Economics – 12/03/19
I. Bellwork: On iLearn
II. Objective:
- Given various scenarios distinguish between progressive, regressive, and proportional taxes
- Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources
- Analyze and discuss the merits of various methods in which governments generate revenue on consumption, income and wealth.
III. Notebook Work:
A. Tree Maps
- Pages 251-253
- Describe Flat Tax and list its advantages (3) and disadvantages (3)
- Describe Value Added Tax and list its advantages (4) and disadvantages (3)
- Would a Flat Tax Be More Fair?
IV. Discussion
A. Tennessee firefighters watch as home burns
- Do you believe the firefighters action was justified? Explain.
- Develop some alternative policies in which this situation may be avoided.
V. Kahoot
VI. Chapter 9.1 & 9.2 iLearn Test – Tomorrow
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