February 2012 - Intro Econ

Intro To Economic Systems: Foundational Issues -

Values Activity

DUE: PPC Application

Capitalism Continued-

Key Components/Features and Benefits

Core Criticisms of Capitalism

Textbook Connections:                      pgs: 23-33 and pgs: 51-55

Zing?

Quiz - Capitalism

HW- Article w/Questions (Click)

HW - Watch Daniel Pink Video (Linked) Then, address these questions in a two paragraph response: If what Daniel Pink describes is true...

1) Does this challenge OR support Adam Smith’s Theory of the Invisible Hand?

2) What implications does this have for our economy in terms of what we might need to do in order to enhance labor productivity and generate greater economy growth?  What might it truly take to motivate our entrepreneurs and work force? 

What happens in the United States?

Growth of Government Involvement -
Microeconomic and Macroeconomic

What Would Adam Say?

Early Dismissal, 12pm

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Walt Disney, Stew Leonard, Steve Jobs

HW - Chapter #8 for Friday