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This fun one-day seminar consists of a mix of short lectures, games and activities that introduce economic principles using real-life examples.

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

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When

Friday, October 19, 2018 - 8:30 am to 2:00 pm

Where

Pantages Hotel Toronto
200 Victoria Street
Toronto, ON M5B 1V8
Contact Name: 
Mirabelle Arodi
Contact Phone: 
416-363-6575 ext. 235
Contact Email: 
[email protected]

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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.

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

Register Now

Speakers & Instructors

Debbie Henney
Director of Curriculum, Foundation for Teaching Economics
Debby Henney teaches Economics ant Mesa Community College in Mesa Arizona. Previously, she served... more

Debby Henney teaches Economics ant Mesa Community College in Mesa Arizona. Previously, she served as the Executive Director for the Arizona Council on Economic Education (ACEE). She taught high school economics and social studies courses for 10 years at Highland High School in Gilbert, Arizona. Debbie is also the Curriculum Director for the Foundation for Teaching Economics (FTE) programs: Economics for leaders and Economic Forces in American History. In her work with MCC, ACEE and FTE, she regularly presents workshops, in-service trainings, and week-long residential programs for schools and teachers around the country and throughout Arizona. Debbie is a member of ASET (Arizona Society of Economics Teachers) and NAEE (National Association of Economic Educators) and is currently serving as the President of ACSS (Arizona Council for the Social Studies).

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Ninos Malek
Professor, De Anza College
Ninos Pierre Malek is a Professor of Economics at De Anza College in Cupertino, California and a... more

Ninos Pierre Malek is a Professor of Economics at De Anza College in Cupertino, California and a Lecturer in the Economics department at San Jose State University in San Jose, California. Dr. Malek is also currently a mentor Economics teacher at Valley Christian High School in San Jose, California where he previously taught both regular Economics and AP Economics for 15 years. He earned his B.A. and M.A. in Economics from San Jose State University and a Ph.D. in Economics from George Mason University. Dr. Malek has been recognized for his teaching excellence at both the high school and college level and he placed second in the Economics Communicators Contest in Las Vegas, Nevada in 2008 sponsored by The Association of Private Enterprise Education. Dr. Malek has written several opinion pieces for the Ludwig von Mises Institute and The Foundation for Economic Education. He is also a featured speaker for Learn Liberty, an educational resource produced by the Institute for Humane Studies at George Mason University.

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Event Testimonials

  • It is difficult to create interest for economics courses at our school. Having the draw of a professional seminar has been a big help for our program.
    - Teacher, Ontario
  • An excellent experience for both myself and my students. The presenters were phenomenal! Top Notch!
    - Teacher, Toronto
  • Students had a great experience in the workshop. They learned about the basic economic principles in ways that are very relevant to real life.
    - Teacher, Ontario

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