Economics: A Framework for Teaching the Basic Concepts (3 Parts)

Synopsis

A series presenting basic economic terms and concepts.

Language

English

Country

United States

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 29, 27, 28 min.

Year of production

1997

Availability

Sale; 1999 sale: £29.50 (+VAT +p&p) each

Uses

Ages 15 and up.

Subjects

Economics

Keywords

economics theory; monetary systems

Sections

Title

Fundamental economic concepts

Synopsis

1: Examines core principles in economics: scarcity leads to opportunity cost decisions, the necessary choice between economic options. Looks at historical economics systems. Focuses on the structure and function of the free-market economy and explains the

Title

Microeconomic concepts

Synopsis

2: Looks at how markets work, considering factors that influence and rsult from the inner working of economies. Shows how the market sets its prices and determines the quantity and nature of goods and services produced, and demonstrates the roles of compe

Title

Macroeconomic concepts

Synopsis

3: Looks at factors that influence and result from the large-scale function of economies. Economists measure the behaviour and functioning of systems by quantifying aspects of the economic process using aggregates or averages - measurements such as the Gr

Production Company

Name

United Learning

Notes

See: AGC United Learning

Distributor

Name

Viewtech Educational Media

Notes

NB. Viewtech ceased trading in 2014 and the company’s products are no longer in distribution