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Using a Structured Minimum Wage Debate in the Economics Classroom
This lesson describes a method for using the minimum wage as a classroom debate topic. The activity, as described, takes segments of three class periods.This activity helps students develop competencies in researching current issues, preparing logical arguments, thinking critically about a relevant economic issue, and formulating opinions based on evidence.
Will Robots Take Our Jobs? (Page One Economics)
Robots are in the headlines, and many of us are wondering if they’ll also be taking over our jobs. Is the “Robot Apocalypse” upon us, or is this part of a larger trend that’s been occurring for much of human history? Find out by reading the January 2018 issue of Page One Economics.
Key Economic Data Poster for Texas
These classroom-ready posters show how two free data tools—FRED and GeoFRED—give students the latest insights into real world employment, earnings, and education.
Key Economic Data Poster for Georgia
These classroom-ready posters show how two free data tools—FRED and GeoFRED—give students the latest insights into real world employment, earnings, and education.
Key Economic Data Poster for Arizona
These classroom-ready posters show how two free data tools—FRED and GeoFRED—give students the latest insights into real world employment, earnings, and education.
Key Economic Data Poster for Florida
These classroom-ready posters show how two free data tools—FRED and GeoFRED—give students the latest insights into real world employment, earnings, and education.
Key Economic Data Poster for Arkansas
These classroom-ready posters show how two free data tools—FRED and GeoFRED—give students the latest insights into real world employment, earnings, and education.
Key Economic Data Poster for Mississippi
These classroom-ready posters show how two free data tools—FRED and GeoFRED—give students the latest insights into real world employment, earnings, and education.
Key Economic Data Poster for Illinois
These classroom-ready posters show how two free data tools—FRED and GeoFRED—give students the latest insights into real world employment, earnings, and education.
Key Economic Data Poster for Delaware
These classroom-ready posters show how two free data tools—FRED and GeoFRED—give students the latest insights into real world employment, earnings, and education.