Tools for Teaching the Arkansas High School Economics with Personal Finance Course
The Arkansas Toolkit equips teachers with ready-to-use lesson guides and resources that are aligned with state standards.
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Why do we get so excited when we see the word “free”? This reading assignment explores the psychological factors behind the power of “free,” revealing social norms and our decisionmaking. From the concepts of consumer surplus and zero-price effect, discover why “free” feels so rewarding and how it shapes our behavior in competitive markets. Print the article.
Tools for Teaching the Arkansas High School Economics with Personal Finance Course
The Arkansas Toolkit equips teachers with ready-to-use lesson guides and resources that are aligned with state standards.
How Do I Make a Decision?
Learn about PACED decision-making
Incentives Are All Around Us
Learn about incentives through a game.
Opportunity Cost
This module teaches opportunity cost and helps apply it to decision-making.
The PACED Decision Making Model
Learn about the PACED decision-making process.
Econ Lowdown Podcast Series
21 Economics audio assignments for your classroom
A Dollar's Worth: Inflation Is Real
Learn more about inflation, how it’s measured, and how the inflation rate is calculated.
AI and the Future of Work: Opportunity or Threat?
Learn how AI can impact industries and affect jobs.
Advertising: Dollars and Decisions
Review advertising history and strategies ads use to create demand.
All About the Business Cycle: Where Do Recessions Come From?
Introduce the business cycle and define its components.
Banking Basics
Describe the differences between banks, online banks, and credit unions.
Bankruptcy: When All Else Fails
Discuss earning income, budgeting, late payments, and collections.
Baseball and the $700 Million Bet on the Time Value of Money
Explain the time value of money.
Beyond Inflation Numbers: Shrinkflation and Skimpflation
Define shrinkflation and skimpflation.
Beyond the Hype - An Intro to Crypto Assets
Introduce crypto assets, blockchain technology, and the emerging crypto universe.
Bitcoin: Money or Financial Investment
Discover the differences of how people view Bitcoin.
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