Teaching the Ethical Foundations of Economics

by Jonathan B. Wight, Daniel M. Hausman

Teaching the Ethical Foundations of Economics contains 10 lessons that reintroduce an ethical dimension to economics in the tradition of Adam Smith, who believed ethical considerations were central to life. Utilizing these innovative instructional materials your students will learn about the important role ethics and character play in a market economy and how, in turn, markets influence ethical behavior. The lessons do more than illustrate how ethical conduct improves an economy. They actively involve the students through simulations, group decision making, problem solving, classroom demonstrations and role playing. The lessons encourage students to think critically about ethical dilemmas. Also A Framework for Teaching Basic Economic With Scope and Sequence Guidelines, K-12 - ISBN 1561834874
Economic Systems - ISBN 1561834971 The Council for Economic Education envisions a world in which people are empowered through economic and financial literacy to make informed and responsible choices throughout their lives as consumers, savers, investors, workers, citizens, and participants in our global economy. Some of the areas in K-12 education we publish in - Establishing and building credit - Managing personal finances - Understanding economics on a local, national, and global level - Using economics in other subject Social Studies, Geography, History, etc.

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First published January 1, 2007