November 2009
4 posts
Economics in Haikus!
Economics, in 17 syllables. By Crystal Yan 1. It’s thinking a 2% raise is more even when inflation is 3% and real rate is -1% (2%-3%= -1%): Money illusion/You think you’re rich but you’re not/Your raise may mean less 2. The maximum of money to be made may never be known: Laffer curve is hard/to understand It says zip/Max tax’s never known 3. Your money’s is up: ...
Nov 29th
Free E-book: The Economics of Soccer!
This short e-book contains a very easy, fun, and interactive activity and lesson plan for K-12 educators and non-profit organizations that work with youth to implement. It is brought to you by Economics for All, an initiative to make learning economics fun and interactive for K-12 youth. If you like what you see, I encourage you to visit our blog at http://econforall.tumblr.com or follow our...
Nov 16th
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20 Macroeconomic Principles in 140 characters or...
20 Macroeconomic Principles in 140 characters or less By Crystal Y. Welcome to Economics 101, Twitter-style! Bite-sized bits of knowledge below: 1. Philips curve: unemployment up, inflation down. inflation up, unemployment down. If politicians say both down+lie, only true if we all die. 2. Factors of production: land, labor, capital, entrepreneurship. Memory tip: think entrepreneur brings...
Nov 8th
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Welcome to Econ for All!
Economics for All is an initiative to make learning economics fun and interactive for K-12 youth. Our pilot programs include a free e-book with interactive lesson plans to implement for K-12 educators and non-profits, as well as a Twitter account summarizing 20 basic macroeconomic principles in 140 characters or less. Check it out! :)
Nov 1st
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