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Which came first—democracy or growth?
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For here or to go?
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Extra credit: it's no fairy tale
This lesson uses a specific scenario to demonstrate how to apply the statistical and economic information in "Extra Credit: The Rise of Short-term Liabilities," the lead article in the fall 2008 issue of Inside the Vault. Students read a story that illustrates some of the trends and concerns discussed in the article. The facts of the story are then analyzed to identify the debt trap and to generate solutions to the problem. Using an online calculator, students calculate the amount of time it takes to pay off a credit card based on the monthly payment amount.
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Payday Loans: Time for Review
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The stock market: risk vs. uncertainty
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Lesson plan. Crossing borders: the globalization debate
Students will consider both sides of the globalization debate?the benefits and the costs?by reading and discussing the article "Crossing Borders: The Globalization Debate" from the Spring 2008 issue of Inside the Vault. Working in groups, students will analyze statements regarding the benefits and costs of globalization, categorize the statements and discuss them.