David Wasserstrom

This assignment can be done in class or as an online worksheet. Great for distance learning or in class instruction. It provides the fundamental macro economic principles involved in the GME Stock situation in January of 2021. Topic covered: stocks, the stock market, hedge fund, discount brokerage, short selling (briefly) and how all the players involved contributed to the ongoing situation (hedge funds, Wall Street Bets, the government, Robinhood).

Great assignment for distanced learning. Integrates theory of supply and demand to the Texas Energy Crisis of 2021. Topics include supply, demand, shortage, basic energy market concepts, ERCOT, and political involvement/responsibility in the market place. Includes grading key.

This is a powerpoint you can print out and hang up for a gallery walk. Helps students understand all the different ways the government will collect tax revenue. Includes income, excise, sales, payroll, property, estate, inheritance, gift and capital gains.

This is a slideshow presentation to teach the characteristics and aims of the US Economy.