Jack of All Trades: Advanced Specialization Online Module for Teachers and Students

Teach advanced specialization with this Jack of All Trades online module.
In this module, students use their knowledge of the production possibilities curve to determine how specialization in production can yield greater global consumption.
Specifically, Andy and Jack grow potatoes and strawberries on their islands, Los Andeles and Jackramento. When trying to find the mix of potato and strawberry production that will satisfy the islanders’ wants, they happen upon a solution that provides greater strawberry and potato consumption – specialization and trade.
Teachers:
- Preview the Jack of All Trades: Advanced Specialization Online Module.
- Visit the Econ Lowdown Teacher Portal to register your students for one or more of our online modules.
- Learn more about Econ Lowdown and watch a tutorial.
- Related: View all of the Comparative Advantage Short Modules.
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Education Level:
9-12
,
College
Subjects:
AP Economics
,
Economics
Concepts:
Production Possibilities Frontier
,
Trade/International Trade
,
Opportunity Cost
,
Productivity
Resource Types:
Online Module
Languages:
English