Fiscal Policy: Tools for Influencing the Economy
This interactive assignment illustrates how fiscal policy choices can affect the economy.
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MODULES
16-30 MIN
MODULES
16-30 MIN
Fiscal Policy: The Basics of Taxation and Government Spending
This interactive assignment details basic goverenment taxation and spending concepts.
AUDIO Q&A
0-15 MIN
Fiscal Policy
This audio assignment covers how the government uses fiscal policy to influence the economy.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
46-60 MIN
Fiscal & Monetary Policy
In this lesson, students learn about the similarities and differences between fiscal and monetary policy.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
31-45 MIN
Fiscal vs Monetary Policy
In this lesson, students learn about fiscal and monetary policy and distinguish between the two by examining quotes from the news.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
46-60 MIN
Herd Immunity and Positive Externalities Lesson
In this lesson, students investigate the concept of positive externalities.
VIDEO Q&A
0-15 MIN
Externalities
This video assignment explains externalities.
VIDEO Q&A
0-15 MIN
The Economics of Infrastructure
This video assignment shows how infrastructure such as roads, bridges, railroad lines, and power lines support the operation of an economy.
AUDIO Q&A
0-15 MIN
The Business Cycle
This audio assignment describes how the economy moves through phases of the business cycle.
READING Q&A
16-30 MIN
What Are the Ingredients for Growth?
This reading assignment discusses the role that economic institutions play in fostering long-term economic growth.
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