Inside Michigan Education Interview

Inside Michigan Education interviewed MCEE President David Dieterle Tuesday August 26 about the role and goals of the Michigan Council on Economic Education. You can hear the podcast at www.insidemieducation.com.

Another Price Floor example

One more lesson on price floors.

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Going Oranic- What's It Really Cost?

Is going organic a good thing? Here is a lesson for students to explore the issue.


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Price Floors Really Do Exist- Just Ask Congress

Here is the link to an editorial from yesterday's Wall Street Journal (Wed., May 14) on the new farm bill. It can serve as an excellent discussion piece on the role of price floors and their use by government.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB121072321976990127.html?mod=todays_us_opinion

Dolphin Teeth for Money? Why not!

Here is a fun lesson illustrating money can be anything acceptable by society.

Shrinking Dollar Meets its Match in Dolphin Teeth

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What Do the Economists Think?

Interesting article in May 9 Wall Street Journal. Most economists surveyed believe food and fuel price rises are primarily caused by good ol supply and demand (I have heard of those somewhere!). According to the economists, the main culprit; increased global demand led by China and India, both relatively new (and growing) components of the global economy.

The survey could make for an interesting classroom discussion on market forces and and the power they carry, even in a global economy.

You can view the full survey at WSJ.com/Economist

Should We Pay Students for Grades?

Here is a lesson truly focused on the notion that people respond to incentives in predictable ways. This time its the students. Should we pay students for good grades? It's one thing for mom and dad, but what about the school system?


http://www.izzit.org/events/article.php?ID=653