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Would a nation be better off if it made everything it consumed? 2 weeks Enduring Understandings Suggested Texts and Resources In this unit, students explore concepts of free trade, imports/exports, protectionism, and balance of trade. The United States plays an active part in the global economy. U.S. trade with other countries has expanded in recent decades and has contributed to economic growth both at home and abroad. Globalization has changed the way we interact and do business. In essence, it is the integration of economies and societies around the world. Critics emphasize its costs, however, while supporters point to its benefits. Economics: Concepts and Choices, HM Chapter 17, Chapter 18 Econ Alive! TCI Teacher Materials Online from Trade, The United States and the Global Economy, The Costs and Benefits of Globalization Web Sites Foundation for Teaching Economics Reffonomics “Shopper on the Go” Film: 60 Minutes - Brazil’s Rising Star. PBS Frontline Heartland AEA Resources Culture Grams Economic Freedom Index Link to Course Resources: Scales
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