Economics

Provide students with practical lessons to explore economic problems both they and society face to help them make informed, responsible decisions and become financially responsible citizens.

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Linked activity: Budgetary policy

Linked activity: Tax reform

Governments intervene in the market to fund public hospitals Hospital healthcare is expensive. This is due to the…

Work in groups to discuss why Australia needs government hospitals. In groups of 4, deal the talking cards. Every…

Print one page for each 2 students in your class and cut into individual cards. Health Education…

A major way that governments intervene in the market is through taxation. Taxation revenue In Australia, each of the…

Print one page for each 4 students in your class and cut into individual cards. Environment …

‘There's no denying it: we're gluttons for punishment’ Ross Gittens, Sydney Morning Herald 10 June 2016 When our ever…

In pairs read the article ‘There's no denying it: we're gluttons for punishment’ by Ross Gittens and answer the…

Conduct a short investigation of government policies and regulations that may impact consumer and business decisions.…

Refer to the Is that government? – Explainer and the ATO website to answer the questions in part 1. Part 1: The…

As you read this explainer, highlight the taxes and areas of expenditure you are unfamiliar with. Who collects tax?…