Econ Essentials
Sponsored by the Birmingham Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta and the University of Alabama at Birmingham Center for Economic Education
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
9 a.m.–3 p.m. (CT)
Location: The Birmingham Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
"Economics in Action" combines 14 favorite National Council on Economic Education simulations, role-playing activities, group activities, and classroom demonstrations in a single accessible volume for both new and experienced economics teachers. This teachers resource manual includes all necessary background information and instructions to help teachers introduce economic concepts and reasoning. Lessons cover Why People Trade, Economic Reasoning and Decision Making, the Role of Government in a Market Economy, Money and Inflation, Fiscal Policy, and Exchange Rates.
A complimentary lunch and free materials will be provided. Space is limited. This year we are collecting from three to five canned goods per workshop for the United Way Community Food Bank. Your generosity is greatly appreciated!
For more information, please contact Julie Kornegay at julie.l.kornegay@atl.frb.org or by phone at 205-968-6728.
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