Monday, April 14, 2008

Capitalism - The Values Behind Capitalism

Today we...

What values underlie capitalism?

(HOMEWORK LISTED AT THE BOTTOM)

1. Brainstorm - the values associated with capitalism
- respect for profit, competition, economic freedom, personal responsibility, and consumerism.

students were encouraged to think of possible downsides/disadvantages to these values.

2. Economic Values Survey
- discussed

3. Types oif Economic Systems
- overview of all systems but focused on Capitalism

4. Capitalism Video

For Homework; read pgs. 138-142, read and create notes/web, define - bold words in section, complete the Investigation on China #1-3.

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