Unit 3 is primarily aligned with Chapters 2, 3, 7, and 8 in the Bade-Parkin textbook.
Unit Packet
Powerpoints
Unit 3 Powerpoint
Market Structures Powerpoint
Game Theory Powerpoint
Maintaining Competition Powerpoint
Market Structures Powerpoint
Game Theory Powerpoint
Maintaining Competition Powerpoint
Readings
Public and Private Goods
Fishbanks Simulation
Other Assignments
1. Market Structures Notes and Practice Problems
-Read and take notes on Market Structures Powerpoint.
-Read Activity 2 and complete Activity 3 as a study tool for Market Structures
-Complete Market Structures Mini-Essay (Rubric here)
-Read Naked Economics Chapter 5 and answer the reflection question posted here.
2. Market Failures (vs. Optimum Market Conditions)
-Read and take notes on Market Failure Powerpoint.
3. Externalities
-Watch the Lorax.
-Compare The Lorax with pictures of Hydraulic Fracking
-Answer questions on Hydraulic Fracking Worksheets (Either print and hand in to Mr. Beem, or complete answers on Google Forms here.)
4. Public vs. Private Goods
-Take Notes on Public Goods
-Complete Activities 2 and 3 (Print, fill out, and turn in complete OR complete answers on Google Forms here)
5. Government Regulation
-Read Naked Economics Chapters 3 and 4 and answer the reflection questions posted here.
-Read and take notes on Market Structures Powerpoint.
-Read Activity 2 and complete Activity 3 as a study tool for Market Structures
-Complete Market Structures Mini-Essay (Rubric here)
-Read Naked Economics Chapter 5 and answer the reflection question posted here.
2. Market Failures (vs. Optimum Market Conditions)
-Read and take notes on Market Failure Powerpoint.
3. Externalities
-Watch the Lorax.
-Compare The Lorax with pictures of Hydraulic Fracking
-Answer questions on Hydraulic Fracking Worksheets (Either print and hand in to Mr. Beem, or complete answers on Google Forms here.)
4. Public vs. Private Goods
-Take Notes on Public Goods
-Complete Activities 2 and 3 (Print, fill out, and turn in complete OR complete answers on Google Forms here)
5. Government Regulation
-Read Naked Economics Chapters 3 and 4 and answer the reflection questions posted here.
Videos
Crash Course #17: Income and Wealth Inequality
Crash Course #18: Marginal Analysis, Roller Coasters, Elasticity, and Van Gogh
EconPop - WALL-E (Scarcity / Private Property / Tragedy of the Commons)
EconMovies: Anchorman (Efficiency and Market Failure)
EconMovies: Dark Knight (Oligopolies and Game Theory)
EconPop: Ghostbusters (Entrepreneurship)
EconPop: Back to School (Human Capital / Value of Education)
EconPop: Robocop (Innovation / Public Goods)
EconPop: House of Cards (Public Choice Theory / Govt. Corruption)
EconPop: Elysium (Income Inequality / Innovation / Jobs)
EconPop: Demolition Man (Bureaucracy / Nanny State)
We the Economy: Lemonade War (Government Regulation)
We the Economy: Supply Chain Reaction (Income Inequality and Exploitation)
We the Economy: The Unbelievably Sweet Alpacas! (Income Inequality)
We the Economy: Monkey Business AKA Economic Inequality
We the Economy: The Value of Work
We the Economy: This Won't Hurt a Bit
Crash Course #18: Marginal Analysis, Roller Coasters, Elasticity, and Van Gogh
EconPop - WALL-E (Scarcity / Private Property / Tragedy of the Commons)
EconMovies: Anchorman (Efficiency and Market Failure)
EconMovies: Dark Knight (Oligopolies and Game Theory)
EconPop: Ghostbusters (Entrepreneurship)
EconPop: Back to School (Human Capital / Value of Education)
EconPop: Robocop (Innovation / Public Goods)
EconPop: House of Cards (Public Choice Theory / Govt. Corruption)
EconPop: Elysium (Income Inequality / Innovation / Jobs)
EconPop: Demolition Man (Bureaucracy / Nanny State)
We the Economy: Lemonade War (Government Regulation)
We the Economy: Supply Chain Reaction (Income Inequality and Exploitation)
We the Economy: The Unbelievably Sweet Alpacas! (Income Inequality)
We the Economy: Monkey Business AKA Economic Inequality
We the Economy: The Value of Work
We the Economy: This Won't Hurt a Bit
Review Materials (In addition to notes, textbook, assignments, and study guide)
Public vs. Private Goods explanation video
Public vs. Private Goods Flash Cards
ReviewEcon Website
mru Website
Public vs. Private Goods Flash Cards
ReviewEcon Website
mru Website