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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?
Online registration is currently closed,
please email
audreym@ccee.net or call 303-752-2323 to
check on
availability
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Date: November 21, 2009
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Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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Location: Grand Junction, site to be
determined
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Fee: $40, for district 51 teachers
tuition is free, but a $40 refundable deposit is required. Deposit is refunded
to all who attend the full-day class.
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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, Coni Wolfe, retired teacher from Palisade High
School
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Includes: Continental breakfast, lunch and lesson
plan book: Teaching the Ethical Foundations of Economics 182 pp. with
test bank
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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