Teaching Economics with Media
This great, short clip comes from one of my principle’s students, Caitlin, this year.
While at an engagement party for Leslie and Ben, Chris starts to experience extreme mood swings and sadness because he’s lonely. Anne tries to cheer him up by bringing him a platter of shrimp. Chris takes a bite of the shrimp and exclaims “That’s amazing” then after taking another bite he says “This one’s not as good.”
I was watching Parks & Rec with a friend one night and came across this great clip that showed market power of monopolies. Ron & Co. originally reserved 22 white vans from the local rental company for Leslie’s campaign. Right before voting day, the rental agency opted to rent the vans to someone else. A negotiation ensues.
Here’s a great clip from Parks and Rec about the free market and how capitalism is a beautiful thing.
Ron demonstrates how government taxes interrupt the actions of free markets.