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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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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 1.8- Early and Classical Economies Icebreaker FORUM

Marxist Theorist High Res Stock Images | Shutterstock

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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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Lesson 1.10- The Demand and Supply Model Icebreaker FORUM



What will happen to the demand for a product which you like and buy often, if the price of that product rises?

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Discussion Forum


The Video Game Market

  • Divide the class into two groups:

    1. Gamers (customers) – want the best game for a fair price.

    2. Video Game Company (producers) – want to sell as many copies as possible and make a profit.

Scenario A – High Price (Surplus):

  • The company sets the price too high.

  • Gam...

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Lesson 1.11 Demand and Supply Icebreaker FORUM

What is an Equilibrium price?

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Lesson 1.12 - Elasticity of Demand and Supply Discussion Forum - Topic

For which of the following products would demand be elastic? Inelastic? Unitary? Explain why in each case. Products: (a) beef, (b) steak, (c) public transportation, (d) gasoline, (e) pencils, and (f) housing.


A seller finds out that the PED coefficient for the product being sold is 1.5. Would it ...

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UNIT 2-Lesson 2.1-- Production, Firms, and the Market Discussion Forum -Economists view profit differently from accountants, do you agree?

Economists view profit differently from accountants,  do you agree?


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Lesson 2.2 - Business Organizations and Stock Markets Icebreaker FORUM 12

Why animals represent the stock markets? 

 Bull and Bears

Where Did the Bull and Bear Market Get Their Names?

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Discussion Forum 12- Topic

How do you think the Industrial Revolution that started in Britain around 1780 changed the Economy?


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Lesson 2.3 -Firms and Market structure Icebreaker FORUM 13

Icebreaker forums 

 You have your two best friends working with you at ABC corporation ,  if you get an offer from XYZ corporation at a higher salary, will you quit the job?


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Discussion Forum 13 - Topic

A monopoly is characterized by the absence of competition, which can lead to high costs for consumers, inferior products and services, and corrupt behavior.

Do you agree?


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Lesson 2.4- Mergers, Acquisitions, and Corporate Integration. New Technologies Icebreaker FORUM 18

How merger and acquisition can reduce compeiton?


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Discussion Forum 15-

What can be the benefits when a broadcaster such as Rogers Communications buys a sports franchise such as the Toronto Blue Jays?
 
Find real word examples of Mergers, Acquisition, integration and Corporate Alliance.



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Lesson 2.5- The Role of Government Icebreaker FORUM 19

When the government imposes a new tax on a product, who actually ends up paying this tax?

taxes clipart - Clip Art Library

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Discussion Forum 14 - Topic

Read from the book" A personal lesson from the great Depression"

Why and how did Mr. Daniel Wye became bankrupt?

Page 292


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Lesson 2.6- Economic trade offs and Decisions Icebreaker FORUM 20

How are different governments addressing trends related to labour shortages?


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Lesson 3.1 Macro Economics Models- Icebreaker FORUM 21

What is depression of an economy?


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Discussion Forum 22- Topic

Pick up 5 terms from this Glossary and write the definition here.

You will discuss your choosen terms with  class


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Lesson 3.4 Macro Economics basics-GDP-GNI-HDI Icebreaker FORUM 25

How do we calculate GDP?


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Discussion Forum 25 - Topic

Why are HDI and GPI important?


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Lesson 3.7 Monetary Policy Icebreaker FORUM 23

What is aggregate demand?


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Discussion Forum 23

Explain why the sales of big-ticket consumer goods such as cars and houses or condos are sensitive to changes in interest rates. How will a decline in rates affect aggregate demand throughout the economy compared to an increase in rates?


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