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What Causes an Economic Recession?

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Recession, depression, economic slowdown, weak market—we're familiar with the words but not ascertain what they mean and the causes of these economic fluctuations. A short video attempts to explain a very complex system.

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Concepts
recessions, economic principles, economics, economic depressions, economic indicators, economic data, economic growth, economic policies, economic systems
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social studies
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Instructional Ideas
  • Chart the market fluctuations for a month on a wall timeline and add lists of events that seem to influence the rise and fall
Classroom Considerations
  • The video is complex; therefore, pause it frequently and check for understanding
Pros
  • Animations serve to illustrate the factors in the complex system
Cons
  • None