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On-Demand Webinar

Introduction to Behavioral Economics

October 19 3:00-4:00pm ET
Time: 60 mins,
Presenter: Julie Heath
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Objective

Teachers will be able to:

  • Explain behavioral economics and how its assumptions differ from those of traditional economics.
  • Model behavioral economics in a way that engages students and challenges them to critically think about the differences between behavioral and traditional economics.

Standards

State Standards

Concepts

Decision Making/Cost-Benefit Analysis, Economic Systems, Incentives

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In this economics webinar, use multimedia to teach how outcomes differ depending on the lens of traditional vs behavioral thought.

Description

Teachers will learn how to explain to their students the differences between behavioral and traditional economics in ways that will engage students in fun, exciting ways through a series of experiments and a fun video.  

Resources

Subjects:
Economics,Social Studies,Business

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