Episode 40 of 60 · Financial Literacy: Cash Course

Schools of Economic Thought

Grades 6th+

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About This Video

If you think economics is black and white, think again. When it comes to issues like taxation, monetary policy, and government regulation, people often disagree. In this episode, your middle and high school students will explore four major schools of economic thought—Classical, Keynesian, Monetarist, and Austrian—meet the key players from each, and discover different approaches to solving economic challenges.

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Standards Met in Ohio

  • EFL.9-12.4.cGrades 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thIdentify an economic system.

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