Economics – 11/30/2016
I. Bellwork::
II. Objectives:
- Assess the impact of price supports used in administering the United States Sugar Program through the use of various media and explain how government policies affect the behavior of consumers and producers
- Based upon the audio report, reading, and collaboration, students will develop claims and counterclaims addressing Sugar price supports with evidence and reasoning for each, while pointing out the strengths and limitations of both claims
III. Discussion:
A. Should Price Supports be eliminated?
- Background sugar-lesson-ppt
- The Lollipop War
- no-they-keep-farming-profitable-and-stable
- yes-farmers-dont-need-them-and-they-impede-innovation
IV. Classwork:
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