Tablet Supply & Demand

Kids' tablets prepare for battle

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NFL REFS

Economists say real officials worth every penny

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Haiku Learning Management System

Haiku

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I strongly suggest you check this tool out for your school district.  My district just recently adopted this and I have come to love it.  You can have one-to-one discussions with students, group discussions, drop boxes, and build in any information you want for your students to view.  Here is a link to their main page: http://www.haikulearning.com/  Check it out and enjoy the expanded capabilities!

Another Trade Article: Subsidizing Comparative Advantage?

U.S. grants give state exporters a boost

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Good Macro Article with Trade-Off Discussion

The Trade-Off That Created Germany’s Job Miracle

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Chevy Volt Supply & Demand

GM discounts electric Chevrolet Volt up to $10,000

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I will be using this article sometime this week to discuss supply & demand concepts.  

New Stossel in the Classroom!

The New DVD is here:  

Here is a sample video from the streaming:

Visit website by clicking here to order your copy today!  

Thanks John for producing another fine DVD for Economics Education!

Politics and Entitlements

The Data Behind Romney’s 47% Comments

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Good conversation article for entitlements and the role of government.

Once again, Starbucks Supply & Demand!

Starbucks rolls out single cup system

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Comparative and Absolute Advantage Material

(click here to visit the website and download the packet on absolute and comparative advantage)

Made in the USA (Good Article Here)

What it takes to be 'Made in USA'

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More Trade Support

Obama hits China with trade complaint

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Good article for talking about the role of subsidies and international trade.  

Comparative and Absolute Advantage Time!

The case for outsourcing jobs

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I will be using this in AP Micro and Macro this week as a supplement to our chapter.  

Have a good week!

Free Trade

John Stossel - Does Free Trade Exploit the Poor?

Limited Government Involvement?

Proposed Ban on Magnet Toys Has Buckyballs Crying Foul

Good Article on Unions and Chicago

Strike shows teachers' new political foe: austerity

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Great New Tune

Fiscal Cliff by Merle Hazard

The Economy: A conversation starter about indicators.

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Making Sense of Summer Work Visas For Foreigners

Good video to generate some discussion and debate on a topic that relates to the age of our students.

Trouble

I have been currently having trouble with technology conversions at school this year and access to my blog too.  Apparently we can switch to Google Docs, email but not use Blogger.  Ugh.  Hopefully I will resume regular posts this afternoon again.  Have a good weekend!