Economics Adam Smith Lesson Plans & Worksheets Reviewed by Teachers

McMaster University

Mc Master University: Adam Smith

For Students 9th - 10th

This is an excellent site from McMaster University for exploring not only the studies of Adam Smith but his original work as well. The site includes pictures and hyperlinks to the actual published works such as "Wealth of Nations."

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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Smith, Marx, and Keynes

For Students 9th - 10th

Spanning three centuries of history, from the dawn of the industrial age to modern times, three diverse thinkers developed their own landmark theories on commerce, labor, and the global economy. The three economists profiled in this...

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University of Washington

Complex Dynamics in a Model of Economic Specialization [Pdf]

For Students 11th - 12th

This article provides an in-depth study of how and why there is specialization by workers in an economy, with considerable attention given to the philosophies of Adam Smith.

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University of Nebraska Omaha

Ec Ed Web: Virtual Economics Web Companion

For Teachers 9th - 10th

The Virtual Economics Web Companion for K-12 economics and social studies teachers was created by the National Council on Economic Education. A wide variety of educational materials and lesson plans can be accessed through this site....

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Digital History

Digital History: The Theory of Laissez Faire [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th

The economic philosophy of laissez-faire was espoused by Adam Smith in his book, Wealth of Nations. Read about the concepts of this philosophy, how it pertained to American business in the late 19h century, and what the drawbacks to...

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