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Lesson Plans - Topic: Government

• Government Intervention in the Market for Oil

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  This lesson plan illustrates the importance of oil to the world economy.  It also outlines the reasons for government intervention in the oil market.  The lesson was designed for AVCE Business students but it could easily be used with GCSE or AS Economics students. 

• Taxation and Government Spending

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  This is a Year 13 lesson plan on taxation and government spending.  It was designed for AVCE Business students studying Unit 2 - The Competitive Business Environment, but could be used just as easily with GCSE or AS Economics students.

   

• The Economics of Obesity

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  This lesson plan introduces the concept of obesity and illustrates the external costs of obesity and potential government policies.  It was designed for AVCE Business students studying unit 2 The Competitive Business Environment, and AS economics students studying Market Failure and Government Response.