John Maynard Keynes Lesson Plans

1. EconEdLink | EconomicsMinute | Fiscal and Monetary Policy Process
...nomists flag graphic relied on the Classical Theory of economics, which promised that the economy would self-correct if government did not interfere. But as the recession deepened into the Great Depression and no correction occurred, economists realized that a revision in theory would be necessary. John Maynard Keynes developed Keynesian Theory, which called for government intervention to correct economic instability. One of the most important functions of our government today is to try to correct inflation and recession in our economy. Task: In this lesson, you will learn about the tools the Congress and the Fed...

2. Mendel's Pea Plant Experiment
Lesson Plan Teacher: Mentor: Jennifer Chris Boysen Johnson Subject: Biology Lesson Title: Mendel's Pea Plant Experiment Objectives: TSW read and answer questions over Chapter 8; sect. 2. Upon completing the question (notes), students will be able to describe the experiment from generation to generation. TEKS 6 (D) TEKSBIO 112.43 c3E TEKSBIO 112.43 c3F TEKSBIO 112.43 c6...

3. EconEdLink | EconomicsMinute | Keynes vs. Hayek: The Rise of the Chicago School of Economics
...this lesson online. The link below contains only the information your students need: http://econedlink.org/?a=593 Print this lesson Print this lesson Email this lesson Email this lesson Write a review of this lesson Review this lesson Find other related lessons Find related lessons EconomicsMinute Keynes vs. Hayek: The Rise of the Chicago School of Economics Key Economic Concepts: Economic freedom Market economy Role of government Description: Economic freedom is freedom from government intervention in the production and distribution of goods and services. After World War II, governments were trying to rebuild t...

4. EconEdLink | EconomicsMinute | Fiscal and Monetary Policy Process
...nomists flag graphic relied on the Classical Theory of economics, which promised that the economy would self-correct if government did not interfere. But as the recession deepened into the Great Depression and no correction occurred, economists realized that a revision in theory would be necessary. John Maynard Keynes developed Keynesian Theory, which called for government intervention to correct economic instability. One of the most important functions of our government today is to try to correct inflation and recession in our economy. Resources: "Major Schools of Economic Theory" http://www.frbsf.org/publicatio...

5. Trade Secrets
...the country you researched and its import and export partners. Draw different colored arrows connecting the trade partners and provide a color key for clarification. Include on your map the imports and exports for the country you live in as well. 3. Write a short biography of Adam Smith, Karl Marx, John Maynard Keynes or Milton Friedman. Include a brief summary of this economist's theories. Do these theories still apply in our globalized world? Why or why not? 4. Write a business profile of one or more of the 10 wealthiest people in the world? What effect has free trade in a global economy had on the fortunes of...

6. Global Job Hopping
...t the labor to produce them, based? Are the interests of "labor" and "management" always the same? Why or why not? 2. As a class, read and discuss the article "Democrats Criticize Bush Over Job Exports," focusing on the following questions: a. According to Democratic presidential contender, Senator John Kerry, how many jobs have been lost during President Bush's term in office? b. According to N. Gregory Mankiw, Chairman of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, how many jobs is the economy predicted to gain this year? c. What link does Mr. Mankiw draw between outsourcing jobs and the expansion of free tra...

7. Paris Peace Conference
...owing internet sources will help you to complete this task. The Peace Settlements: Treaty of Versailles Overview of the events and decisions made at the W.W.I Peace Conference. The Economic Consequences of Peace Explanation of how the W.W.I Peace Treaty relates to economics, by the famous economist John Maynard Keynes. The Versailles Treaty and Related Documents In addition to the complete Versailles Peace Treaty, this web site has many related documents, such as maps, charts and photos. Armies Mobilized and Casualties: 1914-18 Figures on W.W.I armies are available here. Financial Cost of War Figures on W.W.I cos...