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For 9-12
Grade Teachers
The Teaching the Ethical Foundations of Economics Workshop:
A Day Long Workshop for High School
Educators
 Join
us for an exciting day exploring the Council for Economic
Education book Teaching the Ethical Foundations of Economics. The lessons
show the important role ethics and character play in a market economy and
how, in turn, markets influence ethical behavior. The lessons reintroduce an
ethical dimension to economics in the tradition of Adam Smith, who believed
ethical considerations were central to life choices. Teaching the Ethical
Foundations of Economics actively involves students through simulations,
group decision making, problem solving, classroom demonstrations and
role-playing. The following lessons encourage students to think critically
about ethical dilemmas:
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Does Science Need Ethics?
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What Is the Difference Between Self-Interest and Greed?
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Do Markets Need Ethical Standards?
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Do Markets Make Us More Moral?
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What Are the Moral Limits of Markets?
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What Should We Do About Sweatshops?
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Should We Allow a Market for Transplant Organs?
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Is Efficiency an Ethical Concept?
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Do Businesses Have a Social Responsibility?
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What Is Economic Justice?
To register by phone please
call 303.752.2323 or 888.815.2974.
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Date: September 26, 2009
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Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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Location: Location in North Metro Area
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Fee: $0
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Optional CU Credit Fee: $25 per ½ CU at
Colorado Springs graduate credit hour. Payable to CU online. Full day attendance
is required to receive credit.
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Faculty: Jim Curtsinger, Assistant
Professor at Mesa State College, Jim Becker, teacher Chaparall High School
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Includes: Breakfast, lunch and lesson
book: Teaching the Ethical Foundations of Economics
Support provided by:
Funding for this program was provided by the Council for Economic
Education through a grant from the John Templeton Foundation.
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