About the Event
This fun one-day seminar consists of a mix of short lectures, games and activities that introduce economic principles using real-life examples. Content form this seminar has direct overlap with the NEW Economics 12 BC Curriculum*.
This program is a great complement to many courses including Economics, Business Education, Social Studies, and Career Planning.
Topics covered:
- Scarcity
- Choice
- Opportunity cost
- Marginal decision making
- Incentives
- Trade
- Economic systems
When
Friday, October 13, 2017 - 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Where
Coast Plaza Hotel
1763 Comox Street
Vancouver, BC V6G 1P5
Contact Name:
Kimberly Chapman
Contact Phone:
604-688-0221 ext. 532
Contact Email:
Event Pricing
FREE – no costs to attend or register
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About the Event
This fun one-day seminar consists of a mix of short lectures, games and activities that introduce economic principles using real-life examples. Content form this seminar has direct overlap with the NEW Economics 12 BC Curriculum*.
This program is a great complement to many courses including Economics, Business Education, Social Studies, and Career Planning.
Topics covered:
- Scarcity
- Choice
- Opportunity cost
- Marginal decision making
- Incentives
- Trade
- Economic systems
Speakers & Instructors
Event Gallery
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Instructor Ninos Malek calls on a student to help him explain “opportunity costs”. -
Students display their paper hat making abilities in a lesson that highlights differences between economic systems. -
Students partake in a breakout activity: Voluntary Trade Creates Wealth. -
Instructor Debbie Henney, explains the breakout activity: When is clean to clean? -
Instructor Dirk Mateer wins over the crowd with his lecture on everyday “incentives”.
