level Economics class.
This peer review of writing tool helps students improve their writing by asking their peers in the class to provide feedback in a constructive manner.
Spreadsheets Across the Curriculum module/Geology of National Parks course. Students estimate travel times and costs of a driving/camping trip to visit national parks in the Colorado Plateau.
This experiment illustrates the value of exchange to students through trading of candy.
In this example, students are asked to research the effects of Wal-Mart on small town economies, relate those effects to their own town, and draw a conclusion based on those effects.
In this lesson, students explore the First Industrial Revolution in early nineteenth-century America. Through simulation activities and the examination of primary historical materials, students learn how changes in the workplace and less expensive goods led to the transformation of American life.
The lcture is an interdisciplinary approach to understanding the causes and remedies of the racial achievement gap.
Introduction to economics using notes and a corresponding video teaches students the basic definition of economics which involves individual choice. [1:12]
SSAC Physical Volcanology module. Students build a spreadsheet to estimate the volume of volcanic deposits using map, thickness and high-water mark data from the 2005 Panabaj debris flow (Guatemala).
Students calculate the opportunity cost of attending one class. The exercise reinforces learning about implicit, explicit and total opportunity costs.
A variety of pictures are provided to help study many economic concepts. Could be a good classroom activity.
This exercise uses the Think-Pair-Share technique to initiate the problem-solving process. It focuses on a common first step in economic problem solving: identifying relevant and irrelevant information.
Wide Angle video of Ambassador Charlene Barshefsky, former U.S. Trade Representative, discussing her views on economic change in China and China's participation in the World Trade Organization. [1:50]
Much attention has been paid to 3D Printing lately, with new companies developing cheaper and more efficient consumer models that have wowed the tech community. They herald 3D Printing as a revolutionary and disruptive technology, but how will these printers truly affect our society? [7:01]
Learn about a rewarding career where the #1 job is to is to help others find their perfect job too.
Debating the theories of globalization? Take advantage of the reading recommended here as well as the possibilities for discussion topics.
Many hiring managers are looking for someone who is willing to learn new skills and be adaptable, and learning on the job can benefit employees throughout their careers.
Employees in the transportation and logistics industries give examples of how they use multiplication and division every day in their jobs.