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THE CHOICES PROGRAM BROWN UNIVERSITY

Why should high school students care about the global economy?

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Mark Blyth

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October 25, 2010

Videos from Mark Blyth

What do people mean when they refer to “the economy”?
Why do people and nations trade?
What is “free” trade?
What is a tariff?
What are the benefits of free trade?
What are the negative effects of free trade?
Do some countries benefit more from trade than others?
Can trade help alleviate poverty?
What are agricultural subsidies and why are they so controversial?
How did the U.S. government respond to the financial crisis?
How has international finance changed over time?
What are stocks and bonds?
What caused the global financial crisis of 2008?
In what ways is the current global financial crisis similar to the Great Depression?
Why should high school students care about the global economy?
Who are you and what do you do?
How has globalization affected trade?
How does trade affect employment in the United States?
Why can young Americans no longer expect to earn more than their parents?
Why is inequality an economic problem?
What is an example of protectionism?
What is the role of the International Monetary Fund?
How are people affected by labor market displacement?
How has globalization affected inequality in the United States and around the world?
How large a role does trade play in the U.S. economy?
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