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Course 4.5	Introduction to Economic Concepts Teacher: shanedk A very basic introduction to concepts in economics, focusing on helping the learner begin to evaluate real-world claims and policies. Created: 21 March 2010, Subject: Economics, Humanities
reading 0	Choices and Consequences for the Niger Delta Teacher: disqo (Humans and the Environment - High School CBA) In this unit, students will analyze the choices people have made with respect to oil production in Nigeria and think critically about the... Created: 30 July 2010, Subject: Economics, Geography, Humanities
Exam 3	Introduction to Economic Concepts Teacher: shanedk Exam covering five parts of economics: Basics, Hidden Costs, The Wisdom of Crowds, Price Controls, and Unemployment. Created: 30 March 2010, Subject: Economics, Humanities
Video 5	Economics lesson - Trade Teacher: jessgeldart CEPR Economics Seminar Series: Basic Economics for Policy Analysis & Self DefenseCreated: 12 March 2010, Subject: Economics, Humanities
Video 4.6	Economic Basics Part 3: The Wisdom of Crowds Teacher: shanedk This lesson covers the Wisdom of Crowds, including Galton's Ox and the Jelly Bean Experiment, and what it means for government policy. Created: 03 April 2010, Subject: Economics, Humanities
Video 4.5	Economic Basics Part 2: Lesson One Teacher: shanedk This lesson covers the primary lesson of economics and its implications: The art of economics consists in looking not merely at the immediate but at the longer effects of any act or policy;... Created: 03 April 2010, Subject: Economics, Humanities
Video 4	Economic Basics Part 1: Primer Teacher: shanedk This first lesson introduces the basic concept of economics--basic principles, what a transaction is, and how supply and demand work. Created: 03 April 2010, Subject: Economics, Humanities
Video 4	Economic Basics Part 4: Price Controls Teacher: shanedk Is price gouging bad? Is Minimum Wage good? Learn what government price controls do compared to the market setting the price. Created: 03 April 2010, Subject: Economics, Humanities
Video 4	Economic Basics Part 5: Unemployment Teacher: shanedk What is unemployment? Is it always a bad thing? What kinds of unemployment are there, and what causes them? Created: 03 April 2010, Subject: Economics, Humanities
Video 0	Economics lesson - The basics of Economics Teacher: jessgeldart The Basics of Good Economics - Framing the Issues RightCreated: 12 March 2010, Subject: Economics, Humanities
Video 0	Economics lesson - Supply & Demand Teacher: jessgeldart Alex demonstrates the supply and demand graphic model used in senior economics. Created: 12 March 2010, Subject: Economics, Humanities