Examples
Initial Publication Date: April 27, 2010
The following examples were designed explicitly for economics courses. However, much can be learned about how to develop interactive lecture demonstrations examples by reviewing exercises developed for other disciplines. For examples in other disciplines
1. Understanding money: Where is most of my money?
Core concept: Definition of money
Level: Introductory course
Type of demonstration: In-class survey
Time needed: 15 - 30 minutes
2. The US economy during your lifetime
Core concept: GDP growth rate
Level: Introductory course
Type of demonstration: Data analysis
Time needed: 15 - 30 minutes
3. Which U.S. President generated the highest budget deficits?
Core concept: Federal deficit
Level: Introductory course
Type of demonstration: Data analysis
Time needed: 30 - 60 minutes
4. What's the best payment?
Core concept: Present discounted value
Level: Introductory course
Type of demonstration: Data analysis
1. Understanding money: Where is most of my money?
Core concept: Definition of money
Level: Introductory course
Type of demonstration: In-class survey
Time needed: 15 - 30 minutes
2. The US economy during your lifetime
Core concept: GDP growth rate
Level: Introductory course
Type of demonstration: Data analysis
Time needed: 15 - 30 minutes
3. Which U.S. President generated the highest budget deficits?
Core concept: Federal deficit
Level: Introductory course
Type of demonstration: Data analysis
Time needed: 30 - 60 minutes
4. What's the best payment?
Core concept: Present discounted value
Level: Introductory course
Type of demonstration: Data analysis
Time needed: 30 - 60 minutes
5. What is the opportunity cost of attending class?
Core concept: Opportunity cost
Level:Introductory course
Type of demonstration: Data analysis
Time needed: 30 minutes