Is Capitalism Good for the Poor?
This program analyzes empirical evidence to address the question of how capitalist institutions influence the well-being of the poor, whether in the context of communist China, in Brazil’s rain forest frontier, in democratic but tradition-bound India, or in the civil strife in certain African nations. Drawing from the insights of economic historian and Nobel Laureate, Douglass North, participants will have the opportunity to consider how mixed economies allow consumers and producers to be more informed in making their economic decisions.
This workshop would be valuable to any teacher of comparative economies. It would be especially helpful to teachers of the new Grades 6-7 Social Studies Frameworks. Teachers of AP Human Geography and AP Economics would also find value in the materials and resources that will be provided.
One-Day Program for Educators
Saturday, October 5, 2024
Offered by the Foundation for Teaching Economics
in partnership with the
Maryland Council on Economic Education
Who: Middle and High School Teachers. No prior economics knowledge is required.
Specifics: Saturday, October 5th from 8:30am to 3:00pm.
Location: AACC- Arundel Mills
(Continental breakfast and lunch provided.)
Required: Advanced registration is required as the course is limited to 30 participants. Registration deadline – September 23th
Click here to register or go to www.econed.org/events. A $25 deposit is required at the time of registration to reserve your seat. The deposit will be refunded to those who attend on October 5th and complete the course.
Stipend: A $100 stipend will be provided to all participants who complete the program. (plus the $25 deposit will be refunded to those that attend)
Notes: A maximum 30 teachers will be accepted on a first-come and qualified basis.
(Participants must be full-time educators during the 2024-2025 school year.)
One Day Seminars qualify for one graduate hour credit in economics from the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs for an additional fee.
Professor: Donald G. Fell, Professor and Institute Director, Foundation for Teaching Economics Adjunct Professor of Economics, University of Colorado - Colorado Springs.
For more information contact mcee@towson.edu
