Introducing Economics : A Critical Guide for Teaching

Make economics resonate to high school students. This practical handbook will help economics and social studies teachers foster critical thinking by introducing students to the real-life dimensions of the major controversies in contemporary economics. Filled with useful teaching tips and user-friendly information on finding engaging materials and activities for the classroom, the book also includes detailed coverage of the Voluntary National Content Standards for economics. ""Introducing Economics"" is a one-stop resource for high school teachers who want to make economics relevant to their st

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Year of publication:	2014
Authors:	Maier, Mark
Other Persons:	Nelson, Julie A. (contributor)
Publisher:	Hoboken : Taylor and Francis
Subject:	Wirtschaftswissenschaft \| Economics \| Wirtschaftspädagogik \| Business and economics education \| Wirtschaftstheorie \| Economic theory
Description of contents:	Table of Contents [gbv.de]

Extent:	Online-Ressource (240 p)
Type of publication:	Book / Working Paper
Language:	English
Notes:	Description based upon print version of record Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; List of Activities and Resources; Acknowledgments; Part I: Overview; 1. Introduction; 2. Why Are We Teaching Economics? The History of Economics in High Schools; 3. Where Did This Idea Come From? A Primer on Major Schools of Economics; Part II: Teaching Economics, Chapter by Chapter; 4. What Is Economics?; 5. Economic Systems; 6. Supply, Demand, and Markets; 7. Competition and Monopoly; 8. Consumer Education; 9. Business Education; 10. Labor and the Distribution of Wealth and Income; 11. Gross Domestic Product 12. Roles of Government13. Unemployment and Inflation; 14. Money, Banking, and the Federal Reserve; 15. Fiscal and Monetary Policy; 16. Economic Growth and Development; 17. Global Economics and Trade; Part III: Resources; 18. Resource Materials; Index; About the Authors
ISBN:	978-0-7656-1675-3 ; 978-1-317-46733-5 ; 978-0-7656-1675-3
Source:	ECONIS - Online Catalogue of the ZBW

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