About the Event

This fun one-day seminar consists of a mix of short lectures, games and activities that introduce economic principles using real-life examples.

This program is a great complement to many courses including Economics, Business Education, Social Studies, and Career Planning.

Topics covered:

  • Scarcity
  • Choice
  • Opportunity cost
  • Marginal decision making
  • Incentives
  • Trade
  • Economic systems

When

Friday, October 25, 2019 - 8:30 am to 2:00 pm

Where

Chestnut Residence and Conference Centre
89 Chestnut St.
Toronto, ON M5G 1R1
Contact Name: 
Mirabelle Arodi
Contact Phone: 
416-363-6575 ext. 235
Contact Email: 

Event Pricing

FREE – no costs to attend or register
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About the Event

This fun one-day seminar consists of a mix of short lectures, games and activities that introduce economic principles using real-life examples.

This program is a great complement to many courses including Economics, Business Education, Social Studies, and Career Planning.

Topics covered:

  • Scarcity
  • Choice
  • Opportunity cost
  • Marginal decision making
  • Incentives
  • Trade
  • Economic systems

Speakers & Instructors

Director of Curriculum, Foundation for Teaching Economics
Debby Henney teaches Economics ant Mesa Community College in Mesa Arizona. Previously, she served... more

Debby Henney teaches Economics ant Mesa Community College in Mesa Arizona. Previously, she served as the Executive Director for the Arizona Council on Economic Education (ACEE). She taught high school economics and social studies courses for 10 years at Highland High School in Gilbert, Arizona. Debbie is also the Curriculum Director for the Foundation for Teaching Economics (FTE) programs: Economics for leaders and Economic Forces in American History. In her work with MCC, ACEE and FTE, she regularly presents workshops, in-service trainings, and week-long residential programs for schools and teachers around the country and throughout Arizona. Debbie is a member of ASET (Arizona Society of Economics Teachers) and NAEE (National Association of Economic Educators) and is currently serving as the President of ACSS (Arizona Council for the Social Studies).

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Event Testimonials

  • It is difficult to create interest for economics courses at our school. Having the draw of a professional seminar has been a big help for our program
    - Teacher, Ontario
  • An excellent experience for both myself and my students. The presenters were phenomenal! Top Notch!
    - Teacher, Toronto
  • Students had a great experience in the workshop. They learned about the basic economic principles in ways that are very relevant to real life.
    - Teacher, Ontario

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