Bell Ringers

Bell Ringer: Trade-Offs and Cost-Benefit Analysis

The Law of Demand and Basic Economic Principles

George Mason University economics professor discussed basic economic concepts that he believes consumers should understand. He discussed the idea of there being no "free lunch" and the law of demand.

Description

George Mason University economics professor discussed basic economic concepts that he believes consumers should understand. He discussed the idea of there being no "free lunch" and the law of demand.

Bell Ringer Assignment

  • What is meant by "there is no such thing as a free lunch?"
  • What is the second rule that Professor Boudreaux discusses? How does this relate to public policy?
  • Explain the principle of the Law of Demand. Based on this definition, what would be an example of this?

Additional Resource

Participants

    Vocabulary

    • "free Lunch"
    • Benefits
    • Cost
    • Economics
    • Law Of Demand
    • Public Policy

    Topics

    Economics & Financial Literacy

    Grades

    High SchoolUniversity