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Grade 6-8, 9-12
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Spotting Economics in Young Adult Literature

Updated: December 7 2018,
Author: , Council for Economic Education
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Decision Making/Cost-Benefit Analysis, Incentives
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This webinar introduces methods of identifying and teaching economic concepts found in popular young adult literature. Content titles include, Twilight, The Lord of the Rings, The Hunger Games, Pride and Prejudice, and Jane Eyre.  Session features classroom ready lessons and a topical bibliography.

Subjects:
English,Economics

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