Brian Peterson

Marginal Analysis Context-Rich Problem part of Starting Point: Teaching and Learning Economics:Teaching Methods:Context-Rich Problems:Examples
In this problem, students consider the benefits of reduced tray usage in school cafeterias by comparing the cost savings of having to clean fewer trays against the opportunity cost of increased labor and energy costs to clean the cafeteria after meals.

Wal-Mart Context Rich Problems part of Starting Point: Teaching and Learning Economics:Teaching Methods:Context-Rich Problems:Examples
In this example, students are asked to research the effects of Wal-Mart on small town economies, relate those effects to their own town, and draw a conclusion based on those effects.

Game Theory Context-Rich Problem part of Starting Point: Teaching and Learning Economics:Teaching Methods:Context-Rich Problems:Examples
This consists of a short essay to be written by students after watching the West Wing episode "Hartsfield's Landing." In it, students are asked to help a friend to understand the content of the show using the basic components of non-cooperative game theory and the prisoner's dilemma.

Brian Peterson part of Starting Point: Teaching and Learning Economics:About this Project:Project Participants
A personal academic profile page for Brian Peterson, an Associate Professor of Economics at Central College, detailing his background, teaching areas in microeconomics and economic history, pedagogical projects, publications, and professional contributions to economics education.