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COURSE LEARNING COMMUNITY Introduce Yourself

Record a 2 minute video on Moodle to introduce yourself to your teacher and your classmates.

Please let us know the following information about yourself:

  • Your name
  • Your background culture
  • Your interests and hobbies
  • What you look forward to in this class
  • Short message to your classmates

Then, please ...

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Lesson 1.1 - What is Economics? Icebreaker FORUM 1.1


What do you think is the difference between natural science and social science?

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Discussion Forum 1.1 -
Post the definition of the Economics  terms here.
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Lesson 1. 2 The 3 Economic Questions and The Economic Systems Icebreaker FORUM 2

What is the difference between positive and normative economics?


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Discussion Forum Topic

Why are economic decisions often difficult?


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Lesson 1.3- Economic Fallacies, Theories and Opportunity Cost Discussion Forum 3 - THINKING LIKE AN ECONOMIST

Group A (Composition): Develop two statements and examples to explain the fallacy of composition in relation to what is good for an individual and what is good for an entire group.

Group B (Post Hoc): Develop two statements to explain the post hoc fallacy and to explain the importance of linking ...

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Lesson 1.5- Production Resources and Economic System Discussion Forum

  1. Why is political stability an important productive resource for an economy?
  


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Lesson 1.6- Factors of Production and Their Relationship to Efficiency, Growth, and Sustainability Discussion Forum - Economy

Group Activity: Exploring Economic Systems

  1. Individual Research: Each group member will research and write a brief summary about one type of economic system (traditional, command, market, or mixed). Ensure you highlight:

    • Key features of the system.
    • Strengths and weaknesses.
    • Examples of countries or ...
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Lesson 1.7 - Political Economies and Policy Goals Icebreaker FORUM

Name the Economic systems and the Political syatems.


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Discussion Forum - group work

  1. Why is the Canadian system often referred to as “welfare capitalism”?
  2. How might a neoliberal government's response to an economic recession differ from that of a socialist government?
  3. Considering the principles of communism, what are the potential benefits and drawbacks of its approach to solving ...
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Lesson 1.9- Cost and Benefit Analysis Icebreaker FORUM

How can cost benefit analysis help you in decision making?


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