Debate on Keynesian vs Supply Side Economics

Educator Toolkit: Peoples Guide to the Federal Budget

Activity Type: Group
Chapter: 4
Objective: Students will be able to discuss two different economic theories and apply them to contemporary issues.
Description:

  1. Break the class up into two groups.
  2. One group should spend time researching Keynesian economic theory, using NPP’s A People’s Guide to the Federal Budget and other sources.
  3. The other group should research Supply Side theory using NPP’s A People’s Guide to the Federal Budget and other sources.
  4. Spend one class period debating the topic.
    • Have each group give a presentation to teach their respective economic theory.
    • Include questions to prompt debate.
    • Encourage students to challenge the statements/presentation of the opposing group.
  5. Develop economic scenarios and/or social/political crises and discuss how each group would interpret the scenario and/or solve the crisis.

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