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Unit 2.7: The role of government in microeconomics

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This is a link page to sub-pages, containing lesson plans and learning activities, which provide activities and lesson plans for the microeconomics unit, 2.7: The role of government in microeconomics.  Typically each lesson plan includes resources to use on an interactive whiteboard and worksheets to print. The pages have full student access to give maximum flexibility to the teacher and the student. There are theoretical notes for extended reading and teacher notes at the top that provide timing information lesson objectives and activity instructions.

Unit 2.7 activities

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Assessment map

This page provides a map of the various assessments included in the unit, including short answers responses, essays and areas for discussion. I have included a section A and section B blank essay template...

Indirect taxation

While this lesson focuses on the impact of indirect taxation on a good or service there is also a discussion of how taxes are spent and reasons why a government places a tax on a good or service. Your...

Government subsidies

Just as we have seen that the imposition of a sales tax impacts on the market equilibrium for a good or service, a subsidy on a product will do the same - as the first video on this page describes, a...

Government subsidies short answer questions

This page includes a short, relatively straightforward revision exercise that you can distribute to your classes to complete either in class or at home. I generally give this to my classes, have them...

Unit 2.7: Indirect tax and subsidy review terms

I have included this page, which contains a PDF handout as a simple revision exercise. I find that many IB students get a degree of comfort from these short summary handouts.Available as a PDF file at:...

Price controls − maximum price

This lesson focuses on the impact of a maximum price on the market for a good or service. At first glance many of your students may be supportive of a maximum price on certain goods and services. This...

Minimum price

This lesson focuses on the second part of price controls, when a government imposes a minimum price on a good or service. The impact of a price floor on the market for a good or service? Why do governments...

Minimum wage

This lesson focuses on the arguments for and against the imposition of a minimum wage on the economy. It is important for students to recognise that there is no definitive answer to this question but...

Labour market crossword

Let your classes enjoy this revision crossword, perfect for a Friday afternoon or the last week of term. Students can have fun and learn at the same time with this exercise - answers included.

Unit 2.7: Price controls review terms

I have included this page, which contains a PDF handout as a simple revision exercise. I find that many IB students get a degree of comfort from these short summary handouts.Available as a PDF file at:...

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