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Keynesian Economics with Balloons - An Activity to Expand Student Engagement with Economic Policy

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  • Jennifer Logan

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The many facets of the Keynesian model can seem daunting for students in a Principles of Macroeconomics class. This article provides a classroom activity that engages […]

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  • Jennifer Logan, 2022. "Keynesian Economics with Balloons - An Activity to Expand Student Engagement with Economic Policy," Journal of Economics Teaching, Journal of Economics Teaching, vol. 7(3), pages 162-184, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:jtc:journl:v:7:y:2022:i:3:p:162-184
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    Keywords

    Keynesian; Macroeconomics;

    JEL classification:

    • A21 - General Economics and Teaching - - Economic Education and Teaching of Economics - - - Pre-college
    • A22 - General Economics and Teaching - - Economic Education and Teaching of Economics - - - Undergraduate

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