Marketplace: Doing Business in Afghanistan
In May 2002, delegates from governments, international companies, and financial institutions met at a United Nations conference in Tehran to discuss t...
Grade: 6-8 9-12    Published: 02/26/2009

New Sense, Inc. vs. Fish 'Till U Drop or Coase Vs. Pigou
Hot debate and arguments galore whirl around this question: "Which economic approach is the most efficient and fair to resolve utility issues sur...
Grade: 9-12    Published: 08/05/2005

Business Ownership: How Sweet It Can Be!
In this lesson, students research the three basic types of business organization: sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations. Considering...
Grade: 9-12    Published: 04/20/2004

The South's Decision to Secede: A Violation of Self Interest?
Your students will consider the following questions: In deciding to secede from the Union in 1861, did the South violate its own self-interest and th...
Grade: 6-8 9-12    Published: 04/08/2005

Marketplace: To Show or Not To Show
This lesson complements an NPR Marketplace segment exploring the effects of the rising costs of insurance for high-profile art exhibits since Septe...
Grade: 6-8 9-12    Published: 03/11/2004