Utility
Can happiness be measured? Students will learn how utility relates to economic decision making and the law of diminishing marginal utility....
Grades 9-12

The Trading Game
In this lesson, students will learn about the gains from trade. Students will participate in a trading game that will demonstrate that trade can make...
Grades 6-8, 9-12

Competition Works in Our Flavor
Competition provides benefits for consumers. First, more competition means consumers have more choices of goods and services. Second, when more firms ...
Grades 3-5, 6-8

Everyday Opportunities
In this lesson, students will learn about choices and opportunity costs that occur every day. While this lesson will go on throughout the day, the act...
Grades K-2, 3-5

CyberTeach

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DataLinks

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WebLinks

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