Jack of All Trades: Production Possibilities Frontier Online Module for Teachers and Students
Teach production possibilities frontier with this Jack of All Trades online module.
In this module, students learn about the production possibilities curve, a graphic representation of output combinations that can be produced given an economy’s available resources and technology.
With their new-found wealth, Andy and Jack have acquired islands, Los Andeles and Jackramento, giving Jack the perfect opportunity to teach Jack about production possibilities, opportunity cost, and the efficiencies of trade according to comparative advantage.
Teachers:
- Preview the Jack of All Trades: Production Possibilities Frontier 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