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Jedi-Nomics: What the Invisible Hand Teaches Us About the Force

Unlike a stormtrooper, this workshop is a can’t miss! Join us for activities you can use to incorporate the Star Wars universe in your Grades 7-12 economics lessons!

We will explore:

  • Substitutes and Complements: Which droids are the ones we’re looking for? 

  • Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital: Spice mines and moisture farming

  • Fiscal Policy and Crowding Out: Lessons from the Death Star

  • Contrasting Economic Systems: Ewoks vs. the Empire

  • Decisions: Mando makes a choice

  • Diminishing Marginal Utility: Star Wars - Too much of a good thing?

Plus, two attendees will win a $50 gift card.


Later Event: August 31
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