Economics – 12/06/2016
I. Bellwork
- SAT Reading Questions
II. Objective:
- Describe externalities, distinguish between positive and negative externalities, and identify methods used to discourage negative externalities and encourage positive externalities.
- Evaluate various explanations for actions or events and determine which explanation best accords with textual evidence
III. Notebook Work/Discussion:
- Tree Map: Causes of Market Failures-Pgs 180-181
- Distinguish between a positive and negative externality
- Identify methods the government uses to discourage negative externalities and encourage positive externalities
IV. Classwork
A. Whiskey fungus tarnishes homes in Kentucky Q&A
- What is the negative externality and why is it a negative externality?
- Is there any positive externalities with having a distillery in the community?
- Construct and describe 2 different approaches to solve the problem and reduce the market failure
B. Create questions for Section 7-2
- Construct 5 True & False Questions
- Construct 6 Multiple Choice questions with 4 choices (Circle Answers)
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