Welfare Triangles and Economic Policy Analysis.

James, Stephen

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Publication Date: 1989

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Welfare Triangles and Economic Policy Analysis.

James, Stephen

Economics, v25 pt2 n106 p56-61 Sum 1989

Shows how the concepts of consumer's surplus and producer's surplus can be related to basic welfare economics. Provides illustrations of the ways in which these concepts can be applied in introductory economics courses. Examines the social cost of monopoly, the tax burden, free trade, tariffs, and the English Channel Tunnel. (KO)

Descriptors: Class Activities, Economics Education, Foreign Countries, Instructional Materials, Relevance (Education), Secondary Education, Teaching Methods, Welfare Services

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom (Great Britain)

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