James Madison University Center for Economic Education
Feb 14, 2020
9:00 am - 3:30 pm
220 University Boulevard
220 University Boulevard
Harrisonburg, VA 22807
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Grade Level: High School, Middle School
Potential Recertification Credits: 6
Our Election Economics series will take a deep dive into topics that will come up during the 2020 elections. These workshops will give you activities, lessons, methods and resources to help your students make informed non-partisan decisions about the issues.
In the first of our Election Economics Series we will look at the role free trade and globalization plays in the economy. Topics for activities/lessons include:
- How do tariffs impact American workers and consumers?
- Is free trade good for the economy?
- What is globalization and does it hurt workers?
- What are some of the biggest free trade agreements around the world?
- Comparative and absolute advantage
Light breakfast, coffee, snacks and lunch will be provided.
Fee: NO CHARGE
Instructor: John B. Kruggel, Associate Director
Contact Person:
John B. Kruggel, Associate Director
Center for Economic Education
James Madison University
540.568.3248
kruggejb@jmu.edu
OFFERED BY:
SPONSORS
This program is offered at no cost with support from Your Economic Success (YES), and Fund for Teaching Excellence .
Register for Election Economics Series: Free Trade and Globalization
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