Herd Immunity and Positive Externalities Lesson

In this lesson, students participate in a simulation using the idea of herd immunization to investigate the concept of positive externalities related to market failure and the role of government. The lesson also introduces the concept of negative externalities.

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Education Level: 9-12 ,  College
Subjects: Economics ,  AP Economics ,  Civics/Government
Concepts: Role of Government
Resource Types: Lesson
Languages: English
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