Economics 6/06/2016
I. Bellwork (Discuss the cases with your fellow students and write a complete response.
A.) Your store is constantly selling out of a certain cologne.
- Explain what can you conclude about the cologne’s current price in regards to equilibrium?
- Explain what should you do?
B.) The cost of attending college is becoming increasingly expensive and more difficult for many students to afford.
- Explain the positive outcomes that would occur if the government put a cap or limit on college tuition?
- Explain what negative consequences may occur?
II. Objective
- Evaluate various explanations for actions or events and determine which explanation best accords with textual evidence.
- Analyze the impact of a change in public policy (price ceilings and price floors) on consumers, producers, workers, savers, and investors.
III. Discussion – Pgs. 156-161 Social Goals & Market Efficiency
- Price Ceilings and Floors- Economics 2.5
- Price Ceilings and Price Floors
- Price Ceiling — Rent Control Example from John Stossel
IV. Price Controls Bridge Map – Price Floor & Price Ceiling
V. iLearn Quiz ends @ 12:05 pm
VI. Classwork
A. Page 156 Vocabulary (8)
B. Are Rent Controls Necessary?
- (State your position & provide support) – 1 paragraph
- (State the counter claim & provide support) – 1 paragraph
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