[Introduction to] Teaching the Ethical Foundations of Economics

Authors

Jonathan B. Wight, University of RichmondFollow
John S. Morton

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Description

Teaching the Ethical Foundations of Economics contains 10 lessons that reintroduce an ethical dimension to economics in the tradition of Adam Smith, who believed ethical considerations were central to life. Utilizing these innovative instructional materials your students will learn about the important role ethics and character play in a market economy and how, in turn, markets influence ethical behavior.

The lessons do more than illustrate how ethical conduct improves an economy. They actively involve the students through simulations, group decision making, problem solving, classroom demonstrations and role playing. The lessons encourage students to think critically about ethical dilemmas.

ISBN

9781561836482

Publication Date

2007

Publisher

National Council on Economic Education

City

New York

Keywords

Economics, Education 9-12, Teaching Materials, Ethics

School

Robins School of Business

Department

Economics

Disciplines

Curriculum and Instruction | Economics | Educational Methods | Education Economics | Ethics and Political Philosophy | Secondary Education and Teaching

Comments

Read the introduction to the book by clicking the Download button above.

This publication was made possible by the generous support of the John Templeton Foundation.

Recommended Citation

Wight, Jonathan B., and John S. Morton. Teaching the Ethical Foundations of Economics. New York: National Council on Economic Education, 2007.