Is Trade a Zero-Sum Game?

Trade: Why Do Nations Trade?

Visualize key components of international trade.

International Trade 101

Introduces the benefits and costs of international trade

How Do Imports Affect GDP?

Learn how imports are calculated in GDP.

Tricks of the Trade

Investigate the balance between scarce resources and the benefits of trade.

Let’s Make a Deal

Learn what conditions are necessary for two people to agree to a trade.

Making Magic

Read a story to illustrate the benefits of trade.

Teaching Economics with Active Learning

Teach economics with active and engaging lessons.

PACED Pretzels

Learn about and apply the five-step PACED decision-making process.

How Many Beverages Will Consumers Buy? Lesson on Demand

Learn about the law of demand and discover the relationship between price and quantity demanded.

Using a Minimum Wage Debate in an Economics Class

This activity uses a classroom debate about the minimum wage to teach prices floors.

Teaching Market Structures with Gum

Highlight different market structures through a role playing game.

How Do We Measure Unemployment?

Demonstrate how we calculate the civilian unemployment rate.

The GDP Expenditures Equation: How Do We Measure It?

Learn about gross domestic product (GDP)

How Fed Policy Transmits to the Economy

Show how changes in monetary policy ripple through the economy.

Career Choices

This activity highlights the connection between education, training, and experience in determining income.

The Three C's of Credit (Lesson 9A)

Play the role of credit providers and assess the credit worthiness of an individual.