Bell Ringers

Bell Ringer: Macroeconomics vs. Microeconomics

Macroeconomics vs. Microeconomics

Economist and author Steven Levitt talks about microeconomics, macroeconomics and accidental experiments.

Description

Economist and author Steven Levitt talks about microeconomics, macroeconomics and accidental experiments.

Bell Ringer Assignment

  • How does Steven Levitt explain the difference between macroeconomics and microeconomics?
  • What is the cornerstone of the scientific method? Why do economists struggle to use this type of process?
  • What does he mean by an “accidental experiment”?

Additional Resources

Participants

    Vocabulary

    • Aggregate
    • Double-blind Study
    • Incentives
    • Macroeconomics
    • Microeconomics
    • Natural Experiments
    • Randomized Experiment

    Topics

    Economics & Financial Literacy

    Grades

    High SchoolUniversity