Understanding the Federal Budget
Introduce the basics of government revenue and spending habits to your students.
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Lessons & Activities
31-45 min
Crowding Out
OVERVIEW
Pair an active learning activity with step-by-step visuals and instructions to analyze the effect of government borrowing in the loanable funds market.
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