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GDP and Fiscal Policy Monopoly Lesson PlanGDP and Fiscal Policy Monopoly Lesson Plan
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Center for Literacy and Disability Studies
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GDP and Fiscal Policy Monopoly

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Using the classic game of Monopoly and a revised set of rules in this resource, your class members will discover how GDP is calculated and practice enacting expansionary or contractionary fiscal policies. What a great way to learn about this fundamental concept of economics!

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

the business cycle, gross national product, fiscal policy, macroeconomics, macroeconomic indicators, the united states economy

Additional Tags

consumption spending, investment spending, john maynard keynes, business cycle, social studies

Classroom Considerations

  • An instructor will need to spend sometime gathering materials and reviewing game rules before beginning the lesson

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  • Clear and organized activity handouts are included
  • Great extension assignment involving researching current events related to GDP

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  • None

Common Core

SL.9-10.1.a RH.9-10.1 RH.9-10.2 WHST.9-10.7 WHST.9-10.8

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